He used to make $200 a month playing for business groups.

Insurance, medical and other business groups began working against her.

"Now we have become one of the more important business groups in the county," he said.

The business groups have already left their mark on policy.

This year, a conference center in the same building is open for business groups.

He has also been active through various business groups on issues like trade.

Other political forces are at work in favor of the business groups.

For many of the business groups, the main priority now is getting more money.

There are a lot of business groups calling attention to this now.

Other companies have offered or required similar training for employees, business groups say.