Political Action Committee

The Greater Colorado Springs Chamber Political Action Committee (ChamberPAC) ChamberPAC, the Chamber-sponsored political action committee, represents a grassroots effort to elect positive, pro-business candidates to public office and advocate on ballot issues and initiatives. The committee identifies, endorses, and provides election support to qualified candidates whose principals are consistent with those of business and industry. It is the only political action organization representing the overall business community in Southern Colorado. ChamberPAC operates solely on the contributions of individuals and businesses who want to ensure positive political leadership for the future. Although ChamberPAC is affiliated with the Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, its funding is entirely separate.

The Role of the ChamberPAC

The Chamber's political action committee represents a grass-roots effort to elect positive, pro-business candidates to public office. The committee will identify, endorse, and support qualified candidates whose principles are consistent with those of business and industry. It is the only political action organization representing the overall business community in Colorado Springs.

What's the source of its funding?

ChamberPAC operates solely on the contributions of individuals and businesses in the Pikes Peak region... people like you, who want to ensure positive political leadership for our future. Although ChamberPAC is affiliated with the Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, its funding is separate. Your contribution is used solely to support pro-business candidates.

How are candidates selected?

A representative committee of business men and women screens and interviews candidates for possible endorsement by the Chamber. Incumbents are rated, based on their voting records. Challengers, incumbents, and candidates for open seats are rated on their philosophy and their positions on key business issues. General criteria include: support of the free enterprise system, fiscal responsibility, effective leadership, personal integrity, and support of the goals of The Chamber and the business community. Too often, good potential candidates exist but choose not to run. ChamberPAC also seeks out and encourages qualified candidates for office-and provides the financial support that could make the difference.

Why should I participate?

Organized labor and other special interest groups have already demonstrated how effective this kind of activity can be in accomplishing their objectives. Their gains have often been at the expense of business. Colorado Springs ChamberPAC will help mobilize the business community for a stronger voice.

Who can contribute?

Business and individual contributions that are Chamber members can make voluntary contributions to ChamberPAC. Your contribution could make the difference.

I'm a business person…Why should I get involved in the political process?

There's an old saying that if you're in business you're in politics. As a taxpayer, and as an employer, you know that government regulations represent a significant cost to you and your customers. Decisions are being made every day in Washington, Denver, and with County and City governments that affect your business... shouldn't you have a say in the process? Your chamber of commerce or trade association may be very effective in keeping elected officials informed on issues affecting your business. Yet those associations will tell you that the business perspective is better understood by those elected officials who already have an appreciation for free enterprise. Finding pro-business candidates and helping them win election to local state and federal office is the best way to protect your investment.

To find out more or to contribute to ChamberPAC send an e-mail to: stephannie@cscc.org.