CONGRATULATIONS STACIE PROSSER, 2025 BERNARD POWELL AWARD RECIPIENT
As Market President and Publisher of the Kansas City Business Journal, Stacie leads a team dedicated to delivering business intelligence that helps local executives and entrepreneurs grow their companies, advance their careers, and navigate professional life more effectively. With nearly 30 years at KCBJ, she has held a variety of roles and has been a driving force behind the publication’s digital transformation. She has also helped create and nurture key community programs, including Next Gen Leaders, Mentoring Monday, and Women of Influence.
Beyond her professional achievements, Stacie is deeply involved in civic and nonprofit work. She currently serves on the boards of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Breakthrough T1D, KCADC, and the Baker University Board of Trustees. She and her husband reside in Shawnee and have three adult children.
Centurions Alumni and graduating second-year Apex Centurions are welcome to join us as we recognize Stacie at the Annual Alumni Meeting on Wednesday, July 16. Look out for more information about the Alumni Annual Meeting in the coming weeks.
PINNACLE
VOICES FOR CHANGE: A LEADERSHIP FORUM – NAVIGATING TODAY, SHAPING TOMORROW
Join us for a half-day event dedicated to meaningful conversations, learning, and action around diversity, equity, and inclusion in Kansas City. As leaders, it is essential to understand the challenges and opportunities in building more inclusive workplaces and communities—and this symposium will provide the space to do just that. Through expert-led discussions, engaging panels, and interactive sessions, we’ll explore key diversity, equity, and inclusion topics that impact businesses, nonprofits, and civic organizations. This is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge, hear from local leaders driving change, and walk away with actionable strategies to create a more equitable future. Whether you are well-versed in diversity, equity, and inclusion work or just beginning your journey, this symposium will offer valuable insights and connections to help you lead with purpose. Register now and join us in shaping a stronger, more inclusive Kansas City! Register here >>
LAST CALL! CENTURIONS HOMECOMING RECEPTION
Mark your calendars for the highlight of the Centurions alumni calendar! Join us for an unforgettable evening at the annual Homecoming reception on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. taking place at Margaritaville Hotel!
Connect with Centurions friends old and new and raise money to support future generations of Centurions at our annual Homecoming reception. This is a casual, come-and-go event with refreshing drinks, delightful appetizers, and plenty of time to catch up with your fellow Centurions. Proceeds from this event support the DEI Legacy Scholarship which covers the full cost of tuition and trip for a professional in each cohort. Register here >>
CENTURIONS ACTIVES | BOARD ENGAGEMENT SESSION
Throughout the Centurions program participants connect with leaders in our community and learn about some of the challenges Kansas City faces. As leaders it is important to give back our time and talents! This June 5 session will inform Centurions participants ways you can serve your community, how to get involved in local nonprofit & civic boards and the steps to take to find the right match for you! Register here >>
CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSION + SOCIAL
Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us for our upcoming Information Session and Social on Wednesday, May 14 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Centurions Leadership Program is a two-year program focused on building community awareness through civic opportunities and on community issues that affect Greater Kansas City. The mission is to prepare a representative cross-section of the community’s emerging leaders for their role in shaping the future of Greater Kansas City. Interested professionals around the Greater Kansas City region can attend an information session or recruiting social to learn more about the program. Register here >>
APEX
LAST CALL! CENTURIONS HOMECOMING RECEPTION
Mark your calendars for the highlight of the Centurions alumni calendar! Join us for an unforgettable evening at the annual Homecoming reception on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. taking place at Margaritaville Hotel!
Connect with Centurions friends old and new and raise money to support future generations of Centurions at our annual Homecoming reception. This is a casual, come-and-go event with refreshing drinks, delightful appetizers, and plenty of time to catch up with your fellow Centurions. Proceeds from this event support the DEI Legacy Scholarship which covers the full cost of tuition and trip for a professional in each cohort. Register here >>
APEX SECOND-YEARS: HELP SHAPE THE ALUMNI EXPERIENCE!
Each year, we thoughtfully select alumni to serve on the Centurions Alumni Board and its associated committees, ensuring the future of our network reflects the strength, diversity, and talent of our community.
If you’re ready to continue your participation in Centurions post-graduation, we invite you to complete the following short survey and share your interest. You will have an opportunity to learn more during the May Task Force business meeting. Take the Survey by May 16 >>
You’ll find role descriptions and expectations in the bylaws. We’re excited to bring together a committed group to lead the way forward in this 50th year of Centurions, and we would love for you to be part of it.
CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSION + SOCIAL
Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us for our upcoming Information Session and Social on Wednesday, May 14 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Centurions Leadership Program is a two-year program focused on building community awareness through civic opportunities and on community issues that affect Greater Kansas City. The mission is to prepare a representative cross-section of the community’s emerging leaders for their role in shaping the future of Greater Kansas City. Interested professionals around the Greater Kansas City region can attend an information session or recruiting social to learn more about the program. Register here >>
VOICES FOR CHANGE: A LEADERSHIP FORUM – NAVIGATING TODAY, SHAPING TOMORROW
Join us for a half-day event dedicated to meaningful conversations, learning, and action around diversity, equity, and inclusion in Kansas City. As leaders, it is essential to understand the challenges and opportunities in building more inclusive workplaces and communities—and this symposium will provide the space to do just that. Through expert-led discussions, engaging panels, and interactive sessions, we’ll explore key diversity, equity, and inclusion topics that impact businesses, nonprofits, and civic organizations. This is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge, hear from local leaders driving change, and walk away with actionable strategies to create a more equitable future. Whether you are well-versed in diversity, equity, and inclusion work or just beginning your journey, this symposium will offer valuable insights and connections to help you lead with purpose. Register now and join us in shaping a stronger, more inclusive Kansas City! Register here >>
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: APEX | FIRST-YEAR PULSE CHECK
Please join your fellow Apex First-Years on May 29 in the KC Chamber Board Room as we discuss the overall Centurions experience, improving engagement, and other important topics! Register here >>
SECOND-YEAR EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST
Second-Year Apex Centurions and their guests are invited to attend this breakfast on June 25 to learn about the accomplishments of the graduating Centurions over the last two years. This is also an opportunity to see how their investment in the program will return a more engaged, thoughtful, and connected leader. Register here >>
CENTURIONS ACTIVES | BOARD ENGAGEMENT SESSION
Throughout the Centurions program participants connect with leaders in our community and learn about some of the challenges Kansas City faces. As leaders it is important to give back our time and talents! This June 5 session will inform Centurions participants ways you can serve your community, how to get involved in local nonprofit & civic boards and the steps to take to find the right match for you! Register here >>
ALUMNI
LAST CALL! CENTURIONS HOMECOMING RECEPTION
Mark your calendars for the highlight of the Centurions alumni calendar! Join us for an unforgettable evening at the annual Homecoming reception on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. taking place at Margaritaville Hotel!
Connect with Centurions friends old and new and raise money to support future generations of Centurions at our annual Homecoming reception. This is a casual, come-and-go event with refreshing drinks, delightful appetizers, and plenty of time to catch up with your fellow Centurions. Proceeds from this event support the DEI Legacy Scholarship which covers the full cost of tuition and trip for a professional in each cohort. Register here >>
HELP SHAPE THE ALUMNI EXPERIENCE!
Each year, we thoughtfully select alumni to serve on the Centurions Alumni Board and its associated committees, ensuring the future of our network reflects the strength, diversity, and talent of our community.
Whether you’re ready to continue your participation in Centurions post-graduation, or are looking to re-engage, we invite you to complete the following short survey and share your interest. Take the Survey by May 16 >>
You’ll find role descriptions and expectations in the bylaws. We’re excited to bring together a committed group to lead the way forward in this 50th year of Centurions, and we would love for you to be part of it.
VOICES FOR CHANGE: A LEADERSHIP FORUM
Join us for a half-day event dedicated to meaningful conversations, learning, and action around diversity, equity, and inclusion in Kansas City. As leaders, it is essential to understand the challenges and opportunities in building more inclusive workplaces and communities—and this symposium will provide the space to do just that. Through expert-led discussions, engaging panels, and interactive sessions, we’ll explore key diversity, equity, and inclusion topics that impact businesses, nonprofits, and civic organizations. This is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge, hear from local leaders driving change, and walk away with actionable strategies to create a more equitable future. Whether you are well-versed in diversity, equity, and inclusion work or just beginning your journey, this symposium will offer valuable insights and connections to help you lead with purpose. Register now and join us in shaping a stronger, more inclusive Kansas City! Register here >>
CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSION + SOCIAL
Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us for our upcoming Information Session and Social on Wednesday, May 14 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Centurions Leadership Program is a two-year program focused on building community awareness through civic opportunities and on community issues that affect Greater Kansas City. The mission is to prepare a representative cross-section of the community’s emerging leaders for their role in shaping the future of Greater Kansas City. Interested professionals around the Greater Kansas City region can attend an information session or recruiting social to learn more about the program. Register here >>
LOGGING IN AND EVENT REGISTRATION
The KC Chamber has recently completed a CRM update and new website build. For security purposes, your previous login and password could not be brought over into the new system, and you will have to create a new login to register for events and utilize Chamber member resources like online invoice payment.
Please go to this page: https://greaterkansascitychamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/MIC/Login
You can create a login using the email address where you received this message as your username. Click on Create One to get started, and follow the prompts, then you should be able to access the system as needed. Please give it a try and let me know if you need any further assistance.
If you need additional support, please email Lindsay Jarquio (Jarquio@kcchamber.com).
