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Greater Mount Airy Chamber presents legislative priorities to Surry County commissioners

Surry County Board of Commissioners · July 21, 2026
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Summary

Wendy Wood of the Greater Mount Airy Chamber outlined the Chamber's updated legislative agenda, stressing workforce development, affordable health care, economic development, and tax and regulatory reforms tied to business support.

Wendy Wood delivered an update from the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce on behalf of its public policy committee, outlining priorities intended to support local businesses and workforce development. She said the agenda reflects member input and a board-approved framework the Chamber will use to advocate with a unified voice to local and state policymakers.

"The chamber's mission is to advance, promote, and encourage successful business growth for our members," Wood said, and highlighted priorities that include workforce and education investments, improved access to affordable health care options for small businesses, initiatives to keep the business climate competitive and targeted tax and regulatory reforms. She also promoted two upcoming Chamber events for local officials and business leaders.