Chamber & Capitol News

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$50 million grant program opens for Missouri businesses

July 15, 2020

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 […]

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Missouri Chamber to host virtual Diversity & Inclusion workshops, discussions for employers

July 10, 2020

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 […]

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Ameren Missouri launches new COVID-19 relief fund to help small businesses

July 08, 2020

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 […]

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Gov. Parson signs broadband bill, puts $50m into expansion efforts

July 07, 2020

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 […]

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Setting the stage for workforce recovery: Gov. Parson signs House Bill 2046

July 06, 2020

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 […]

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Stop job-crushing lawsuits: Gov. Parson signs legal climate reforms into law

July 01, 2020

Gov. Mike Parson has signed a critical piece of legislation to reform Missouri’s job-crushing legal climate. The governor signed Senate Bill 591 into law on July 1 during stops in […]

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Missouri Chamber STEM Signing Day goes virtual, awards $25,000 in scholarships

June 26, 2020

On June 26, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recognized outstanding students from across the state for committing to further their education in the fields of science, technology, engineering […]

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Open for lawsuits: Missouri lags in offering COVID-19 liability protection

June 25, 2020

As more and more states enact measures to stop opportunistic COVID-19 lawsuits, Missouri now stands out for its inaction. COVID-19 lawsuits are a growing threat in Missouri and across the […]

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