Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

Would you look at that view! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Neighborhood Networking at Loews Hotels & Co Kansas City today. With a nearly cloudless sky, it was the perfect Midwestern summer morning to gather outside in the shade while enjoying meaningful conversations to help you or your business grow.

Join us on Aug. 6, from 9-10:30 a.m., for the next installment of our Allyship Workshop Series where we will dive into the Latinx community in Kansas City. The Latinx community in Kansas City is diverse and rapidly growing. From KCK to Northeast KC to Olathe, Latinx communities are an integral thread in Kansas City's cultural fabric. Despite the diversity, many members of KC's Latinx communities share common concerns. In this session, we'll explore some of these common concerns and ways that we can be better, more active allies to our Latinx colleagues, neighbors and friends. Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/gn5xUP48 The Allyship in KC Series is presented in partnership with ALLY LAB. And thank you to all our 2024 Diversity Equity and Inclusion sponsors, including our Presenting Diversity Sponsor CommunityAmerica Credit Union.

The State of Missouri took steps to becoming safer on Tuesday, July 9, as Governor Parson signed Blair’s Law to increase legal penalties related to celebratory gun fire. The bill signing is the culminating effort to honor Blair Shanahan-Lane who was killed by celebratory gun fire in Kansas City when she was just 11 years old. Thank you to Michele Shanahan DeMoss, Blair’s mother, and Missouri Representative Mark Sharp for their steadfast advocacy in getting this public safety legislation passed.

2024 CHIEFS KICKOFF LUNCHEON Wednesday, August 28 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Loews Hotel | 1515 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO 64111 For more than 40 years, the Kansas City Chiefs have celebrated the start of the NFL season with this opportunity for the civic community and fans to support the newest members of the team as well as their favorite veteran players and coaching staff. This unique opportunity is the only annual event that features the entire Kansas City Chiefs roster including coaches, players, and cheerleaders! Space is limited, so learn more and register now at https://lnkd.in/gAbetiVv. Thank you to all our sponsors, including 2024 Chiefs Kickoff Luncheon Presenting Sponsor Burns & McDonnell.

Whether you're a mini-golf pro or just looking for a fun way to network and unwind, genKC's networking event is the perfect opportunity to display your skills while connecting with early career professionals and colleagues. Join genKC at Puttery Kansas City on the Plaza on Monday, July 22, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., for unlimited rounds of putt-putt and food (vegetarian options available). Each attendee will also receive a drink ticket that can be used for wine, beer or an assortment of non-alcoholic beverage options. Tickets are $25 a person ($50 for a team of 2 or $100 for a team of 4). Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/gNQQYRFC

The Healthy KC Workplace action team created a health and wellness certification program that recognizes area organizations for innovation and excellence in promoting a culture of health in the workplace. Applications are now being accepted for organizations interested in seeking Healthy KC Workplace Wellness Certification. The submission deadline is Monday, Sept. 30. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gbTvw-zn Do you have questions about the Workplace Wellness Certification? Drop in at any time on Wednesday, July 10, between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., to ask your questions about the certification. Workplace Wellness Team Members are here to answer and help you complete your certification. Register for the zoom link: https://lnkd.in/gjhHZnkA

The Education Data for Action Summit is just a few short days away! Have your registered to attend this free event yet? If not, it's not too late. Join us on Thursday, July 11, at 3 p.m. in the KC Chamber Boardroom (inside Union Station at 30 W. Pershing Rd.) for this event designed to collectively inform and collaboratively inspire the business community into dialogue and action that prioritizes student success and improved outcomes across the Kansas City Public Education System (KCPES). Our goal is to ensure area business leaders have the most up-to-date data to strengthen conversations on student achievement and the workforce pipeline, setting the stage for community-wide action to support data-informed policy and advocacy toward improving lifelong learning outcomes for our students and their families. Register online now: https://lnkd.in/g-ZUV384

POWER OF DIVERSITY Friday, August 2, 2024 | 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown Hotel 1213 Wyandotte Kansas City, MO 64105 $80 KC Chamber members | $100 non-members Join us for the POWER of Diversity celebration where we will present Ace Awards and a Champion of Diversity Award. You’ll also be delighted by the “Where Are They Now” panel conversation, which features four past Ace Award winners talking about their leadership journey in the DEI space, and how the landscape has changed since they won their award. Featured panelists include Dr. Andrea Hendricks, of Authentico and Walz Tetrick Advertising; Michael Gonzales of NE&E Consulting; Edgar J. Palacios, of Latinx Education Collaborative and Revolucion Educativa; and Drew Eanes, of JE Dunn Construction and the KC People’s Fund. This panel will be moderated by the KC Chamber’s Board Chair Lisa Ginter of CommunityAmerica Credit Union, the presenting sponsor of this event. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gVD4RM7s

KC Chamber staff recently toured HMC Performance Coatings and New Again, Inc. Outdoor Furniture Restoration's facilities to learn more about company offerings. Thank you to owners Shawn and Amie Bristol and Public Relations Manager Raquel Hamman for your hospitality and for showcasing your emphasis on workplace wellness, mental health awareness and community involvement.

Wishing every member of our community a happy and safe 4th of July! #IndependenceDay