Topeka, Kan. - Kansas Chamber President & CEO Alan Cobb issued the following statement regarding his decision not to run for U.S. Senate in 2020: "When U.S. Senator Pat Roberts announced he would not seek reelection in 2020, many Kansans, including myself, considered throwing their hats...
TOPEKA, KS (October 4, 2019) – Each year, the first Friday of October helps to highlight one of Kansas' key industries - manufacturing. "The manufacturing industry is a very important part of our state's economy," said Alan Cobb, President and CEO of the Kansas Chamber. "Manufacturing Day...
TOPEKA, KS (October 2, 2019) – Kansas saw the ranking of its legal climate plummet in the recent U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s (IRL) 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey. Kansas fell 14 spots from its 2017 ranking of 18 to the 32nd most favorable legal...
Manhattan, KS (Sept. 3, 2019) - Manhattan will host the third annual Kansas Manufacturing Summit, a day-long forum providing those in manufacturing the opportunity to network, learn about manufacturing resources and industry trends, and gain insight into workforce development. The event will be held Wednesday,...
Kansas City, KS (July 18, 2019) - Time still remains to register for the 2019 Kansas Minority Business Summit (KMB) on Tuesday, July 23rd at the Kansas City Kansas Community College’s (KCKCC) Dr. Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center at 6565 State Ave in KCK. Hosted...
Topeka, KS (May 29, 2019) The Kansas Chamber President and CEO Alan Cobb released the following statement Wednesday regarding the Kansas Legislature's failed effort to override Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of House Bill 2033: "It’s unfortunate that Governor Kelly and so many Kansas lawmakers are unable...
Topeka, KS (May 17, 2019) The Kansas Chamber President and CEO Alan Cobb released the following statement regarding Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of House Bill 2033: "It's extremely disappointing to learn Governor Kelly vetoed a reasonable effort to show middle ground on addressing the tax increase...
Topeka, KS (May 9, 2019) The Kansas Chamber delivered a letter Thursday on behalf of Kansas businesses to Governor Laura Kelly, asking her to support House Bill 2033, legislation that protects Kansas families and businesses from unintended state tax increases caused by changes in federal...
Topeka, KS (May 1, 2019): Kansas business leaders say state regulations are impacting their ability to thrive as well as the state's economy and jobs. [caption id="attachment_3034" align="alignleft" width="225"] Business leaders discuss state regulations.[/caption] Kansas Chamber President Alan Cobb, James Broughel with the Mercatus Center, Doyle Pearl,...
Topeka, KS (April 5, 2019): Kansas Chamber President and CEO Alan Cobb issued the following statement Friday regarding Senate Bill 22:: "It is unfortunate the Kansas Legislature did not act on Governor Laura Kelly's veto of Senate Bill 22, a bill that would have stopped unintended...