Our Mission

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An important part of the Chamber's mission is to strengthen communication between the Chamber membership and state and local government to insure that the interests of the Orleans County business community are understood and duly considered when public policy is being formulated. To accomplish this, the Chamber seeks in involve members in analyzing and communicating the impact of public policy issues on their businesses. Members help create and utilize positions and policies to advance a pro-business agenda.

Below is a list of the current Orleans County Chamber of Commerce policies. You may click on any one to view a thorough description of it.

Policies for Business Climate:

Policies for Business Climate:

• BC1: Support for Agriculture in Orleans County

  The Orleans County Chamber of Commerce acknowledges the widespread economic and social importance of the agriculture industry in Orleans County. The Chamber encourages the continued support and promotion of Orleans County’s agriculture industry.

• BC2: Support for the Orleans County 4-H Fair

  Recognizing the long-standing importance of the Orleans County 4-H Fair to the agricultural industry, the tourism industry, the youth, and the general public, the Orleans County Chamber of Commerce encourages the continuation of the Fair, sponsored by the Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension, with the continued support of the Orleans County Legislature.

• BC3: Healthy Balance in Retail

  The Orleans County Chamber of Commerce encourages a healthy balance of businesses within the County that foster and maintain healthy competition within the marketplace and realize the value of businesses that contribute to our local economy and community.

Policies for Infrastructure:

• Support for Infrastructure Improvement Projects
• Natural Gas Infrastructure for Orleans County
• Transportation Priorities
• Support for the Erie Canal as an Asset in Orleans County
• Communication Policy

Policies for Local Government:

• Local Government Spending and Taxation
• Land Use Policy
• Inter-governmental Cooperation
• Local Participation in the Sales Tax Holiday for Clothing
• Property Tax Assessment

Policies for State Government:

• Medicaid Reform
• State Government and Its Budget
• Worker's Compensation Reform
• Reform for State Legislature

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