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Chamber Partners with Missouri Small Business Development Center, Offers Discounts to Members
Chamber Partners with Missouri Small Business Development Center, Offers Discounts to Members KANSAS CITY – The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UMKC to offer an exclusive Mid-America LGBT Chamber member only discounts for ElevationLab training courses. The partnership will provide top-notch training resources for both…
Read MoreListen: Suzanne Wheeler Returns to the KC Cares Podcast
Listen: Suzanne Wheeler Returns to the KC Cares Podcast Executive Director Suzanne Wheeler joined the KC Cares Podcast virtually to discuss the chamber’s mission and programming and the challenges of operating during the pandemic. Mid-America LGBT Chamber Executive Director, Suzanne Wheeler, recently returned to the KC Cares Podcast to discuss the chamber’s unique position as…
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The Bridge 90.9 Features LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) Certified Businesses the Entire Month of June Kansas City, Missouri – The Bridge, Kansas City’s listener-supported, non-commercial NPR music radio station partnered with the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce to provide an amazing opportunity to local Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce Businesses which are LGBTBE certified. The…
Read MoreMid-America LGBT Opens Applications for the Board of Directors
Mid-America LGBT Opens Applications for the Board of Directors The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce this year’s Board Nominating Committee. This esteemed committee is comprised of civic innovators and diversity and inclusion advocates with the principal task of shaping the future of our Chamber through the nomination of the next slate…
Read MoreAction Alert: Take Action to Uphold the Veto of Anti-Trans Sports bill and Voter Disenfranchisement Bills
Action Alert: Take Action to Uphold the Veto of Anti-Trans Sports bill and Voter Disenfranchisement Bills UPDATED Noon 5/3/21: The veto override of SB55 was struck down by one vote in the Senate this morning. The veto of House Bills 2183 and 2332 passed the House and has been sent to the Senate for a…
Read MoreAmbassador of Month: Mike Penner
Ambassador of Month: Mike Penner The Mid-America LGBT Chamber’s Ambassadors Program recognizes Mike Penner as May’s Ambassador of the Month Kansas City, Missouri | Monday May 3, 2021 – The Ambassadors for the Mid-America LGBT Chamber are proud to recognize Mike Penner as May’s Ambassador of the month. Mike has been an asset to the…
Read MoreMissouri House Steps Up Attacks on Transgender Youth
Missouri House Steps Up Attacks on Transgender Youth Yesterday evening the Missouri House debated banning transgender kids from playing school sports alongside their peers as an amendment to HB 1141 – a bill protecting students whose GPA was adversely affected by COVID-19. The elected leaders of Missouri chose daily to advance harmful attacks on the…
Read MoreSBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application and Guidelines
SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application and Guidelines Release Date: April 17, 2021 Contact: Press_Office@sba.gov Release Number: 21-29 SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application and Guidelines Economic relief prioritized for underserved communities WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for…
Read MoreSBA Announces $16B Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
SBA Announces $16B Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Window to Apply for Shutterd Venue Operators Grant is Open March 28th- Kansas City – The SBA announced the application window for $16B dollars in grant relief for operators of shuttered venues is now open. “Eligible entities may be live venue operators or promoters, theatrical producers, live performing…
Read MoreHabitat For Humanity Announces Pride Build Projects for 2021
Habitat For Humanity Announces Pride Build Projects for 2021 Pride Build 2021 Focused on Home Improvement Kansas City, Missouri, April 2nd, 2021 – Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is working to build an inclusive Kansas City community. This year, Habitat KC’s Pride Build is supporting LGBTQ+ homeowners by assisting with exterior home repairs needed…
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