Greeley Chamber of Commerce. Great. From the Ground Up.

Business in Greeley

Forbes Magazine ranks the Greeley area 57th in the U.S. for its "Best Places for Business and Careers List" and number one in the nation for income growth.

Representing the Interests of Business with Government

Local Government and Business Affairs Committee

The mission of the Local Government & Business Affairs Committee (LGBAC) is to favorably influence the actions of the local government entities related to the enhancement of a positive business environment.

In its work, the committee studies proposed government activities in relation to their impact on the business climate. Representatives of various entities may make a presentation to the committee, but do not participate in the decision to take a position, or in the drafting of such documents.

The committee is composed of up to 23 chamber members appointed by the Chamber Board of Directors. Representation from the entire Chamber business community is considered when determining the composition of committee membership.

LGBAC has established the following priorities for the focus of its work; however, should some action be proposed which impacts the ability of business to flourish in the community, the committee reserves the right to take action on behalf of the Chamber.

Priority Policy Statements

• Community Growth and Development
• Economic Development
• Education
• Safety
• Transportation
• Water
• Health Care
• Good Government

Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance

The Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance (NCLA) is the united public policy advocacy effort of the Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland Chambers of Commerce, and the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation. Its purpose is to lead and influence state and federal policy, legislation and regulation to create and maintain a positive economic and business climate for Northern Colorado.

Six members of the Greeley Chamber of Commerce are appointed to the NCLA Board of Directors, along with the Greeley Chamber President. During the 2010 session, the NCLA Legislative Priority Agenda will focus on Business Vitality First. Business Vitality First creates Jobs, Revenue for Government Services, Revenue for Education, and Revenue for Energy Solutions. To that end, NCLA will monitor legislative initiatives in the areas of:

• Fiscal Policy and Budget
• Labor and Workforce Issues
• Workforce Preparedness - K-12/High Education
• Energy

On the federal side, NCLA will take an active role related to the Employee Free Choice Act, Cap and Trade, and HealthCare Reform.

NCLAaction.net launchedNCLA launched a one-stop advocacy platform for local, state and federal issues in 2010. You can use this site to:

• Look up and contact your elected officials
• Send customized e-mails, letters or make phone calles to various elected officials when necessary
• Contact news outlets urging support or opposition to various issues
• Follow top news stories coming out of the State Capitol and Washing, D.C.
• Educate yourself about local, state and federal issues that impact your business
• Register to vote
• Find out about and register to attend NCLA and chamber events
• Find links to important business and government resources

You will also receive calls to action from NCLAaction.net on issues that require your voice to be heard by government.

During election years, NCLA also monitors and promotes positions related to ballot issues. For more information, go to http://www.NCLAonline.net

The Greeley Chamber of Commerce is...

The Greeley Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization dedicated to meeting the needs of the business community by fostering economic opportunity and a favorable business climate.