Next Gen Connection Hour with the Show-Me Institute

Opportunities for a Prosperous Missouri: Budget Reform and Data Centers

Join us for the Next Generation Connection Hour on August 18! Show-Me Institute experts will discuss two critical issues shaping Missouri’s economic future: Missouri’s increasing budget and the growing debate over data center development across the state.

Missouri’s Budget and Tax Outlook – Missouri’s budget grew rapidly in recent years, nearly doubling in size. As the era of easy money that fueled that growth comes to an end, and following the defeat of Amendment 5, Show-Me Institute’s CEO Brenda Talent and Director of State Budget and Fiscal Policy Elias Tsapelas will discuss why reducing spending is a critical step toward building a more competitive tax system and a brighter fiscal future for the state.

Data Centers – Data center proposals are emerging across Missouri. Local governments are weighing potential benefits such as investment, jobs, and tax-base growth against concerns about electricity demand, water usage, noise, and land use. Director of Municipal Policy David Stokes and Senior Policy Analyst Avery Frank will discuss how municipalities can evaluate these projects.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

4:45 – 5:15 p.m. Networking Reception

5:15 – 6:00 p.m. Discussion and Q&A

Cafe Napoli

7754 Forsyth Boulevard

Clayton, MO 63105

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This complimentary event is open to anyone interested in the policies and local decisions that could shape Missouri’s economic future. Please feel free to share this invitation with friends and colleagues.

We hope you will join us!