The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs and Community Development Divisions serve as advocates for the Northwest Arkansas community as part of the Chamber’s overall mission. VP of Community Engagement & Inclusion Geovanny Sarmiento testified to the House Education Committee in support of House Bill 1451. This is an important bilingual education bill sponsored by Representative Meghan Godfrey. The bill unanimously passed out of committee.
Other legislation that the Chamber was integral in helping to pass were:
HB1594 (DACA teachers) by Rep. Megan Godfrey, DeAnn Vaught and Sen. Lance Eads – https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/FTPDocument?path=%2FBills%2F2021R%2FPublic%2FHB1594.pdf
Act 217 (extending most state scholarships to people with Immigration protected status); this bill is now law - https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2021R%2FPublic%2F&file=217.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R
View a video of Geovanny presenting to the Committee below.
About the Chamber's Community Development Division
We activate a diverse next generation of business and community leaders. We champion DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) initiatives, and we engage the right people at the right time to improve our quality of life with quality of place initiatives.
We activate a diverse next generation of business and community leaders. We champion DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) initiatives, and we engage the right people at the right time to improve our quality of life with quality of place initiatives.
Why?
• Builds a Vibrant, Safe & Welcoming Community
• Prepares Leaders for Future Regional Challenges
• Helps Businesses Gain Competitive Advantage & Sustain Success
• Attracts Top Talent to the Region with Quality of Life Initiatives
• Prepares Leaders for Future Regional Challenges
• Helps Businesses Gain Competitive Advantage & Sustain Success
• Attracts Top Talent to the Region with Quality of Life Initiatives
About the Chamber's Government Affairs Division
We serve as the regional link between business and government to ensure the Voice of Business is represented and heard. We engage the community in the political process from contacting a legislator to registering to vote. By working together, our voices influence positive legislative outcomes for business-driven, public policy.
We serve as the regional link between business and government to ensure the Voice of Business is represented and heard. We engage the community in the political process from contacting a legislator to registering to vote. By working together, our voices influence positive legislative outcomes for business-driven, public policy.
Why?
• Represents the Voice of Business Locally, Statewide and Nationally
• Prioritizes the Regional Legislative Agenda
• Passes Business-Friendly Legislation
• Influences Long-Term Prosperity and Quality of Life
• Prioritizes the Regional Legislative Agenda
• Passes Business-Friendly Legislation
• Influences Long-Term Prosperity and Quality of Life
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