FBA provides government relations interface on behalf of its members, helping promote understanding and positively influence governmental issues impacting the corrugated industry. The Association links members to news, events and issues updates; provides contact with elected officials, and can trace their respective voting records to help corrugated industry members anticipate and address positions on issues that are important to their business.
The Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) and the Fibre Box Association (FBA) held the Corrugated Industry Fly-In on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 in Washington, DC.
The Fly-In gave industry representatives an opportunity to address our nation’s lawmakers with one united industry voice. Members voiced their support for legislation that benefits the domestic manufacturing base and improves the competitive climate in North America. Important topics included:
- A level International playing field
- Energy security/fuel costs
- Fair and competitive tax policy
- Fair labor practices
- High performance workforce
- Revitalized infrastructure
- Bio-mass energy subsidies
One Industry, one voice, one cause.
NAM Prosperity Project (P2)
Since FBA is a member of the National Association of Manufacturers, we suggest that you take advantage of the new Prosperity Project (P2), NAM has launched to help users learn more about candidates and issues that impact our industry. P2 is an online political toolkit and communications vehicle that makes it easy for you to learn about political candidates and issues that impact your business and community. Click here to learn more!