Advocacy and Legislative Affairs

About the program

As a recognized regional small business leader, it’s important to make sure that our members have a voice in the local community, as well as on the state and federal level. That’s why we advocate for targeted interventions and strategic investments that address the racial wealth gap, property values, economic investments, and quality-of-life issues that affect African Americans in the Central Valley and beyond.

Over the last 20 years, our advocacy and legislative affairs work has led to numerous victories that have benefited our members and our community, advanced equity in public contracting, increased access to financing for small businesses and championed community-led development that has prioritized underserved neighborhoods.