Dara Kliethermes

Several legislators have resumed their efforts to have Missouri join nearly 40 other states in legalizing sports betting in 2024, with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry among a […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry strongly endorses comprehensive legislation to address public safety in the state. House Bill 1659 is sponsored by Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin), chair of […]

An innovative legislative package that would increase the capacity of child care providers and help businesses offer child care benefits to support the retention and recruitment of employees is quickly […]

The House Insurance Committee considered two bills that would ensure critical workplace safety is not compromised by Missouri’s legalization of recreational marijuana. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports […]

Legislation important to the state budget was subject to a political debate this week in the Senate Appropriations Committee. The federal reimbursement allowance (FRA) program includes taxes on certain medical […]

Legislation that would offer financial support to Missouri small businesses and farmers received a warm welcome in the Senate this week. Senate Insurance and Banking Committee chair Sen. Sandy Crawford […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting a bill to impose tougher penalties for people who fire celebratory gunshots.  Similar legislation was vetoed as part of a larger […]

Major manufacturing projects are coming back to the United States – and Missouri is looking to be in on the action. Legislation (HB 1480) introduced in the House Economic Development […]

Removing barriers of entry for entrepreneurs and small businesses through the Regulatory Sandbox Act is once again under consideration by the Missouri General Assembly. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting a much-needed boost for small businesses by urging lawmakers to authorize additional funding for the popular MOBUCK$ program. The House Financial […]

Eighty percent of business leaders in Missouri declare that the difficulty in finding available and affordable child care is hurting their ability to recruit and retain workers. That comes at […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is once again supporting legislation that would incentivize unemployed Missourians to rejoin the workforce. SB 745, sponsored by Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City) […]

Missouri Chamber’s Technology2030 report identifies industry strengths that include overall and manufacturing job growth JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – With a diversified economy critical to any state’s long-term success, Missouri has […]

As the cost of employer-sponsored health coverage rises nationally, an innovative health insurance model is providing real savings for small businesses in Missouri. With rising inflation, annual family premiums for […]

The Supreme Court’s June decision banning colleges and universities from considering race as a factor in admissions has raised concerns for employers over diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives in […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri business leaders say workforce shortages remain the biggest obstacle to their companies’ growth, and for the vast majority of CEOs, the state’s business climate remains […]

Our annual STEM Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City was held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, with a focus on K-12, higher education, business and industry STEM programming.  Each year the […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is asking members of the business community to co-sign a letter urging legislators to address crime in the state. According to the Missouri […]

Friday, April 26, 202412:00pm–2:00pm St. Louis Science CenterBoeing Exhibit Hall — Main Floor5050 Oakland Ave.St. Louis, MO 63110 TODAY’S TALENT, TOMORROW’S FUTURE Just like signing days for athletes, Missouri STEM […]