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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…

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…

Member Spotlight: Stellar Image Studios Promotes Graphic Designer The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce along with chamber member, Stellar Image Studios, is proud to announce the promotion of Stone Cole. Stone Cole, a veteran designer for Stellar Image Studios, has been promoted to Lead Motion Graphic Artist. In this newly-created position, Cole will oversee high-end…

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…

Chamber Public Policy: The Platform with Brandon Woodard MALGBTCC Brandon Woodard Full Video Interview from SocialScope Productions on Vimeo. Mid-America LGBT Chamber Public Policy Committee Chair Leon Harden interviews Kansas House Representative of District 30 Brandon Woodard about what led him to public service and his experience as an openly LGBT congressman. Mr. Woodard also…

Chamber Spotlight: I am More Than a Queer Black Voice The Chamber is delighted to share the community service experience of Miguel Johnson, a Senior AmeriCorps Member. Kansas City, Missouri | Friday, September 17, 2020 – When I applied to serve with City Year Kansas City, I was transitioning from being homeless and had just…

Main Street Lending Program Available to Non-Profits The Main Street Lending Program is now accepting submission of eligible loans to nonprofit organizations, submitted through the Main Street lender portal by registered lenders. This follows the Federal Reserve Board’s announcement earlier this summer that the program would offer two new loan options to support to a broad set…

Chamber Applauds Expanded LGBT Discrimination Protections Recognized Under Kansas State Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas Human Rights Commission’s Interpretation of a 2019 Statute offers expanded LGBT protections in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Download PDF Kansas City, Missouri | Thursday, August 28, 2020 – The Kansas Human Rights Commission (KHRC) will now accept complaints of…

Digital Maelstrom Certified As LGBT Business Enterprise Kansas City, MO – The Mid-America LGBT Chamber is proud to announce the certification of Digital Maelstrom as a National LGBT Chamber of Commerce LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE®). The NGLCC is the business voice of the LGBT community and serves as the nation’s exclusive certifying body for the…

Applications are available now for three year short term loans up to $100,000.00 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new community-backed $5 million small business relief loan fund was launched today by AltCap. The KC COVID-19 Small Business Relief Loan Fund is intended to provide immediate relief to local small businesses experiencing extreme economic…