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Your Chamber at Work - October 20, 2020

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO The good news from today’s Chamber Economic Forecast: the Kansas City area is recovering faster from the devastating COVID-19 economic woes than the rest of the nation and will likely continue that pace. The not-so-good news:  the recovery is now slowing both nationally and locally. Read Article

Centurions NOW - October 19, 2020

Fall Start Kickoff | Volunteers | Alumni Dues and more... Read Article

Member Spotlight: Lead Bank - Where are they now?

When Lead Bank President & CEO Josh Rowland talks about the role his bank is playing to help people during this global pandemic, it’s clear he understands why banks are so important right now. “Banking is really an essential service and we have a job to do. We have a job to make sure people are getting access to their money. And the ways they have to manage their business.” Read Article

Kansas City Public Library Request for Proposals for Audit Services

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AUDIT SERVICES: The Kansas City Public Library invites qualified applicants to submit proposals for audit services for the Library.  Proposals may be submitted by email to purchasing@kclibrary.org, to be received no later than 3:00 p.m. Read Article

Calls for Artists for the largest public art project in Kansas City history

Oct. 13, 2020 - Public art will welcome visitors to Kansas City when they land at our new airport terminal, and we have launched a nationwide search for artists who will create compelling new works. Read Article

CUKC College of Chiropractic Sees Historic Enrollment

The Fall 2020 enrollment at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) was historic for the institution's College of Chiropractic, as 103 students began the Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree program. It is the largest class of chiropractic students to start the program in 38 years. Read Article

Faculty, Administrator Named Dean of College of Business, Influence and Information Analysis

Kansas City, Missouri — A longtime member of the Helzberg School of Management’s faculty and administrative leadership has been named the new dean of the College of Business, Influence, and Information Analysis at Rockhurst University. The appointment of Myles Gartland, Ph.D., to oversee the college is effective immediately. Gartland has served as the interim dean of the college since last year. Read Article

Pro Athlete, Inc. Wins 2020 Small Business of the Year

It’s a home run for Pro Athlete, Inc. The eCommerce business was named the KC Chamber’s 2020 Small Business of the Year at the Chamber’s first-ever virtual Small Business Award Event. CEO Andrew Dowis was virtually presented with the Mr. K Award, named after Kansas City’s legendary entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ewing Marion Kauffman. “This is a huge honor,” said CEO Andrew Dowis accepting the award. Read Article

Chiefs Announce Details for Voting at Arrowhead Stadium

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In partnership with the Kansas City Election Board, and with donations from the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes’ 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, Arrowhead Stadium will serve as a polling location for the 2020 general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Read Article

Wayside Waifs Building Dreams and Transforming Lives Capital Project Summary

Groundbreaking: August 2019. Project Completion: October 2020. Read Article