Government Affairs Council
Council Mission
The Exton Region Chamber of Commerce (ERCC) Government Affairs Council (GAC) works to identify legislative issues that impact local businesses, inform the members of the issues and advocate on their behalf.
Government Affairs Council Members
Damon Ireland
Chair
Birch Run Investments
Michele Burkholder
The Burkholder Team
Jim Butler
Marcum Wealth
Nick Imbesi
Chester County Food Bank
Bill McDevitt
Top of the World Coaching
Mark Reale
NextHome Signature
Tony Scheivert
Upper Uwchlan Township
Sharon Sharpe
First Resource Bank
Bill Vitiello
The Victory Bank
Additional Information
The Goals of the Council
- Identify proposed Government action (especially local, County and State) that does or could impact businesses in the Exton Region.
- Educate Chamber Members about the issue(s).
- Issues that the GAC feel are advantageous for the Chamber to take a formal position regarding a specific legislation or proposed action will be sent to the Board of Directors who will evaluate and decide it the ERCC will take a public position regarding that legislation or proposed action that impact businesses in the Exton Region.
- Provide access to local township officials on a quarterly basis.
- Present a yearly Government Affairs Membership Luncheon and Town Hall events as needed.
For more information on how to contribute, please contact the chamber office. We have put together a list of Legislative Resources for Businesses. You can view them and more information on the Exton Region Chamber Government Affairs page.
Meeting Day/Time
The council meets the first Thursday of every month in the Exton Chamber office at 8:30 am.
If you’re a current and active member of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce and are interested in joining a Council or Committee, please email chamber@ercc.net with your interest.