BUSINESS ADVOCACY

Mission

The Sky Islands Regional Partnership Business Advocacy Committee has a mission to monitor governmental decisions on behalf of members of the Sky Islands Regional Partnership (SIRP) and educate the membership of potential effects to the business community.

The tasks of this committee are to:

1. Monitor the activities of local and regional governmental bodies and identify issues that might affect SIRP members.

2. Research and analyze policy issues that affect member businesses and advocate for policies that foster a sound business climate for Sky Islands area.

3. Identify and monitor proposed legislation.

4. Provide a voice for SIRP members before the city council and various city boards and commissions.

5. Encourage SIRP members to contact legislators and other appropriate officials to promote the SIRP’s pro-business positions.

6. Continuously foster working relationships with legislators, administrators, and their staffs through invitations to appropriate SIRP functions and regular meetings with officials.

7. Educate and involve SIRP members in governmental activities and policy that affects the business community.

8. Conduct meetings to provide updates on current issues affecting the business community.

The committee will not endorse any candidate for any public office.

Sky Islands Regional Partnership Preamble

We, the Sky Islands Regional Partnership (partnership) board, hereby present our legislative priorities. They embody our dedication to fostering the growth and prosperity of our region. As advocates for the betterment of area businesses and the overall economic landscape, it is essential to articulate our position on various issues that directly impact our members and stakeholders.

The formulation of these priorities does not signify the partnership’s endorsement of any specific candidate or political party. Our focus remains steadfastly non-partisan, and we do not align ourselves with any political entity. Our objective is to maintain a bipartisan stance. This acknowledges the significance of diverse perspectives and the greater good that can be achieved through constructive dialogue, cooperation, and compromise.

The adoption of these priorities will not result in hiring dedicated staff or directing existing staff resources, including the CEO, to being responsible for monitoring and analyzing proposed legislation. Instead, they are intended to serve as a touch point for considering and evaluating legislation that comes to our attention. Our resources may be limited, but our commitment to analyzing the potential impact of legislative proposals on our community's economic vitality remains steadfast.

These priorities shall guide us as we have meaningful discussions with elected officials, candidates for public office, and other government officials. We seek to engage in productive dialogues with those who represent our communities. We will convey the concerns and aspirations of our members while seeking common ground to advance policies that promote economic growth, business innovation, and overall prosperity.

Our mission is to be a resolute voice for the area business community and to actively contribute to the development of pragmatic, sustainable, and effective policies that benefit all. We shall strive to nurture an environment conducive to entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic opportunity.

With transparency, accountability, and collaboration as our guiding principles, we embrace the responsibility of advocating for the interests of our members and the communities we proudly serve.

May these legislative priorities be a testament to our enduring commitment to the betterment of our region and a catalyst for positive change.

Approved by the Sky Islands Regional Partnership Board on this date October 17th, 2024.