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Surprise Regional Chamber Hires Lobbyist

WEST VALLEY CHAMBERS UNITE WITH A VOICE IN PUBLIC POLICY
Business Advocacy In Action
 
Surprise, Ariz. (January 11, 2019) - The West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (WVCCA), composed of the six West Valley Chambers, has partnered with Fennemore Craig to represent the collective interests of businesses in the West Valley on public policy issues.

A crucial part of a Chamber of Commerce’s role in the business community is advocating for pro-business policies. In 2019, to increase the Chambers are committed to enhanced effectiveness of advocacy for issues that impact West Valley businesses, The Chamber CEO’s and Fennemore Craig will be attending meetings with legislators and lobbying to champion the issues that are important to the West Valley.

One of the most valuable, and often overlooked functions of a chamber is being an advocate for the business community, said Raoul Sada, President, and CEO of the Chamber.  He stated, "many business owners don't have time to attend our events, programs, and meetings so they appreciated and take comfort in knowing the Chamber is working diligently on their behalf to promote pro-business legislation".

The West Valley is a major economic driver in the state of Arizona. Increased legislative representation will help us to gain recognition for the economic impact being made. The purpose of partnering with Fennemore Craig is to give businesses a stronger voice in legislation and to represent the members that make up the six West Valley Chambers (Buckeye Valley, Glendale, Peoria, Southwest Valley, Surprise Regional and Wickenburg) collectively. The Surprise Regional Chamber  represents the business communities five cities: El Mirage, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, and Youngtown

The West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance includes the Buckeye Valley Chamber, Glendale Chamber, Peoria Chamber, Southwest Valley Chamber, Surprise Regional Chamber, and Wickenburg Chamber.
These Chambers represented the “Voice of Business” for the towns and cities in the West Valley to include Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Tolleson, Wickenburg, and Youngtown.