JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has selected Vicky Kulikov, the Director of Small Business at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, for the 2026 Leadership Missouri class.

For more than 35 years, Leadership Missouri has helped develop the state’s current and emerging leaders by strengthening their leadership skills and deepening their understanding of the state.

The 2026 class will kick off July 8 in St. Louis, beginning a five-month journey. Class members will explore Missouri’s economy, infrastructure and political system while gaining firsthand knowledge of its opportunities and challenges. In addition to visiting St. Louis, the 2026 class will visit Joplin and Neosho, Jefferson City, Kansas City and the Lake of the Ozarks region.

The 2026 class consists of 28 leaders from companies, organizations and public-sector employers across the state. Participants bring perspectives from business, education, health care, government and nonprofit leadership.

“Leadership Missouri is an opportunity to see our state through a different lens. This program gives participants a deeper understanding of Missouri and a network they can rely on long after the program ends,” said Kara Corches, president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber. “I congratulate every person selected for this exclusive program, and I look forward to seeing their growth over the next five months.”

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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the state’s largest business association. Together with the Missouri Chamber Federation, the Missouri Chamber represents more than 75,000 employers. Learn more at mochamber.com or follow us, @MissouriChamber, on X.