Chamber & Capitol News

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Missouri’s premier leadership program announces 2025 class

May 19, 2025

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has selected 31 leaders from across the state to participate in the Leadership Missouri program.  Founded in 1990, Leadership Missouri identifies current and […]

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Missouri lawmakers deliver relief to employers with Proposition A reform

May 15, 2025

Legislation to bolster utilities, improve public safety among other pro-business priorities passed during the 2025 legislative session. During the 2025 legislative session, the Missouri General Assembly stood up for business […]

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State budget supports high-tech manufacturing, workforce training

May 09, 2025

The Missouri General Assembly has passed a comprehensive state budget that includes significant investments to onshore high-tech manufacturing industries and build and retain a skilled workforce – top priorities of […]

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Bill aims to equip students for high-demand careers

May 02, 2025

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports a bill to help students train for jobs in high-demand industries across the state. HB 331, sponsored by Rep. Ann Kelley (R-Lamar), […]

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GUEST COMMENTARY: A rural Missouri business perspective on Prop A

April 30, 2025

By Brian Hammons, Hammons Black Walnuts My small company in rural Missouri (65 current employees) is faced with implementing a “sick pay” plan.  For years, we’ve provided a PTO plan […]

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GUEST COMMENTARY: Mandated sick leave doesn’t work for all businesses

April 30, 2025

By Alicia Seidler, Revision Christian Counseling I own a professional counseling company in Saint Louis. All 15 of my staff are W2, commission based. I have been very thoughtful in providing […]

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GUEST COMMENTARY: Prop A puts our progress at risk

April 30, 2025

By Kevin Hampton, The Lipco Group From our humble beginnings in Northern Wisconsin in 1964 to our current home in Southwest Missouri, Lipco Group has grown to become a leading […]

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GUEST COMMENTARY: Prop A has good intentions, flawed execution

April 30, 2025

By John and Ronda Whitt, Just Vision It At Just Vision It – JVI for short – our goal is simple: We want to be the very best dye-sub manufacturer […]

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