Your Chamber at Work - July 12, 2021

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO

Soccer is on my mind today. 

Overseas, Italians are thrilled and Brits are not, following Italy’s win in the final of the European Championship at Wembley Stadium. England came close, but lost in a dramatic penalty shootout.

Closer to home, at Children’s Mercy Park, the US Men’s National Team beat Haiti on Sunday 1-0 in its CONCACAF Gold Cup opener. Another match is set for Thursday between the U.S. team and Martinique. We’re hoping for a great turnout to show that Kansas City loves soccer and deserves to win its bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

I’m one of the members of the KC2026 Committee, a group of Kansas Citians working to convince FIFA that KC is the right place to host several of the 2026 games. It’s a long process. The latest FIFA request asked us to detail local efforts in promoting human rights. The Chamber was one of the many organizations that responded. In our case, we shared details of our Welcoming Plan for immigrants and refugees and our social justice work of the past year.

Hosting the World Cup would be an economic boon for our region and would shine a global spotlight on this place we call home.

Meanwhile, check out the new 90 by 90 foot wallscape at 1627 Main Street to support KC’s bid.

CYBERSECURITY – WHY HAVEN’T WE FIGURED THIS OUT YET?

The remote workforce needs strong cybersecurity. How safe is your workforce? Join the KC Chamber and Accenture Security for Cybersecurity – Why Haven’t We Figured This Out Yet? on July 21, 10 to 11 a.m. This free virtual event features Doug LaGore, Managing Director and Midwest Security Market Lead, and CJ Cui, Managing Director and Midwest Products and Cloud Security Lead, both of Accenture, as they review what can be done to remain secure across our industries in Kansas City, and focus on where to invest when the priority is cybersecurity. Register here.

NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKING PATIO SERIES: T-SHOTZ

Register now for the upcoming  Neighborhood Networking: Patio Series at T-Shotz, Friday, July 23, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Enjoy their Northland location at 660 NW Metro North Drive, and check out any of the 66 climate-controlled hitting bays. It’s free for members and just $15 for non-members. The KC Chamber's 2021 Neighborhood Networking Sponsors are Menlo and Unbound. The KC Chamber's 2021 overall networking sponsors are Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Delta Dental, and Mazuma.

WHAT OUR NEW NORMAL MEANS FOR MENTAL HEALTH

The pandemic highlighted the need for strong mental health resources in the workforce. Join us for genKC’s virtual event, What Our New Normal Means for Mental Health, July 22, 4 to 5 p.m. This free event features a group of experts who will discuss and answer questions regarding mental health challenges and struggles to maintain healthy work life balance during and post-pandemic. Register now for this free event, and you’ll be able to submit your own questions.

GET SOCIAL WITH THE CHAMBER

Stay connected to all things KC through the KC Chamber social media pages. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. Not only do we update you on important news and information going on with the Chamber and in our community, you can also see the great things your fellow Chamber members are up to. Watch for Takeover Tuesdays on Instagram, go In the Zoom Where It Happens on YouTube with CEOs and Executive Directors, read about member news on our Facebook and LinkedIn pages, and more. We know your business or organization has great things to share. Connect with the Chamber on social so we can help you share your news!