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Collaborative Partner: Northeast Wisconsin Chamber Coalition Broadcasting business Shannon Full Northeast Wisconsin Chamber Coalition gives voice to businesses in the region By S h a n n o n Fu l l , P re s i d e n t a n d CE O, F o x Ci t i e s Ch am be r of Com m e rc e T he Northeast Wisconsin Chamber Coalition is made up of five local chambers of commerce – Fond du Lac, Fox Cities, Green Bay, Oshkosh and Waupaca — whose leaders gather monthly to develop, monitor and advocate on a joint legislative agenda. This agenda is a pro-jobs policy agenda that includes such issues as tax climate, regulation reform, transportation, workforce development, economic development and incentives. Once developed, the agenda is vetted with not only the five participating chambers, but also with many other local chambers in our region as well as leadership of New North, Inc. Many of the local chambers endorse the agenda and adopt it as their own. That agenda is then shared with our state legislators and the governor, and it is the platform that is used throughout the year as we track bills, lobby on legislation and report to not only our existing business leaders and community stakeholders but also those who work in the business attraction realm throughout the country. The leadership at New North and the Northeast Wisconsin Chamber Coalition have formed a strong partnership that leverages the existing relationships and resources to advance an important legislative agenda. This partnership ensures the very best stewardship and limits duplication of efforts. New North trusts that NEWCC will do the due diligence needed to create an aggressive agenda that will allow this region to compete more successfully in the global marketplace. The reality is that marketing our region is just one step in attracting new business to the area. Another significant step is partnering with the state to pass bills that focus on business success 44 N e w n o r t h , i n c. The reality is that marketing our region is just one step in attracting new business to the area. Another significant step is partnering with the state to pass bills that focus on business success and growth for our existing businesses as well as new businesses. and growth for our existing businesses as well as new businesses. The leadership in this region and at the state level must proactively focus on how we create more opportunities for job growth in this state. Local economic development professionals and leaders at New North have heard from many site location consultants that Wisconsin – and specifically, the New North region — has really never been on their radar in the past. Some of that is due to the lack of external marketing but another factor is the business climate in the state. Many of them reference the need for a better tax climate, less stringent regulations, less reliance on a unionized workforce, better defined and enhanced incentives and increased investment in transportation. The NEWCC legislative agenda addresses all of these issues, and the leadership at the local chambers will continue to work hard, in partnership with New North, to advocate on behalf of business prosperity and growth. We have a tremendous amount of assets here in our region. We must work strategically together to ensure the The Northeast Wisconsin Chamber Coalition represents more than 6,500 member businesses employing more than 250,000 people. The five chamber members are committed to giving this region a stronger voice in Madison to influence legislation affecting businesses. Members: • Fond du Lac • Fox Cities • Green Bay • Oshkosh • Waupaca longevity and further development of these assets. True collaborative partnership will allow us to be even more successful in the future. As supporters of New North and your local chamber, we hope that you continue to realize the impact of the partnership between New North and NEWCC.