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Batavia Chamber highlights business tour with state lawmakers, cites workforce and regulatory concerns
Summary
Margaret, executive director of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, updated the council on new chamber members and a business tour with state legislators that surfaced workforce shortages, hemp regulatory complexity, and economic uncertainty for small businesses.
Margaret (speaker 10), introduced as the Batavia Chamber of Commerce executive director, briefed the council on recent chamber activity and a July business tour that brought state legislators to local firms including Ignite Medical Resort, Urban Apothecary and Sturdy Shelter Brewing.
Margaret said the tour gave business owners a chance to describe workforce challenges and regulatory issues directly to state representatives. "We look forward to helping them build connections, increase their visibility in Batavia, and discover new ways to contribute to our community," she said. She cited workforce shortages at Ignite Medical Resort and regulatory challenges for hemp businesses as examples of issues relayed to Springfield. Council members thanked the chamber for the outreach and new‑member support.
