The purpose of Governmental Affairs is to provide leadership and support on governmental and legislative issues that may affect HWCOC member businesses. To promote member understanding of local, state, and national policy issues that affect business. To develop policy statements of Chamber positions on those issues and to communicate them to our members, elected officials, and the larger community. To facilitate interaction between elected officials and Chamber members. To advocate on behalf of members for responsible governmental policies that promote economic growth and development in the region.