Skip to content

Main Street Calls on Governor Parson to Improve Business Conditions in Missouri

Main Street Calls on Governor Parson to Improve Business Conditions in Missouri

January 24, 2024 Last Edit: July 18, 2024

From boosting start-up entrepreneurs to developing our workforce, there is tremendous opportunity for lawmakers to come together and support small businesses and the hardworking Missourians they employ.

JEFFERSON CITY (Jan. 24, 2023) – Ahead of Governor Mike Parson’s State of the State address, NFIB State Director Brad Jones urged lawmakers to support Missouri’s economy.

“A recent NFIB survey of small business owners found that inflation is the single most important problem in operating their business. The worker shortage is showing no signs of abating, as many of our job creators can’t fill open positions. From boosting start-up entrepreneurs to developing our workforce, there are tremendous opportunities for lawmakers to come together and support small businesses and the hardworking Missourians they employ.

“We will continue to work with the Governor, his cabinet members, and the legislature to adopt policies that promote small business owners’ interests.”

Background:

According to a recent NFIB survey, 23 percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, up one point from last month, and replacing labor quality as the top concern. CLICK HERE to view the full survey.

Get to know NFIB

NFIB is a member-driven organization advocating on behalf of small and independent businesses nationwide.

Receive our newsletter and email notification
Knowledge is power. Let us help you stay informed with breaking legislative news, regulatory updates, business tips, and more.

Related Articles

A plumber uses tools to fix pipes beneath a sink.
Related
May 21, 2026
New Op-ed: If You Care About Affordability, Oppose State Question 832
“If Oklahomans vote to massively raise the minimum wage on June 16th, they’ll actually push affordability even further out of reach.”
Read More
person at work
Related
May 19, 2026
Small Businesses Do Not Need a Mandate to Protect Their Workers
NFIB tells Congress why a newly proposed federal heat standard places unnecessary burden on small businesses.
Read More
Related
May 19, 2026
LISTEN: NFIB Missouri Talks Small Business Economy on Wake Up Missouri
NFIB State Director Brad Jones discusses the latest optimism and jobs report on Wake Up Missouri.
Read More
Female cash register attendant helping a family of three with a groceries purchase.
Related
May 19, 2026
Maryland Comptroller Provides Guidance on Penny Shortage and Rounding Cash Transactions
Read more to learn what small business owners need to know.
Read More

© 2001 - 2026 National Federation of Independent Business. All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Accessibility