Community Affairs Issues & Economic Development Projects

The Amherst Chamber of Commerce actively seeks to create and maintain a positive economic, political and social climate in Amherst, thereby making our community a great place to live, work and conduct business.

The Chamber is routinely asked to support particular economic development projects and/or pieces of legislation in the Town of Amherst and surrounding region. These requests are put through a vetting process which includes going through the Issues Committee of the Advocacy Council. This council makes  reccommendations to the Advocacy Advisory Council, which then forwards its own recommendation onto the Chamber's Board of Directors for approval.

Issues & Projects

Amherst Town Centre by Benderson Development

This project is SUPPORTED by the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. Please click here for more information on the Amherst Town Center.

Industrial Development Agency Reform Bill, sponsored by State Assemblyman Sam Hoyt

The Amherst Chamber of Commerce OPPOSES this bill. Please click here for more information on the IDA Reform Bill.

Town of Amherst Proposed Condo Law and Homestead Act

The Amherst Chamber of Commerce is asking the Amherst Town Board to delay voting on this legislation until a review of its impacts on town residents and businesses can be fully assessed.

 Please click here to read a letter from Colleen DiPirro, Chamber President, to the Amherst Town Board on this issue.

For more information on this proposed law, please view the Amherst Town Board's meeting agenda for Monday, August 19. Click here to view agenda.