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Your Chamber at Work - June 5, 2023

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO Before you know how to move forward, you have to understand where you are. That’s the premise behind the KC Chamber’s upcoming Education Data for Action Summit, and business leaders across the metro are invited. Read Article

New Art Installation Revealed at Starlight Theatre as Part of One Percent for Art Program

The piece was installed Friday, June 2. Read Article

KC Chamber's Healthy KC Program Releases Mental Health at Work Action Guide

Employees dealing with depression miss nearly 5 days of work every 3 months. For every employee experiencing mental illness, employers incur $15,000 per year in costs. Those are just two reasons the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Healthy KC Program released its first ever Mental Health at Work Action Guide. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - May 30, 2023

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO We’re just a couple of weeks from one of my favorite events the KC Chamber holds all year – the Small Business Celebration Awards Luncheon. What began in 1987 has grown into one of the biggest and most prestigious small business award celebrations in the country. Read Article

AdventHealth Opens New Behavioral Health Clinic; Launches Campaign to Support Additional Initiatives

More than $6 Million Pledged to AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation to Support Behavioral Health Read Article

Foulston Hires 2023 Summer Associates

Wichita, KAN. – Foulston Siefkin LLP welcomes Cameron Edens, Andrew Foreman, Nicholas Kaechele, Jordan Miller, Molly Morgan, Quan Nguyen, and Grace Vogel as 2023 summer associates. Summer associates are law school students who have completed their first or second year and join the firm to gain experience through mentorship and hands-on legal work between semesters. Read Article

Mid-Continent Public Library’s Culinary Center Is Now Open!

New MCPL Culinary Center Dishes Up Education and Small Business Support Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - May 22, 2023

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO We’re getting organized for Kansas City’s World Cup 2026! A news conference was held last week to announce the formation of KC2026 and its Board of Directors, made up of business executives, civic leaders, and elected officials. I’m pleased and excited to be part of that group. Read Article

Centurions NOW - May 22, 2023

2023-2024 Legacy Project Selection Social | Alumni Luncheon | ATHENA Awards Kickoff and more... Read Article

BioNexus KC Welcomes Chad Grittman as Director of Strategic Partnerships

BioNexus KC is thrilled to announce Chad Grittman as the organization's first Director of Strategic Partnerships. Grittman has nearly ten years of experience in non-profit fundraising and governance, project management, and cross-cultural leadership. Read Article