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ACTION ALERT: KANSAS SB484 Attacks Transgender Youth in Sports
ACTION ALERT: KANSAS SB484 Attacks Transgender Youth in Sports The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce asks members and member representatives to reach out to local representatives of the Kansas Senate and the Committee on Education to provide opposition testimony for Senate Bill #484, which attacks the rights of transgender athletes in public elementary, secondary, or…
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…
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 MoreChamber Adds Membership Management & Engagement Coordinator
Chamber Adds Membership Management & Engagement Coordinator The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the addition of Vince Pugh as the new Membership Management and Engagement Coordinator. Pugh started his role with the Chamber on Monday, August 16. Pugh (he/him) is an event planner with a passion for facilitating change through gathering.  …
Read MoreChamber Partners with Missouri Small Business Development Center, Offers Discounts to Members
Chamber Partners with Missouri Small Business Development Center, Offers Discounts to Members KANSAS CITY – The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UMKC to offer an exclusive Mid-America LGBT Chamber member only discounts for ElevationLab training courses. The partnership will provide top-notch training resources for both…
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 MoreSBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application and Guidelines
SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application and Guidelines Release Date: April 17, 2021 Contact: Press_Office@sba.gov Release Number: 21-29 SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application and Guidelines Economic relief prioritized for underserved communities WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for…
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