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Small Business Spotlight: Gravitas

September 3, 2026

Gravitas Year founded: 2025 Tell us a little about your business: Gravitas is a consulting firm built for small and mid-sized businesses that need real expertise without the overhead of…

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Authenticity in the Workplace: Workforce SynQ + Emerge Panel Recap

August 31, 2026

Our latest Workforce SynQ + Emerge program brought together LGBTQ+ leaders from across the Kansas City community for an honest and informative conversation about authenticity in the workplace. Panelists shared…

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August Coffee Connections: Mission, Connection and Community at the Alzheimer’s Association

August 25, 2026

Our August Coffee Connections brought together Chamber members and community partners for a meaningful morning of networking, learning and connection at the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America Chapter. Over coffee…

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KC BizCare: Connecting Businesses with the Resources They Need to Grow

August 21, 2026

Running a business comes with plenty of questions. From understanding city requirements to finding resources that support growth, navigating the right information can sometimes feel overwhelming. Kansas City BizCare helps…

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Kansas City Is Replacing Its M/WBE Program – What You Need to Know

August 18, 2026

On August 13, 2026, in response to a lawsuit filed by Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, the Kansas City Council repealed the city’s Minority and Women Business Enterprise program and…

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Small Business Spotlight: LeaderOne Financial – iLoveKC Team

August 17, 2026

LeaderOne Financial – iLoveKC Team Year founded: 1992 Tell us a little about your business: The iLoveKC Team at LeaderOne Financial is a Kansas City-based mortgage team dedicated to delivering…

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Missouri’s New Cash-Rounding Law: What Businesses Need to Know Before August 28

August 17, 2026

Missouri’s Department of Revenue recently issued guidance on House Bill 2819, which allows vendors to round cash transaction totals to the nearest five cents starting August 28, 2026. A Letter…

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August B2B Networking at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

August 17, 2026

Our August B2B Networking event brought together a packed crowd of new and familiar faces at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures for an evening of connection, conversation, and…

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Mayor Pro Tem Roundtable

Strengthening Connections Between Kansas City and LGBTQ+ Small Businesses

August 10, 2026

The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Chamber members to Spotlight for a Small Business Roundtable with Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw. The conversation brought together…

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Non-Profit Spotlight: Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City

August 6, 2026

Year founded: 1979 Tell us about the mission of your non-profit Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City empowers individuals and families through affordable housing solutions. With rising housing costs, a…

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