Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Recent News About Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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Holladay Distillery expands storage capacity as part of ongoing tradition
Holladay Distillery, located in Weston, Missouri, traces its origins to a limestone spring first discovered by Lewis and Clark during their 1804 expedition.
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Local educators explore workforce opportunities through industry tours in Carthage
Thirty educators from the Carthage area participated in a two-day program aimed at connecting local schools with regional employers.
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Cackle Hatchery marks four generations supplying poultry nationwide
For nearly nine decades, Cackle Hatchery in Lebanon, Missouri has remained a family-run business, supplying poultry for various purposes including showing, meat production, eggs, pets, and enjoyment.
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Missouri Chamber Foundation receives grant to expand healthcare apprenticeship program
The Missouri Chamber Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development’s Office of Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning.
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Missouri prepares for end of mandatory paid sick leave as HB 567 takes effect
Missouri businesses are preparing for changes to paid sick leave requirements following the passage of House Bill 567 (HB 567), which repeals the Earned Paid Sick Time (EPST) provisions established by Proposition A (Prop A).
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Missouri Chamber files amicus brief over expert testimony rules in business lawsuit
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, together with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has submitted an amicus brief to the Missouri Supreme Court in an effort to address ongoing concerns about the state’s legal environment for businesses.
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Missouri Chamber appoints Hallie Higgason as first political director
Hallie Higgason has been named as the first political director for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Missouri advances pro-tech policies in 2025 legislative sessions
The Missouri General Assembly's 2025 legislative sessions focused on strengthening the state's technology sector.
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Missouri tech sector urged to prepare for rapid technological changes
The Technology2030 report indicates growth in Missouri's tech sector, yet experts caution against complacency.
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Governor signs HB 567 removing Proposition A's sick leave mandate
Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed a new bill, HB 567, aimed at easing the burden on businesses imposed by Proposition A's paid sick leave mandate.
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Missouri governor signs new pro-business legislation
Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed several pro-business bills into law, as announced by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Missouri Chamber seeks administrative assistant for varied clerical tasks
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of administrative assistant/Chamber Benefit Plan assistant.
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Missouri sees renewed push for mandated paid sick leave
A renewed effort to mandate paid sick leave is emerging in Missouri.
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Missouri Chamber backs funding proposal for new sports stadiums
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed support for legislation aimed at assisting the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals in constructing new stadiums.
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Missouri Chamber urges Gov. Kehoe to sign pro-business legislation
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has reached out to Governor Mike Kehoe, urging him to sign several pro-business bills passed by the Missouri General Assembly during the 2025 legislative session.
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Missouri Chamber seeks inaugural political director to enhance business community's influence
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced an opening for the position of Political Director.
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Missouri lawmakers pass Proposition A reform easing employer burdens
Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation aimed at easing the burden on business owners by reforming Proposition A, which mandates paid sick leave.
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Missouri legislature approves FY2026 budget focusing on tech manufacturing and workforce training
The Missouri General Assembly has approved a state budget that emphasizes investments in high-tech manufacturing and workforce development.
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Missouri bill proposes support for students entering high-demand career fields
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing a legislative proposal designed to gear students toward high-demand job sectors in the state.
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Missouri manufacturer urges reform of Proposition A for better competitiveness
Haake Manufacturing Company, a long-standing sheet metal job shop in De Soto, Missouri, has voiced concerns regarding the implications of recent legislative changes.