Missouri Chamber opposes new mandate on financial institutions
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing an additional regulatory burden that some lawmakers are looking to place on the state’s financial institutions. On Jan. 31, 2023, the […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber testifies in favor of training fund bill
/A bill that the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has deemed “critical to give employers more tools to build and retain a skilled workforce” recently had its first hearing […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber supports crime bill in Missouri House
/In a recent survey of businesses leaders commissioned by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, many said that crime is an economic issue that must be addressed. With that […]
Read moreRegulatory Sandbox Act seeks to spur innovation in Missouri
/Missouri lawmakers are considering a plan to help nurture new business ideas through regulatory relief. On January, 25, 2023, the House Economic Development Committee heard testimony on HB 268, sponsored […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber supports legislation to modify unemployment benefits
/A state Senate committee is considering legislation that would incentivize unemployed Missourians to rejoin the workforce. Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City) is the sponsor of SB 21. At a recent […]
Read moreSenate committee hears testimony in favor of bill to change statute of limitations
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry feels state lawmakers should evaluate whether the state’s statute of limitations in certain civil cases, including personal injury claims, best serves all parties […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber opposes efforts to restrict foreign ownership of farmland
/On Jan. 24, 2023, the Senate Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee heard three Senate bills that would limit foreign ownership of Missouri real estate and agricultural land. Similar […]
Read moreGov. Parson calls for action on child care shortages, workforce readiness, public safety, highway investment and high-tech manufacturing
/During his 2023 State of the State speech, Gov. Mike Parson addressed the big issues that matter most to Missouri workers and employers: child care access, workforce readiness, public safety […]
Read moreState lawmakers give insight on upcoming legislative session
/Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry members got a chance to hear from leaders in the Missouri Legislature about priorities for the upcoming legislative session during the Missouri Chamber’s annual […]
Read moreAccording to poll, employers plan for growth, but Missouri must address headwinds slowing our economy
/Missouri business leaders have a mixed outlook for the year ahead. While the vast majority expect to make some sort of investment in 2023, they also predict that growing crime, […]
Read moreAmendment 3: What Employers Need to Know
/As Amendment 3 ushers in the legalization of recreational marijuana in Missouri, employers around the state are faced with a host of questions. How will the new law affect workplace […]
Read moreFast Track program can help employers fill jobs and upskill workers
/More adults in the state can receive funding for postsecondary education and training to join the workforce thanks to legislative changes made to the Fast Track Incentive Grants in the […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber Annual Meeting focuses on drivers of business growth
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recognized business leaders and lawmakers helping advance our economy during its Annual Meeting in Springfield on November 17. U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt was […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber offers free apprenticeship web portal
/There is an increasing amount of apprenticeship opportunities in Missouri, and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has a free way to access those opportunities. Missouri Apprentice Connect helps […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber is helping grow future tech workforce through successful apprenticeship program
/More than 2,000 apprentices have been trained through a training program led by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In 2020, the Missouri Chamber earned a $6 million grant […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber webinar provides information on ways to improve child care in the state
/Officials who deal with child care issues in Missouri have said the pandemic exacerbated a crisis for providing child care and the system has not rebounded from these challenges. How […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber provides summary of statewide ballot measures
/There are five statewide measures on the Nov. 8 general election ballot in Missouri. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has summarized each one for informational purposes and highlighted […]
Read moreVibrant exchange of ideas at Workforce2030 Conference
/Over 200 business leaders from across Missouri learned ways to thrive and have a vibrant workforce, now and into the year 2030, during a recent conference sponsored by the Missouri […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber welcomes two new team members
/The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes two new members to the governmental affairs department. Heidi Geisbuhler Sutherland and Phillip Arnzen will both serve as a Director of Legislative Affairs. Sutherland […]
Read moreMissouri Chamber PAC announces four endorsements in the November 8 elections
/The Missouri Chamber Political Action Committee announced this week its support of four candidates for Missouri State Senate in the November 8 General Election. The endorsed candidates are: Senate District […]
Read moreTwo Missouri Chamber members recognized among 50 most powerful women in business
/Two members of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce are considered by Fortune Magazine to be among “The 50 Most Powerful Women in Business” in the world. Sarah London was ranked […]
Read moreClosing the IT Gap
/$6M Missouri Chamber apprenticeship grant is a game changer for the tech industry This story was featured in the Summer 2022 issue of Missouri Business magazine. Jazmin Delgado is on […]
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