Year: 2026

The Missouri Chamber Political Institute (MCPI) made its largest and most strategic investment to date during the August 4 primary election, investing nearly $500,000 to help educate voters on pro-business […]

Twelve candidates endorsed by the Missouri Chamber PAC won their primary elections Tuesday, advancing a strong slate of pro-business candidates committed to strengthening Missouri’s economy. “We need lawmakers who understand […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry congratulates Jesse Hill on his retirement after 30 years of dedicated service to Edward Jones and Missouri’s business community. Hill served as general […]

The Missouri Chamber Political Action Committee announced its support of 22 candidates for seats in the Missouri General Assembly ahead of the August 4 primary election.  The Missouri Chamber PAC works to elect pro-jobs, pro-business candidates who support private […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has selected 28 leaders from companies and organizations across the state for the 2026 Leadership Missouri class. For more than 35 years, Leadership […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is endorsing Amendment 4 and encouraging Missourians to vote “Yes” on the measure in August. Amendment 4 is a commonsense reform that will […]

More than 1,300 Missourians have secured life-changing careers through an apprenticeship training grant program led by the Missouri Chamber Foundation and CoxHealth. The Industry-Driven Healthcare Apprenticeship Program (IDHAP) has helped Missouri […]

One of the most significant economic development initiatives of Missouri’s 2026 legislative session will modify and expand the state’s historic preservation tax credit program. HB 3080 was sponsored by Rep. Louis Riggs (R-Hannibal). […]

During the 2026 legislative session, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supported legislation aimed at strengthening America’s domestic supply chain for critical minerals and pharmaceuticals — industries that are […]

Google’s planned $15 billion data center investment in Montgomery County is expected to reshape the region’s economy for decades, bringing thousands of jobs, major infrastructure improvements, expanded energy capacity and […]

As she prepares to retire as Missouri’s commissioner of education, Dr. Karla Eslinger says helping students discover purpose remains the key to building the state’s future workforce. During more than […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry worked with lawmakers throughout the 2026 legislative session to advance policies that grow jobs and improve Missouri’s economic competitiveness, including: “The Missouri Chamber […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry applauds lawmakers for passing legislation that addresses one of the Missouri Chamber’s top priorities this legislative session—expanding access to affordable health insurance for […]

As the Missouri General Assembly enters its final week of session, the stakes are high for Missouri employers and job creators. With limited time remaining before adjournment, lawmakers are making […]

Missouri’s business community secured a major win this week as Gov. Mike Kehoe signed legislation into law aimed at protecting employers from predatory lawsuits targeting website accessibility claims. SBs 907, […]

Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry vice president of government affairs Jared Hankinson was one of 23 people to be chosen by Governor Mike Kehoe to the newly formed Missouri Advanced […]

During National Apprenticeship Week, the Missouri Chamber Foundation is spotlighting its efforts to strengthen the state’s workforce through expanded apprenticeship opportunities. The foundation has invested more than $10 million to […]

State lawmakers delivered a significant victory for the business community this week when the Senate passed legislation to protect employers from predatory lawsuits. The bill now goes to the governor for […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry remains committed to advancing legislation to address the state’s ongoing child care shortage. This week, the Senate Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee […]

Just a few weeks remain before the end of the legislative session on May 15, and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is intensifying efforts to advance the organization’s […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation to authorize new tax credits for capital investments, aiming to boost startups, manufacturing and business expansion. This week, the Senate […]