Mission

The SWCRC Public Policy Committee strives to educate our membership and general public as to present and propose government policy and legislative acts that positively effect the overall business climate and to communicate and interact with our fellow business associations, elected and appointed government officials and media on legislative and policy initiatives.

Committee Leadership

Chairman: Dennis Danville,
YEO & YEO CPA

Staff Liaison: Ronald J. Hinrichs,
SWCRC President & CEO
rhinrichs@swcrc.com

Committee Membership

The SWCRC Public Policy Committee is made up of SWCRC members and community leaders who are passionate about serving our Downriver business community in a dynamic way. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Ron Hinrichs: rhinrichs@swcrc.com.

Meeting Dates, Time and Location

The SWCRC Public Policy Committee meets every first Monday of the month at 8:30 AM at the SWCRC office, located at 20904 Northline in Taylor.

Legislative Forums

The SWCRC hosts monthly legislative and business forums to discuss the key issues impacting your business. Forum speakers include our U.S. Senators and representatives in Congress, State lawmakers, County lawmakers and leaders, along with local leaders. Forums include a breakfast or lunch, and are typically held the 4th Monday of the month, though depending on the speaker’s schedule. Upcoming monthly forums can be found on our events calendar.

Upcoming Forum

Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Continues to Urge Regional Leadership to Support an Efficient and Reliable Mass Transit Plan

Regional mass transit is critical toward accomplishing real solutions to fill the skills and talent gap throughout our region. The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber adopted a statement supporting regional mass transit in May, 2018, citing a need to work toward lasting solutions to fill the talent gap for our region’s employers. As lawmakers plan to push for a new regional mass transit plan in the coming months, the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber issues a revised statement, joining regional corporate and community leaders in calling on our elected leaders and the Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors to present a transit plan to voters that will expand mobility options throughout Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties.

A strong regional mass transit plan will assist in recruiting and retaining strong talent in the Metro Detroit region. The SWCRC continues to support a regional mass transit system that is effective, bipartisan, and provides solutions for our employers and region’s workforce. It’s time to get this done.

Issues & Resources

The Committee discusses a wide variety of issues impacting our membership. The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber works to support our members by providing policy advocacy support on the key issues impacting your business. If you have an advocacy request, please fill out the following form. Your request will be submitted to the SWCRC Public Policy Committee for consideration and review. Final decisions regarding all policy advocacy requests are determined by the SWCRC Board of Directors.

SWCRC Joins Coalition of Organizations Throughout Michigan Urging the State House to Reject Proposed Legislation Making the Use of Independent Contractors Virtually Impossible.

SWCRC Joins Coalition of Chambers Throughout Michigan Urging State Elected Leaders to Take Immediate Action Toward Effective Solutions to Overcome the Labor Shortage Crisis

Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Issues Statement Urging Michigan’s Elected Leaders to Work Together Toward a Legislative Solution Fixing Michigan’s Roads and Bridges

“The poor condition of Michigan’s roadways and bridges continues to have a detrimental impact on the southern Wayne County and Downriver business community. Our membership of large and small business, for profit and nonprofit, expect and deserve roadways that provide a pathway to success for their organization. As the Body representing Downriver’s and southern Wayne County’s employers and community investors, we urge Michigan’s Legislature and Governor to work together toward creating a strong legislative solution to fix Michigan’s roads and bridges…”