The Chamber’s Government Affairs Council met on September 14, with Council members attending in person and via Zoom. The Council discussed a wide range of topics, including Gloucester elections, state policy issues, the pending roll-out of the Phase 1 North…
The Chamber’s Government Affairs Council met on August 10, with 9 Council members attending in person. The Council discussed a wide range of topics, including the pending roll-out of the Phase 1 North Shore Blue Economy report, and planning for…
The Chamber’s Government Affairs Council met on July 13, with 10 Council members attending in person and two via Zoom. The Council discussed a wide range of topics, including the Governor’s recent proposal to expand the state’s annual sales tax…
The Chamber’s Government Affairs Council met on June 8. Ken gave a further update on the town of Essex’s special events permitting policy and he reported that the Chamber Board approved the Council’s recommendation and authorized him to send a…
At the Council’s most recent meeting on May 11, Peter gave an update on his follow up with legislators on a range of unemployment-related policy issues, including the sharp increase in assessments on Massachusetts businesses due to deficits in the…
At the Council’s most recent meeting on April 13, Ken gave an update on reopening progress, reporting that many area businesses are having a hard time finding employees, especially those in hospitality. After some discussion it was recommended that Chamber…