GAC - Government Affairs Committee Meeting



Date/Time
2/12/2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Central
Event Type(s)
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Event Description

Advocacy on behalf of our members and business community is a priority of the Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce. As a Chamber member you have full time advocates fighting for your interests in the political arena on issues that affect your business. Our Government Affairs Committee is fundamental in enhancing our community's business climate. These meetings are open to any Chamber member or member representative.

The Government Affairs Committee, as with all Chamber Councils, Committees, & Programs, is open exclusively to Chamber Members. If you're interested in becoming a Member of the oldest Chamber of Commerce in the State of Kansas, let us know, so you can begin to be involved today!


Government Affairs Committee's (GAC) Purpose Statement

The GAC support the Chamber's mission by advocating for governmental policies that support business growth and enhance economic strength by:

  • Pursuing legislation and policies that help business development.
  • Enhancing the Chamber's influence with local, state, and federal elected officials.
  • Educating public officials about the business community.
  • Keeping Chamber members well-informed in a non-partisan manner about public policy matters that impact the business community


How the GAC works for legislators, other elected officials, government agencies, and members:

  • Developing members' concerns into a pro-business legislative platform and advocating policies that promote business success.
  • Producing reports and updates that help members to track legislative action.
  • Producing nonpartisan information about candidates and elections, helping members and their employees to make informed voting decisions.
  • Facilitating a broad range of opportunities for meaningful interaction between members and elected officials.
  • Providing public presentations on advocacy and the legislative process.
Location
Setting: In-Person
Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce - Board Room
518 Shawnee Street
Leavenworth , KS 66048

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Details
This monthly advocacy effort is included with your Chamber Membership.
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