Copper Development Association Launches Copper Advocates Program
The nationwide network offers a simple way to stay informed and to support state and local copper-related advocacy when issues arise.
The Copper Development Association (CDA) today announced the launch of the Copper Advocates, a nonpartisan nationwide network for individuals, public officials, organizations, and companies that recognize copper’s importance to the U.S. economy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. There is no cost to participate, and the network is open to anyone interested in supporting copper.
Copper Advocates will receive updates on policy developments, industry issues, and copper's economic impact, along with opportunities to lend their voice when relevant advocacy needs arise. Those opportunities may include signing letters and contacting elected officials, sharing perspectives with policymakers, or supporting other actions that communicate copper’s value to U.S. communities. Participation in each specific advocacy effort is voluntary.
“Copper supports jobs, businesses, and communities across the country, and many of the policies that influence its future are shaped at the state and local level,” says Adam Estelle, president and CEO of the Copper Development Association.
"Becoming a Copper Advocate gives people and organizations a straightforward way to stay informed and lend their voice when it matters. We want Copper Advocates to reflect the broad range of people, industries, and communities that depend on copper every day.”
The launch comes as copper continues to make a significant contribution to the U.S. economy. The domestic copper industry generates $254 billion in annual economic output, supports more than 576,000 jobs nationwide, and contributes $22.9 billion annually in federal, state, and local tax revenues.
Through CDA’s Economic Impact of Copper resource, users can also explore copper’s contributions within individual states and local areas. The data illustrates how the industry's economic influence extends across manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, service providers, and communities throughout the country.
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