Posts by kking_kat@midamericalgbt.org
Small Business Spotlight: Brightside Creative
Small Business Spotlight: Brightside Creative BRIGHTSIDE CREATIVE Year founded: 2023 Tell us a little about your business? Brightside Creative is a Kansas City–based branding and design studio that helps brilliant‑but‑busy founders and small teams show up with clarity and confidence. Offering high‑impact brand strategy, copywriting, and custom websites, Brightside delivers through an efficient, collaborative process…
Read MoreA Night of Brainpower and Fun: Our First Workforce SynQ Quiz Night
A Night of Brainpower and Fun: Our First Workforce SynQ Quiz Night Our first-ever Workforce SynQ Quiz Night was one for the books! Hosted at McCownGordon, the evening brought together five teams ready to put their trivia skills to the test. With an open bar by Dutzel’s Catering and Events, the competition was lively and…
Read MoreOctober Coffee Connections Recap: Hosted by Turner Construction
October Coffee Connections Recap: Hosted by Turner Construction Our October Coffee Connections kicked off a lively morning at Anchor Island, hosted by Turner Construction. Members and guests mingled over coffee, fresh fruit, and pastries while moving through the cozy upstairs rooms of the coffee shop. The Turner team shared a few quick remarks, and we…
Read MoreUnlocking Opportunity: Business Leaders Share Insights on LGBTBE Certification
Unlocking Opportunity: Business Leaders Share Insights on LGBTBE Certification Over a delicious boxed lunch from Scratch Office Catering, business leaders gathered for an engaging roundtable focused on the benefits of LGBTBE certification. The event brought together a diverse group of professionals eager to learn more about how certification can open new doors for business growth…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting Celebration: No Divide KC Finds a New Home in the Historic Livestock Exchange Building
Ribbon Cutting Celebration: No Divide KC Finds a New Home in the Historic Livestock Exchange Building Chamber members and guests gathered in the West Bottoms to celebrate the ribbon cutting for No Divide KC’s new space in the historic Livestock Exchange Building. Attendees enjoyed coffee and bagels, networked, and toured the nonprofit’s creative new home.…
Read MoreImpact Partner Spotlight: Centric
Impact Partner Spotlight: Centric Year founded: 2010 Tell us about your business: Founded in 2010, Centric has grown into one of the most recognized general contractors in Kansas City, and we’re active in our business, civic, and philanthropic communities. We serve a wide range of markets, including workplace, retail, healthcare, institutional, industrial, hospitality, multi-family, and…
Read MoreNon Profit Spotlight: AltCap
Non Profit Spotlight: AltCap Year founded: 2005 Tell us about the mission of your non-profit: AltCap is an ally to entrepreneurs. We are a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution that empowers underserved entrepreneurs with the capital and support they need to grow. Based in Kansas City, AltCap invests in communities where traditional financing doesn’t always…
Read MoreOctober B2B Recap: An Evening of Connection and Culture
October B2B Recap: An Evening of Connection and Culture Chamber members gathered for our October B2B in one of Kansas City’s most iconic spaces, the National World War I Museum and Memorial, co-hosted by UMB. The evening began with networking amid a stunning backdrop of history, where attendees enjoyed a wide display of appetizers and…
Read MoreSmall Business Spotlight: Happy Faces Entertainment
Small Business Spotlight: Happy Faces Entertainment HAPPY FACES ENTERTAINMENT Year founded: 2001 Tell us a little about your business? Established in 2001, Happy Faces Entertainment and KC Mystery Players have brought smiles to thousands of people, across the country. Always looking to find the smile in every person, laughter is guaranteed at every performance. HFE…
Read MoreSeptember Coffee Connections Recap: Hosted by ReeceNichols Real Estate
September Coffee Connections Recap: Hosted by ReeceNichols Real Estate Our September Coffee Connections gathered Chamber members for a morning of conversation and networking, hosted by ReeceNichols Real Estate. Guests enjoyed rich coffee from Oddly Correct and fresh pastries while connecting inside ReeceNichols’ beautiful office on the Plaza. Attendees exchanged ideas, built new connections, and even…
Read More