Public Policy Events

The Public Policy division of the Chamber holds seven annual events a year. Most events allow our members to meet with our elected officials on the local, state and national level to learn how issues may affect the business community. Below is a list of the annual events.

State of the Region

Held each January, this breakfast event features yearly outlooks from the county commission presidents of each of the seven counties in the Birmingham region.

 

 

Legislative Luncheon

2009 Legislative LunchAt the start of each year's state legislative session, the Chamber holds a luncheon in Montgomery with our seven-county legislative delegation to unveil our state legislative agenda. This luncheon is often attended by the Governor and Lieutenant Governor as well.

 

Washington Fly-In

Chamber members travel to Washington D.C. to meet directly with our Congressional delegation. A two-day trip held in early spring provides rare opportunities to meet with our U. S. Senators and Representatives.

Congressional Update Forum

This breakfast meeting provides our members with a chance to hear from one or more of our Congressional delegation to get a "look ahead" on issues facing Congress in its upcoming fall term and how it may affect Birmingham businesses.

Luncheon with the Governor

An annual tradition, this luncheon features a speech by our Governor on what issues are currently affecting our region.

Neighborhood Leadership Appreciation Mixer

This annual event features the city of Birmingham's 99 Neighborhood Association presidents in a forum that connects business issues to community problems. For more information, visit our Neighborhood Leadership Appreciation Mixer web page.