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KC Chamber Encourages Jackson County Voters to Vote Yes on 1 on April 2

Connecting people is a big part of the KC Chamber’s mission. That is one of the reasons we supported giving Jackson Countians the chance to vote on the 3/8-cent stadium sales tax and are now endorsing the Vote Yes on 1 campaign to keep the Royals and Chiefs in Kansas City. A renovation of Arrowhead Stadium will centralize team operations and enhance the game day experience for fans. The ballpark district is designed to bring areas like 18th & Vine and Power & Light together, linking residents and visitors to a whole host of downtown attractions. Read Article

Kansas City Public Safety Coalition Statement on Mass Violence at Chiefs Rally

For too long, violent crime has been a reality in our communities, and this week’s mass shooting at Union Station brought this reality closer to all our hearts. The Kansas City Public Safety Coalition shares its collective outrage and deepest sympathies with the victims and their families as they experience a level of grief and loss that no one should ever have to endure. Our thoughts are with you now and in the challenging days ahead. Read Article

KC Chamber Statement on Mass Violence at Chiefs Rally

Today, as our community came together to celebrate, a few made the choice to inflict fear and pain. This disruption of a joyful moment for our city results in a lot of emotion, including anger, fear and grief. We grieve for the victims and their families who faced the unimaginable today. Our thoughts are with you as well as all of those affected by this senseless tragedy. No one should ever have to worry about loved ones not coming home from a celebration due to violence.  Read Article

KC Region’s Civic Organizations Support April Vote on Stadium Sales Tax

Representing the leadership of the regional business community, we are encouraged by recent and ongoing dialogue among the leadership of Jackson County, the Royals and Chiefs, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and parties directly tied to keeping both teams based in Jackson County.  Read Article

Lisa Ginter Elected Chair of KC Chamber

Lisa Ginter, CEO of CommunityAmerica Credit Union, has been elected Chair of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. The vote came at the Monday meeting of the KC Chamber Board of Directors.Ginter is a native of Kansas City and, since becoming CEO in 2015, has grown CommunityAmerica’s assets from $1.5-billion to nearly $4-billion. She previously served as Chair of the Kansas City Area Development Council.Other officers elected at Monday’s meeting include: Read Article

Tension Corporation CEO Bill Berkley Named KC Chamber's 2022 Kansas Citian of the Year

Bill Berkley’s quiet leadership and commitment to urban education, civic issues, and life sciences has earned him the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Kansas Citian of the Year Award. Read Article

Mark Garrett Elected Chair of Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

Mark Garrett, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, was elected Chair of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce at the Monday meeting of the KC Chamber Board of Directors.  Garrett will begin his tenure on November 1, 2022, and serve for one year.  Read Article

Statement on Amendment 4/MO Ballot

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce opposes Amendment 4 on the upcoming Missouri ballot. Amendment 4 permits the Missouri Legislature to mandate that the City of Kansas City, Missouri devote no less than one-fourth of its general revenues (up from one-fifth) to fund the Kansas City Police Department. There are several reasons for our opposition. Read Article

KC Chamber Endorses KCMO Ballot Issues

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce has voted to support Questions 1 and 2 on the upcoming Kansas City, Missouri November ballot. The vote to support was unanimous in a special meeting of the Chamber’s Executive Committee. Read Article

What People Want in a New KCMO Chief of Police

Coalition presents findings from community listening sessions and community surveys to Board of Police Commissioners Read Article