As Congress rushes to pass another coronavirus relief package, business advocates and pro-jobs lawmakers are urging the inclusion of a measure to create lawsuit protections for employers that are following public health recommendations in an effort to keep employees and customers safe. COVID-19 lawsuits are a growing threat in Missouri and across the nation. Business […]
Read More »With a focus on growing jobs and deep understanding of the issues facing Missouri’s economy, David Cole has earned the endorsement of the Missouri Chamber PAC. With this endorsement, the Missouri Chamber PAC is urging residents of the Senate District 29 to vote for David Cole in the August 4 primary election. “The Missouri Chamber […]
Read More »In 2018, a St. Louis court ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay nearly $4.7 billion in damages and punitive damages to plaintiffs who claimed the company’s talcum powder caused cancer. In June, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District upheld the verdict, but reduced the damages awarded in the case. The Missouri Chamber, alongside […]
Read More »With a focus on growing jobs and deep understanding of the issues facing Missouri’s economy, Jack Bondon has earned the endorsement of the Missouri Chamber PAC. With this endorsement, the Missouri Chamber PAC is urging residents of Senate District 31 to vote for Jack Bondon in the August 4 primary election. “The Missouri Chamber of […]
Read More »Gov. Mike Parson has announced $50 million in new grant programs for Missouri businesses. “The COVID-19 crisis has severely impacted Missouri businesses,” said Parson. “However, this challenge has not stopped them from stepping up and finding new ways to serve Missourians. These critical programs will help Missouri businesses continue their operations, cover costs for increased […]
Read More »Employees and consumers alike are seeking out more socially responsible companies, and organizations have taken notice. More and more companies are taking intentional action to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for employees. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Diversity & Inclusion Webinar Series will explore best practices and inspire frank discussion around […]
Read More »As Missouri reopens and our economic recovery continues, it’s important to support our state’s local businesses while being careful to help stop the spread of coronavirus. With that in mind, here are a few ways you can do your part to help keep yourself and others healthy while supporting your local business community. Heed local […]
Read More »Ameren Missouri announced a new $500,000 energy assistance program for Missouri’s small businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is open to small businesses and nonprofit customers with 50 or fewer employees who meet other eligibility requirements. “We understand the hardship that many of our small businesses are facing today to […]
Read More »On July 2, Gov. Mike Parson signed an important broadband bill into law and announced that $50 million in federal coronavirus relief funds will go toward broadband expansion. The COVID-19 crisis served as another reminder of the economic importance of having modern broadband services available across Missouri. As schools and businesses closed, students and workers […]
Read More »As Missourians seek to return to work in the wake of the COVID-19 health crisis, a new state law signed by Gov. Mike Parson will help create more flexibility in the state’s workforce and enable greater career mobility. The law passed the legislature as House Bill 2046 and was championed by the Missouri Chamber of […]
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