Your Chamber at Work - April 22, 2024

Apr 22, 2024

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FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO

There is nothing quite like experiencing the vicarious joy of announcing the Top 10 Small Businesses in the KC Chamber’s annual Small Business Celebration. The enthusiastic high-fives, tears of joy and shouts of elation are remarkable. As one recipient said, the feeling of being recognized gave her goosebumps. That feeling is infectious here at the Chamber and gives all of us positive energy.

This past Thursday, with the help of our media partners at Startland News, the KC Chamber held a private event to surprise candidates in our Small Business Celebration with the news that they had made the Top 10. You can read all about it in this article from Startland. Then, if you were paying attention to our social media on Friday, each Top 10 Small Business was announced publicly throughout the morning. Join me now in congratulating the following companies who are in the running for the “Mr. K” Award, also known as Small Business of the Year:

  • Blue Symphony 
  • DMC Service, Inc. 
  • Overflow 
  • Perfect Promotions 
  • Quantum Resource Professionals 
  • SnapIT Solutions 
  • Stellar Image Studios 
  • Taliaferro & Browne 
  • The Next Paige Agency 
  • Walz Tetrick Advertising  

You can read more about the Top 10 announcement in this news item on our website. I also hope you will register to join us at the Small Business Celebration Luncheon on Thursday, June 13 to celebrate our incredible small business community. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to share in the exciting announcement of our award winners, so I invite you to go ahead and register here now. (In addition to the Mr. K Award, we’ll have several more awards to give to deserving small businesses.) Thank you for helping us honor these outstanding companies. 

GENKC AND SOCIALHEART SOCIAL EVENT

Who doesn’t love a fun game of mini golf? genKC and SocialHeart are coming together for an evening of miniature golf and social connection. On Tuesday, April 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. the two groups will socialize while playing putt-putt golf at the Puttery (612 W. 47th St., Kansas City, MO). For $25, participants receive unlimited play and light appetizers. Register now!

HEALTHY KC NETWORKING FORUM: FOSTERING COMPANY CULTURE

Join Healthy KC for the first networking forum of 2024 that will focus on Fostering Company Culture, on Wednesday, May 1, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., at REACH Healthcare Foundation (8131 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 200, Overland Park). The morning will begin with networking and move into a moderated panel focused on the topic. Company culture is a crucial part of employee wellbeing and is a large factor in employee retention but is far from one-size-fits-all. How can you create a culture that fits your organization? We will hear from our panel on how business leaders in our region foster their company culture and use it to promote the wellbeing of their employees. Register today! 

CENTURIONS DEI SYMPOSIUM 2024: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE

Together, we can build bridges of understanding that unlock the potential of cross-cultural collaboration. In a world increasingly intertwined, navigating the nuances of diverse cultures, values and opinions are no longer optional, so join us on Thursday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the KC Chamber Boardroom inside Union Station (30 W. Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO) for a symposium that will equip you with the tools and insights that will help you navigate intersectionality within our communities. This accessible event is open to members of the Kansas City community and participants in the Centurions Leadership program. A complimentary breakfast will be provided for all attendees. The event is free; however, registration is required by clicking here.

ALLYSHIP IN KC

The KC Chamber's Allyship Series is back for 2024 as we continue our signature fusion of DEIB and Design Thinking with fun, action-focused learning experiences. On Tuesday, May 7, from 9 to 10 a.m. in the KC Chamber Boardroom, our workshop will focus on allyship with the LGBTQIA+ Community. Participants will learn about issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community in Kansas City and explore ways we can be better allies with our LGBTQ+ colleagues in the workplace and beyond. The Allyship in KC Series is presented in partnership with ALLY LAB, and thank you to all our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sponsors for making this work possible. This is a free learning opportunity, but registration is recommended. Register now!