Posts Tagged ‘advocacy’

State legislative session brings major business successes, but work remains The 2017 Missouri legislative session ended May 12, and several priorities from the Chamber’s state legislative agenda made it across the finish line, marking a successful year for the state’s business climate. In addition to Missouri’s Right to Work legislation, which passed early in the session and was…

April election spells a win for economic growth All six candidates running for Springfield City Council who were endorsed by the Springfield Good Government Committee won their respective races on April 4 by significant margins. Mayor Pro Tem Ken McClure won election as Springfield’s new mayor, while incumbent council members Phyllis Ferguson, Craig Fishel, Jan…

Legislative Update: Progress on Chamber priorities, work remains in last five weeks of session The 2017 legislative session is headed toward the finish line, with only five weeks until adjournment on May 12. The first few months of session have been productive, with many Chamber priorities making steady progress or crossing the finish line. Here…

Chamber encourages members to vote YES on the Springfield R-12 bond issue The Chamber board of directors encourages members to support the Springfield Public Schools bond issue on the April 4 ballot. At its February meeting, the Chamber’s board of directors unanimously voted to support the bond issue, accepting the recommendation of the Chamber’s Local…

A vote for these candidates is a vote for economic growth Electing well-rounded, thoughtful civic leaders who focus on the big picture of Springfield’s future is essential for our community to thrive and prosper. We need a City Council that is made up of individuals who see the importance of prioritizing economic development and job…

State Senate leaders discuss legislative session, time in office The kickoff of the 2017 Public Policy Speaker Series featured an impressive panel of senators representing the Springfield region. Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard and State Sens. Bob Dixon and Jay Wasson all visited the Chamber on February 24 for the first installment of the…

A success for the Chamber’s legislative agenda and the state Each year, Chamber volunteer leaders spend months deliberating and deciding what priorities to include in the annual legislative agenda. The 2017 State Legislative Agenda covers a wide range of topics, from workforce development to funding for education and transportation. But one of the first items in the…

Taking the message to the Capitol The Chamber works year-round developing, refining and sharing its list of legislative priorities – priorities based on the needs and feedback of our members. Those priorities cover a wide range of issues, and work on those issues takes place in myriad locations and takes numerous forms. As one of 10…

Making the case for Chamber legislative priorities The new year brings a wealth of possibilities in the Missouri Legislature, along with significant budgetary challenges. In an effort to address both sides of the legislative coin for 2017, Chamber volunteer leaders and staff have been advocating to state elected leaders in a variety of ways about…