Business Advocacy

Inaugural Non-Profit Outlook highlights benefits of non-profit and business partnerships Key Takeaways: Chamber members attended the inaugural Non-Profit Outlook on October 24 to celebrate the organizations and partnerships that help attract and retain talent and support the quality of life in Springfield community. Attendees heard about the importance of partnerships and innovation from Dr. Spencer…

Business leaders discuss legislative priorities with State Representative Alex Riley Chamber members met with State Representative Alex Riley on Friday, September 15, for a roundtable discussion on key policy priorities, regional business issues, and legislation that Representative Riley intends to focus on during the 2024 Regular Legislative Session. During this event, Riley also discussed his…

Roundtable discussion to address childcare challenges On August 18, Chamber members came together for a roundtable discussion focused on highlighting recent efforts at the state level to address childcare challenges, discuss ongoing childcare barriers for employers and providers, and identify possible solutions for the 2024 legislative session in accompaniment to the Governor’s tax credit package. Those…

Governor Parson highlights infrastructure and workforce investments at 2023 State of the State  Speaking to a sold-out crowd at Missouri State University’s Great Southern Bank Arena, Governor Mike Parson outlined significant investments and historic statewide successes in infrastructure, workforce development, education, and more at the Chamber’s annual State of the State on July 27.   The Governor…

Attorney General Andrew Bailey discusses new role as the State’s chief legal official Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined Chamber members on July 6 for a conversation about his new role as the state’s chief legal official and lessons learned throughout his professional career. This event was the second installment of the 2023 Public Policy Speaker…

Missouri Department of Corrections Director Updates on Reentry 2030 National Initiative Missouri Department of Corrections Director Anne Precythe and Division of Rehabilitative Services Director Valarie Moseley visited the Chamber on June 29 to provide an update on the department’s workforce development efforts, including the launch of Reentry 2030. This program is a, “national initiative that…

Non-Profit Chamber members hear update on the national non-profit sector, discuss local impact  The Chamber’s Non-Profit CEO Roundtable convened for their first event of 2023 on June 8 to hear updates from Dan Prater, senior managing consultant at FORVIS, on the state of the non-profit sector. Prater serves as the lead author on FORVIS’ annual…

Missouri Legislature prioritizes business-community policies and funding efforts during the 2023 legislative session  The 102nd Missouri General Assembly wrapped up the 2023 regular legislative session on Friday, May 12. Session began in early January, and after the five months’ work, lawmakers sent 62 bills, including the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, to Governor Parson for final…