Chamber & Capitol News

Stay up-to-date on the latest news from the Missouri Chamber and the capitol.

Missouri Chamber congratulates Jesse Hill on 30-year career

July 16, 2026

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry congratulates Jesse Hill, director of regulatory relations at Edward Jones, on his retirement after 30 years of dedicated service to the firm and […]

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Missouri Chamber PAC announces August 4 primary election endorsements 

July 08, 2026

The Missouri Chamber Political Action Committee announced its support of 22 candidates for seats in the Missouri General Assembly ahead of the August 4 primary election.  The Missouri Chamber PAC works to elect pro-jobs, pro-business candidates who support private […]

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Missouri’s premier leadership program announces 2026 class

June 25, 2026

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has selected 28 leaders from companies and organizations across the state for the 2026 Leadership Missouri class. For more than 35 years, Leadership […]

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Missouri Chamber Supports Essential Election Integrity Reform 

June 12, 2026

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is endorsing Amendment 4 and encouraging Missourians to vote “Yes” on the measure in August. Amendment 4 is a commonsense reform that will […]

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Missouri Chamber recognizes Sen. Roy Blunt and CoxHealth for leadership role in program that has trained more than 1,300 health care apprentices

June 12, 2026

More than 1,300 Missourians have secured life-changing careers through an apprenticeship training grant program led by the Missouri Chamber Foundation and CoxHealth. The Industry-Driven Healthcare Apprenticeship Program (IDHAP) has helped Missouri […]

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Expanded historic preservation tax credits will drive economic growth

June 12, 2026

One of the most significant economic development initiatives of Missouri’s 2026 legislative session will modify and expand the state’s historic preservation tax credit program. HB 3080 was sponsored by Rep. Louis Riggs (R-Hannibal). […]

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Missouri positioned to lead in critical minerals and pharmaceutical manufacturing

May 29, 2026

During the 2026 legislative session, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supported legislation aimed at strengthening America’s domestic supply chain for critical minerals and pharmaceuticals — industries that are […]

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Google project strengthens Missouri’s tech future

May 29, 2026

Google’s planned $15 billion data center investment in Montgomery County is expected to reshape the region’s economy for decades, bringing thousands of jobs, major infrastructure improvements, expanded energy capacity and […]

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Eslinger says purpose and opportunity are key to workforce success

May 29, 2026

As she prepares to retire as Missouri’s commissioner of education, Dr. Karla Eslinger says helping students discover purpose remains the key to building the state’s future workforce. During more than […]

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