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Your Chamber at Work - March 30, 2020

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COVID · Healthy KC · Public Policy · Financial Services · Healthcare · Workplace Development · Economic Development · Newsletters

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO A few important items for you this morning. Read Article
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FOLLOW-UP: White House Conference Call on COVID-19 & Disaster Assistance

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COVID · Public Policy · Financial Services · Healthcare · Economic Development

PROVIDING FINANCIAL RELIEF: President Donald J. Trump is working to provide financial relief for small businesses harmed by the coronavirus outbreak. “We’re deeply committed to ensuring that small businesses have the support they require.” - President Donald J. Trump Read Article
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URGENT BIZ TEAM ALERT - "Phase 3" Stimulus Bill Passes; On Way to POTUS

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COVID · Public Policy · Financial Services · Healthcare · Economic Development

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (KC Chamber) applauds Congress for its bipartisan and bicameral work to pass the “Phase 3” relief bill known as the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) that is estimated to be upwards of $2 Trillion (and larger because of the flexibility given to the Federal Reserve to inject more money into the economy which will put it well over three times the amount of the 2008 TARP bailout). According to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, this bill is designed to add relief to the economy for 10-12 weeks. Read Article
Business Intelligence Brief - April 5, 2019

Business Intelligence Brief - April 5, 2019

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Financial Services · Economic Development · Newsletters

National and International News Affecting Local Business (Download in Adobe Acrobat) >> Short Items of Interest – Economy The Uncertainty Factor What to Expect in Labor Report Challenging Fed Independence Trade Deal Close? Have You Looked at the Black Owl Report? Understanding Weakness New Chart – Target Fed Funds Rate Read Article
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Business Intelligence Brief - March 15, 2019

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Financial Services · Economic Development · Newsletters

Short Items of Interest – Economy | Is the Economy Slowing Down? If so, Why? | The Costs of Business Interruption | Britain Will Ask EU for Delay | White House Budget – Politics Over Economics | What Else Can You Get from Armada? | Corruption | New Chart – US Budget Deficit Read Article
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Business Intelligence Brief - March 1, 2019

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Financial Services · Economic Development · Newsletters

Short Items of Interest – Economy | Credit Managers’ Index Trends in a More Positive Direction | CMI Continued (manufacturing) | Pretty Much Everybody Saw This Coming | What Else Can You Get from Armada? | Being Aware | New Chart – Credit Managers’ Index Read Article
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Business Intelligence Brief - February 8, 2019

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Financial Services · Newsletters

Short Items of Interest – Economy | What are the Indices Indicating This Month? | More Index Readings | What Else Can You Get from Armada? | My "Favorite" City | New Chart – Capex Read Article
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Business Intelligence Brief - February 1, 2019

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Short Items of Interest – Economy | The January Credit Managers’ Index Looks a Bit Weaker | Credit Managers’ Index (continued) | What Else Can You Get from Armada? | Willful Ignorance | New Chart – Credit Managers’ Index Read Article
Business Intelligence Brief - Brexit

Business Intelligence Brief - January 4, 2019

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Financial Services · Newsletters

Short Items of Interest – Economy | Self-Fulfilling Prophecy? | Mid-Sized Business Drives Job Growth | British Prospects for 2019 Not Good | What Happened to Macron? | What Else Can You Get from Armada? | Friendships and Legacies | New Chart – Brexit Read Article