Posts by Joy
Connect, Collaborate, and Thrive: The 2025 Chamber Membership Directory Is Here!
Connect, Collaborate, and Thrive: The 2025 Chamber Membership Directory Is Here! The 2025 Chamber Membership Directory is now available online! This is your go-to resource to connect, collaborate, and grow within our amazing business community. Take a look, discover new connections, and explore the incredible network we’re building together! Check it out here: https://chambervu.com/midamerica25/ Let’s…
Read MoreStarlight Celebrates 75 Years in 2025
Starlight Celebrates 75 Years in 2025 The historic theatre in Swope Park opened in 1950 to celebrate Kansas City’s centennial. KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Starlight Theatre, Kansas City’s oldest and largest performing arts organization, proudly marks its 75th anniversary in 2025. Established in 1950 as part of Kansas City’s centennial celebration, Starlight has since become…
Read MoreRFP – KC Public Library
RFP – KC Public Library REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PLAN: The Kansas City Public Library (“Library”) invites qualified applicants to submit proposals for a comprehensive strategic plan for the Library. Proposals may be submitted in hard print copy and/or email to be received no later than 11:00 a.m. (Local Time), Friday, February 7,…
Read MoreB2B at Industrious
B2B at Industrious Thank you to our hosts, Industrious, Simple Simon’s Pizza of Gladstone MO, and Bootleg Bourbon Balls. Learn more about the B2B events here! Photos by Erishyll Mae Photography Chamber and Member Events Blog CategoriesBlog Categories Select Category Ambassadors Board of Directors Chamber News Community Diversity & Inclusion Events Leadership News LGBTBE Member News…
Read MoreB2B at Hotel Kansas City
B2B at Hotel Kansas City Thank you to our host, Hotel Kansas City, for a wonderful December B2B. Learn more about the B2B events here! Photos by Erishyll Mae Photography Chamber and Member Events Blog CategoriesBlog Categories Select Category Ambassadors Board of Directors Chamber News Community Diversity & Inclusion Events Leadership News LGBTBE Member News…
Read MoreCongrats Scratch Office Catering
Congrats Scratch Office Catering Congratulations to Mid-America LGBT Chamber member Scratch Office Catering! The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Certification Committee has officially approved their application for Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® (Certified LGBTBE®) certification through the NGLCC Supplier Diversity Initiative. Reed Hastings and his husband, Dr. Dung Mac, took over Scratch in September. And they focus on one…
Read MoreCoffee Connections at Donutology
Coffee Connections at Donutology Thanks to our December Coffee Connections host, Donutology! Click here to learn more about Coffee Connections. Chamber and Member Events Blog CategoriesBlog Categories Select Category Ambassadors Board of Directors Chamber News Community Diversity & Inclusion Events Leadership News LGBTBE Member News Members Spotlight Pride Magazines Programming Public Policy RFP Testimonial Uncategorized…
Read MoreEvergy’s 2nd Annual Supplier Diversity Summit
Evergy’s 2nd Annual Supplier Diversity Summit The Chamber team was delighted to attend Evergy’s 2nd Annual Supplier Diversity Summit Thursday. Tracey attended several sessions while Joy and Kat staffed the table at the Expo (we even got to meet Sparky, Evergy’s robot!). Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table. Chamber and Member Events Blog…
Read MoreChamber attends GEW vendor fair
Chamber attends GEW vendor fair November’s Coffee Connections was a little different being held in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week. We started off with an hour of breakfast and networking. Scratch Office Catering provided biscuits and gravy, quiche, and fruit. While Donutology provided donuts. Immediately following that, Joel Barret kicked off the first workshop of…
Read MoreB2B 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…
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