House Interim Committee on
Job Preservation and Expansion in Rural Communities

The House Interim Committee on Job Preservation and Expansion in Rural Communities is charged with investigating the loss of manufacturing jobs and recent plant closings in the state of Missouri. The Committee shall review the impact upon local economies and terminated employees when rural communities are affected by job loss. The Committee shall evaluate the impact of trade agreements, foreign competition, and the current economic recession on job loss. The Committee shall study the benefits of emerging technologies and international marketing programs for new job creation. The Committee may study the impact of urban-rural partnerships to attract and expand business in rural communities.

Interim Committee Report
Missouri House of Representatives