Diversity & Inclusion
Ambassador of Month: Belinda Manos
Ambassador of Month: Belinda Manos The Mid-America LGBT Chamber’s Ambassadors Program recognizes Belinda Manos as October’s Ambassador of the Month Kansas City, Missouri | Friday, October 16, 2020 – If you have ever been to a Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce event, there’s a 98% chance you’ve met our October Ambassador of the month, Belinda…
Read MoreAmbassador Program Announces New Leadership
Ambassador Program Announces New Leadership The Mid-America LGBT Chamber is proud to announce the newly appointed leadership of the Ambassador Program. Kansas City, Missouri | Thursday, September 24, 2020 – The Ambassador Program, which provides professional development and leadership opportunities through regular meetings and networking with current and prospective chamber members, recently selected Bryce Reeves…
Read MoreChamber recognizes Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day
Chamber recognizes Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day The Mid-America LGBT Chamber is proud to stand with African Americans across our region and the country in recognition of Junteenth, the anniversary of the emancipation of the last enslaved people in the United States. Download PDF Kansas City, Missouri | Friday, June 19, 2020 – Today…
Read MoreSCOTUS Rules Existing Civil Rights Protections includes LGBTQ Workers
SCOTUS Rules Existing Civil Rights Protections includes LGBTQ Workers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that protections provided by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for sex discrimination include LGBTQ individuals. Download PDF Kansas City, Missouri | Monday, June 15, 2020 – In October 2019, the Mid-America LGBT Chamber…
Read MoreChamber Members Recognized Nationally for Diversity & Inclusion
Chamber Members Recognized Nationally for Diversity & Inclusion Congratulations to Mid-America LGBT corporate members for earning recognition from HRC and Forbes Magazine as top places to work for LGBTQ employees! The Chamber is proud to celebrate with our corporate partners who received national recognition for LGBTQ diversity and inclusion by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC)…
Read More2020 Chamber Community Survey
2020 Chamber Community Survey About the Survey This survey is on behalf of the Mid America LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Chamber of Commerce and is for anyone who resides in Kansas or Missouri and is inclusive of all identities, including LGBTQ and straight allies. All voices are important and valuable in helping the…
Read MoreChamber Advocates for Reversal of Hallmark Channel’s Discriminatory Advertising Decision
Chamber Advocates for Reversal of Hallmark Channel’s Discriminatory Advertising Decision FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Mid-America LGBT Chamber advocated on behalf of the LGBT business community and Hallmark employees to encourage the company to denounce and reverse its discriminatory decision to remove LGBT inclusive advertising from the Hallmark Channel. Download PDF Kansas City, Missouri | Monday,…
Read MoreMid-America LGBT Reveals New Branding at B2B
Mid-America LGBT Reveals New Branding at B2B FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Mid-America LGBT Chamber revealed new branding during its monthly B2B Network event. The branding was created by Hallmark, one of the organization’s Founding Partners. Kansas City, Missouri | Tuesday, September 10, 2019– The Mid-America Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Chamber of Commerce revealed…
Read MoreChamber to Release New Branding
Chamber to Release New Branding FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce to Release New Brand at Upcoming B2B Network Event, co-hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri // Wednesday, August 21, 2019 // www.midamericalgbt.org – The Mid-America Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Chamber of Commerce today announced it…
Read MoreChamber Renames to Mid-America LGBT
Chamber Renames to Mid-America LGBT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The board has approved the renaming and rebranding of the organization to the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce. The decision is intended to foster a more inclusive community for Bisexual and Transgender members. Kansas City, Missouri // Friday, March 29, 2019 // www.midamericalgbt.org – At the organization’s annual…
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