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The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce (CCC) it the preeminent voice of business in Cambridge and is the only organization that promotes the vitality and economic development of the entire City of Cambridge. The CCC takes an active role on public policy issues confronting the Greater Cambridge business community and continually works with the appropriate legislative bodies and government agencies to bolster and enhance the economic health of the City of Cambridge.
Services
CCC Government Affairs services include:
- Full-time, dedicated staff person with a strong background in public affairs
- E-mail updates on important issues and public meetings
- Educational forums on legislative proceedings
- Regularly-scheduled audiences with public officials
- Permanent voice at legislative and public hearings
- Active committee on government affairs
Alliances and Associations
The CCC creates strategic alliances that enhance the voice of the Cambridge business community. The CCC is a leading member of the National Business Coalition for Federal Research and works with 36 member organizations from around the country to increase funding for federal research. These funds are a critical catalyst to Cambridge's business and institutional communities. The most recent success of the Coalition was a 13.5 percent increase in the current federal budget for research accounts such as those of the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and Department of Defense.
The CCC is also a member of the Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (MACCE). This organization works with the state government to foster a strong economic climate in Massachusetts.
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