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Authenticity in the Workplace: Workforce SynQ + Emerge Panel Recap

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Authenticity in the Workplace: Workforce SynQ + Emerge Panel Recap 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 their personal experiences navigating the workplace, including being out, leading with authenticity, and the challenges…

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Coaching Courage, LLC Earns LGBTBE® Certification

Coaching Courage, LLC Earns LGBTBE® Certification We’re proud to celebrate Shannon Cochran-Yzquierdo and Coaching Courage, LLC on their recent LGBTBE® certification. The conversation below explores the work behind the business, the path that led here, and what this milestone represents. How would you describe your business and what you do? I am the Founder and…

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Celebrating Becoming You Coaching’s LGBTBE Certification

Celebrating Becoming You Coaching’s LGBTBE Certification We’re proud to celebrate Becoming You Coaching on their recent LGBTBE® certification. Founded by Vicki Webster, Becoming You is a life coaching practice dedicated to helping people thrive through change. Through her coaching work, Vicki partners with clients to clarify their values, identify meaningful goals, uncover what may be holding…

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Celebrating Thread’s LGBTBE Re-Certification

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Celebrating Thread’s LGBTBE Re-Certification We’re proud to congratulate Thread on their LGBTBE® re-certification! Founded by Tim Wikstrom, Thread is a communication skills training company dedicated to helping the life sciences industry enhance the clarity and impact of people-driven communications. With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Tim has worked with everyone from…

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August Workforce SynQ Recap: Building Stronger ERGs

August Workforce SynQ Recap: Building Stronger ERGs Our August Workforce SynQ, hosted at Children’s Mercy, brought together Chamber members for a meaningful conversation overlooking a stunning view of downtown Kansas City. The session, led by Jay Bohanon, featured an engaging panel with Zach Rose-Heim, Jay Herron, and Sheri Johnson, who shared thoughtful insights and practical…

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New Chamber Impact Partner – Blackburn Orthodontics

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New Chamber Impact Partner – Blackburn Orthodontics About Blackburn OrthodonticsBlackburn Orthodontics is a board-certified, specialist orthodontic practice serving Independence, Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit, Raytown, Grain Valley, Kansas City, and surrounding Eastern Jackson County communities. Led by Dr. David Blackburn, a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and an Invisalign Premier Provider, the team offers advanced…

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Congrats to MOC BOD!

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Congrats to MOC BOD! Please join us in celebrating Mid-America LGBT Chamber member MOC BOD on achieving Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® (Certified LGBTBE®) certification through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Supplier Diversity Initiative! Located at 5507 Troost, MOC BOD provides a safe, welcoming for the LGBTQ+ community and allies to shop, hang out, and receive…

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Congrats Metamorphosis Massage LLC!

Congrats Metamorphosis Massage LLC! Please join us in celebrating Mid-America LGBT Chamber member Metamorphosis Massage LLC on achieving Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® (Certified LGBTBE®) certification through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Supplier Diversity Initiative! Metamorphosis Massage LLC has one goal, facilitating your healing. They are passionate about facing the source of your pain and…

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Congrats Vermae Telehealth

Congrats Vermae Telehealth Please join us in celebrating Mid-America LGBT Chamber member Vermae Telehealth on achieving Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® (Certified LGBTBE®) certification through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Supplier Diversity Initiative! Vermae Telehealth is a minority and lesbian-owned telehealth practice based in Florissant, Missouri with licensed operations in Iowa, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico,…

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Congrats Nate Chamberlain LLC

Congrats Nate Chamberlain LLC Please join us in celebrating Mid-America LGBT Chamber member Nate Chamberlain LLC on achieving Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® (Certified LGBTBE®) certification through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Supplier Diversity Initiative! Founded and led by Nate Chamberlain, a proud member of Kansas City’s LGBTQ+ community, Nate Chamberlain LLC empowers organizations…

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