Diversity & Inclusion
Chamber Announces Wedding & Events Coalition
Chamber Announces Wedding & Events Coalition Kansas City, MO –Â The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce announced the formation of the Wedding & Events Coalition (WECo) at their B2B event on Thursday, August 19, 2021. The Wedding & Events Coalition is an entity of the Chamber whose purpose is to provide industry-leading education and inspirational networking…
Read MoreLGBT Chamber Featured on Community Wise Podcast
LGBT Chamber Featured on Community Wise Podcast Listen: Suzanne Wheeler and Jeff Harris join the LISC of Greater Kansas City’s Community Wise podcast. Wheeler and Harris joined Holly Long from LISC Greater Kansas City to discuss “Barriers Facing the LGBT Small Business Community.” The discussion includes how the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce came to…
Read MoreJuneteenth Recognized
Juneteenth Recognized Juneteenth, the nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, is celebrated annually on June 19th. Â Juneteenth falls during Pride, a month where the country celebrates and elevates those in the LGBTQIA+ community. Â The Mid-America LGBT Chamber recognizes these two events do not – and should not – be…
Read MoreMid-America LGBT Opens Applications for the Board of Directors
Mid-America LGBT Opens Applications for the Board of Directors The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce this year’s Board Nominating Committee. This esteemed committee is comprised of civic innovators and diversity and inclusion advocates with the principal task of shaping the future of our Chamber through the nomination of the next slate…
Read MoreAmbassador of Month: Mike Penner
Ambassador of Month: Mike Penner The Mid-America LGBT Chamber’s Ambassadors Program recognizes Mike Penner as May’s Ambassador of the Month Kansas City, Missouri | Monday May 3, 2021 – The Ambassadors for the Mid-America LGBT Chamber are proud to recognize Mike Penner as May’s Ambassador of the month. Mike has been an asset to the…
Read MoreAmbassador of Month: Blake Dankert
Ambassador of Month: Blake Dankert The Mid-America LGBT Chamber’s Ambassadors Program recognizes Blake Dankert as February’s Ambassador of the Month Kansas City, Missouri | Thursday February 18, 2021 – The Ambassadors are proud to recognize Blake Dankert as February’s Ambassador of the month. Blake has been the hidden gem behind the scenes of every Ambassador…
Read MoreAmbassador of Month: Jenny Mora
Ambassador of Month: Jenny Mora The Mid-America LGBT Chamber’s Ambassadors Program recognizes Jenny Mora as January’s Ambassador of the Month Kansas City, Missouri | Wednesday January 6, 2021 – The Ambassadors are proud to celebrate Jenny Mora and all of her contributions to the Chamber and to the Ambassadors. Jenny is the Director of Sales…
Read MoreHoliday Message from Chamber President, Jeff Harris
Holiday Message from Chamber President, Jeff Harris Kansas City, Missouri | Monday, December 21, 2020 Dear Members and Friends, In the past we would have gathered for our annual Holiday B2B, a final celebration of the year where we all dress a little sharper, feel a little lighter, and enjoy holiday cheer. However, this year…
Read MoreChamber Statement on Fulton v. City of Philadelphia
Chamber Statement on Fulton v. City of Philadelphia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today the US Supreme court will hear a case that could deny taxpayer funded services to the LGBTQ community. Download PDF Kansas City, Missouri | Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 – The Fulton v. City of Philadelphia case now under consideration by the Supreme Court…
Read MoreChamber Opposes Missouri Amendment 3
Chamber Opposes Missouri Amendment 3 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vote “No” to protect voter-approved Clean Missouri reforms and guarantee equal representation for LGBT voters across the state. Download PDF Kansas City, Missouri | Tuesday, October 27, 2020 –In 2018, Missouri voters approved Amendment 1, also known as Clean Missouri, by a margin of nearly 2-to-1. The…
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