Chamber takes business leaders to Capitol

The event will take place at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City.

In the morning, participants will hear from Missouri legislators about business-related issues expected to come up in the 2007 legislative session, including health care, economic development, ethics and lobbying rules, and tax reform.

A noon luncheon will feature speakers Gov. Matt Blunt and Lt. Col. Mark McCarter, a Senior Army Aviator with the Missouri Army National Guard who recently returned from Iraq.

In the afternoon, participants will take part in lobbying at the Capitol building, followed by a question-and-answer session with state elected officials.

The day will end with a reception with lawmakers.

To register, visit www.mochamber.com. The cost to attend is $129 for chamber members and $159 for nonmembers; groups of 10 or more will receive a discount.

For more information, call (573) 634-3511.