The goals of the Government Affairs Division are to protect and strengthen federal programs impacting the local economy, pursue the development of infrastructure that encourages business growth, and encourage a cooperative spirit with local governments.
This division acts as an advocate for pro-business policies and legislation that promote economic growth.
For more information please contact:
Mike Ward
VP Governmental Affairs
Phone: (256) 535-2030
Email: mward@hsvchamber.org
Tina Leopold
Program Assistant
Phone: (256) 535-2031
Email: tleopold@hsvchamber.org
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Chamber Statement
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Chamber sends Letter to Secretary of Defense regarding Insourcing
On July 9, AMCOM Commander MG Myles held a meeting with local contractors to explain guidance issued by the Department of Defense regarding the conversion of contractor positions to civil servant positions. This process, known as “in-sourcing,” will affect approximately 15 percent of the contractor positions at AMCOM and the PEOs for Aviation and Missiles and Space. Additional positions at AMC, AMRDEC, MDA, SMDC and other DOD organizations are being in-sourced as well.
In response to the in-sourcing initiative, the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County has held meetings with affected members, Arsenal leaders and Congressional delegation staff. A letter was sent to Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn outlining concerns about the timing of in-sourcing relative to BRAC and the impact on small businesses. In the letter, it was asked that in-sourcing be delayed at organizations on Redstone Arsenal until 2014, the end of the implementation period specified in Dep. Sec. Lynn’s guidance. This would give area companies the opportunity to synchronize in-sourcing losses with BRAC gains. Copies of the letter with personalized cover letters were sent to the North Alabama delegation and the heads of the major DOD organizations on Redstone Arsenal.
For a copy of the letter, click here. » |
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