Chamber & Capitol News

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

PDMP advocates rally for statewide solution

January 30, 2019

Missourians in support of creating a statewide prescription drug monitoring program gathered in the state capitol on Jan. 30 to advocate for this important cause. Missouri is the only state […]

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Modifying Missouri Works to create a closing fund

January 29, 2019

Missouri Works, a longstanding and successful program overseen by the Department of Economic Development, incentivizes job creation in the state by allowing companies to keep a portion of their withholding […]

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Fast Track bill to help nontraditional students get degrees in high-demand fields

January 29, 2019

Missouri is home to more than 2.6 million adults without a postsecondary degree. Research shows that workers in this demographic have the potential, with additional education and training, to make […]

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Latest Judicial Hellholes report underscores need for venue reform

December 04, 2018

With the state legislative session less than a month away, a new report from the American Tort Reform Association should help convince lawmakers that 2019 must be the year when […]

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Missouri Business Awards celebrates H&R Block, business success

November 16, 2018

The 2018 Missouri Business Awards brought a celebration of business success to Kansas City. The event highlighted our state’s top leaders in private industry, education and government policy. The night’s […]

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Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce named 2018 Chamber of the Year by Missouri Chamber

November 02, 2018

The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce has been named the 2018 Chamber of the Year by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Chamber President Lara Vermillion will accept the […]

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Northland CAPS to receive Missouri Chamber 2018 Education Innovator Award

November 02, 2018

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has selected the Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) to receive the 2018 Education Innovator Award for its innovative approach to providing […]

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Missouri Chamber names H&R Block the 2018 Champion of Enterprise

November 02, 2018

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry will recognize H&R Block as the 2018 Champion of Enterprise at the Missouri Business Awards in Kansas City on Nov. 15. This is […]

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A pro-business guide to the Nov. 6 election

October 31, 2018

There’s a lot at stake for Missouri businesses this election. That’s why we put together a quick summary of the Missouri Chamber’s stances on ballot items and PAC candidate endorsements […]

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