Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Recent News About Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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Missouri aims for higher rank in national manufacturing competitiveness
Missouri ranks 28th in manufacturing competitiveness, according to a report by the Missouri Chamber Foundation.
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Missouri business groups file legal challenge against Proposition A
Representatives from Missouri's business community have taken legal action to challenge Proposition A. The petition was filed with the Missouri Supreme Court on December 6, 2024.
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Missouri voters approve wage hike; employers face new requirements
In November, Missouri voters approved Proposition A, a measure that will raise the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026.
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Missouri Chamber PAC supports election of pro-business officials
The Missouri Chamber PAC played a significant role in the 2024 General Election by supporting over 50 candidates who advocate for job creation and business interests.
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Missouri Chamber appoints new director of legislative affairs
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the addition of Jared Hankinson to its governmental affairs team.
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Stet Schanze named new chairman for Missouri Chamber Board
Sterett "Stet" Schanze, president of Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc. in St. Joseph, Missouri, has been elected as the chairman of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors.
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Missouri business leaders oppose Proposition A citing increased costs
Representatives from Missouri's business community are expressing opposition to Proposition A, a ballot initiative set to increase the cost of dining out, grocery shopping, and retail purchases.
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Missouri Chamber appoints Kara Corches as first female president
Kara Corches has been appointed as the President and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Missouri business groups oppose Proposition A over increased wage and sick leave mandates
Representatives from Missouri's business community have expressed opposition to Proposition A, a ballot initiative that they argue will raise the cost of dining out, grocery shopping, and other retail activities. This measure proposes increasing the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026, surpassing the current federal minimum wage of $7.25. Post-2026, further increases would be tied to inflation rates.
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Missouri faces slow population growth impacting economic competitiveness
Workforce challenges are a pressing issue for Missouri's business community, as highlighted in a new report titled "Workforce2030: A Continued Call to Action" by the Missouri Chamber Foundation. This report follows the initial Workforce2030 study from 2018 and is part of the broader Missouri 2030 strategic plan aimed at enhancing the state's economic competitiveness.
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Missouri Chamber PAC announces endorsements ahead of November election
Ahead of the November 5 general election, the Missouri Chamber PAC has released its complete list of endorsements. The organization aims to support candidates who advocate for job creation and economic growth in the private sector.
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Interest grows in Missouri's Fast Track Incentive Grant Program
A program designed to help Missourians enter high-demand job fields and fill critical positions continues to see significant success.
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Missouri lawmakers informed about reduced healthcare costs for small businesses
State lawmakers recently learned about the efforts of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry to reduce health care costs for small businesses. This was discussed during a hearing before the Senate Interim Committee on Driving Down the Cost of Healthcare.
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Missouri's healthcare apprenticeship program reports progress amid workforce shortages
A program through the Missouri Chamber Foundation aims to address the increasing demand for healthcare workers. The Industry-Driven Healthcare Apprenticeship Program, launched in January 2023 with a $3 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant and $1.35 million federal appropriation, has shown significant progress.
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Missouri Chamber opposes Proposition A citing increased costs for businesses
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging residents to vote against Proposition A, a ballot measure that proposes new mandates on businesses. The proposition aims to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026, significantly higher than the current federal minimum wage of $7.25. Missouri's minimum wage has exceeded the federal rate since 2013.
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Missouri Chamber seeks new President/CEO
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is seeking a highly qualified professional to fill the position of President/CEO. This leadership role is integral to the organization’s success.
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Federal court strikes down mandate on Missouri’s financial firms
A federal court in Missouri has struck down two rules that imposed additional regulatory requirements on the state's financial institutions.
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Missouri offers free on-site safety consultations for small businesses
The Missouri On-Site Safety & Health Consultation Program, administered by the Division of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, offers free on-site safety consultations to small businesses. The program targets businesses with fewer than 250 employees on-site and no more than 500 employees nationwide.
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Employers advised to stay updated on labor laws following Supreme Court ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court recently curtailed the power of federal agencies to interpret the laws they administer, ruling that courts should rely on their own interpretations of ambiguous laws. This decision effectively ends the Chevron deference, a 40-year-old practice that required courts to defer to agencies' interpretations when creating regulations.
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Strong slate of pro-jobs candidates emerges from primary election
Of the 20 candidates endorsed by the Missouri Chamber PAC in the August 6 primary election, 70% will represent their party in the upcoming general election, including Mike Kehoe for Missouri Governor.