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Advocacy

Make your voice heard on legislation that affects your business

The Chamber advocates for the business community at every level of government and acts on legislation and policy that can impact your ability to run your business profitably. Chamber Business Advocacy Council members are regularly invited to give policy feedback. Email Samantha Chapa at samantha.chapa@woodlandschamber.org to learn more about our policy agenda.

 

Business Advocacy Council

As the voice of business in the area, The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to keeping our region competitive, improving the business climate and advancing policies that create a more prosperous environment. The Chamber understands that strong communities are a result of strong businesses. We will continue to promote strong relationships with our community partners and our legislators to build a better
Montgomery County and a better Texas.

Our 2022 - 2023 Advocacy Priorities

Approved by The Chamber Board on June 30, 2023

The purpose of the 2023-2024 Business Advocacy Council’s Priorities is to summarize the important advocacy goals and areas of concern to our community.

Sustainable Growth

Promote effective, collaborative strategies to construct and maintain safe, reliable, and affordable infrastructure (such as roads, technology, utility, and railways) that stimulate economic activity.

Natural Resources

Support stewardship of water, rivers, streams, and aquifers to ensure a resilient, balanced and sustainable economy.

Crime Prevention

Support policies that reduce crime rates.

Health Care

Promote policies that provide increased access to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare, including expanded access to mental health resources; and program s designed to grow the healthcare workforce, to address chronic shortages of direct patient care providers.

Education & Workforce

Promote, expand, and finance primary and secondary education initiatives that provide a safe learning environment and support the development of a skilled workforce.

We Pledge

As the voice of business in the area, The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to keeping our region competitive, improving the business climate and advancing policies that create a more prosperous environment.

The Chamber understands that strong communities are a result of strong businesses.

We will continue to promote strong relationships with our community partners and our legislators to build a better Montgomery County and a better Texas.

November 2023 Voting Dates (1)

The results of an election can have direct impacts on businesses. That is why understanding the issues, getting to know the candidates and a high voter turnout is vital. Some ways you can help your employees vote:

  • Notify them about the elections
  • Provide election resources via internal communications
  • Encourage them to leave work at some point during the voting period to cast their vote
  • Show them that you have vote

 

Elections Resources
Montgomery County Elections Office

Montgomery Central Appraisal District

Voter Registration database 
Find precinct, polling location information, sample ballot and elected officials.

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