2025 Chamber Member Survey for Public Policy Advocacy 1. What are the top public policy issues impacting your business right now? (Check up to three) * Workforce development and talent pipeline Housing availability and affordability Childcare availability and affordability Transportation and infrastructure Taxes and business regulation Permitting and zoning Economic vitality Education and school funding Healthcare access and cost Unhoused/Homeless Public safety Other (please specify below) If Other, please specify. 2. How satisfied are you with how local and state governments are currently addressing business needs? * Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neutral Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 3. How impactful have changes to federal spending been to your enterprise? * Very positively impactful Moderately positively impactful Not impactful Moderately negatively impactful Very negatively impactful 4. What level of involvement would you like the Chamber to have in public policy and advocacy? * Actively advocate on business issues Monitor and inform members, but stay neutral Only act on consensus-driven issues No involvement 5. Are there any specific legislative or regulatory challenges or opportunities you would like the Chamber to immediately address? 6. Are there specific industries or business sectors within our membership that you believe are facing unique public policy challenges that the Chamber should pay particular attention to? Are you currently a member of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce? * Yes No Not sure Your Business Sector * Your Name (optional) Your Organization (optional) Comments Thank you for your participation! With questions, please contact Chamber President & CEO Andrea Copeland, andrea.copeland@cvillechamber.com. About the Chamber Public Policy Committee The Public Policy Committee serves as a legislative and regulatory think tank for the Chamber Board of Directors and the many roundtables and councils of the Chamber, to help inform the organization’s advocacy efforts and initiatives. The committee also reviews legislative action and, when necessary, recommends action to the Chamber Board of Directors. Only the Board of Directors can decide whether the Chamber will take a formal position on issues of public policy. The Public Policy Committee and Chamber of Commerce DO NOT endorse candidates for office.
