State legislation has the potential to significantly affect our individual businesses and the Knoxville business community collectively, and that effect can be positive or negative. Having your voice heard on Capitol Hill is one of the major reasons for joining the Chamber, and it is one of the ways you can help lead the organization. There is an upcoming opportunity for you to get involved.

On February 25-26, the Chamber will be going to Nashville to present the Chamber’s 2008 Legislative Agenda to our legislative delegation. You are invited and encouraged to join the trip, meet with legislators and make your voice heard.

The trip will include presentations by legislative leaders and members of Governor Bredesen’s administration, small group meetings with each of the members of the Knox County legislative delegation, and a reception for all members of the General Assembly. The Chamber’s Government Relations Committee has worked over the past few months to develop a slate of issues that represent the interests of the Knoxville business community, and the primary purpose of the trip will be to discuss these issues with legislators.

Cost of the trip is $295 and includes hotel accommodations, lunch on the 25th sponsored by TVA, breakfast on the 26th, and the reception on the evening of the 25th. Space for the trip is limited, so please sign up immediately by visiting the “Events” page.