Posts Tagged ‘advocacy’

Congressman Long offers recap, looks ahead When Congressman Billy Long visited the Chamber July 26 to speak to the Governmental Relations Committee, he offered both a look back at what has been accomplished this session and a look at what still needs to be done. Long—who has received several awards for his focus on business…

State treasurer addresses Missouri’s fiscal health, plans for growth Missouri is in good financial shape, though the next few years will be crucial in determining whether that healthy outlook continues. That was the message from Missouri State Treasurer Clint Zweifel when he visited the Chamber on July 7. Zweifel, speaking to the Chamber’s Governmental Relations…

Chamber advocacy brings state leaders to Springfield Even though the state legislative session wrapped up in May, the Chamber continues to connect members with state-level decision-makers. Numerous state leaders were in Springfield in June to share their stories and field questions from members. Thanking our legislative leaders Springfield metro community leaders gathered June 9 at…

Fort Wood continues to impact Springfield The officer in charge of Fort Leonard Wood made his first visit to the Chamber on June 23 to offer an update on what is happening at Missouri’s largest military base and its impact on Springfield. In April 2015, Maj. Gen. Kent D. Savre became Commanding General of the…

Attorney General Chris Koster analyzes Missouri government Potholes in Missouri roads know no friends—or political parties. “Democratic tires and Republican tires hit potholes equally,” said Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster, explaining that transportation funding can be an issue of common ground for lawmakers in both parties. Koster was the featured guest June 15 during the…

Reflecting on six years in the Capitol When Lincoln Hough visited the Chamber June 10 to speak to the Governmental Relations Committee, he offered a look back at six eventful years as representative of the state’s 135th district, covering the eastern portion of Springfield. He will not run for reelection in November, instead running for…

New laws and regulations to impact businesses The U.S. Department of Labor’s recently announced change to the rules regarding who is eligible for overtime pay will likely present challenges to Chamber members. To summarize: Workers who make less than $47,476 per year must be paid overtime, even if they’re classified as manager or a professional.…

Why free trade is crucial to economic growth The Chamber’s International Business Council brought in the U.S. Chamber’s executive director for international policy on May 17 to present his take on the current environment for international trade and some of his group’s international trade and related priorities for 2016. Christopher Wenk pointed out the importance…

What’s the Chamber doing for you in Jefferson City? The 2016 Missouri legislative session ends May 13, and the Chamber has worked since January to advocate for the priorities of business: testifying on legislation, speaking one-on-one with legislators, and leading stakeholder visits, just to name a few. It’s vital that elected officials consider business needs…