The Voice of Business Committee is a new initiative of the Chamber that started in 2010.  This committee was formed in order to communicate a pro-business message and encourage local government officials to take a balanced approach on policy topics.  Ann Marie Baker, UMB Bank, served as the 2010 Committee Chair; for 2011, the committee is being chaired by Chip Sheppard of Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown, PC.