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LGBTBE® of the Month: Listening to Change
LGBTBE® of the Month: Listening to Change When most people think of relationships, cultivating healthy + better relationships at home & work are definitely high on the priority list for many. If you thought about what you could do to cultivate these, would ‘listening’ be something you think of? Our March LGBTBE® of the Month…
Read MoreChamber Launches Grow With Google Program
Chamber Launches Grow With Google Program The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Google for our Grow With Google Classroom Connect series. The six sessions of the program are slated for the second Tuesday of each month from March 2022 to August 2022. Each virtual session will be at 11:00am and…
Read MoreAmbassador of the Month: Ken Strickland
Ambassador of the Month: Ken Strickland The Ambassadors are proud to recognize Ken Strickland as the February Ambassador of the month. Ken is a friendly face around the Chamber, always being willing to lend a helping hand, welcome folks to our event, and we are excited to highlight Ken this month. Tell us about your…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Contact Your Kansas Representative to Vote to Sustain Governor Kelly’s Veto of SB355
ACTION ALERT: Contact Your Kansas Representative to Vote to Sustain Governor Kelly’s Veto of SB355 As a result of the motion to reconsider SB355, also known as the Ad Astra 2 redistricting map for the state, the Kansas Senate overrode Governor Kelly’s veto of the bill yesterday, Tuesday, February 8. The decision to override is now in…
Read MoreLGBTBE® of the Month: Civic Saint
LGBTBE® of the Month: Civic Saint Through adversity comes strength. This month, we feature an entrepreneur who exemplifies that expression: Godfrey Riddle, Founder and President of LGBTBE®- certified business Civic Saint. Before the age of 31, Godfrey experienced more adversity than many see in a lifetime. Just six weeks after being diagnosed with a rare form…
Read More2022 Public Policy Platform Announced
2022 Public Policy Platform Announced January 26, 2022Â The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its approved public policy platform for the 2022 legislative year. This platform outlines the Chamber’s position on multiple important LGBTQ+ and business advocacy issues. It will be used during visits with elected leaders, policy discussions with other…
Read MoreAmbassador of the Month: Kristen Thomas
Ambassador of the Month: Kristen Thomas The Ambassadors are proud to recognize Kristen Thomas as the January Ambassador of the month. January 19, 2022 – Kristen Thomas is a staple at our Chamber events. Always welcoming and up for a no-nonsense discussion about what’s going on in her community, Kristen is a fierce advocate and…
Read MorePassing the Torch – Public Policy Transitions into a New Year with New LeadershipÂ
Passing the Torch – Public Policy Transitions into a New Year with New Leadership January 12, 2022 – With last week seeing the beginnings of both the Kansas and Missouri legislative sessions, we’re diving into the Chamber’s public policy platform this week. Leon Harden, former Policy Chair and Doug Spear, new Policy Chair sat down with…
Read MoreLGBTBE® of the Month: Kyle Danner
LGBTBE® of the Month: Kyle Danner January 5, 2022 – New year, same incredible Chamber members. Each month, we’ll bring you a feature on a LGBTBE®-certified Chamber member and in January, we’re highlighting Kyle Danner, Professional EOS Implementer. Kyle’s roots began where they all do – at the very beginning. Growing up in…
Read MoreAmbassador of the Month: Elven Hickmon
Ambassador of the Month: Elven Hickmon The Ambassadors are proud to recognize Elven Hickmon as the November Ambassador of the month. Kansas City, MO | Tuesday, November 23, 2021 If you’ve been to a Chamber event, chances are you’ve seen Elven Hickmon. Often the first face you see at our events, Elven has served…
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