 Show-Me Institute | |
| Motto | "Where Liberty Comes First" |
|---|---|
| Founder(s) | Rex Sinquefield,[1] Crosby Kemper III,[2] Michael Podgursky[3] |
| Established | 2005[1] |
| Focus | Economic policy in Missouri |
| Chair | Crosby Kemper III |
| Executive Director | Brenda Talent[1] |
| Budget | Revenue: $1,733,597 Expenses: $1,419,361 (FYE December 2015)[4] |
| Address | 5297 Washington Place Saint Louis, MO 63108 |
| Coordinates | 38°39′06″N 90°16′24″W / 38.651629°N 90.273276°W |
| Website | showmeinstitute |
The Show-Me Institute, or SMI, is an American think tank based in St. Louis, Missouri that promotes public policies that advance free market principles.[5] Founded in 2005, the organization focuses on economic and good governance issues in the state of Missouri. The stated mission of the Show-Me Institute is "improving the quality of life for all citizens of Missouri by advancing sensible, well-researched solutions to state and local policy issues."[6] The Institute opened a branch office in Kansas City in 2014.
- ^ a b c Wagman, Jake (September 2, 2010). "Brenda Talent tapped to lead Show-Me Institute". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
- ^ "Crosby Kemper III".
- ^ "Michael Podgursky".
- ^ "Show-Me Institute" (PDF). Foundation Center. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- ^ "Former Sen. Talent's wife joins Show-Me Institute". Columbia Missourian. Associated Press. September 2, 2010. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
- ^ "About the Show-Me Institute". Show-Me Institute. Archived from the original on 14 March 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2015.