Public Policy and Community Leadership

The Chamber is the voice of businesses throughout Durham. We monitor and advocate for issues affecting our community, region, state, and nation. Subscribe to updates here, check in often, participate in our upcoming events, and join us in working with our partners in local elected offices. Contact Bryan Fox, Vice President of Public Policy, anytime at bfox@durhamchamber.org or 919-328-8724.

Priorities

Employers are fundamental to Durham’s rich history and continue to create prosperity in the forms of opportunities and investments. As the local economic development leader, the Chamber further empowers our community by sustaining and growing equitable, inclusive, diverse, innovative, and collaborative businesses.

On behalf of our members, we maintain constant communication and opportunities to engage with our partners at the local, regional, state, and federal levels to influence direct and indirect business issues like economic development, workforce development, education, health, transportation, housing, planning, community safety, and sustainability.

In recognition of a positive economic development climate to which we offer constant local and regional maintenance, the Chamber will continue to focus on education and workforce development strategies/services that enhance the talent pipeline, local and regional transportation and infrastructure priorities, and supporting initiatives for increased community safety.

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