Missouri Chamber honored as 2019 State Chamber of the Year
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been named the 2019 State Chamber of the Year. The honor, awarded by the Council of State Chambers (COSC), was revealed on Sept. […]
Read more44th in the nation — Missouri Chamber demands action on lawsuit climate
/A new report released today reveals that Missouri ranks very near the bottom nationally for lawsuit climate. According to the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, Missouri’s legal climate ranks […]
Read moreChamber Health Benefits now available across Missouri
/With the rising cost health insurance, many small businesses in Missouri have found themselves either priced out of the market or being forced to offer plans with fewer benefits. However, […]
Read moreEnergy & Environment Conference Highlights
/State and national experts came to Columbia on Aug. 20-21 to share policy and project updates as well as research on regulatory and market trends in the energy and environment […]
Read moreFederal grant enables crucial I-70 bridge construction, triggers statewide improvements
/Missouri will receive an $81.2 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to build a new I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport. The grant will […]
Read moreCourt decision raises injury compensation question
/Missouri employer input is needed as policymakers consider future changes to the workers’ compensation system following a recent Missouri Supreme Court ruling. In Cosby v. Treasurer as Custodian of the […]
Read moreTreasurer Fitzpatrick Launches New Program to Aid Small Business and Farm Disaster Recovery
/Treasurer Fitzpatrick Launches New Program to Aid Small Business and Farm Recovery Following Natural Disasters Jefferson City, MO – Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today announced the launch of LIFT, […]
Read moreFederal disaster loans now available in Missouri counties impacted by storms and floods
/As Missourians work to recover from flooding and tornado activity, the U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Missouri businesses and residents […]
Read moreWomen leaders gather for professional development summit in Columbia
/On July 12, women from across the state gathered in Columbia for a day of networking and professional development with experts in a variety of careers. Women in Leadership is […]
Read moreGov. Parson signs Senate Bill 514, expanding small employers’ access to health insurance options
/Health insurance expenses and the pressures of the federal Affordable Care Act are major concerns for companies across Missouri, and these burdens are felt most acutely by small businesses. In […]
Read moreMissouri business community applauds Gov. Parson signing Senate Bill 68 into law
/On July 10, Gov. Mike Parson signed Senate Bill 68 into law, a piece of legislation that will bolster Missouri’s economic development and workforce programs. Senate Bill 68 was sponsored […]
Read moreNo longer the nation’s courtroom — Gov. Parson signs Senate Bill 7
/In an effort to improve Missouri’s legal climate and compete for jobs, Gov. Mike Parson has signed Senate Bill 7, stopping greedy trial attorneys from flooding Missouri courtrooms with out-of-state […]
Read moreDebbie Dewey elected to the Missouri Chamber Board of Directors
/Debbie Dewey has been elected to the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors. As president of Missouri American Water, Dewey drives the company’s operational results and strengthens […]
Read moreBorder war truce signed into law
/Gov. Mike Parson has signed into law the border war bill, legislation aimed at ending the flow of wasteful economic incentive dollars between Kansas and Missouri. Gov. Parson signed Senate […]
Read morePreparing the workforce with One Start, Fast Track legislation
/Missouri had a wake-up call in 2015 when the Missouri 2030 Gallup survey showed that only 44 percent of the state’s business leaders were satisfied with the availability of skilled […]
Read moreMissouri stands out for economic progress under Gov. Parson, Missouri 2030
/The Missouri Chamber established its strategic plan for the state, Missouri 2030, to provide a consistent and focused direction for Missouri policymakers with workforce, infrastructure and competitiveness driving the agenda. […]
Read moreLegislature passes a bold plan to spur economic growth, attract General Motors investment
/Following an extensive filibuster in the Missouri Senate, lawmakers have finally passed Senate Bill 68, a critical piece of legislation aimed at enabling a major General Motors expansion in Wentzville […]
Read moreMissouri budget boosts computer science education
/With Missouri anticipating strong tech industry growth in coming years, state lawmakers have passed new funding to boost computer science education. The approved state budget for 2020 includes a new […]
Read moreFixing Clean Missouri
/Missouri lawmakers are making progress toward passing legislation that would give voters an opportunity to revise the problematic redistricting portions of Amendment 1, which passed last November. Amendment 1, dubbed […]
Read moreGov. Parson unveils plan to attract GM investment
/With limited time remaining before the end of the 2019 Missouri Legislative Session, Gov. Mike Parson and supportive lawmakers are pushing a plan to attract a potential General Motors investment […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber STEM Signing Day honors high school seniors pursuing STEM careers
/At the Missouri Chamber’s STEM Signing Day — in partnership with The Boeing Company and the Missouri Department of Higher Education — outstanding students from across the state were recognized […]
Read moreBridge bonding? House Budget Committee considers
/In April, the Missouri Senate approved a measure to provide a funding boost to transportation infrastructure repairs in Missouri. Now the legislation, Senate Concurrent Resolution 14 sponsored by Senate President […]
Read moreOpening doors for educators to learn about in-demand careers
/The Missouri Chamber Foundation’s Workforce2030 Report revealed that educators usually have little exposure to career opportunities outside of those requiring a four-year degree. This can leave significant awareness gaps for […]
Read more87 Rolla high school seniors recognized as Show-Me Scholars
/ROLLA — 87 of Rolla’s graduating high school seniors have earned “Show-Me Scholars” honors by fulfilling a pledge to take more rigorous classes during high school. Students who completed the […]
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