On June 26, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry will recognize outstanding students from across the state for committing to further their education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. The second annual Missouri STEM Signing Day award ceremony will be a virtual event livestreamed on the Missouri Chamber’s Facebook page at […]
Read More »Plaintiffs’ lawyers are gearing up to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to prey on vulnerable companies. It’s a concern that doesn’t only apply to health care providers. Businesses and manufacturers, large or small, aren’t immune to this threat. Elsewhere in the U.S., class actions have already been filed against hand sanitizer manufacturers because their […]
Read More »The following statement is from Daniel P. Mehan, president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry: “The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports Amendment 2 as a pro-jobs measure that will help fuel economic growth throughout our state. According to economic projections, expanding Missouri’s Medicaid program will boost job creation by […]
Read More »The following statement is from Daniel P. Mehan, president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry: “The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports Gov. Mike Parson’s decision to lift the statewide restrictions that have been in place since early April. The governor’s order has played an important role in helping reduce […]
Read More »Up to 10 communities in Missouri could benefit from a new program from Ameren Missouri designed to make it easier to attract new businesses across the utility’s service area. Communities looking for help to offset the costs of preparing shovel-ready industrial sites for new business can now apply for a matching grant up to $15,000 […]
Read More »By Victor E. Schwartz, co-chair, Public Policy Group, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. Governor Mike Parson has significant legislation on his desk to improve justice with respect to punitive damage awards in Missouri. It is anticipated that he will sign the legislation, SB 591. The Missouri Chamber actively supported this legislation. The promise of the […]
Read More »The federal government has passed a number of important changes to the Paycheck Protection Program to help improve the process and make it easier for employers to access loan forgiveness. While the full legislation can be read here, below are some highlights from this bill. The bill lowers the amount of loan proceeds that must […]
Read More »Underscoring the need for urgent action, more than 500 Missouri businesses, organizations and individuals have signed a letter asking Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session and address the growing problem of opportunistic COVID-19 lawsuits. Collectively, the co-signers represent Missouri’s diverse economy including small and medium sized businesses, local chambers of commerce, statewide associations […]
Read More »The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging Gov. Mike Parson to sign four priority bills, including legislation that will help the state’s economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. In letters delivered to Gov. Parson, Missouri Chamber President and CEO Daniel P. Mehan asked the governor to sign Senate Bill 591, House Bill 1768, […]
Read More »The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has delivered an urgent letter to Gov. Mike Parson requesting that he call lawmakers back to Jefferson City to address the growing problem of opportunistic COVID-19 lawsuits. Coronavirus liability is an emerging problem in Missouri. It relates to a scenario where someone believes they may have contracted the […]
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