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Effective 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.…
Read MoreLunch and Learn Recording Ready
Lunch and Learn Recording Ready On August 16, the LGBT Chamber of Commerce held a Lunch and Learn with Shiri Asangwe, Project Manager for the KC Media Collective, to discuss how to best utilize the Collective’s 2024 KC Voter Guide. You can now view the recording of that Zoom call here! Upcoming Events Categories Ambassadors…
Read MoreChamber honors Board past and present at social hour
Chamber honors Board past and present at social hour On Thursday, Aug 22nd, Chamber Board members past and present were invited to come together at Gaels Public House. The evening was spent catching up with old friends and new, and welcoming two new Board members, Dr. Leslie Harding of KC Care Health Center and Francisco…
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