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.

 

 

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Legislative Luncheon

At 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.

 

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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.

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Transportation Update

Alabama Department of Transportation Director Joe McInnesThis mid-year update on local transportation projects from the state Department of Transportation director is typically held over lunch every July.

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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.

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BIG Trip

2006 BIG trip to PittsburghStarted in 2002, members, elected officials and economic development agencies see first hand in this 3-day trip in October at how other cities have progressed, and in turn, what ideas can be implemented in the region.

To learn about this year's trip to Denver, click here.

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Luncheon with the Governor

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

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