The goals of the Governmental Affairs Department of the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce are multi-faceted. The Department seeks to facilitate the long-term economic viability of Columbus and its region through cooperative efforts and establishment of common goals between the private and public sectors by influencing the legislative and political process on the local, state and federal levels. This is done in several ways, including constantly researching and lobbying on behalf of those issues that will affect business, educating the membership of the Chamber on key issues, hosting various types of legislative events throughout the year and participating in the legislative processes of various state organizations. Moreover, the Governmental Affairs Department works closely with and lobbies for the Valley Partnership in order to help them achieve their legislative objectives.