Government Affairs
Chamber Positions and Advocacy
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is a leading voice for the business community in our region. We actively engage in advocacy efforts on a wide range of issues that impact the economic vitality and quality of life in North Central Massachusetts.
Our advocacy work includes:
- Developing and promoting key legislative initiatives
- Advocating for pro-business policies at local, state, and federal levels
- Providing testimony on important issues affecting our members
- Submitting letters to policymakers and stakeholders
- Collaborating with partners to advance our region’s interests
Chamber Positions and Policy Agendas
Below, you’ll find links to our official position statements and policy agendas. These documents reflect our ongoing commitment to creating a thriving business environment in North Central Massachusetts:
Public Policy Agenda Summary Trifold
Position Statement – Transportation Revenue
Chamber Platform – 2018 Ballot Initiatives
Position Statement – Telecommunications, Cable and Broadband
Chamber Testimony & Letters
As part of our advocacy efforts, we regularly submit testimony and letters to key decision-makers on a wide range of topics. Below is a selection of some of our communications:
Letter to the Senate on Advancing Real Energy Affordability Legislation & Protecting Consumer Choice
Testimony on S2363 and H3680 An Act Fostering Intercity Passenger Rail Fund
Merged Market Health Insurance Rate for CY 2026
Business Letter to the Governor on Upcoming Electrical Vehicle Mandates
Sterling Letter on Zoning Reform
NCMCC Public Comment Clinton Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Classifcation
NCMCC Northern Tier Rail Public Comment
Letter to the Editor – The Hidden Costs of Question 5
Letter to the Editor on Question 2 – Why MCAS Matters
Letter on S246 and H495 An Act Empowering Students and Schools to Thrive
Letter to MRPC on Comprehesive Economic Development Plan
Testimony – Clinton Tax Hearing – FY23
Chamber Letter to Governor Baker – Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund
NCMCC Testimony Tourism Arts and Cultural Development Industry Impact
Chamber Letter to Montachusett MPO Regarding Twin Cities Rail Trail
Testimony on Proposed Kitchen Ordinance
COVID-19 Reopening Recommendations
Letter to the MBTA Final Management and Control Board Chair
Request to Delay Paid Leave Tax
Testimony Regarding Legislation To Provide High School Credential
Chamber Testimony to Joint Committee on Education
Chamber Testimony on Paid Family & Medical Leave Care Act
Chamber Letter on BYOB Fitchburg
Chamber Letter on Transportation Investment
Letter to the Attorney General Regarding Nashoba Valley Winery
Letter to State Senate Supporting Perkins CTE
Each link provides access to the full text of our positions, testimony, or correspondence, offering insight into the Chamber’s advocacy efforts. This list represents a sample of our recent activities and is not exhaustive.
For the most up-to-date information on our legislative initiatives, to discuss specific business issues, or to inquire about our other advocacy efforts, please contact our Public Affairs Manager, Travis Condon, at 978.353.7600 x224 or .