Legislative Update

Governor Kehoe signed the FY 2025 Supplemental Budget Bill (HB 14) this week. The bill, totaling over $1.9 billion, allows for current operations of state government to continue through the fiscal year, which ends June 30. It includes $391.5 million in general revenue, $1.4 billion in federal funds and $183.4 million in other funds. The bill includes funding for several priority areas including:

$14 million for services provided to MO seniors
$157.4 million to support the foundation formula for public schools
$20.8 million to provide special education instruction, therapies, and other related services to children with disabilities, ages 3-5
$16.5 million for the First Steps program

The House Budget Committee was expected to take up the full FY2026 budget prior to spring break, but technical glitches with the new operating software delayed the process. It is anticipated that the committee will consider any changes next.

Do you know how you will vote April 8?

Stone County Sample Ballot

Taney County Sample Ballot

Join Us For Brew Crew

Start your morning with meaningful connections! Brew Crew is a free event that brings Chamber members and the community together in a relaxed, agenda-free setting. Drop by our office anytime between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM on March 28 to enjoy coffee and conversation. March Brew Crew is proudly sponsored by SUREGLOW!

RSVP HERE

Business After Hours at Full Throttle

End your workday early and join your fellow chamber members for casual networking at Full Throttle Distillery Grill & Smokehouse. Some of the best connections will be made during this two-hour event.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Kirbyville Schools Career Fair

Kirbyville Libraries would like to invite you to our inaugural KMS Career Fair! We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about their career field and would be willing to visit with students in 4th-8th grades about what they do and how they became a part of their field of work. We’d love to show off all of the different opportunities our students could have--right here in Taney County! This event will be held at Kirbyville Middle School from 8:30am-2:30pm on April 15, 2025.

Branson Wings of Pride Air Show

The Branson Wings of Pride Air Show announced that the 2025 Air Show will be extended an additional day to Labor Day, Monday, September 1. Monday’s show will feature the same full lineup of performers scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, August 30—31, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, the U.S. Army Golden Knights, and a full slate of additional acts.

NEW MEMBER(S)

Bloods Mobile RV Services
2362 State Hwy 265
Branson, MO 65616
(903) 681-4388

Branson Christmas Coalition
PO Box 452
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 527-0399

Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts
399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 336-7413

Sun Showroom
4600 Gretna Road
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 527-1089

RENEWED MEMBERS

Baymont by Wyndham Branson Thousand Hills
Capital Paving & Construction
First Presbyterian Church of Branson
Phoenix Home Care
White Magnolia Real Estate

What	Ribbon Cutting for SureGLOW Stove & Chimney
When	Mar 28 2025 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM (CDT)
Where	Branson Chamber of Commerce
	4100 Gretna Rd, Branson, MO, 65616

What	Ribbon Cutting for Sun Showroom
When	Mar 26 2025 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM (CDT)
Where	Sun Show Room
	4600 Gretna Rd, Branson, Mo, 65616

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