Advocacy in action

A stronger voice for Benzie County business, on local, state and national issues, together with a 16-county chamber alliance.

Contact your legislators.

Direct addresses, phone numbers and email for the officials who represent Benzie County.

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

  • 133 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510-2202
  • (202) 224-4822

Your voice counts.

The Chamber speaks for its members, and elected officials also want to hear directly from the businesses and residents they serve.

Alliance partnership.

The Benzie County Chamber of Commerce is a proud partner in the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. This partnership was established based on the premise that many legislative issues impact Michigan’s northern lower peninsula in similar ways.

These issues should be addressed regionally to maximize the political influence of this 16-county chamber alliance and its over 7,000 members. The alliance members have identified legislative areas that should be monitored and advocated to elected officials on the local, state, and federal levels.

When deemed appropriate and in support of Chamber Alliance positions and recommendations, member advocacy and grassroots activities will be developed and promoted using this legislative agenda as a basis for taking position on legislative policy.

Advocacy & Awareness Council.

The Benzie Chamber Advocacy & Awareness Council is responsible for:

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  • Bring representatives to Benzie

    Plan events in the community to bring our representatives to our area to address issues of importance to businesses and the community.

  • Research legislative issues

    Research legislative issues and recommend action to the board.

  • Review local & regional policy

    Review local and regional policies and legislation.

  • Work with the Alliance

    Participate with Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance programs.

The Benzie County Chamber of Commerce does not support candidates, but may take positions on local, state and national issues.

Benzie County topics.

Focus areas the Chamber works on with partners across the county. Detail pages live on benzie.org.

Add your voice to a stronger Benzie.

Chamber members are represented at the local, state and national level through our Alliance partnership. Join us and make sure Benzie County business is heard.

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