The Lancaster Chamber takes positions on a variety of topics that impact the business community. In order for us to be the most representative advocate, each position statement is carefully reviewed and edited by the Advocacy Committee, then approved by the Board of Trustees. These groups are both populated with members from a variety of industry sectors that span across every region in the county, offering diverse perspectives to ensure that a collective consensus is reached that best serves our entire community. While advocating for our members at the local, state, and federal levels, we utilize our pro-business agenda and position statements to uplift the voice of business when solving complex public policy issues.  

Explore the statements below, organized by topic.

Community Planning

• Affordable Housing Position Statement
• Oregon Village Letter of Support
• Places2040 Letter of Support
• Walnut Street Extension Letter

Community Topics

• Human Relations Act Position Statement
• “Now Is Not The Time For Silence” Statement
• Position Statement on Establishing a Home Rule Study Commission
• Position Statement in Support of Home Rule in the City of Lancaster
• Modernizing the Immigration System for Economic Impact

Education & Workforce

• Position Statement on the Importance of Removing Barriers to Employment for Individuals with a Criminal Background
• LIBERTY Campaign Coalition Letter to Congress Regarding Immigration Reform
• Letter to USCIS Opposing Visa Fee Increases
• Developing the Workforce Position Statement
• Policy Position Statement on Education
• Safety Net & Workforce Position Statement
• Stevens Funding Letter of Support

General Business

• Letter of Support Supporting Extending Pro-Growth Tax Policies
• Joint Statement from the Chambers of Commerce of South-Central PA Commending the Shapiro Administration’s Statewide Economic Development Strategy
• Permitting Reform Letter of Support
• Improving Pennsylvania’s Business Tax Climate
• Coalition Letter to the FTC Opposing the Ban on Non-Competes
• Business Tax Reform Position Statement – Reaffirmation
• Consolidation of Tax Collections – SB 653
• Merit Selection of Judges – Reaffirmation
• Property Tax Reform Position Statement
• SCPA Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Venue Ruling Position Statement
• Statement on Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
• Unemployment Compensation Reform Position Statement
• Venue Shopping Position Statement

State Budget Positions

• 2024-2025 Budget Position Statement
• 2023-2024 Budget Position Statement
• 2017-2018 Budget Position Statement
• 2016-2017 Budget Position Statement
• 2015-2016 State Budget Proposal Position Statement
• 2014-2015 State Budget Proposal Position Statement
• 2013-2014 State Budget Proposal Position Statement

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