Join a council: Contact Laurie Lively at (916) 930-1219.
CalChamber councils and task forces offer specialized advice to the Board of Directors in their areas of expertise. See also: Policy Committees.
Council for International Trade
The Council for International Trade works with state and federal administrations and lawmakers to support expansion of international trade and investment, fair and equitable market access for California products abroad, and elimination of disincentives that impede the international competitiveness of California business.
Staff Contact: Susanne Stirling
Public Affairs Council
The Public Affairs Council advises the CalChamber on political and policy strategies to improve California’s business climate. The chair is Diane D. Miller of Wilcox, Miller & Nelson. (Must be a CalChamber Advocate-level member to join.)
Staff Contact: Martin Wilson
ChamberPAC Advisory Committee
This committee provides guidance and assistance to the CalChamber in its political fundraising efforts, and meets at every Board of Directors meeting, four times per year. The chair is Frank Washington of Crossings TV. (Must be a member of the CalChamber Board of Directors to join.)
Staff Contact: Martin Wilson