Jeff Haldiman

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing legislation aimed at turning vacant downtown office buildings into productive spaces once again. SB 869, sponsored by Sen. Steven Roberts (D-St. Louis), establishes […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently testified in favor of legislation that would create a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for the operation of autonomous vehicles on public […]

If you’ve ever watched a boxing match, you’ve likely seen gear made by a Missouri company. Everlast has been in business for nearly 60 years in Moberly. Serving as the sole […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging the Missouri Department of Revenue to reconsider a proposed rule change that would expand sales tax collection to include credit card […]

There are the staples: barbeque, fountains, jazz and museums. Now, throw in championship sports – and even the Taylor Swift effect – and Kansas City has become a world-famous travel […]

AI has existed for decades, but the rise of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT in late 2022 made its opportunities and challenges far more tangible for Missouri’s businesses and workers. […]

Because of exploding demand for computing power – driven in large part by AI – data center projects are rapidly being proposed and built in communities across the country. Data […]

For Holladay Distillery, it all started with a limestone spring. First discovered in what would become Weston, Missouri, by Lewis and Clark during their 1804 expedition, a pure limestone spring […]

For nearly 90 years, a Missouri family has been providing quality poultry for showing, meat, enjoyment, eggs and pets. Cackle Hatchery in Lebanon is a fourth-generation, family-owned and -operated hatchery. […]

Missouri has worked hard in recent years to attract new businesses and spur economic growth, but the state’s unfavorable legal climate remains a challenge. Concerns about excessive litigation, large jury […]

By Jared Hankinson, Vice President of Government Affairs The 2025 Regular and Special Sessions of the Missouri General Assembly clearly signaled that our state is serious about building a stronger, […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry thanks Gov. Mike Kehoe for signing several pro-business bills into law this week that were passed during the 2025 legislative session. These bills […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry testified in support of legislation to help the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals build new stadiums. The incentive package is aimed at […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has selected 31 leaders from across the state to participate in the Leadership Missouri program.  Founded in 1990, Leadership Missouri identifies current and […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

This fall, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overturned over a half century of precedent in ruling unions are allowed to require negotiations with an employer without a secret ballot […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently offered state lawmakers and members of the business community a chance to learn more about the state of tech and innovation in […]

The Show Me State will get nearly $100 million from the State Small Business Credit Initiative that Congress reauthorized and expanded in their $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, known as […]

To address an issue employers told us was a top priority for them, the Missouri Chamber is looking to put together a steering committee to deal with public safety issues. […]

Thousands of Missouri students set to explore careers in manufacturing Each October, factories across Missouri open their doors to students as a way to showcase careers in the manufacturing industry. […]

This week, Gov. Mike Parson signed two bills into law, officially ending the special session. The bills decrease personal income tax rates and address legislation that was vetoed in the […]