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B2B at Life Unlimited, Inc
B2B at Life Unlimited, Inc The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce B2B was hosted by Life Unlimited, Thursday, Sep. 12, 2024, at their business’ location in North Kansas City. Snacks and drinks were served on their rooftop space along with a view of the Kansas City skyline in the distance. Learn more about B2B by…
Read MoreBusiness Pride Magazine Fall 2024
Business Pride Magazine Fall 2024 The Fall 2024 issue of the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce Business Pride Magazine is now online and ready to read! Click here to see the entire issue. Upcoming Events Categories Ambassadors (16) Board of Directors (7) Chamber News (7) Community (31) Diversity & Inclusion (20) Events (15) Leadership News…
Read MoreEffective Influence Starts with Getting Informed
Effective Influence Starts with Getting Informed In recent years, there has been historic progress for the LGBTQ+ community. And while we would love to rest and bask in those successes, recent legislative trends have shown threats still remain. From healthcare discrimination, erosion of parental rights, and limits on access to gender-affirming care, now is the…
Read MoreDeMarea presents to KC Wedding Guild
DeMarea presents to KC Wedding Guild Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tracey DeMarea, spoke with the Kansas City Wedding Guild, Tuesday, Sep. 10, 2024, about the importance of belonging to an association. The group met in the event space at Three Points in Kansas City and were treated to a wonderful lunch catered…
Read MoreHelzberg Diamonds Ribbon Cutting
Helzberg Diamonds Ribbon Cutting Christina Rader, center, Helberg Diamonds Store Manager, cuts the ribbon at her store’s new location outside Independence Center, in Independence, Mo. On Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, the Mid-American LGBT Chamber of Commerce was proud to hold a ribbon cutting at the Helzberg Diamonds new location in Independence, Mo. Previously located inside…
Read MoreMetzler Mentor Applications Now Open
Metzler Mentor Applications Now Open The C. Stephen Metzler Program exists to promote and expedite the development of aspiring LGBT leaders and professionals within the LGBT and greater Kansas City community through one-on-one and group mentoring with local business and community leaders. Metzler mentees will be paired with one of our mentors and get access…
Read MoreUMKC to host Pride Luncheon
UMKC to host Pride Luncheon UMKC will host a Pride Luncheon at the Swinney Center, 5030 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 1, 2024. The luncheon raises funds to support programs and scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students and allies at UMKC, including the Pride Empowerment Fund, which provides emergency assistance to students experiencing financial difficulty…
Read MoreNew Resources Available in Member Information Center
New Resources Available in Member Information Center Did you know there are a number of benefits which come with your LGBT Chamber of Commerce membership? Such as: Job postings Event listings Member to Member Deals Press Releases We want to ensure you are making the most of your Chamber membership, so we have created a…
Read MoreCentral Exchange CEO Series Lunch
Central Exchange CEO Series Lunch Tracey DeMarea, left, Executive Director of the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce, interviews Joe Reardon, President/CEO of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, during the Central Exchange CEO Series lunch, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tracey DeMarea, interviewed Greater Kansas City Chamber of…
Read MoreCoffee Connections at Kansas City Art Institute
Coffee Connections at Kansas City Art Institute From left, Kate Nielsen, LGBT Chamber Board President, Chadwick Brooks, Assistant VP of Institutional Advancement, Robert Gann, Manager of Special Events, and Randy Williams, AVP Corporate and Community Partnerships pose for a photo during the LGBT Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connections held at KCAI, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024.…
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