Advocacy
Making our community stronger
Stay engaged with our advocacy efforts as we address government and legislative issues that impact local businesses.
Contact Information
Lisa Hermes, 972-542-0163, lhermes@mckinneychamber.com
Advocacy
We work to represent and advance the interests of the McKinney business community by actively participating in policy discussions and advocating for favorable conditions. Your involvement ensures that our collective voice is heard and that we effectively address key issues affecting our local economy.
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Government & legislative issues
The Chamber’s Government & Legislative Issues Committee focuses on identifying, analyzing, and advocating for public policies that support the business community and economic growth in McKinney.
Strategic initiatives
Fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses, enhancing community engagement, and advocating for policies strengthen McKinney’s position as a premier destination to live, work, and thrive.
BallotReady: Make Informed Voting Easy
BallotReady lets you check your registration, compare candidates, and build a voting plan. Their mission is to empower people with transparent information to take action at every level of government. Use the link below to get started!
Voting Information
Informed voters are crucial to our community. Get up-to-date voter information, election results and more at Collin County Votes. Get comprehensive information on all candidates running in Collin County, verify your voter registration status, locate polling stations nearby, and more visit CollinCountyVotes.com.
2025 Election Dates
Last Day to Register to Vote
April 3, 2025
Early Voting
April 22-29, 2025
Election Day
May 3, 2025
Legislative Session Ends
June 2, 2025
Last Day to Register to Vote
October 6, 2025
Early Voting
October 20-31, 2025
Election Day
November 4, 2025
Bringing Together the Regional Business Community
Collin County Days in Austin!
Every two years, members from Collin County chambers of commerce, along with elected officials, community leaders, and business professionals, gather for a two-day event in Austin to mark the start of the new legislative session. Over 150 representatives from across the county engage with legislators and local officials to discuss key issues impacting our region. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us for Collin County Days 2025!
Annual Washington DC Fly-In
The McKinney Chamber, in partnership with the Allen, Frisco, and Plano Chambers, organizes an annual Washington DC Fly-in. This event provides businesses across Collin County the chance to hear from policy experts and meet with North Texas elected officials.
The agenda includes updates on critical issues such as healthcare, education, immigration, trade, energy, infrastructure, public safety, and advanced technology. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage with the Collin County delegation and other key federal representatives. Stay informed as we continue to secure speakers and confirm meetings with elected officials.
