Working together, our voices influence positive outcomes.

We advocate for business-driven public policy and work with our members, partners and investors to influence long-term prosperity and quality of life in our region.  Our government affairs outreach is vital to ensure your voice is heard on local, state and national legislative public policy issues.  Simply put, we are the link between business and government identifying priorities for a regional legislative agenda at the state and national level.

Government affects business through taxation, regulation, infrastructure development and policy direction. By reviewing federal and state legislation, we keep you aware of proposed laws that could have an impact, good or bad, on your business and the Northwest Arkansas region.

Let’s talk about what matters most to your business.

What's happening: We’re tracking state and federal legislation that may have an impact on your business. When you have questions or need additional information about what’s going on, contact us. We need your voice to help define legislative priorities. Let’s also talk about how we can get you involved.

How to get involved:

• Sign up to receive email updates on activities and issues occurring on the Local, State, and Federal level that could have an impact on your business. Attend a monthly Government Affairs Committee meeting to hear updates on policy and legislation and discuss government-related issues affecting our region.
• Attend a Government Affairs Committee meeting occurring quarterly, to hear updates and discuss government-related issues affecting our region. 
• Follow us on Twitter,  LinkedIn and Facebook to receive breaking news, updates on legislative activities, and calls to action.

 

2027 Legislative Agenda

Since its creation in the late 2000s, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Legislative Agenda has served as a unified voice for the region's business community, identifying the policy priorities that will strengthen Northwest Arkansas's economy, workforce, infrastructure, and quality of life. What began as a collaborative effort among the region's Chambers of Commerce has evolved into a shared agenda supported by both the Northwest Arkansas Chambers and the Northwest Arkansas Council, reflecting a regional commitment to advancing policies that benefit businesses, communities, and residents across the region.

The Legislative Agenda is not intended to address every issue considered during the General Assembly. Rather, it serves as a guiding framework for the issues our organizations will actively monitor, advocate for, and engage on throughout the legislative session.

As the Arkansas General Assembly convenes for the 2027 Regular Session, the following priorities will guide our engagement with state policymakers and stakeholders.

View the agenda by clicking the image below:

 

For more information, contact:

Sara Lynn Geiger 

Senior VP of Government Affairs 
Rogers Lowell Chamber
317 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR 72756
479-619-3193 • [email protected]