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Evergy’s 2nd Annual Supplier Diversity Summit
Evergy’s 2nd Annual Supplier Diversity Summit The Chamber team was delighted to attend Evergy’s 2nd Annual Supplier Diversity Summit Thursday. Tracey attended several sessions while Joy and Kat staffed the table at the Expo (we even got to meet Sparky, Evergy’s robot!). Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table. Chamber and Member Events Blog…
Read MoreResignation of Judge Horn, LGBTQ Commission for Kansas City.
Resignation of Justice Horn, Chair of Kansas City’s LGBTQ Commission. Kansas City, May 13 – The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce acknowledges with appreciation the resignation of Justice Horn, Chair of the Kansas City’s LGBTQ Commission. “Justice has been a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ+ community here in Kansas City” acknowledged Tracey DeMarea, the Executive…
Read MoreAction Alert: Kansas HB2791 and HB2792
The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce stands in opposition of Kansas HB2791 and HB2792. These bills, which would ban organizations that receive state funds from recommending gender-affirming care for transgender Kansans under the age of 18, is contrary to care recommended by every major medical organization. These bills would also block the state’s medical assistance…
Read MoreEileen Weir Named Interim Executive Director of the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce
For Immediate Release, July 5, 2023 Eileen Weir Named Interim Executive Director of the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce The Board of the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce is pleased to name Eileen Weir as Interim Executive Director, effective July 11. Weir is the former mayor of Independence, Mo., and the city’s second female mayor.…
Read More$1.5 Million in New Grants Will Support LGBTQ+Owned and Allied Restaurants
$1.5 Million in New Grants Will Support LGBTQ+Owned and Allied Restaurants The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce & National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Team Up with Grubhub For Another Year of Grants to Aid in Growth and Development February 15th, 2023 | For Immediate Release Washington, DC — America’s LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and bars serving food…
Read MoreYour Chamber at Work
Your Chamber at Work KCMO Public Safety Coalition Meets with Recently Appointed Chief of Police The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce is honored to participate as a member of the Kansas City, Missouri, Public Safety Coalition during the past eighteen months. The coalition comprises sixteen business, community, and faith-based organizations. Its initial charter was to…
Read MoreAmerican Century Investments Jackie Wagner recognized as a Global Top 100 Gamechanger
American Century Investments Jackie Wagner recognized as a Global Top 100 Gamechanger The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate American Century Investments, Jackie Wagner, for her recognition as a Global Top 100 Gamechanger for 2022. LGBT Great, a London-based organization that specializes in developing diversity and inclusion within the global financial services…
Read MoreRequest for Information – Small Business and Childcare
Request for Information – Small Business and Childcare The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has provided the State of Missouri unprecedented funds to increase and strengthen our state’s child care system. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Childhood is seeking your assistance help them to learn more about child care needs of…
Read MoreGrow Your Business Through LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) Certification
Grow Your Business Through LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) Certification JPMorgan Chase & Co. is partnering with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) to certify 100 LGBT+ business enterprises. Chamber membership and certification fees will be sponsored by JPMorgan Chase’s Office of LGBT+ Affairs and distributed through the NGLCC. Becoming certified as an LGBT Business…
Read MoreMid-America LGBT Chamber Announces Board of Director Nominations Now Open
Mid-America LGBT Chamber Announces Board of Director Nominations Now Open The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce has notified its members that nominations and applications for the Board of Directors are now open through May 31, 2022. Kansas City, Missouri | Monday, May 2, 2022– The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce (the “Chamber”) announced to its…
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