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Your Chamber at Work - May 13, 2024

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEOFor the last several years, the KC Chamber has worked to break down systemic barriers to economic growth in underrepresented communities by helping minority-owned businesses and innovative entrepreneurs gain access to capital. With generous support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, along with entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs) and lenders, we are working to establish a more inclusive business community that works for all. Read Article

World Trade Center-Kansas City News: May 2024

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTORHappy World Trade Month from WTC-KC! During the month of May, we also recognize World Trade Day as part of the larger World Trade Month celebration. Established in 1935 by President Roosevelt, the U.S. has recognized May as World Trade Month, celebrating the importance of international trade to the national economy. Since 1948, World Trade Month has been recognized by Presidential Proclamation. On May 15, WTC-KC is hosting World Trade Day 2024 as a member of the Kansas City International Steering Committee. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - May 6, 2024

Centurions Apex 2024 | Missouri Legislative Wrap-Up | Second Chance Hiring Survey and more… Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - April 29, 2024

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEOA delegation from the KC Chamber recently ascended Capitol Hill for three days of advocacy work focused on business-friendly public policy with federal legislators who represent both sides of our state line. A group of 25 regional business leaders met with 10 offices for briefings on vital issues such as workforce and education, immigration, transportation and infrastructure and the general political climate that currently exists in our nation’s capital. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - April 22, 2024

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEOThere 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. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - April 15, 2024

Public Safety Symposium | Neighborhood Networking | Kansas City Public Schools | and more… Read Article

World Trade Center-Kansas City News: April 2024

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTORThis April, WTC-KC is proud to announce the Spring 2024 Heartland Export Accelerator cohort: Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - April 8, 2024

Small Business Celebration Candidates’ Showcase | AI in Business | Ace Award Nominations | and more… Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - April 1, 2024

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEOTomorrow is Election Day, and there is more on the ballot than Jackson County’s 3/8-cent sales tax extension for stadium projects for the Royals and Chiefs. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - March 25, 2024

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEOIn thinking about my message this week, I found myself looking back on memories of my father and I attending Royals games, and how that spurred future memory-making opportunities with my own sons. I recalled the joy we felt when the team won the World Series in 1985 and 2015, and the elation we experienced when the Chiefs won the Super Bowl in 2020. These two teams bring Kansas Citians together, even during the tough season when wins are harder to come by.  Read Article