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B2B at Boulevard Brewing Co
B2B at Boulevard Brewing Co The November B2B was hosted by Boulevard Brewing Company and co-sponsored by: Forsgren Fisher McCalmont DeMarea Tysver, LLC House Law, LLC Juris Law and Mediation Manson Karbank McClaflin Merrill Law Firm There was also a raffle for tickets to see Whim Productions presentation of “F**king Men”. Thank you to all…
Read MoreChamber attends CCEM Conference
Chamber attends CCEM Conference Kat King, left, Joy Hope, and Tracey DeMarea, of the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce attended the CCEM Conference in Blue Springs, Mo., Nov. 6-8, 2024. Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce staff attended the CCEM Conference in Blue Springs, Mo., Nov. 6-8, 2024. Upcoming Events Categories Ambassadors (17) Board of Directors…
Read MoreChamber welcomes Kat King as Events and Marketing Manager
Chamber welcomes Kat King as Events and Marketing Manager Kat King, she/they The Mid-America Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce Kat King (She/They) has joined our staff as Events and Marketing Manager. Kat is a queer multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, performer, and multimedia content extraordinaire. As the front-person of her indie pop/rock group, Kat King curates…
Read MoreArts Alliance accepting applications for arts grants
Arts Alliance accepting applications for arts grants Announcing Cultural Sustainability: Operational Grants for Small Arts Organizations Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) is now accepting applications for Cultural Sustainability: Operational Grants for Small Arts Organizations, a pilot program that will offer grants of $50,000 to culturally driven arts organizations and arts-centric businesses with annual operating expenses under…
Read MoreChamber member Laura Nguyen releases ‘Career Break Compass’
Chamber member Laura Nguyen releases ‘Career Break Compass’ Career Break Compass: A New Book that Addresses Burnout and Taking Intentional Time Off Career Break Compass: Navigating Your Path to a Balanced Life Through Intentional Time Off is for high achieving leaders who find themselves burned out and exhausted. Authored by Laura Nguyen and published by…
Read MoreSynQ holds social at Chicken N Pickle
SynQ holds social at Chicken N Pickle James Maiden, right, speaks during the Workforce SynQ Social, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at Chicken N Pickle. Also pictured is Steven Barnett, second from left, and Michelle Fontes. Workforce SynQ held their quarterly social at Chicken N Pickle in North KC, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. Attendees learned more…
Read MoreLGBT Great Names Jackie Wagner 2024 Gamechanger
LGBT Great Names Jackie Wagner 2024 Gamechanger The third LGBT Great recognition for the American Century vice president and senior portfolio manager is the 12th for American Century employees in total American Century Investments Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager Jackie Wagner has earned recognition as a 2024 Gamechanger from LGBT Great, an LGBTQ+ membership…
Read MoreKansas City PBS Wins a Regional EMMY
Kansas City PBS Wins a Regional EMMY The station earned a top regional award for its coverage of the AIDS epidemic in Kansas City. KANSAS CITY, MO, Oct. 28, 2024 – Kansas City PBS is proud to announce that its documentary AIDS in KC: Facing the Challenge has been awarded a prestigious 2024 National Academy…
Read MoreChamber attends PBA Expo
Chamber attends PBA Expo Joy Hope, left, Jene’ Lamb, Jessica Mumma, and Kira Johnston-Owens pose at the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce table at the Prospect Business Association 2nd Annual Small Business Expo, held Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at the Kauffman Foundation Center in Kansas City, Mo. The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce attended the…
Read MoreChamber Honored as 2024 Economic Development Champion by LISC
Chamber Honored as 2024 Economic Development Champion by LISC The LGBT Chamber attended LISC’s ‘Thrive; A Celebration of Community Development’ event, Wednesday, Oct. 23. Melissa Ferrer-Civil, Poet Laureate and the Summer Academy Chorale delivered incredible performances and the Chamber was honored as the 2024 Economic Development Champion. The 2024 Economic Development Champion award recognizes an…
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