Chamber Releases 2009 Pro-Business Honor Roll
July 30, 2009 — The Kansas Chamber would like to congratulate the 2009 Pro-Business Honor Roll. These legislators recognize the necessity of a strong business climate to help the state’s economy recover and flourish. 

Kansas Chamber Statement on the Governor’s Veto of
the Comprehensive Energy Bill
April 16, 2009 — “The Governor’s veto of the energy legislation is wrong for Kansas. This action will have devastating effects on the ability of Kansas to attract new businesses and encourage further economic growth.” 

Leadership Kansas Selects 2009 Class
April 15, 2009 — The Kansas Chamber is pleased to announce the members of the 2009 Leadership Kansas class.  Leadership Kansas is a nationally recognized program that aims to develop and motivate future leaders in the state. 

Kansas Chamber of Commerce Releases Survey Results
March 25, 2009—The Kansas Chamber of Commerce held a news conference at 1 p.m. today to present findings from a recent survey regarding the comprehensive energy bill currently being debated by the legislature. The statewide poll, conducted by Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associates, surveyed 600 registered Kansas voters from March 17-19. 

Kansas Chamber Supports Senate Ways & Means Committee Budget Proposal
January 26, 2009 – The Senate Ways and Means Committee has crafted a truly pro-jobs budget that offers a more substantive response to our current economic crisis than does the Governor’s rescission proposal for this year. The Committee’s bill puts the State of Kansas in a much stronger position to not only generate the necessary savings to address the 2009 shortfall, but also better positions the State to face the necessary budget reductions in 2010 and 2011. 

Cobalt Boats to Receive Highest Tribute from Kansas Business Community
January 21, 2009 – Cobalt Boats has developed a strong reputation of combining world class marine design and manufacturing capability with the proven small town southeast Kansas ethics. The company remains privately owned, and is currently run by a second generation of St. Clair family members. 

Kansas Chamber Releases 2009 Labor Law Guides
November 6, 2008 – The Kansas Chamber of Commerce has released their 2009 Human Resources Library, which features two employment law how-to guides, covering everything from hiring to firing (and everything in between). The updated publications include the Kansas Human Resources Manual and Model Policies and Forms for Kansas Employers. 

Kansas Chamber Selects Vice President of Government Affairs 
August 14, 2008 - The Kansas Chamber is announcing that J. Kent Eckles will be joining our staff as the Vice President of Government Affairs. In this position, Kent will lead the Chamber’s efforts at the Kansas Statehouse to strengthen the business climate in our state. 

Kansas Chamber Selects Senior Director of Legislative Affairs
August 7, 2008 - The Kansas Chamber is very pleased to announce that Rachelle Colombo will be joining our staff as the Senior Director of Legislative Affairs. In this position, Rachelle will work to strengthen the Chamber’s position within the policy arena and at the Statehouse.

The Kansas Chamber Encouraged by GAO Ruling for Boeing
June 19, 2008 - The Kansas Chamber learned today that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) ruled in favor of Boeing’s protest of a lucrative U.S. government project being awarded to a European company. In February, the U.S. Air Force granted the $35 billion contract for the construction of midair refueling tankers to Europe's Northrop Grumman/EADS group. 

Leadership Kansas Class Visits Garden City May 29-31
May 28, 2008 – The 41 members of the 2008 Leadership Kansas class will converge on Garden City on May 29-31 as part of the program’s training sessions which are conducted in every region in Kansas. 

Kansas Chamber Disappointed No Veto Override of 2008 Economic Stimulus Package
May 21, 2008 – The Kansas Chamber continues its commitment to comprehensive energy legislation and economic development in Kansas.  

Leadership Kansas Selects 2008 Class
April 1, 2008 – The Kansas Chamber is pleased to announce the members of the 2008 Leadership Kansas class.  Leadership Kansas is a nationally recognized program that aims to develop and motivate future leaders for the state. 

The Kansas Chamber Disappointed Energy Bill Veto
March 21, 2008 – The Kansas Chamber is disappointed that the Governor chose to veto the Energy Bill this morning. 

Kansas Chamber Releases Results of New Poll - Kansans Weigh-In on Economy & Energy
March 6, 2008 – Results of a new statewide survey commissioned by the Kansas Chamber and released today, point to economic development and a balanced approach to energy as top priorities among Kansans. 

The Kansas Chamber Disappointed with U.S. Air Force Tanker Deal
March 4, 2008 – The Kansas Chamber is voicing its disappointment with the decision of the United States Air Force to award the contract to manufacture the new aerial tanker not to Boeing, an American manufacturer, but to Europe's Northrop Grumman/EADS group.   

Garmin International to Receive Highest Tribute from Kansas Business
February 18, 2008 – George Will, America's foremost political commentator and columnist, will be the keynote speaker at the Kansas Chamber Annual Dinner Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 in Topeka. The Dinner is the largest statewide gathering of business and political leaders in Kansas with over 1,200 participants.

Senator Pat Roberts will be the master of ceremonies for the evening’s events and Garmin International will receive the Ad Astra Award for business and civic excellence.  

Kansas Chamber Outlines Legislative Agenda
January 16, 2008 – With the beginning of the 2008 legislative session on Monday, the Kansas Chamber released its Legislative Agenda of core business issues all geared toward reducing the cost of doing business in Kansas.