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Ambassador 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…
Read More$2 Million in New Grants Aimed for LGBTQ+-owned and Ally Restaurants
$2 Million in New Grants Aimed for LGBTQ+-owned and Ally Restaurants National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Teams Up Affiliate Chambers and Grubhub to Offer $2 Million Dollars of String-Free Funds for Struggling Restaurants Impacted by Covid-19. America’s vulnerable LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and bars serving food will find a vital lifeline this fall stemming from the…
Read MoreListen: Suzanne Wheeler Returns to the KC Cares Podcast
Listen: Suzanne Wheeler Returns to the KC Cares Podcast Executive Director Suzanne Wheeler joined the KC Cares Podcast virtually to discuss the chamber’s mission and programming and the challenges of operating during the pandemic. Mid-America LGBT Chamber Executive Director, Suzanne Wheeler, recently returned to the KC Cares Podcast to discuss the chamber’s unique position as…
Read MoreAction Alert: Take Action to Uphold the Veto of Anti-Trans Sports bill and Voter Disenfranchisement Bills
Action Alert: Take Action to Uphold the Veto of Anti-Trans Sports bill and Voter Disenfranchisement Bills UPDATED Noon 5/3/21: The veto override of SB55 was struck down by one vote in the Senate this morning. The veto of House Bills 2183 and 2332 passed the House and has been sent to the Senate for a…
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 MoreMissouri House Steps Up Attacks on Transgender Youth
Missouri House Steps Up Attacks on Transgender Youth Yesterday evening the Missouri House debated banning transgender kids from playing school sports alongside their peers as an amendment to HB 1141 – a bill protecting students whose GPA was adversely affected by COVID-19. The elected leaders of Missouri chose daily to advance harmful attacks on the…
Read MoreHabitat For Humanity Announces Pride Build Projects for 2021
Habitat For Humanity Announces Pride Build Projects for 2021 Pride Build 2021 Focused on Home Improvement Kansas City, Missouri, April 2nd, 2021 – Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is working to build an inclusive Kansas City community. This year, Habitat KC’s Pride Build is supporting LGBTQ+ homeowners by assisting with exterior home repairs needed…
Read MoreBurns & McDonnell Names Harden as First DEI Strategy Manager
Burns & McDonnell Names Harden as First DEI Strategy Manager KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Burns & McDonnell has promoted Leon Harden as the firm’s first diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy manager. After three years working in recruitment at Burns & McDonnell, in his new role Harden will work closely with executive leaders and business diversity teams globally to…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Contact the Senate Education Committee to oppose SB 208
ACTION ALERT: Contact the Senate Education Committee to oppose SB 208 ACTION ALERT: Contact the Senate Education Committee to oppose SB 208 Last week, we successfully stopped an attempt in the House to attach an amendment that would bully trans youth and require trans athletes to participate in the athletic team that matches the gender…
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…
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