Business Advocacy

Missouri lawmakers conclude 2020 legislative session When the 2020 legislative session ended on May 15, it marked the end of one of the more unique years in the history of the Missouri General Assembly. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted both the function and the focus of lawmakers, as they lost about five weeks of work time…

Rep. Steve Lynch: Positivity and support for the military The term “upbeat” might be an understatement when describing State Rep. Steve Lynch, which he demonstrated at the Feb. 28 meeting of the Chamber’s Governmental Relations Committee. Rep. Lynch, who represents District 122, gave Chamber members a glimpse into his lengthy career in business and the…

Acting as the voice of Springfield business in the state Capitol January through May is the busiest time of the year in Jefferson City, as lawmakers and state leaders debate laws and policies that will affect Missourians for years to come. It’s also a busy time for the public affairs staff of the Chamber; they’re…

Thanking legislators for 2019, and asking for their help in 2020 Each year, the Chamber board invites members of our area legislative delegation to the annual legislative luncheon. It’s a way to say thank you for their work in the previous year’s session and talk with them about the Springfield-area business community’s priorities for the…

Economic development leader visits Chamber during statewide tour State Rep. Derek Grier served as chairman of the Missouri House Economic Development Committee during the 2019 legislative session. Now he wants to learn more about what individual communities across the state are looking for to help develop jobs and economic growth. That’s why Grier visited Springfield…

State Senators discuss importance of civility in government When State Senators Caleb Rowden and Lincoln Hough visited the Chamber on November 8, they talked about some of the state legislature’s accomplishments in 2019 and the potential for the 2020 session. But they also talked about why they are both fearful and optimistic about the future…

Senior officers visit Springfield to deepen relationship with Ft. Leonard Wood The partnership between Fort Leonard Wood and Springfield continues to strengthen. The latest evidence is the recent visit of 20 senior officers from the Fort’s Military Police School, who traveled to Springfield in October to learn about private-sector leadership strategies. The day began with…

Lexington, Kentucky: Built on Strength Each year, the Chamber leads a delegation of business, community, nonprofit and education leaders to visit a peer city and learn about best practices that can be applied in the Springfield region. In September, more than 80 leaders from our area visited Lexington, Kentucky. A full written report covering takeaways…

Building on relationships and experience in the Missouri Senate Mike Cunningham and David Sater have spent the last seven years in the Missouri Senate developing relationships and knowledge – both of which are more important now than ever when it comes to successfully making progress in governing. The two senators visited the Chamber August 28…