Chambers statewide to work together on policy solutions
 
By Greg Reibman
 
The Charles River Regional Chamber is teaming up with nine of the state’s largest regional chambers to form a statewide policy network; the Massachusetts Chambers of Commerce Policy Network.
 
Led by the presidents and CEOs of the participating chambers, the Chambers Policy Network aims to use its collective voice to advocate for policy and business issues that will strengthen the quality of life and economy in the Commonwealth.
 
Our goal is to grow a statewide economy that works for all and strengthens our ability to retain talent and businesses in Massachusetts.  We’ll do that by collaborating on policy priorities and collectively making knocking on doors on Beacon Hill and Capitol Hill to promote the issues that matter to our membership.
 
Chambers have a unique on-the-ground local knowledge of the challenges that hinder our businesses, employees and residents.  While each chamber will continue to focus on its own unique local issues, we’ve agreed to collaborate on those issues that directly tie to Massachusetts’ future: statewide competitiveness, taxes and revenue, transportation, broadband access, talent development and retention, housing, climate change, higher education, and the ease of doing business.
 
The Chamber Policy Network initially consists of ten of the state’s largest chambers as founding members.  We plan to expand to include other chambers in 2024.