
Business, community leaders to meet Sept. 23 in Springfield on workforce challenges
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Business and community leaders can learn how inclusive hiring can reduce turnover, strengthen retention and improve workplace productivity at a regional conference Sept. 23 in Springfield.

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Strengthening Missouri manufacturing
ST. PETERS, Mo. – Manufacturing is a key segment of Missouri’s economy, representing 12%, or nearly $40 billion, of Missouri’s gross state product. But Missouri manufacturers struggled during the pandemic and continue to face pressing challenges, such as worker shortages, inflation and supply chain disruptions, said U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer at a Feb. 25 gathering of St. Charles-area manufacturers.