JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has recognized Representative Rick Francis as a 2023 Business Champion. This recognition is given to state lawmakers who supported policies during the 2023 legislative session to grow our economy and make Missouri a more competitive place to do business.
The Business Champions list was created after an analysis of key votes on important business issues. To be included, state legislators needed to have at least a 75% record of siding with the Missouri Chamber on priority business issues. This year, 26 members of the Missouri Senate and 99 members of the Missouri House of Representatives met that criteria.
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“The Business Champion recognition is our way of thanking Representative Rick Francis and Missouri’s other top pro-business lawmakers for their commitment to moving Missouri forward,” said Missouri Chamber President and CEO Daniel P. Mehan. “A significant number of anti-business mandates were introduced in the Missouri General Assembly this year. We are grateful for the Business Champions who helped fend off overreaching policies and protected the right to Let Business Decide. As our state faces additional challenges such as workforce shortages, public safety concerns and an unfriendly legal climate, these legislators were our most important supporters of the policies needed to help Missouri grow and thrive.”
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the largest business association in Missouri. Together with the Missouri Chamber Federation, the Missouri Chamber represents more than 75,000 employers. To learn more, go to www.mochamber.com, or follow us @MissouriChamber on Twitter.