Business Advocacy
Chamber hires new president and CEO Matt Morrow
Chamber hires new president and CEO Matt Morrow The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors announced today that it has appointed Matt Morrow as the organization’s new president and CEO. The chamber worked with Waverly Partners, LLC to conduct a national search following former CEO, Jim Anderson’s announcement that he would retire on…
Read MoreIs Springfield the most dangerous city in America?
Is Springfield the most dangerous city in America? You may have seen the headlines on Facebook or other social media sites, but is Springfield really the most dangerous city in America? What are we doing to make sure our city’s reputation isn’t tarnished, and most importantly, how do rankings like these impact things like economic…
Read MoreChamber provides an end of session legislative update
Chamber provides an end of session legislative update The 2014 legislative session ended on Friday, May 16, and there were a number of wins as well as several missed opportunities on Chamber legislative priorities. Among the measures that crossed the finish line were a transportation funding ballot initiative, changes to the state’s unemployment insurance system,…
Read MoreAttorney General Chris Koster outlines top challenges facing Missouri
Attorney General Chris Koster outlines top challenges facing Missouri As the legislative session heads for the home stretch, the Chamber has arranged a number of opportunities for members to hear from and interact with state legislators and public officials. Last week, the Chamber’s Governmental Relations Committee hosted a discussion with Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster.…
Read MoreMid-Session Legislative Recap
Mid-Session Legislative Recap The Chamber’s legislative advocacy team has been working hard to represent your business weekly in Jefferson City. They’ve also hosted a number of opportunities for you to interact directly with legislators, both in the state capitol and here at home. Below is a brief recap on how we’ve advocated for your business…
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