Megan Davis

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has strengthened its investor relations and business services team with the hiring of Theckla Spainhower. Beginning today, Spainhower will serve as director of […]

To build on legislative momentum that will improve Missouri’s economic competitiveness, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling on lawmakers to address five critical priorities during the second […]

Help Lead a Statewide Employer Benefits Program Application deadline: April 15, 2026 To apply, please send a resume to Brian Crouse at bcrouse@mochamber.com. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is […]

Missouri lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at expanding access to short-term career training programs through federal Workforce Pell Grants. Workforce Pell Grants are a new form of Pell funding designed […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry applauds House lawmakers for passing HB 2596, legislation that expands access to affordable health coverage for Missouri’s small businesses. The bill is sponsored […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has bolstered its government affairs team with the hiring of Chance Hepola. Beginning February 9, 2026, Hepola will serve as director of government […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports legislation that would significantly expand tax incentives for families saving for education and workforce training. SB 1279, sponsored by Sen. Mary Elizabeth […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a new workforce development tool aimed at helping Missourians achieve long-term self-sufficiency by better coordinating existing state and community resources. SB 1062, […]

Ahead of the 2026 legislative session, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling on lawmakers to focus on policies that grow jobs and improve Missouri’s economic competitiveness. The […]

The Missouri Chamber Foundation will launch a youth apprenticeship program to strengthen Kansas City’s manufacturing workforce pipeline, thanks to a Capacity Building grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The […]

Thirty local educators joined Carthage employers to see firsthand the industries that power the region’s economy through a program organized by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Carthage […]

The Missouri Chamber Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development’s Office of Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning through the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Fund Round 3 […]

With the passage of House Bill 567 (HB 567) at the end of Missouri’s 2025 legislative session, the mandated Earned Paid Sick Time (EPST) provisions created by Proposition A (Prop […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to welcome Hallie Higgason as the organization’s first-ever political director. As a member of the government affairs team, Higgason will lead the […]

By Ted Abernathy, Economic Leadership, LLC The recently released Technology2030 report shows Missouri’s tech sector is continuing to grow. That’s good news, but now is no time for complacency. Across […]

Gov. Mike Kehoe signed legislation today that will help businesses burdened by Proposition A’s paid sick leave mandate. At the State Capitol, Gov. Kehoe signed HB 567, sponsored by Rep. […]

A new push to mandate paid sick leave is underway in Missouri, as proponents of Proposition A have filed paperwork to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot during the […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has written to Gov. Mike Kehoe to formally request his signature on several pro-business bills that the Missouri General Assembly sent to his desk […]

Legislation to bolster utilities, improve public safety among other pro-business priorities passed during the 2025 legislative session. During the 2025 legislative session, the Missouri General Assembly stood up for business […]

The Missouri General Assembly has passed a comprehensive state budget that includes significant investments to onshore high-tech manufacturing industries and build and retain a skilled workforce – top priorities of […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a bill to help students train for jobs in high-demand industries across the state. HB 331, sponsored by Rep. Ann Kelley (R-Lamar), […]

By Brian Hammons, Hammons Black Walnuts My small company in rural Missouri (65 current employees) is faced with implementing a “sick pay” plan.  For years, we’ve provided a PTO plan […]

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 […]