June 11, 2008 - Gov. Matt Blunt today signed legislation that will benefit Missouri workers and employers by enhancing entrepreneurship and economic growth opportunities in Missouri. The governor signed the legislation at Quik 'n Tasty in Belton, highlighting the success of his Quality Jobs initiative.The sponsor of the legislation, Rep. David Pearce (R-121, Warrensburg), is pictured above with MEDC Immediate Past President Lisa Franklin (also of Aquila), and Craig Arnold of the Cass County Corporation of Economic Development. The picture below shows Rep. Pearce with Tracy Brantner, Executive Director of the Johnson County Economic Development Corporation.
"As governor, I have worked to cultivate economic growth and make Missouri a state of oppor
tunity by enacting pro-jobs, pro-growth initiatives. By changing our states business climate, we have encouraged Missouri entrepreneurs, small businesses, and large employers to create new jobs in our state for Missouri workers," Gov. Blunt said. "With the dedication of Missouri's working men and women, together we are letting businesses know that Missouri is open for business. Our changes are working and Missouri's families are benefiting from sustained economic growth at the state level.""This bill expands and strengthens Governor Blunt's Quality Jobs Act and proves once again that Missouri is a state that does much more than just talk about job creation" Rep. David Pearce said. "The bipartisan effort to pass this bill gives Missouri employers the incentives to expand and create good paying, long term jobs. I applaud Governor Blunt for creating the Quality Jobs Act and for signing this bill."
MEDC thanks Governor Blunt and the Department of Economic Development for giving our economic developers across the state the tools they need to continue to make Missouri a competitor for quality jobs.
