Five Each Week

1. Stay connected to the MBA Government Affairs office through our Facebook page and Twitter.

2. Stay up-to-date on local, state and national news by receiving the MBA’s daily online newsletter, News You Can Use.

3. Contact your local, state and federal elected officials to voice your opinion on business issues important to you.

4. Subscribe to The Hill Midweek Report – your weekly “go-to” resource for state and federal updates, hot topics, action alerts and upcoming events.

5. Visit the MBA-online advocacy program Capwiz to send your messages to your lawmakers on the spot.

Five Each Month

1. Read the “On the Hill” section of the Business Magazine, for in-depth coverage of business related legislation and happenings.

2. Find out how your state and federal legislators scored on the MBA-Key Vote tracking system program.

3. Read the Issues 2011: MBA Legislative Priorities Briefing Book, which provides the facts and solutions to key challenges facing the business community.

4. Attend Legislative Luncheons sponsored by the MBA to hear directly from elected officials.

5. Vote in the Keep Pennsylvania Producing online polls.

Five Each Year

1. Vote in the primary and general elections by supporting probusiness, pro-growth candidates.

2. Grow the MBA-PAC – your personal financial contribution to the political action committee will support pro-business candidates.

3. Lobby your legislators at the MBA sponsored Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. Hill visits.

4. Invite legislators for a plant tour at your facility to educate them on the importance of manufacturing jobs.

5. Participate in the Economic Snapshot Survey by giving input on the state of the economy and operations at your company.