Month: March 2019
Committee passes unemployment fund bill
/During past economic recessions, Missouri took on massive debt to pay out unemployment benefits. This cost employers millions in interest in addition to what they usually paid into the state’s […]
Read more »Tech takes off in Missouri: Highlights from the Technology 2030 Conference
/On March 20-21, the Missouri Chamber’s Technology 2030 Conference in St. Louis brought together state technology industry leaders, policymakers, and experts from around the nation. The Missouri Chamber Foundation released […]
Read more »Hispanic Chamber — Having a voice in Jefferson City
/The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis traveled to Jefferson City this week to advocate for its region’s Hispanic business community. “I think for our members, the most […]
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Incentivizing capital investment in rural businesses
/Businesses looking to either start up or to expand in Missouri’s rural areas often find it difficult to secure the investment capital they need. This week, two Missouri representatives proposed […]
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Expanding access to lower-cost health insurance for small businesses
/Rising health insurance expenses and the pressures of the federal Affordable Care Act remain major concerns for businesses across the state. These trends hit small businesses the hardest. In fact, […]
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