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Missouri Chamber announces 2026 awards honoring top business leaders, legislators
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced its 2026 Annual Awards Gala honorees, recognizing a distinguished group of Missouri business leaders, employers and lawmakers for their leadership and innovation. 2026 Awardees:Warren Erdman (Kansas City)Orscheln Industries (Moberly)Callaway Chamber of Commerce (Fulton)State Technical College of Missouri (Linn)Rep. Brenda Shields (St. Joseph)Sen. Brad Hudson (Cape Fair)Rep. Peggy McGaugh (Carrollton) The Missouri Chamber
Missouri Chamber of Commerce to begin major upgrades to Jefferson City headquarters
Leaders from across Missouri gathered in Jefferson City on Tuesday to celebrate significant upgrades to the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Chamber President and CEO Kara Corches said the group's headquarters will be completely transformed, thanks to a major demolition and renovation project slated to begin this week. Located on East Capitol Avenue, Corches said the building was built in the 1970's and has been the Chamber's home for nearly 50 years. Renovations will include a rooftop

