Our Voice
Current Issues
As the voice of business in Brandon, the Chamber of Commerce works with its members on both policy and advocacy to ensure the strongest possible business environment for our members. This means hearing from members on what could be done municipally, provincially and federally to help them do business better, and then working to make those ideas a reality. As an organization, the Chamber works to research and identify issues of importance or concern for business, often through committees. Through rigorous work and consultation, the Chamber sometimes develops position papers or policies on these issues.
Through member consultation and research, the Brandon Chamber develops policy positions that reflect the needs of the local business community. These policies are presented to municipal, provincial, and federal decision-makers to advocate for a strong and competitive business environment.
City of Brandon Budget
Every year, the Brandon Chambers of Commerce participates in pre-budget consultations with the City of Brandon through stakeholder meetings and by participating in public consultations and attending budget deliberations.
Provincial Budget
Every year, the Brandon Chamber of Commerce submits a pre-budget commentary to the provincial government’s public consultation process.
Brandon School Division Budget
Through stakeholder meetings and consultations, the Brandon Chamber provides recommendations to the school division on their annual budget and to keep updated on the school division’s Continuous Improvement Plan.