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Events

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November 15, 2024

Economic Development/Workforce Development/ Community Development Partners Presentation
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November 20, 2024

KC Labor Law Lunch
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December 4, 2024

Government Contracting 101
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January 15, 2025

KC Labor Law Lunch

Resources

Missouri Economy Indicators, Vol. 5, Issue 13: Social Mobility – Oct. 28, 2024 …

Missouri children born to the lowest 25% of earners in 1992 earned, on average, 7% less than counterparts born in 1978.

Missouri Economy Indicators, Vol. 5, Issue 12: The Growing Impact of AI on the …

In May 2024, 6.1% of surveyed Missouri employers used AI. While a small percentage, that level is nearly double the share reported a year earlier (3.1%).

Missouri Economy Indicators, Vol. 5, Issue 11: Declining Youth Population – Sep…

Missouri saw a decrease of 37,648 residents under age 15 from 2013 to 2023, a 3.2% drop.

Missouri Economy Indicators, Vol. 5, Issue 10: Online Microbusiness Concentrati…

In 2023, Missouri saw over 90,000 business applications, a 53% increase from 2019, sparking curiosity about the surge in new business starts.

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