Public Policy Committees

The Greater Boston Chamber is focused on getting results, which requires action and commitment.  As a member, you can add your expertise and insight by participating in Chamber committees. Involvement also gives you the opportunity to work closely with decision makers in government

Development Committee
Focus: Promote Development of buildings, land, and open space in ways that maximize job creation and quality of life.

Financial Services Committee
Focus: Identify competitiveness issues impacting the Greater Boston financial service industry, and then formulate policies to address those issues and work for their implementation.

Government Affairs Committee
Focus: Help direct the Chamber’s legislative strategy by working closely with government and business leaders.

Housing Task Force
Focus: Develop creative and comprehensive approaches to addressing the region’s escalating housing crisis.

Life Sciences Alliance
Focus: Advance the agenda of Greater Boston’s life sciences community, which has evolved into one of our region’s major economic engines and has enabled us to become the pre-eminent area for life science research, industry, and innovation.

Transportation Committee
Focus: Promote transportation and infrastructure initiatives that facilitate the movement of people, goods, and services throughout Boston.

Workforce Development Committee
Focus: Work with government, business, and education leaders to increase workforce skill levels, help employers find skilled workers, and retain talented graduates.

For more information on public policy committees contact Tim Sweeney, director of public policy.