Year: 2025
GUEST COMMENTARY: Mandated sick leave doesn’t work for all businesses
/By Alicia Seidler, Revision Christian Counseling I own a professional counseling company in Saint Louis. All 15 of my staff are W2, commission based. I have been very thoughtful in providing […]
Read more »GUEST COMMENTARY: Prop A puts our progress at risk
/By Kevin Hampton, The Lipco Group From our humble beginnings in Northern Wisconsin in 1964 to our current home in Southwest Missouri, Lipco Group has grown to become a leading […]
Read more »GUEST COMMENTARY: Prop A has good intentions, flawed execution
/By John and Ronda Whitt, Just Vision It At Just Vision It – JVI for short – our goal is simple: We want to be the very best dye-sub manufacturer […]
Read more »GUEST COMMENTARY: A small business perspective on Prop A
/By Susan Lakebrink-Nemish, MotoTireUSA My husband and I own and operate a small motorcycle dealership and service department, MotoTireUSA. After years of hard work and careful budgeting, we recently reached […]
Read more »GUEST COMMENTARY: Manufacturers need Prop A reform to compete
/By Stan Hogrebe, Haake Manufacturing At Haake Manufacturing Company, we’ve spent the last 77 years building something we’re proud of – a sheet metal job shop that’s become one of […]
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Missouri Chamber responds to Missouri Supreme Court’s ruling on Proposition A
/Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Kara Corches issued the following statement in response to the Missouri Supreme Court decision in Raymond McCarty, et al. v. Missouri […]
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Missouri Chamber warns SNAP restrictions could hurt business
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing a bill that would ban people from buying soda and candy with their food stamp benefits. SB 662, sponsored by Sen. […]
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Missouri positioned to lead in tech manufacturing and emerging sectors
/Over the next five years, Missouri is expected to be a top 10 state for tech manufacturing job growth. That’s according to a new report, “Technology2030,” from the Missouri Chamber […]
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Bill to give first responders free college tuition moving through the legislature
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a bill to give first responders and their children free college tuition as it would address both workforce and public safety concerns. […]
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Senate committee hears child care tax credit package
/The Missouri Senate is now considering HB 269 – legislation to increase access to safe, affordable, high-quality child care. The House passed the bill in February with strong bipartisan support. […]
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Tax credit program putting Missouri back in the spotlight for filmmakers
/For 10 years, Missouri offered no incentives for production companies to film in the state. But since 2023, more TV and film crews are coming to Missouri thanks to a […]
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Missouri Chamber supports downtown business development bill
/Vacant downtown office buildings would get new life under legislation supported by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The House Economic Development Committee recently heard testimony on SB 35, sponsored […]
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Missouri Chamber supports two-year statute of limitations
/In a push to improve Missouri’s legal climate, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing a practical reform to shorten the statute of limitations for personal injury claims. […]
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Missouri Chamber supports effort to spur new business development
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports legislation that would encourage private investment in startup businesses across the state. Known as the “Missouri Angel Investment Incentive Act,” SB 461, […]
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Bill to ease Prop A’s impact on businesses clears Senate committee
/HB 567, a bill that could provide a critical lifeline to businesses struggling with the implementation of Proposition A, cleared its first hurdle in the Senate this week. Proposition A […]
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Federal bill would give government control over labor deals
/Action is needed to stop legislation that could lead to the federal government mandating the terms of contracts between unions and companies. Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Bernie […]
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Missouri House passes legislation to ease impact of Prop A on businesses
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry commends House lawmakers on the passage of HB 567, legislation that will provide much-needed clarity for business owners struggling with the implementation of […]
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Missouri Chamber opposes bill to make gold and silver legal tender
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry opposes legislation that would require private businesses to accept gold and silver as payment. SB194 would make gold and silver legal tender in Missouri. […]
Read more »Missouri Chamber backs legislation to retain first responders
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and industry is backing several pieces of legislation to help recruit and retain first responders. HB 1527, sponsored by Rep. Brad Christ (R-St. Louis), would […]
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Lawmakers look to improve Missouri’s legal climate
/Missouri lawmakers are considering a handful of bills that would help bring fairness to our state’s legal system, ensuring legal climate is not an impediment to economic growth. This week, […]
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Missouri Chamber opposes tax increase on manufacturers
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing a tax increase on the state’s manufacturers. Currently, manufacturing companies are exempt from paying local sales tax on the resources used […]
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Missouri Chamber applauds House passage of child care tax credits
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry praised House lawmakers on the passage of HB 269, legislation that will increase access to safe, affordable, high-quality child care. The bill is […]
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