For many business leaders, engaging in the policymaking process can feel intimidating, frustrating, or simply not worth the time. It can be difficult to know when to speak up, who to talk to, or whether one voice can actually make a difference. Vermont Chamber President Amy Spear and Vice President of Government Affairs Megan Sullivan will offer a candid, practical look at how businesses and individuals can effectively engage in the policymaking process and make their voices heard. Drawing on real examples of moments when business engagement changed the direction of legislation and policy, they’ll explore what effective advocacy looks like, where engagement can have the greatest impact, and how coordinated action through organizations, coalitions, and communities can amplify individual voices. Vermont businesses create jobs, invest in communities, and experience the real-world consequences of policy decisions. Their perspective belongs at the table.