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SUMMARY:Next Gen Connection Hour with the Show-Me Institute
DESCRIPTION:Get the Scoop! Two Pressing Issues Facing Missourians!\nJoin us for the Show-Me Institute’s Next Gen Connection Hour. Brenda Talent\, David Stokes\, and Avery Frank will discuss local tax policy and the disturbing decline in third-grade reading proficiency. \nWe will cover these important topics with time to answer all your questions: \nMomentum is growing across Missouri to make major reforms to property taxes\, but would that promote long-term economic growth or simply shift the burden onto more harmful taxes like the income tax? \nCan Missouri replicate the success of Mississippi\, Indiana\, and Tennessee by implementing literary-based reforms? What reforms will work best? \nTuesday\, October 7\, 2025 \n4:45–5:15 p.m. Networking Reception \n5:15–6:00 p.m. Discussion and Q&A \nCafe Napoli \n7754 Forsyth Boulevard \nClayton\, MO 63105 \nThis complimentary event is open to anyone interested in learning more about policies that could shape Missouri’s future. Please feel free to share with friends and colleagues. \nPlease RSVP by emailing LaVanna Wrobley. We hope you’ll join us! \nThis event is made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of: Jennifer Bukowsky\, James G. Forsyth III\, Gregg Keller\, Rex Sinquefield\, and Carter Smith.
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SUMMARY:October 14: Insider's Hour
DESCRIPTION:Building Better Cities: Free-Market Municipal Reform in Missouri\nHow should Missouri’s cities\, towns\, and villages organize\, fund\, and operate themselves to better serve residents and taxpayers? \nJoin David Stokes\, director of municipal policy at the Show-Me Institute\, for a discussion of municipal reform in Missouri. Drawing on his multi-part series A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Municipalities\, David will outline how local governments can improve accountability\, streamline services\, and foster economic growth through free-market principles. The latest installment in the series focuses on planning and zoning reform\, key issues that affect communities across the state. \nThis event offers municipal officials\, taxpayer advocates\, and engaged citizens an opportunity to learn how free-market approaches can improve governance and service delivery in Missouri’s municipalities. \nTuesday\, October 14 \nMAC West \n1777 Des Peres Road \nSt. Louis\, MO 63131 \nDoors Open 11:30 a.m. \nProgram: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. \nCost: $15 (includes lunch) \nRegister Here
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SUMMARY:Economic Development in Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Do Incentives Deliver on the Promises?\nSpringfield is planning a new convention center project\, estimated to cost $175 million\, with funding coming from a half-cent sales tax\, state support\, and private partnerships. Recently\, the Springfield City Council unanimously approved placing a measure on the November 4 ballot that would increase the lodging tax from 13.1% to 16% to help fund the convention center project. \nJoin us as Patrick Tuohey\, senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute\, lays out the pros and cons of subsidies and tax incentives used to fund economic development projects. \nPlease RSVP by emailing events@showmeinstitute.org. \nWednesday\, October 15 \nThe Library Center \n4653 S. Campbell Avenue \nSpringfield\, MO 65810 \nDoors open: 11:30 a.m. \nDiscussion and Q&A: 12—1:00 p.m. \nComplimentary lunch will be served. \nRSVP HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT\nAdvance registration is required. Walk-up registration will not be permitted.
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