The Chamber in the News

Not only do we publish our fair share of news for members (Member Good News), but we generate our fair share of news releases about our organization and its Board, our events, and our leadership as well (Chamber News Releases). And some of that information gets picked up by our local news media! Yes, we're bragging, but it's one way to show you that... "Your Chamber. It Works!"

‘ECity’ gets a boost from KC area entrepreneurs

KCPT - The Local Show: February 16, 2012

The Star’s editorial | Encouraging start for ‘Big 5’

KC's Urban Core Suddenly a Hot Topic

Groups working to keep MU sports in KC

MU’s Alden meets with KC chamber about keeping a presence here

KCPT - The Local Show: January 12, 2012

Progress on ‘Big 5’

Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce has high hopes for Big 5 ideas

Community Shares Input on how to Improve Kansas City’s Urban Core

KC area second worst for job losses in past year

Forecast: Kansas City economy could limp through 2011, then rebound

Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Uncertainty Leads to Two Kansas City Economic Forecasts

Chamber uncertain about 2012 economy

Mid America Regional Council expects the local economy to return to pre-recession levels by 2014

Hoenig: Take long view on economy; ditch the earnings tax

Fed’s Hoenig Sees Long-Term Growth as Lagging, Dow Jones Says

Fed’s Hoenig Says Operation Twist Risks New ‘Complexities’

Hoenig critiques Fed in parting shot

Departing Hoenig Paints Grim Picture of Long-Term Growth

Fed's Hoenig: Dollar to remain reserve currency

Retiring KC Fed Chief Tells Chamber “Debt is Not Bad”

From NBC Action News, September 26, 2011 "KS, MO congressmen talk pending shutdown"

From the Kansas City Star, September 26, 2011 - "The Cleaver/Yoder lovefest"

From KMBC, September 26, 2011 - "Spending Plan Showdown Has Flood Relief On Line"

"Yoder, Cleaver think shutdown can be avoided"

From Kansas City InfoZine, September 21, 2011 - "Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Named Missouri 'Chamber of the Year'"

From Bizjournals.com "Greater Kansas City Chamber is Recognized as Top in Missouri"

Greater KC Chamber CEO Jim Heeter, Burns & McDonnell CEO Greg Graves, Chamber SVP Kristi Wyatt, and Frank Ellis, President of Swope Community Enterprises talk "Big 5" on KCPT's Week In Review.

From Think Big Kansas City, September 14, 2011 - Will KC Remain "The City of Fountains"? 5 New Ideas for the Kansas City Region

Video from KCTV, September 13, 2011 - "Kansas City civic leaders think big to push area growth"

Listen to Jim Heeter and Brian Ellison talk about the Big 5 ideas on KCUR

From the Kansas City Business Journal, September 13, 2011 - "Greater Kansas City Chamber unveils five big ideas for the region"

From Thinking Bigger Business Media, September 13, 2011 - "Greater KC Chamber Rolls Out 'Big 5'"

From the Kansas City Star, September 8, 2011 - "Hope KC chamber's 'Big 5' don't become Big Duds"

From the Kansas City Business Journal, May 2, 2011 - "Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce goes mobile"

Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce