Megan Davis

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, […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is wading into the fight against video lottery machines, raising concerns about fragmented oversight and retroactive legalization. This week, the House Emerging Issues Committee […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently testified in favor of several pieces of legislation that would toughen consumer and business protections against unwanted and deceptive calls. The House […]

Applications are open through February 28, 2026, for Leadership Missouri, the state’s premier statewide leadership development program. Founded in 1990, Leadership Missouri identifies current and emerging leaders and equips them with the […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation that updates Missouri law governing small business health plans, expanding access to affordable coverage options. HB 2596, sponsored by Rep. Peggy […]

Last summer, Katie Lane was sent notice that she was being sued because her business’s website was in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The St. Joseph coffee […]

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports legislation aimed at encouraging private investment in startup businesses across Missouri. Known as the Missouri Angel Investment Incentive Act, SB 1004 is sponsored by Sen. Kurtis […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]