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Building the Future: Our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan
Building the Future: Our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan Recently, your Chamber Board of Directors dedicated time on a Saturday to finalize our three-year Strategic Plan. It was a day of meaningful conversation, honest reflection, and focused planning. We stepped back from day-to-day activity to thoughtfully consider where we are, what we’ve built, and where we must…
Read MoreFebruary B2B Recap: An Evening of Business & the Arts at The White Theatre at The J
February B2B Recap: An Evening of Business & the Arts at The White Theatre at The J Our February B2B was hosted at The White Theatre at The J, who served as the sole sponsor for the evening. Guests gathered in the social hall over a display of fresh fruit, charcuterie, and beverages. The setting…
Read MoreSmall Business Spotlight: Aimee the Attorney
Small Business Spotlight: Aimee the Attorney Aimee the Attorney Year founded: I founded Aimee the Attorney in 2007, just a week after becoming a mom. My family grew through foster care, and I needed to develop a legal practice that could accommodate my new responsibilities as a mother. I chose to focus on traffic law…
Read MoreJanuary Coffee Connections at the Kirk Family YMCA
January Coffee Connections at the Kirk Family YMCA January’s Coffee Connections at the Kirk Family YMCA proved that even the coldest mornings can lead to the warmest connections. Despite snow on the ground and frigid temperatures outside, the room was filled with energy, friendly faces, and plenty of fresh coffee and pastries to keep everyone…
Read MoreChamber Welcomes Allison Domingues as Operations Coordinator
Chamber Welcomes Allison Domingues as Operations Coordinator The Mid-America Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce Allison Domingues (she/her) has joined our staff as Operations Coordinator. Allison brings a background in nonprofit advocacy and years of experience as an entrepreneur and small business leader, overseeing operations and client relationships. Outside of work, Allison is always…
Read MorePublic House Opens Its Doors with a Community-Focused Ribbon Cutting
Public House Opens Its Doors with a Community-Focused Ribbon Cutting The Chamber was proud to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of Public House, Kansas City’s newest neighborhood gathering spot, located right next door to its parent company, PH Coffee. Guests can even access Public House directly through the coffee shop, making it an easy transition…
Read MoreNon-Profit Spotlight: Alzheimer’s Association
Non-Profit Spotlight: Alzheimer’s Association Year founded: 1980 Tell us about the mission of your non-profit: The Alzheimer’s Association mission is to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and other dementias. What’s a recent…
Read MoreJanuary B2B Recap: Kicking Off 2026 at Industrious
January B2B Recap: Kicking Off 2026 at Industrious January’s B2B was a memorable way to kick off the new year, bringing members together at Industrious, the home of the Chamber, for an evening filled with connection, celebration, and community. Co-hosted by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, the event welcomed a packed room of Chamber members ready…
Read MoreSmall Business Spotlight: Dandelion Consulting
Small Business Spotlight: Dandelion Consulting Dandelion Consulting Year founded: 2023 Tell us a little about your business: Dandelion Consulting helps small and mid-size nonprofits—especially arts and LGBTQ+ organizations—build stronger fundraising, more engaged boards, and a solid foundation for a culture of philanthropy. I work with Executive Directors and Boards to level up their fund development…
Read MoreA Sweet Send-Off: December Coffee Connections at Donutology
A Sweet Send-Off: December Coffee Connections at Donutology Our December Coffee Connections networking event was the perfect way to wrap up the year, thanks to our generous host, Donutology. Members and guests gathered in a festive, welcoming atmosphere and connected over an impressive spread of coffee and donuts in all sizes. The morning included time…
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