Small Business Advocacy 101: How to Make Your Voice Heard By Policymakers

Have you ever wanted to engage in local or statewide policy as a small business owner? Are there issues you're interested in speaking out about as a small business or community advocate? 

Join the Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Majority for a workshop about small business advocacy and how Pittsburg's job creators can use their voices to impact local and statewide change. Learn about ways small business owners have partnered with Small Business Majority and other business groups to move the needle on important legislation. 

Topics include:

• Best practices when reaching out to policymakers and legislators
• How to get engaged with the media
• Tips on tying in your small business story/perspective 
• Current legislation and issues to get involved with in 2017, including taxes, healthcare, retirement, access to capital, and more

Light lunch will be provided.