Federation Relations and Grassroots Advocacy
Federation Relations and Grassroots Advocacy manages relationships with state and local chambers of commerce and trade associations.

The Federation Relations and Grassroots Advocacy division manages relationships with state and local chambers of commerce, trade associations and small businesses and has a membership presence in every state across the country.
The Chamber’s Washington Fly-In Briefing Program attracts chambers from around the country to hear the inside scoop on hot issues and policies affecting the business community. They receive a front-row seat at a program tailored specifically to their business priorities and have access to top Chamber policy and advocacy experts.
Members who aren't planning a fly-in to Washington can take advantage of the Chamber's virtual policy briefings to hear from top policy and advocacy experts on topics of interest to their local business community.
Leadership
Sara ArmstrongVice President and Managing Director, Federation Relations and Grassroots Advocacy Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAEVice President, Federation Relations and Grassroots Advocacy, Institute for Organization Management Lexi BransonExecutive Director, Federation Programs and Grassroots Political Affairs and Federation Relations
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Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, which takes place on the third Wednesday of every October, is a great time to highlight the work that chambers do every day to promote free enterprise, boost the economy, and celebrate their local communities.
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This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, on the Legal Immigration and Border Enforcement Reform This Year (LIBERTY) Campaign.
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, opposing the Federal Trade Commission's proposed rule on noncompete agreements.
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, with 253 state and local chambers of commerce and national trade associations, opposing the Inflation Reduction Act.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Representative Rodney Davis (R) to represent Illinois’ Fifteenth Congressional District.
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, opposing S. 2992, the “American Innovation and Choice Online Act,” and S. 2710, the “Open App Markets Act."
The majority of West Virginia voters are pessimistic about the national environment but still view Senator Manchin favorably.
Full remarks from U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark given at the Kentucky Chamber Public Affairs Forum on April 12, 2022.