Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry

How is AI shaping higher education and the workforce? University of Central Missouri President & Missouri Chamber Board Member Dr. Roger Best joins the Plexuss Presidential Podcast to discuss. Listen here 🔊 https://lnkd.in/g2zNv_yh

Please join us in welcoming Michelle Gabelsberger to the Missouri Chamber team! Michelle is stepping into the role of administrative assistant/Chamber Benefit Plan assistant, where she’ll support all Chamber entities with a wide range of administrative tasks. She’ll also play a key role in the Chamber Benefit Plan, helping ensure smooth operations for members statewide.

Congratulations to our Missouri Chamber members named to the Springfield Business Journal's list of Coolest Things Made in Missouri! From cutting-edge tech to iconic local products, these innovations stood out for their uniqueness and impact: • Brewer Science (Rolla) – antireflective coatings • Gray Manufacturing (St. Joseph) – wireless portable lift system • Hammons Black Walnuts (Stockton) – black walnuts • Orscheln Products (Moberly) – fluid level indicators See the full list of finalists: https://bit.ly/42I2hWW

Show-Me Careers hit the road to Chillicothe last week! Local educators stepped inside some of the region’s leading businesses to see firsthand what skills students need to thrive in high-demand fields like advanced manufacturing, health care, utilities, agriculture and communications technology. Stops included Modine Manufacturing Company, Saint Luke's Hedrick Medical Center, Chillicothe Municipal Utilities, Green Hills Communications and Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners John Deere. Thank you to our co-hosts – rootEd Alliance, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce – for making this experience possible!

Proud to see our member BJC Health System featured on the McKinsey on Healthcare podcast! Rich Liekweg and Nick Barto share how BJC is redefining health system integration — navigating complexity, preserving values and setting a new standard for alignment. Listen here 🔊 https://mck.co/3Wxvro0

Show Me Spotlight: Capturing history in a bottle 🥃 In the latest edition of our Show Me series, we're heading to Weston to uncover the art of bourbon-making at Holladay Distillery. Today, Holladay is expanding its production facilities to meet high demand, proving that world-class bourbon doesn’t just come from Kentucky. Read the story of this nearly 170-year-old staple: https://bit.ly/4nMFt0F Check out the video below ⬇️

Day 3 in Seattle ✅ Members of the Missouri Technology Alliance and the Legislative Innovation & Technology Caucus explored the future of aerospace and advanced manufacturing by visiting: – The Boeing Everett Factory, the world’s largest building by volume, where the 777 and 787 Dreamliner come to life – The Washington Aerospace Training & Research (WATR) Center to see how hands-on, industry-driven training prepares students for in-demand aerospace careers

Ready to invest in talent creation? At Workforce2030, hear how Missouri employers are building strong pipelines through apprenticeships, internships and cooperative education. 🎤 Panelists: • Kevin Fudge, American Student Assistance (moderator) • Deonne Christensen, Mazuma Credit Union • Anne Einig, Kansas City National Security Campus • Corey Mohn, CAPS Network • Susan Wally, PREP-KC ⏰ Registration closes in ONE week: https://bit.ly/3PVOTIQ

Day 2 in Seattle ✅ Members of the Missouri Technology Alliance and the Legislative Innovation and Technology Caucus are diving into the heart of innovation with visits to some of the world’s top tech leaders: • Amazon’s Puget Sound Headquarters for a panel on drones, satellites and workforce upskilling • T-Mobile’s state-of-the-art Executive Briefing Center, showcasing innovations and industry leadership • Microsoft’s Cybercrime Center, home of the Digital Crimes Unit – a team of experts dedicated to combating cybercrime since 2008 • Amazon Spheres, housing over 40,000 cloud-forest plants from more than 30 countries • Seattle’s iconic Space Needle

Day 1 in Seattle ✅ Members of the Missouri Technology Alliance and the Legislative Innovation and Technology Caucus kicked off their trip to Washington to visit leading tech and advanced manufacturing companies. Day 1 was all about exploring Seattle landmarks and networking. Catch the highlights and stay tuned for more from the trip!