Our Mission

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
BC2: Support for the Orleans County 4-H Fair
BC3: Healthy Balance in Retail

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