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Ramin Cherafat elected Chair of KC Chamber

Ramin Cherafat, CEO of McCownGordon Construction, was elected Chair of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (KC Chamber) by the Board of Directors on Monday, October 25.  He succeeds Carolyn Watley, Vice President of Community Engagement at CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services.  Read Article

Maze Freight Solutions receives the 2021 Kansas Minority-Owned Service Industry Firm of the Year Award

Overland Park, KAN (October 26, 2021): Maze Freight Solutions, Overland Park, Kansas, has received the 2021 Kansas Minority-Owned Service Industry Firm of the Year Award, according to Jy Maze, co-founder and president of the business. Read Article

KC Common Good launches game-changing community hub to combat violence

Kansas City, Missouri — Last year was one of the deadliest years in Kansas City history for victims of violence, but one area nonprofit has introduced a groundbreaking virtual community hub to increase access and curb violent crime. Read Article

EAG Advertising & Marketing Announces Leadership Change

Michele Markham assumes CEO role upon announcement of Paul Weber’s retirement. Read Article

KC Public Library Request for Information for a Printing System Solution

The Kansas City Public Library invites qualified vendors to submit information for a printing system solution for the Library. Information may be submitted by email to purchasing@kclibrary.org, to be received no later than 11:00 a.m. Read Article

Centurions NOW - October 25, 2021

New Cohort Names | Love the 90s Night | Alumni Field Day and more... Read Article

Your chamber at Work - October 25, 2021

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO After months of preparation, Kansas City made a great case for our selection as a host city for the 2026 World Cup. Officials from the FIFA Selection Committee heard a formal presentation, enjoyed a barbecue lunch, and toured local facilities (including Arrowhead) that would be put to use in 2026. Their visit ended with a game between the U.S. Women’s Team vs. Korea at Children’s Mercy Park. The game ended in a tie, but the FIFA officials were able to see firsthand the enthusiasm of KC soccer fans. Read Article

KC Trade Forum and Regional Tour and A Global Students Connected Experience to be presented at Kansas City’s Union Station Oct. 27-29

International event to include site visits, tours and business roundtables Read Article

KC Chamber and World Trade Center Kansas City Receive Grant to Boost U.S. Exports and Support High Quality Jobs

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s World Trade Center Kansas City will be able to help even more KC businesses strengthen their global trade presence and create high quality jobs. United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo has awarded the Chamber a 2021 Market Development Cooperator Program grant to boost international exports. Read Article

T-Shotz's Fisher Named "General Manager of the Year" by Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association

KANSAS CITY, MO. (October 18, 2021) – JW Fisher, General Manager of T-Shotz, a restaurant, golf and entertainment facility in Kansas City, has been named “General Manager of the Year” by the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association. Read Article