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KCHBA Auctioning Off Children’s Playhouse for Good Cause

After being postponed due to Covid-19, the Parade of Playhouses has been rescheduled for July 17-19; proceeds to benefit Veterans Community Project. Read Article

McCownGordon Construction Adds Senior Executive

Travis Noble joins firm, further positioning the firm for continued growth Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - July 6, 2020

Safe Return KC | Listening Session | POWER of Diversity | Small Business Celebration | and more... Read Article

Congratulations Fall Class of 2020 | Leadership Up Close | Volunteers Needed and more... Read Article

aSTEAM Village Launches Shoe Collection

Drive to raise money for Virtual After-School / STEM Program for Greater Kansas City underrepresented youth. Read Article

BioKansas Awarded Grant from Burroughs Wellcome Fund to Develop Novel Kansas-Based Training Program

BioKansas has received a grant from Burroughs Wellcome Fund to develop a bioscience industry immersion program for PhD students. The new program aims to broaden area students’ understanding of career options, expand their professional networks, provide awareness of area job opportunities, and preparation for career advancement. Read Article

Domestic Violence Agency Bringing Awarenss to Increased Violence During COVID-19 Pandemic, Launches “The Courageous Journey, Facing A Crisis Inside A Crisis” Campaign with $15,000 Grant

(Lee’s Summit, MO – June 17, 2020) – Hope House, a a domestic violence advocacy agency with a 35-year commitment to survivors and their families, announces the launch of “The Courageous Journey” awareness and fundraising campaign today. The campaign aims to shine a light on the rise in domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for additional resources to help support those impacted by domestic violence. Read Article

Regional public health directors and hospitals urge use of face masks

Strong science emerging on effectiveness of masks Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - June 29, 2020

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO Here’s a new acronym for you: W.O.R.C. It stands for Workplace Opportunities for Returning Citizens, and it’s an outgrowth of the Chamber’s Crime and Violence Task Force. The question that started the task force: what can the business community do in the face of violence and crime in our community? The answer: jobs. Read Article

Centurions NOW - June 29, 2020

Centurions: Candidate Interview Sign-Ups | Applications Due July 1 | Leadership Up Close and more..... Read Article