AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBusiness Leadership: Barry-Wehmiller elected Kyle Chapman chairman, succeeding his late father Bob; Busey named Mike Daley chief strategy officer; Variety the Children’s Charity added four board members including Ameren’s John Waterhouse. Local Economy & Jobs: Missouri American Water is seeking rate increases in St. Louis County, while Jackson County is rolling out a three-year property tax credit program to correct 2023-24 assessment errors for 200,000+ taxpayers. Energy & Costs: GasBuddy price checks show Missouri fuel staying volatile, with diesel and regular prices easing in the week ending June 27 across multiple counties. Weather Disruptions: July 4 events were hit by storms and heat, including power outages near Lake of the Ozarks (30,000+ affected) and evacuations tied to severe weather in major cities. Tourism & Small Business: An AP report says more Americans are vacationing closer to home, boosting local travel spending for small businesses. Aviation Safety: The NTSB preliminary report found no sign of engine failure in a Missouri skydiving crash that killed 12. Community & Philanthropy: Flags Across the Bridge returned for Independence Day with Acrisure/Fischer Rounds Real Estate sponsoring, and local celebrations—from Parkville to Hannibal—kept going despite rain. Missouri in the Spotlight: Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell highlighted 250 years of American ideals.
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