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Ambassadors Q4 meeting
Ambassadors Q4 meeting LGBT Chamber Ambassadors had their quarter 4 meeting at Cliff’s Taphouse, Tuesday, Oct. 15. Click here to learn more about the Chamber Ambassador program! 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…
Read MoreChamber sponsors 2024 Construction Inclusion Breakfast
Chamber sponsors 2024 Construction Inclusion Breakfast The Chamber were proud to sponsor the 2024 Construction Inclusion Breakfast, hosted by The Builders, a Chapter of the AGC. Those in attendance heard from a panel, moderated by Leon Harden from Burns and McDonnell, who spoke about diversity in the construction workplace. Chamber and Member Events Blog CategoriesBlog…
Read MoreBoard experiences Rainbow Tour
Board experiences Rainbow Tour Some of the Chamber board, along with their Executive Director, took the Rainbow Tour on Sunday, October 13th. Discover the hidden stories and historic landmarks that shaped Kansas City’s LGBTQ+ community. From the pioneering activism of the 1960s to the iconic bars, clubs, and the inspiring legacy of Womontown, this tour…
Read MoreLawrence Empowerment Expo
Lawrence Empowerment Expo Chamber staff and Ambassadors attended the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Empowerment Expo, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Chamber Board President Kate Nielsen was one of the panelists during the event. Chamber and Member Events Blog CategoriesBlog Categories Select Category Ambassadors Board of Directors Chamber News Community Diversity & Inclusion Events Leadership News LGBTBE…
Read MoreB2B at Gaels
B2B at Gaels The October B2B was hosted by Gaels Public House and Sports and co-sponsored by Aaron Bunnell, Crum Cleaning, Kyle Danner, KCCD, and On Tap. Learn more about B2B by clicking here! Chamber and Member Events Blog CategoriesBlog Categories Select Category Ambassadors Board of Directors Chamber News Community Diversity & Inclusion Events Leadership News…
Read MoreLGBTBE Roundtable hosts SBA/SBDC
LGBTBE Roundtable hosts SBA/SBDC Ram Basnet and Igor Soares, from the Small Business Administration, along with Jill Hathaway, from the Small Business Development Center at UMKC, presented an overview of their services to LGBTBE members at the SBA offices on Wednesday, Sep. 25. Attendees learned about contracting with the Federal Government, some of the various…
Read MoreCoffee Connections at ReeceNichols
Coffee Connections at ReeceNichols ReeceNichols agents pose for a photo during the Sep. 24, 2024, LGBT Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connections. From left to right, Amy Ringsdorf, Brecklyn Wright, Brian Partlow, David Slawson, John Price, Amy Loehr, and Fabián Gayosso. ReeceNichols hosted the September 2024 Coffee Connections, Thursday, Sep. 24. Their third time hosting brought…
Read MoreB2B 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. Chamber and Member Events Blog CategoriesBlog Categories Select Category Ambassadors Board of Directors Chamber News Community Diversity & Inclusion Events 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…
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