Forum Speaker Series 2025.05.12

Forum Speaker Series: "An Insider's View from DC: How New Federal Policies Are Impacting Local Economies"

Join us at our Forum Speaker Series Luncheon in May as we welcome Chris Eyler from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to provide an update on federal policies impacting our region, businesses, and local economy.

Some of the major policy issues Chris will address include national trade tariffs and the current status of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, which was passed and implemented in 2017.

Featured Speaker: Chris Eyler, Vice President, Congressional and Public Affairs with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

About our Speaker: 

Chris Eyler represents the U.S. Chamber throughout the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming and helps develop and implement the Chamber’s grassroots, legislative, and political activities in the area. He works closely with state and local chambers and members of Congress in his region to further the legislative priorities of the Chamber.

Earlier in his career, Eyler served as a staff counsel on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, where he advised Ranking Member Mike Enzi (R-WY) on postsecondary education and national service issues. In addition, he served as a legislative assistant handling health care, education, Social Security, and telecommunication issues for former Sens. Frank Murkowski (R-AK) and Conrad Burns (R-MT), as well as for Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX),

Eyler received his B.A. in history and political science from Miami University (Ohio) and a law degree from the University of Oregon.

See the remaining Forum Speaker Series season dates below and mark your calendars for the upcoming luncheons!

2025 Forum Speaker Series Dates:

• Monday, May 12, 2025
• Monday, June 9, 2025 – Business of the Year Awards