Advocacy Committee

The Advocacy Committee (Committee) is appointed by the WVCC Board and is responsible for:

• Annually establishing WVCC’s Public Policy and Guiding Principles by:
  o Reviewing issues of importance to the business community and our Valley
  o Identifying and setting priorities,
  o Reviewing and gaining approval from WVCC’s Board of Directors
  o Annually reviewing outcomes and incorporating key learnings in updated WVCC Public Policy and Guiding Principles
• The WVCC Public Policy must uphold the organization’s mission and vision and reflect WVCC core values. It will serve as
  WVCC’s guide in establishing priorities and in communications with elected officials and influencers in the community.
• Leading education efforts on issues and concerns that have an impact on the WVCC membership and the community
• Serving as the host for the Coffee and Commerce events prior to the Washington Legislative Session and the Legislative
  Wrap-Up, subsequent the session. Both provide an opportunity for business leaders to communicate with legislators on key
  business and community issues.
• Providing guidance to WVCC’s Community Lobbyists (if continued)