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2022 Public Policy Platform Announced
2022 Public Policy Platform Announced January 26, 2022Â The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its approved public policy platform for the 2022 legislative year. This platform outlines the Chamber’s position on multiple important LGBTQ+ and business advocacy issues. It will be used during visits with elected leaders, policy discussions with other…
Read MoreAmbassador of the Month: Kristen Thomas
Ambassador of the Month: Kristen Thomas The Ambassadors are proud to recognize Kristen Thomas as the January Ambassador of the month. January 19, 2022 – Kristen Thomas is a staple at our Chamber events. Always welcoming and up for a no-nonsense discussion about what’s going on in her community, Kristen is a fierce advocate and…
Read MorePassing the Torch – Public Policy Transitions into a New Year with New LeadershipÂ
Passing the Torch – Public Policy Transitions into a New Year with New Leadership January 12, 2022 – With last week seeing the beginnings of both the Kansas and Missouri legislative sessions, we’re diving into the Chamber’s public policy platform this week. Leon Harden, former Policy Chair and Doug Spear, new Policy Chair sat down with…
Read MoreLGBTBE® of the Month: Kyle Danner
LGBTBE® of the Month: Kyle Danner January 5, 2022 – New year, same incredible Chamber members. Each month, we’ll bring you a feature on a LGBTBE®-certified Chamber member and in January, we’re highlighting Kyle Danner, Professional EOS Implementer. Kyle’s roots began where they all do – at the very beginning. Growing up in…
Read MoreSignificant victory for transgender and gender non-binary rights in Missouri
Significant victory for transgender and gender non-binary rights in Missouri MALGBTCC Law Firm and Former Board Member Secure Hard Fought Decision. The Mid-America LGBT Chamber sends it congratulation to Madeline Johnson, former Board member of our Chamber, and our long time member law firm Edelman Lisen & Meyers (ELM Law), on their hard-fought victory in…
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 MoreAmbassador of the Month: John Crum
Ambassador of the Month: John Crum The Ambassadors are proud to recognize John Crum as the September Ambassador of the month. Kansas City, MO | Tuesday, September 28, 2021 John has been a tried and true Ambassador, serving the organization for over five years and has just received his LGBT Business Enterprise Certification through…
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 to Co-Host Upcoming Candidate Forums
Chamber to Co-Host Upcoming Candidate Forums The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Mainstream Coalition and multiple other community organizations, are co-hosting a series of candidate forums for the upcoming November 2021 local elections. The following is the list of candidate forums: Shawnee Mission School District Board of Education: Tuesday, September 21 at…
Read MoreReeves Announced as 2021 Most Wanted Honoree for Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Auction
Reeves Announced as 2021 Most Wanted Honoree for Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Auction Kansas City, Missouri –Â Mid-America LGBT Chamber Board Member Bryce Reeves has been announced as a 2021 Most Wanted Honoree by Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City. The Most Wanted honorees are a class of charitable, passionate and hard-working professionals who come…
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