Advocacy – Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce

Niagara USA Chamber Letter Opposing Proposed NYS Data Center Moratorium

February 18, 2026 The Honorable Kathy Hochul Governor, State of New York NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 Dear Governor Hochul, On behalf of the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce and the employers, workers, and communities we represent, we write in strong opposition to the proposed statewide moratorium on new large-scale data centers. A […]

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Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce 2026 Advocacy Agenda

Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce Unveils 2026 Advocacy Agenda Focused on Growth, Competitiveness, and Business Certainty

Lockport, NY (Jan. 22) — The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce officially unveiled its 2026 Advocacy Agenda, outlining a set of guiding principles that will shape the Chamber’s advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels in the year ahead. Developed with direct input from the regional business community, the 2026 agenda centers on

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It’s Time for Niagara County to Move to Four-Year Legislative Terms

Elections are at the heart of democracy. They give us a voice, hold our leaders accountable, and keep government responsive. But there’s a point where too many elections can start to work against good government. In Niagara County, our legislators face that challenge every two years. The moment they win, they have to begin gearing

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Community Leaders Launch “Niagara for 4” Coalition

Niagara USA Chamber and local leaders spearhead bipartisan push for four-year legislative terms in Niagara County. Two of Niagara County top elected officials, Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski and Niagara County Treasurer Kyle Andrews have teamed up with the Niagara USA Chamber to launch the “Niagara for 4” Coalition in support of a referendum

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A graphic highlighting the Niagara USA Chamber's request of the state to utilize all forms of power generation to support businesses and residents - includes icons for gas, electric, hydropower, solar and wind

Statement from the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce on the Draft New York State Energy Plan

(submitted as part of NYSERDA’s Statewide Public Hearings – September 2025) On behalf of our 480 members across Niagara County and Western New York, the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce respectfully submits these comments on the Draft New York State Energy Plan. New York must pursue an all of the above energy approach to safeguard

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New York State Capitol Building - Niagara USA Chamber legislative updates 2025

New York State Legislative Session Wrap-Up

(June 20, 2025) The New York State legislative session concluded this week, and we’re pleased to report significant progress in mitigating potentially damaging legislation for businesses. While several concerning bills were on the table, for the most part, effective advocacy has helped prevent the most harmful outcomes and advanced legislation beneficial to the business community.

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