Kansas City, MO – It's not a lack of workers or supply chain issues that concerns businesses large and small around Missouri. It's crime, according to Missouri Chamber CEO Dan Mehan.
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce conducted an exhaustive survey of businesses, large and small, about what issues need to be addressed to improve the business environment. Mehan said the overwhelming top concern was crime.
"70% of them cited that crime was an impediment to their business," he said.
He said that led to developing an eight-point recommendation to lower crime in Missouri, which is being well-received by state leaders.
"We've got the Director of Public Safety and the Director of Corrections for the state of Missouri that were really excited for the release of this report," Mehan said.
The top recommendation of the Safer Missouri, Stronger Missouri initiative is giving more money to police departments, so they can hire more officers.