• Just want to share with everyone how terrific the monthly Brown Bag Seminars are. The topics are current and the monthly speakers are knowledgeable. We've not only learned a great deal but have also made some great connections.

    - Elaine Gibson
    B/B EnviroSystems

  • We think the "Shop Local" program is a tremendous idea and is another reason we believe in the Chamber. We think the program, or something similar, should be continued after the holidays.

    - Larry Denholm
    Flowers n Ferns

  • Interstate did a small move for Seth Stark & Associates. One Chamber member helping another. It never would’ve happened if I hadn’t served as Seth’s Ambassador. They were using another vendor for the first part of their move but afterwards told me working with Interstate was the difference between night and day.

    - Jeff Scannell
    Interstate Worldwide Relocation

Consumer Protection

Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Consumer Protection
Policy Statement
March 10, 2010

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce seeks meaningful financial regulatory reform that protects consumers, allows for job creation and gets the US economy back on track.

The Chamber opposes the creation of a new, independent consumer protection agency with broad-reaching authority yet lacks Congressional oversight. The Chamber also stands in opposition to consumer protection language that is vague, general and open to wide interpretation.

The Chamber supports a national consumer protection standard that eliminates conflicting state laws and duplication of oversight from other agencies.

The language in consumer protection legislation must clearly define who the legislation is regulating and who is subject to regulation. The language in the legislation can not leave open to interpretation who may be subject to regulation in the future.

Furthermore, the funding source for any new consumer protection agency must be clearly defined so as to avoid unintended consequences that would negatively impact small businesses.

The Chamber opposes
H.R. 4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009
as written

Why Stop the CFPA?

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