State representative recognized by Missouri Chamber of Commerce

Missouri Rep. Kent Haden, left, grins with Daniel P. Mehan, president and CEO of Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Haden was named a 2019 Business Champion by the chamber Wednesday.
Missouri Rep. Kent Haden, left, grins with Daniel P. Mehan, president and CEO of Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Haden was named a 2019 Business Champion by the chamber Wednesday.

JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri Rep. Kent Haden, R-Mexico, was named a 2019 Business Champion on Wednesday by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Business Champion designation recognizes state lawmakers who supported policies during the 2019 Legislative Session to grow the economy and make Missouri a more competitive place to do business. As the 43rd District House of Representatives member, Haden serves Audrain and Callaway counties.

"The Missouri General Assembly was successful in passing numerous pro-business policies in the 2019 Legislative Session. We applaud our Business Champions for their leadership and commitment to advance legislation that will help our state prosper both now and in the foreseeable future," Missouri Chamber President and CEO Daniel P. Mehan said.

The Missouri Chamber established its strategic initiative, Missouri 2030, to provide a consistent and focused direction for Missouri policymakers with workforce, infrastructure and competitiveness driving the agenda.

The 2019 Legislative Session was marked by several key successes, including legislation to strengthen the workforce, invest in infrastructure and make the state more competitive by improving the state's legal climate - none of which would have been possible without the work of the legislators recognized, according to the chamber.