Legislative Advocacy

The ACCGS and its affiliates aggressively advocate on behalf of its members at the local, state and national levels. We support policies and legislation that advance economic development, strengthen business competitiveness, lower business costs, stimulate job growth and strengthen the overall economic health of the region.

Legislative Steering Committee 2008

The Legislative Steering Committee, comprised of 31 businessmen and businesswomen who are members of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce, oversees the issues and meets on the second Friday of each month. This Committee has four subcommittees that perform in-depth research on specific issues. The Committees are: Budget, Workplace Issues, Health Care, and Outreach. These Committees identify the issues, research the issues, and recommend positions for the Chamber. The Legislative Steering Committee is further charged, through its Outreach Committee, to educate Chamber members, solicit their input and support in advancing the legislative agenda.

Become a Virtual Volunteer!

As a virtual volunteer, we will inform you of up to date actions on legislative issues of particular interest to you and your business. As well, we'll let you know what you can do to make sure your voice will be heard.

For more information on becoming a Virtual Volunteer, contact the
Chamber at (413) 787-1555.

Need Help on Legislation?

Do you know of a bill that may be considered that affects your business? Or maybe you are looking for information on a particular issue? Our new InstaTrac tracking software can help.

Simply contact Jeff Ciuffreda at (413) 755-1312 or ciuffreda@myonlinechamber.com today to see what it can do for you!

Chairman
Steven Bradley
Baystate Health

Vice Chairman
Rodney Scott, Health Care Committee Chair
Sovereign Bank

Edgar Alejandro
Western Massachusetts Electric Company

Carol Baribeau
Carol Baribeau Consulting Services

Carl Breyer, Jr.
Park Place Realty

Andrew Campbell
Campbell Management Co.

Juan Campbell
Health New England

David Constant
Webster Bank

Thomas Creed, Outreach Committee Chair
Berkshire Bank

David Fraboni
Springfield College

Chris Gagnon
Western Massachusetts Electric Company

Daniel M. Glanville
Comcast

Michael Grandfield
Hampden Bank

Dennis Herschel
MassMutual Financial Group

Daniel Keenan, Budget Sub Committee Chair
Sisters of Providence Health System

Peter Landon
Landon Advisors

Timothy Murphy, Work Place Issues Committee Chair
Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C.

Terry Nelson
Terry Nelson Consulting

Taylor Newton
King & Newton

Jay O’Brien
J.M. O’Brien & Company, P.C.

Ronda Parish
Robinson Donovan, P.C.

Thomas Parkman
Harvey Industries

John Pedro, Sr.
John Pedro Real Estate Associates

Ray Pieczarka
Dee Service, Inc.

Mary Ellen Scott
United Personnel Services, Inc.

Mary Socha
Bozenhard, Socha, & Ely

Dawn Carignan-Thomas, Vice President
Instrument Technology Inc.

Thomas Tubman
Carlin Combustion Technology, Inc.

Katherine Wilson
Behavioral Health Network

Robert Ziomek
Westfield State College