Policy Committees

BIA members are eligible to participate in one or all of the association’s five standing policy committees. Policy committees (see committee descriptions below) meet monthly (except June and July) and are comprised of volunteers from BIA member companies throughout the state. Policy committee meetings allow members to interact in an informal setting with state legislators and regulators. They are also a great way to network with other business leaders who share similar responsibilities within their companies. Perhaps most importantly, it allows you to help shape BIA positions on public policy matters that affect your company’s profitability and success.

Although attendance at these committees is completely voluntary, regular attendance will help maximize your company’s investment in the BIA. Meetings are held in the BIA’s board room in Concord. Agendas are distributed via email in advance of the meetings and posted on the Web site.

Economic Development
The Economic Development Committee addresses issues relating to the New Hampshire economy and state economic development policy. The committee meets the second Friday of each month, September through June, at the BIA office in Concord. Meetings begin at 8 AM and are open to BIA members. (Meets concurrently with Fiscal Policy Committee).

Fiscal Policy
The Fiscal Policy Committee addresses issues relating to business taxes, the New Hampshire tax structure and state spending. The committee meets the second Friday  of each month, September through June, at the BIA office in Concord. Meetings begin at 8 AM and are open to BIA members. (Meets concurrently with Economic Development Committee).

Energy and Regulated Utilities
The Energy and Regulated Utilities Committee addresses issues relating to the cost and supply of energy and state and federal policy and regulations. The committee closely tracks the various state programs aimed at supporting energy efficiency and sustainable energy. The committee also reviews issues related to other regulated utilities, including telecommunications. The committee meets the second Tuesday of each month, September through June, at the BIA office in Concord. Meetings begin at 8:30 AM and are open to BIA members.

Environmental Affairs
The Environmental Affairs Committee monitors current and proposed environmental legislation and regulations from the state and federal Environmental Protection Agency. The committee is an excellent place to network with other environmental professionals, hear directly from state regulators and learn about new and proposed state regulations. The committee meets the third Wednesday of each month, September through June, at the BIA office in Concord. Meetings begin at 8:30 AM and are open to BIA members.

HR, Health Care and Workforce Development
The Human Resources, Health Care and Workforce Development Committee addresses issues relating to labor regulation, healthcare, health and safety, workers' compensation, employee-reporting requirements and other HR-related legislation. The committee meets the third Friday of each month, September through June, at the BIA office in Concord. Meetings begin at 8 AM and are open to BIA members.