The Kansas Chamber on Monday released its energy study, State of Electricity in Kansas. Chamber President and CEO Alan Cobb said the state's high energy costs impact all customers, hurt the state’s economic growth and discourage investment and expansion. "High energy costs, especially high electric rates, have been...
The Kansas Chamber and the Greater Topeka Partnership on Wednesday announced they will host the 2023 Women's Legislative Social on March 22nd from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm CT at the Topeka Country Club in celebration of Women's History Month. "Kansas women play a significant role...
The Kansas Chamber on Monday announced it has introduced legislation that would take steps to modernize the state's tax code and lower the tax burden for all Kansas taxpayers. "The state's record-breaking tax revenue collected the last few years gives lawmakers the opportunity to build on...
The Kansas Chamber on Friday released its 2023 Legislative and Policy Agenda, a comprehensive plan focused on removing barriers to job growth, workforce development, and business expansion so Kansas can be a top state to do business. “Kansas has seen improvement in some economic metrics. Our regulatory climate has...
The Kansas Chamber on Wednesday announced that former United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, will be the keynote speaker of the statewide advocacy organization’s 2023 Annual Dinner. Presenting this year’s annual meeting is online retail and web service provider, Amazon. “It is our honor to bring...
The Kansas Chamber Board of Directors recently elected new leadership to guide the statewide advocacy organization for the next two years. The Board chose Karma Mason, founder of iSi Environmental, to serve as its Chairman and Coleen Jennison, Kansas Market Vice President for Cox, to serve...
Just in time for the upcoming legislative session, the Kansas Chamber this week launched a new legislative app that provides direct access to the latest information about state lawmakers, committees, bills and much more. The new app is sponsored by AT&T. “Kansans need an on-the-go connection...
Topeka, KAN. - The Kansas Chamber Friday announced it has named Christie Kriegshauser as its Vice President of Political Affairs. _ For the last five years, Kriegshauser has served as the Chamber's Director of Political Affairs. She assisted with implementing the Chamber's statewide political strategy, focusing on the...
Topeka, KAN. - A new website, launched in October, reports on something that often gets overlooked by larger media outlets – the Kansas business community. KansasBizNews.com covers breaking news important to business leaders, the latest happenings at the Kansas Statehouse, and interviews with Kansas movers...
The Kansas Chamber on Thursday released its Kansas Competitiveness Analysis and Strategic Action Agenda to make Kansas a top state to do business. _ “The Chamber’s advocacy work at the statehouse focuses on reducing the burden government places on Kansas businesses so they can thrive, create more jobs, and invest...