Here’s how we are working to build a safe, healthy business
environment in Missouri.
Health and public safety affect every Missourian. Low crime rates are consistently reported as a top factor for people choosing where to live. It influences where they shop, play and work. Health, safety and security contribute to citizens’ well-being. A lack of health and safety rob a town of its vitality and sense of community. In 2022, the Missouri Chamber Foundation added this driver to our Missouri 2030 strategic plan, with an aggressive list of ways to address this critical problem facing our state.
Health and public safety affect every Missourian. Low crime rates are consistently reported as a top factor for people choosing where to live. It influences where they shop, play and work. Health, safety and security contribute to citizens’ well-being. A lack of health and safety rob a town of its vitality and sense of community. In 2022, the Missouri Chamber Foundation added this driver to our Missouri 2030 strategic plan, with an aggressive list of ways to address this critical problem facing our state.
Health and public safety are also a significant business issue. They impact profitability, risk and access to employees and customers. Recently, concerns about public safety in particular have risen among Missouri business leaders. Negative national attention can stall economic growth and hinder the recruitment of talent. Action must be taken to address health and public safety issues in Missouri.
Health and public safety are also a significant business issue. They impact profitability, risk and access to employees and customers. Recently, concerns about public safety in particular have risen among Missouri business leaders. Negative national attention can stall economic growth and hinder the recruitment of talent. Action must be taken to address health and public safety issues in Missouri.
This report guides the establishment of a new business-led, statewide approach to reducing crime, which is impacting businesses and communities of all sizes.
Use the interactive dashboard to view our progress toward our Protecting Health and Safety goals.