Public Policy supported or advocated by The Chamber
is developed with the understanding, within The
Chamber’s Mission Statement, that what is
best for the entire community will, ultimately,
be best for business and will, in turn, increase
community support for and involvement in The Chamber.
The community has a right to expect some of the
very best schools in the nation, the most honest
and efficient local government, the most ethical
businesses, the very best and most farsighted
planning, the most civil, respectful and non-partisan
politics and governance.
It is the vision of The Chamber that its public
policy will play a large role in Naples and Collier
County becoming a progressive, thoughtful, far-sighted,
culturally and economically diverse community
which celebrates the gifts, talents, views and
hard-work of the entire population. In short,
The Chamber’s public policy initiatives
should ensure a stable future by building community
with an eye toward improving the lives of the
often forgotten and invisible and building a productive
and contributing economic middle class.
Broad areas of concern, given The
Chamber Mission Statement and Vision, include but
not be limited to:
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Institutional Relevance
of government, politics, commerce &
industry…emphasize efficiency, productivity,
diversity, and comprehensive service.
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Culture & Society…acknowledge
the cultural, racial & economic disparity
of Collier County and celebrate its diversity
with an emphasis on quality education, economic
opportunity and safe, comfortable housing.
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The Environment & Climate Change…recognize
the importance of potential climate change
to Collier County and emphasize efficient
and sustainable practices in business, government
and home.
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Economics & Poverty…recognize
the systemic and growing poverty in the Southwest
Florida region and seek opportunities and
efforts to correct problems and diversify
the economic to help building a growing middle
class.
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Health & Healthcare…a
solid, comprehensive system of health care,
accessible to all, is vital to Collier County
and a growing bio-medical industry is a valuable
economic asset to the community.
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Opposed at Collier
County Commission the imposition of a
building moratorium (July, 2007) and an
increase in impact fees (November, 2007).
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Specific issues in which The Chamber
may seek to become involved include but are not
limited to: Housing, Wages, Health Care, Transportation,
Immigration, Environmental sustainability, Climate
Change, Education, Family Structures, Gender equality,
Business Regulations, Culture/Race, Economic Opportunity/Diversity,
Information Technology/Electronic Divide, Farming/Farm
Labor, Human Trafficking, Fair Taxation, Recognition
of Business.
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