Legislative Breakfast
Every year the Chamber's Legislative Breakfast brings together business, civic, and community leaders to discuss the latest policy developments at the state and local level. The guests traditionally include state representatives and state senators representing the seven towns in the Amherst area, together with executive-branch officials.
This interactive session is a wonderful opportunity to connect, discuss, and advocate for matters that shape our local economy and community well-being.
Thank you to Congressman McGovern, Senators Comerford and Lesser, and Representatives Blais, Carey, and Domb for taking the time to share a bit with members of our community. Their words served as wind in their sails of our members to keep fighting the good fight. Their steadfast commitment to our region and strong advocacy for…
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The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Breakfast — Virtual Edition An opportunity to hear directly from the leaders that represent the Amherst area in Congress and on Beacon Hill. Our discussion will focus on government response to the COVID-19 public health crisis and economic recovery as well as our legislator’s vision for economic…
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In 2019, the Amherst Area had several candidates elected that were serving in their first term. Locally, in Amherst, the inaugural Town Council was finishing up their first year with Lynn Griesemer serving as the first President of the Council. Likewise, in Hadley, Christian Stanley was serving as Select Board Chair in his first year…
Read MoreNoteable Keynote Speakers in Recent Years
Government Affairs & Policy Advocacy Committee
Arthur Haskins, Chair
Sarah Barr, Amherst College
Nancy Buffone, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Heidi Flanders, Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.
Lawrence Kluttz, Amherst College
Tony Maroulis, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Geoff Naunheim, United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region
Kishore Parmar, Pioneer Valley Hotel Group