(News Release) – The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will host its quarterly St. Joe Rising event on Monday, Oct. 17. The event, presented by Cochran Head Vick & Co. P.C., will feature Missouri Department of Transportation Director Patrick McKenna. He will discuss road maintenance budget constraints, Legislature funding, inter-modal facilities and his vision for MoDOT.

St. Joe Rising events feature issues involving social, economic, governmental, legislative and corporate activities that are of concern to Chamber members. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, 1201 N. Woodbine Road. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Oct. 12. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $25 for general admission. A continental breakfast will be served. To register online, see this link or e-mail [email protected] or call 232-4461.