Rep. Shawan recognized as 2019 Business Champion

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Jeff Shawan is being honored for pro-business stances in his work in the legislature during the 2019 session by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce.

Rep. Shawan was named a 2019 Business Champion by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday, Sept. 11, an honor which recognizes state lawmakers who supported policies in the 2019 legislative session that look to grow Missouri’s economy and make the state more competitive in the business world.

The 2019 legislative session saw a number of legislative agendas passed, including legislation to strengthen the workforce, invest in infrastructure and make the state more competitive by improving the state’s legal climate.

“I am humbled and honored to be chosen one of the Business Champions by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce,” Shawan, R- Poplar Bluff, said. “One of my top legislative goals is to improve employment and economic opportunities for Southeast Missouri and all of Missouri.”

 “The Business Champion program is our way of thanking Gov. Mike Parson and Missouri’s top pro-business lawmakers for their commitment to growing our economy,” said Missouri Chamber President and CEO Daniel P. Mehan. “We applaud our Business Champions for their leadership and we look forward to working alongside them to continue our progress in 2020 and beyond.”

For more questions, call Rep. Shawan’s office at 573-751-1066