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Centurions NOW - August 15, 2022

2022-23 Centurions Alumni Dues | Second Chance Hiring Summit | Leadership Up Close and more... Read Article

THE MIXING BOWL MIXES UP CLASSICS AND SMILES AS A FAN FAVORITE

Ask any restaurant owner and whether it’s a food truck or a gourmet eatery, they will all tell you that owning and operating a restaurant is challenging. Stephanie Blaco agrees. She owns and operates The Mixing Bowl, one of three small business Honeywell Fan Favorite winners of the 2022 Small Business Celebration. “It’s a lot,” she says with a smile. “But I’m so proud of myself and some days I just still can’t believe it.” Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - August 15, 2022

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO Great news for both transportation and workforce in the KC region. Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced two grants for local transportation projects: $5.6-million for the Bistate Sustainable Reinvestment Corridor Project and $5-million for the 71 Highway Reconnecting Neighborhoods Project. Both were strongly supported by the KC Chamber’s Transportation Committee. Read Article

Chicken N Pickle Finalizes Sale of Five Locations

The restaurant and pickleball concept seeks continued growth and expansion Read Article

Blood Emergency: Blood and Platelet Donors Urgently Needed

To recruit donors at this critical time, CBC launches “Pint for a Pint” campaign, offers donors voucher for a free or discounted pint of beer at a local brewery Read Article

Wayside Waifs at TEDxKC

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Wayside Waifs will be at TEDxKC this Friday, August 12. The evening of TED Talks, titled Emerge. Breaking Through. Branching Out., begins at 6:00 pm and is at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre (1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108). Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - August 8, 2022

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO The August primaries are over in both Kansas and Missouri, and our political action committee, KC BizPAC, scored well. KC BizPAC is a political action committee in collaboration with the KC Chamber and the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City. It is completely separate from both organizations (no membership dollars involved), led by a group of contributing businesses and organizations. Its purpose is to support pro-business candidates who align with the priorities of the two organizations. Read Article

Centurions NOW - August 8, 2022

2022-23 Centurions Alumni Dues | Second Chance Hiring Summit | Leadership Up Close and more... Read Article

Kansas City Business Community Fighting for Business in our State Capitols

The KC BizPAC, a Political Action Committee in collaboration with the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Civic Council of Greater Kansas City, endorsed a number of primary candidates in both Missouri and Kansas for the August 2, 2022 election, with great success. The following list shows the candidates supported by BizPAC and election results. Read Article

Shaw named Garver’s Chief People Officer

John Shaw has joined Garver as Chief People Officer and will manage the company’s human resources efforts nationwide. With almost three decades of human resources experience, Shaw brings broad knowledge from across the healthcare, banking, and construction industries. He also brings with him vast experience in talent acquisition, strong skills in building relationships that help drive business, and a passion for providing “best in class" services. Read Article