The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce advocates on behalf of Brooklyn businesses and the borough through testimony before elected and government officials, as well as through editorials published in local publications.

The Brooklyn Chamber has supported various economic development and other initiatives at the city, state and federal levels.  Click on the links below to read recent testimony and editorials by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce:

Economic Development

• Unincorporated Business Tax; Apr. 28, 2009
• Coney Island ULURP Hearing; Mar. 30, 2009
• Supporting the Local Economy; Apr. 18, 2008 

Health Care

• Prior Approval of Health Insurance Premiums; June 8, 2009
• Bringing Insurance to Small Business; Feb. 19, 2008

Security

• "Bandit Barriers" (Intro No 960-A), June 29, 2009

Transportation

• Ravitch Commission Recommendations, Dec. 16, 2008
• "G" Subway Line Improvements, April 8, 2008

Workforce Development

• "Paid Sick Time" bill (Intro No 1059), Nov. 17, 2009
• State of Workforce Development Programs, Sep. 25, 2008