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The Mid-America LGBT
Chamber of Commerce

Advocating, Promoting, and Facilitating the Success of the LGBT Business Community and its Allies

About Mid-America LGBT

The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce is a proud affiliate of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and our mission is to advocate, promote and facilitate the success of the LGBT business community and their allies through the guiding principles of equality, inclusion, economics and education.

Through our shared membership, networking opportunities, and personal and professional development programming, we seek to enhance business opportunities for LGBT businesses, and our allies, and foster a more inclusive and vibrant economy in Kansas City and the surrounding region.

Mid-America LGBT is a proud affiliate of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

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Membership & Corporate Partnerships

The Mid-America LGBT Chamber membership includes over 1,200 active individuals from 300+ organizations, including individual, non-profit, small business, public entities and offices, and corporate members.Our members enjoy access to a number of important benefits and opportunities. As a member, you get access to a variety of programming, professional development, and networking opportunities, as well as free or reduced registration for special events. Additionally, members are provided a customizable directory listing with both free and paid advertising opportunities through Mid America LGBT Chamber publications and events.

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Mid-America LGBT in the News

Chamber Teams with Folly Theater to Promote Frolic 2022: Dance Divas

October 28, 2022

American Century Investments Jackie Wagner recognized as a Global Top 100 Gamechanger

October 13, 2022

Certified LGBTQ Business Enterprise, Ronawk, nominated for the Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

October 11, 2022

Request for Information – Small Business and Childcare

October 10, 2022

American Century Investment’s David Livingston receives NICSCA’s Rising Star Award

September 29, 2022

Kansas City Women’s Chorus (KCWC) Announces New Artistic Director

September 28, 2022

Job One Rallies KC Communities to Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

September 28, 2022

Grow Your Business Through LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) Certification

September 27, 2022

Ambassador of the Month: Joey Schmidt

May 26, 2022

Mid-America LGBT Chamber Announces Board of Director Nominations Now Open

May 2, 2022

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Networking & Events

The Mid-America LGBT Chamber offers multiple opportunities to network with other members and our corporate partners, including our monthly B2B Network and Coffee Connections networking events hosted by actual chamber members. We also host other special events, including an annual Business Equality Awards Luncheon where we recognize members who have significantly contributed to the Chamber's mission and progress.

The Chamber also regularly partners with other organizations to host, co-host, and sponsor community events and programs. Contact Us if you're interested in hosting one of our events or you'd like to partner on an upcoming event.

Upcoming Events

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Mid-America LGBT Corporate Partners

Thank you for our incredible corporate partners, and especially our founding partners, for their continued support of the Chamber and for providing validation for prospective and current LGBT employees. Together, these organizations are making Kansas City and the regional economy more inclusive and vibrant.