3.0 Advocating for Sustainable Prosperity and an Exceptional Quality of Life

3.1 Advocate for the region’s primary industry and job clusters

3.1.1 Promote policies and actions at the local, state, and federal levels in support of MATHS clusters

3.1.2 Promote current and emerging industry strengths in aerospace, federal and commercial space, and aviation

3.1.3 Respond to regional industry requests to enhance or protect jobs, capital investment, and corporate viability

3.1.4 Communicate effectively on behalf of each MATHS and GRANDER cluster about the important issues affecting them and the region

3.2 Advocate for regional prosperity, resilience, and quality of life

3.2.1 Support regional infrastructure projects for the coastal barrier, transportation, utilities, and public safety

3.2.2 Support legislation that strengthens local government, education, and regional quality of life

3.2.3 Strengthen collaboration and communication with and among elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels

3.2.4 Partner with government agencies, universities/schools, and businesses to support regional initiatives

3.3 Identify and address local, state, and federal issues of regional significance

3.3.1 Update annually the political advocacy agenda and messaging in coordination with regional partners while remaining nonpartisan

3.3.2 Monitor progress of key state and federal legislation

3.3.3 Assist municipalities with economic development

BAHEP’s strengths can be traced to our members’ abilities to adapt to the times, cooperating across boundaries to create opportunities, to attract and keep jobs, and to build thriving communities.

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