Public Policy

The Public Policy Division of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce works to maintain an active and positive dialogue and to influence pro-business changes with community leaders and public officials on the local, state and federal levels. Areas of focus include state and federal legislation, military relations, military base retention and expansion and other issues impacting the business climate of the Charleston region.

The Public Policy Division is responsible for:

Public Policy Staff
Mary Graham, CCE, CCR, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, 843.805.3043
Graham Drayton, Regional Advancement / Public Policy Manager, 843.805.3034

Public Policy Volunteers
J. Ronald Jones, Clawson & Staubes LLC, Public Policy Vice Chairman
Karen Elsey, Laura Alberts Tasteful Options, Hospitality Vice Chairman
Jeff Vinzani, Nexsen Pruet LLC, Developers Council Chairman
Ben Hagood, Hagood and Kerr, Environmental Committee Chairman
Peter Wertimer, Chernoff Newman, Military/Federal Policy Council Chairman
Cheryl Clark, Holiday Inn Express North Charleston, Military Relations Committee Chair

Events
Developers Council Growth Forum
Joint Developers Council/Environmental Committee Forum
Legislative Reception
Skeet Shoot
Washington, D.C. Fly-In


Committees
Developers Council
Environmental Committee
Military Relations Committee
Public Policy Committee

Programs
Military
Legislative Agenda


Resources

Elected Officials Directory
State & Federal Government Directory


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