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The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is a prominent and pro-active force in Public Policy, speaking on behalf of the region's businesses. We add value to our business community and to the community at large by advocating policy initiatives that are critical to economic growth, job creation and job security. The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has an aggressive Legislative Agenda as we advocate for business-friendly policies.

Shaping public policy is a complex and multifaceted process that involves the interplay of numerous individuals and interest groups competing and collaborating to influence policymakers to act in a particular way. We use a variety of tactics and tools to advance our members and community aims, including advocating positions publicly, attempting to educate supporters and opponents, mobilizing, lobbying and applying polictal pressure towards a issue that we support.

Click here to learn more about the VPCC Public Policy Development Process.

A single voice would not be heard, but the many voices represented by the Chamber ring loud in the halls of government. There are many opportunities to become involved through the various Governmental Affairs Committee and the Business Political ACtion Committee, which generate power and momentum through the number and diversity of members that participate and commit. 

Public Policy Committees:

• Government Affairs Council - Public policy monitoring arm of the Chamber with specific focus on state regulatory issues and implementing political action towards issues that concern the VPCC Businesses. 
   
• Business Political Action Committee - VPCC B-PAC is the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce's Business Political Action Committee. VPCC B-PAC provides financial support to pro-business candidates running for seats in the House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate, as we as for political office at the local level.