Chamber's Community Affairs Committee to Give Businesses a Voice

In hopes of giving Gulfport area businesses an increased voice in public issues, the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce has created a Community Affairs Committee to do just that. 

According to the Chamber, Michael Audino will lead the committee, which will focus on a way for the Chamber to "study and weigh in on local issues and regulatory matters affecting business growth and development in Gulfport and South Pasadena."

The committee, according to the Chamber, is charged with "identifying and researching issues, reporting to the Chamber's Board of Directors, determining the Chamber's position on the issue and then conveying the position to the public bodies involved."

Audino said the committee will help shape public policy on business issues.

“Identify and analyze public policy and regulatory issues that impact business growth and development, recommend Chamber actions that address the issues and communicate the Chamber's position to area stakeholders,” Audino said of the committee's mission.

According to the Chamber, anyone wishing to serve on the committee may do so as long as they are a Chamber member, are employed by a Chamber member or are willing to join the Chamber as a mentor member.

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