Business Advocacy
Why the Chamber supports Proposition D
Why the Chamber supports Proposition D The Chamber has long been a supporter of investment in our transportation infrastructure. Our roads and bridges are critical to helping us utilize our natural geographic advantage in the center of the nation. But we risk losing that advantage if we don’t act now. Thousands of bridges across Missouri…
Read MoreMaking the case for transportation funding through Proposition D
Making the case for transportation funding through Proposition D When it comes to funding for Missouri’s transportation infrastructure, Mayor Ken McClure says our state is – no pun intended – “at a crossroads.” “The state is geographically located in the ideal spot in the middle of the nation, one day’s drive from either coast,” the…
Read MoreChattanooga highlights natural assets and focus on intentional planning
Chattanooga highlights natural assets and focus on intentional planning When the Chamber took nearly 80 community, business, education and nonprofit leaders to Chattanooga in mid-September, it was the second time a group from Springfield had visited the Tennessee city since the Community Leadership Visit program began in 1994. A lot has changed in Chattanooga since…
Read MoreCongressman Billy Long: Making connections and tackling issues
Congressman Billy Long: Making connections and tackling issues Congressman Billy Long says one of his favorite – and most important – parts of his job as member of the U.S. House of Representatives is connections … whether it’s making connections with people or connecting people with the resources and answers they need. The congressman was…
Read MoreBringing a personal approach to state politics
Bringing a personal approach to state politics Holly Rehder is not afraid to tell people her story and how it has brought her to her current position – and she did just that when she visited the Chamber August 17 to speak with the Governmental Relations Committee. The state representative who just finished her third…
Read MoreGovernor: Outlook is strong if we support infrastructure and workforce
Governor: Outlook is strong if we support infrastructure and workforce Gov. Mike Parson received a warm southwest Missouri welcome when he took the stage August 1 as the keynote speaker for the Chamber’s inaugural State of the State event at White River Conference Center. His message to more than 400 people in attendance was clear:…
Read MoreHelp the Chamber shape its legislative agenda
Help the Chamber shape its legislative agenda The Chamber is always looking for ways to help connect its members with decision makers in local, state and federal government. Members of our public affairs team were in the state Capitol throughout the 2018 legislative session, advocating with lawmakers on your behalf. Even though the session is…
Read MoreYPs talk about public service
YPs talk about public service The Springfield region likes to talk with great pride about its willingness to give young professionals a “seat at the table” – a chance to be heard, to be involved in the decision-making process and shape their own future. On July 18, three YPs who have already decided to get…
Read MoreReflecting on a successful session – and career – in the Capitol
Reflecting on a successful session – and career – in the Capitol Sen. Jay Wasson is no stranger to Springfield or the Chamber. In his 16 years serving in the Missouri General Assembly – eight years in the House followed by eight years in the Senate – he has been a strong advocate for a…
Read MoreCelebrating a successful legislative session
Celebrating a successful legislative session The Springfield Metro Partnership’s biennial Legislative Thank You Luncheon is a unique opportunity for members of the partnership to celebrate successes of a legislative session and thank lawmakers for the work they did in Jefferson City during the previous legislative session. As the group gathered in the atrium of Missouri…
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