CALLING ALL ALUMNI: UPDATE YOUR INFO AND RENEW YOUR DUES!
The Centurions Alumni Directory is going digital! Update your info by Friday, August 15 to be included in the new online directory, accessible via the KC Chamber website. Please contact Hayley Spellman (hspellman@kcchamber.com) to request an invoice for $75 Alumni dues, which support programming, Active scholarships, and the Alumni Legacy Scholarship. Also, help us improve the Alumni experience by completing the quick Alumni Satisfaction Survey. Thank you for supporting Centurions as we prepare for our 50th Anniversary in 2026!
PINNACLE
CENTURIONS – WE NEED YOU!
As an Active or Alum of the Centurions Leadership Program, you recognize the impact this experience has, not only on your own leadership journey but on our entire community. Now is the time to pay it forward by sharing the opportunity with someone who’s ready to step up. Let’s keep building a strong, diverse network of leaders across the region.
Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us for our upcoming Information Session on Wednesday, August 27 from 12-1 p.m. at Haren Companies in Lenexa. Register here >>
PINNACLE FIRST-YEAR CHECK-IN
CENTURIONS AT THE BALLPARK
This year’s Pinnacle trip takes us to Detroit in October, so we’re adding a home run of an event to the lineup before our visit to Motown—catching the Royals vs. Tigers game on Saturday, August 30th at Kauffman Stadium! We’ve scored a block of discounted group tickets so we can all sit together and cheer on Kansas City. Please access the ticket link HERE. But the fun starts before the first pitch! We’ll be meeting up a few hours early to tailgate. Expect snacks, drinks, and good vibes courtesy of the Social Committee—just bring your appetite, your team gear, and your game-day energy. FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE WELCOME! Mark your calendars, get your rally caps ready, and stay tuned for more info. Let’s make this an unforgettable day at the ballpark! Registration required here >>
WORKING GENIUS DEEP DIVE
Build upon what you learned during Retreat and take your leadership to the next level. Join Dr. Katie Ervin, CEO, Catalyst Development, for this deeper dive into understanding your Working Genius profile to help you elevate your leadership, embrace your growth, and amplify your influence. Register here >>
LEADERSHIP UP CLOSE: DR. ALE QUIROGA, CHILDREN’S MERCY’S NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
Join fellow Centurions for a compelling installment of our Leadership Up Close series featuring Dr. Alejandro “Ale” Quiroga, the dynamic new President and CEO of Children’s Mercy. This exclusive conversation will explore Dr. Quiroga’s leadership journey, the values that drive his work, and his vision for the future of pediatric healthcare in Kansas City and beyond. Known for his authenticity, innovation, and bold approach to leadership, Dr. Quiroga brings a fresh perspective and powerful stories that will resonate with leaders across industries. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of the region’s most inspiring new voices in executive leadership. Register here >>
APEX
CENTURIONS – WE NEED YOU!
As an Active or Alum of the Centurions Leadership Program, you recognize the impact this experience has, not only on your own leadership journey but on our entire community. Now is the time to pay it forward by sharing the opportunity with someone who’s ready to step up. Let’s keep building a strong, diverse network of leaders across the region.
Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us for our upcoming Information Session on Wednesday, August 27 from 12-1 p.m. at Haren Companies in Lenexa. Register here >>
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Calling all first-years to attend the orientation Breakfast on Thursday, August 21 from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. in the KC Chamber Board Room to recap everything you learned at one of our information sessions or networking socials. Meet with your fellow classmates and learn everything you need to know from second-year Steering Committee members and Chamber staff. Headshots will be taken, so come picture ready!
Join us for our Apex 2025-2026 Kickoff Social on Thursday, August 28, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Husch Blackwell. This will be the first opportunity for the Classes of 2026 and 2027 to meet and connect.
Retreat is September 10-12 at Lied Lodge in Nebraska City, NE. A more formal agenda with details to follow.
LEADERSHIP UP CLOSE: DR. ALE QUIROGA, CHILDREN’S MERCY’S NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
Join fellow Centurions for a compelling installment of our Leadership Up Close series featuring Dr. Alejandro “Ale” Quiroga, the dynamic new President and CEO of Children’s Mercy. This exclusive conversation will explore Dr. Quiroga’s leadership journey, the values that drive his work, and his vision for the future of pediatric healthcare in Kansas City and beyond. Known for his authenticity, innovation, and bold approach to leadership, Dr. Quiroga brings a fresh perspective and powerful stories that will resonate with leaders across industries. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of the region’s most inspiring new voices in executive leadership. Register here >>
ALUMNI
CENTURIONS – WE NEED YOU!
As an Active or Alum of the Centurions Leadership Program, you recognize the impact this experience has, not only on your own leadership journey but on our entire community. Now is the time to pay it forward by sharing the opportunity with someone who’s ready to step up. Let’s keep building a strong, diverse network of leaders across the region.
Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us for our upcoming Information Session on Wednesday, August 27 from 12-1 p.m. at Haren Companies in Lenexa. Register here >>
