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What is the Chemical Industry Council of California?

The Chemical Industry Council of California (CICC) is a voluntary non-profit 501(c)(6) trade association incorporated in the State of California with its headquarters in the greater Sacramento metropolitan area. It is comprised of large and small chemical manufacturers and processors, chemical distributors, other chemical trade associations, users of chemicals and providers of services to the chemical industry throughout California. CICC members operate more than 100 instate facilities, including manufacturing plants; research laboratories; sales, service and distribution centers; chemical transportation groups; engineering firms; and law firms.

CICC’s California members account for annual sales in excess of $3 billion and directly employ more than 5700 workers with combined annual payroll $283 million. An additional 11,000 indirect jobs are created by CICC member companies with a combined annual payroll of some $360 million.

our Mission

What We Do

The Chemical Industry Council of California seeks to provide an effective means for individual companies and organizations engaged in the commerce of chemicals to combine their talents and resources to build understanding and support for sound public policies that affect the chemical industry in California.

Alert member companies regarding public attitudes and governmental intent in matters affecting the industry
Provide a forum for member discussion and review of public policy issues important to the industry
Provide timely and reliable information regarding the industry to members of the Governor, State Legislature, and various state agencies
Speak out on behalf of the industry regarding the importance of chemicals to the quality of life and the state's economy
Promote a coordinated chemical industry response on public policy issues and effective participation during the development of legislative and regulatory measures related to chemicals and science policy

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Benefits of Joining CICC

Advocacy

CICC advocacy directed at Governor’s office, legislators, and/or regulatory agencies regarding issues affecting CICC members*
Seasoned chemical industry lobbyists w/ local, state, federal and international experience
Coalition building for greater leverage and effectiveness
Member grassroots networking and outreach
Direct access to CICC lobbyists*

Political Involvement 101

Instructional assistance regarding the nuances of California’s legislative and regulatory processes
Bill tracking and issue research
Introductions to key legislative and regulatory decision-makers
Coaching regarding the does & don’ts of building political relationships*

Communications and Networking

Frequent updates to www.cicc.org (w/secure Members Only communications and document postings)
Twice monthly membership web-meetings & info sharing
Monthly Updates on Regulatory, Legislative and general Sacramento issues.
Face-to-Face “Issues” meetings and Board meetings open to members
Facilitate member-to-member networking opportunities
Access to programs and information sponsored by coalition partners

Additional Programs

Issue management and communications consultation as requested regarding issues affecting a particular facility, operation, or product*
CUPA Outreach and communications
Anti-terrorist awareness training and facilitated opportunities to meet w/ law enforcement and Homeland Security representatives
Participation with the FBI in the national InfraGard partnership

* CICC is a mutual benefit corporation with a mission to serve the general needs of its membership. As a consequence individualized member services are not without limitation. CICC staff will respond to all requests but on a case-by-case basis may at some point be obligated to refer a member to a third party.

About

What is the Chemical Industry Council of California?

our Mission

What We Do

Join Us

Benefits of Joining CICC

Advocacy

Political Involvement 101

Communications and Networking

Additional Programs

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