Tweak to 529 savings plans could boost apprenticeship
/The Missouri MOST 529 education savings plan has long been a vital tool that has helped Missourians save for higher education expenses. A bill being considered by a Missouri Senate […]
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Inside Missouri’s Apprenticeship Revolution
/Apprenticeships are booming in Missouri. As Missouri businesses continue to search for the skilled workforce they need, more organizations are turning to this time tested — yet suddenly cutting-edge — […]
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Getting ahead of the wave: With lawsuits on the rise, Missouri Chamber fights to curb frivolous COVID-19 litigation
/It’s not hard to see it coming. While Missouri continues to confront the immediate challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, another concern is rising on the horizon: an incoming wave of […]
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Thanking the Unsung Heroes
/Guest column by Michael Train & James Carter As we have witnessed throughout this crisis, beyond the noble efforts of health care workers around the globe, there is yet another […]
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Dan Mehan: Stopping the wave
/There are many challenges ahead as lawmakers begin the 2021 Legislative Session. But one issue should be clear cut: The legislature must immediately act to stop opportunistic COVID-19 lawsuits. Unlike […]
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Missouri is in session: Governor, House Speaker call for COVID-19 liability protections
/The 2021 Missouri Legislative Session is off to a strong start as Gov. Mike Parson and new House Speaker Rob Vescovo both took time on the opening day to call […]
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A plan for economic recovery: Missouri Chamber releases 2021 Legislative Agenda
/As lawmakers prepare to return to Jefferson City for the 2021 Legislative Session, the Missouri Chamber is releasing its Legislative Agenda to help guide our state’s economic recovery amid the […]
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Vaccinating your workforce
/This document shall not be construed as legal advice. For answers specific to your situation, you should consult an attorney. This document provides general guidance regarding considerations employers can be […]
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Health care workers to receive Pfizer’s vaccine starting this week
/Missouri’s first COVID-19 vaccinations are expected to happen this week as the federal government has given the green light to a vaccine developed by Pfizer. The FDA is allowing the […]
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CDC updates guidance on quarantine length, testing, travel
/The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend a 14-day quarantine period for exposed “close contacts” of someone who has COVID-19. However, the agency announced two “acceptable […]
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State of Missouri issues public health warning
/The State of Missouri has issued a Public Health Warning regarding COVID-19, which includes an advisory for businesses. The warning states that Missouri officials continue to take a balanced approach, […]
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Pigs fly! Midwest Cargo Hub Commission & State of Missouri Announce Global Livestock Hub at STL-Lambert
/A shipment of breeding pigs from Henderson, TN took off for Sao Paulo, Brazil yesterday afternoon, representing the first load to utilize the Livestock Export and Inspection Facility (LEIF) at […]
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Leading the apprenticeship revolution
/Workforce remains a vital concern for employers across Missouri. As the state seeks to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that more must be done to help workers upgrade […]
Read moreMissouri voters pass Amendment 3, end radical redistricting effort
/An effort to give Missouri voters a final say on how legislative districts are drawn was successful on election night as voters chose to end a radical redistricting experiment that […]
Read moreUS Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia, tech employers tout apprenticeship expansion
/Apprenticeships are booming in Missouri as a vital tool to help build a strong workforce while preparing displaced and underemployed workers for hard-to-fill tech jobs. Missouri employers shared this message […]
Read moreAmendment 3
/On November 3, Missouri voters will have the final say in how state legislative districts will be drawn. Amendment 3 asks Missouri voters three questions: Whether most lobbyist gifts to […]
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Report cites ways to make Missouri leading logistics hub
/Today the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry released a highly anticipated report with recommendations to help the state grow as a leading logistics hub: Transportation2030. “Our transportation infrastructure could […]
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Missouri Chamber PAC releases Nov. 3 endorsements
/The Missouri Chamber Political Action Committee has released its full slate of endorsements ahead of the November 3 General election. As Missouri seeks to rebound from the economic crisis caused […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber welcomes Jim Simpson as VP of Business Development
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to welcome Jim Simpson as Vice President of Business Development. Simpson’s background includes participating in efforts to elect business-minded legislators and […]
Read moreOct. 2: 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. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce […]
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Missouri Apprentice Connect: Innovative statewide apprentice matching service launches
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is excited to announce the launch of a new statewide apprenticeship matching service: Missouri Apprentice Connect. Developed in collaboration with the Missouri Department […]
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