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Holiday Message from Chamber President, Jeff Harris
Holiday Message from Chamber President, Jeff Harris Kansas City, Missouri | Monday, December 21, 2020 Dear Members and Friends, In the past we would have gathered for our annual Holiday B2B, a final celebration of the year where we all dress a little sharper, feel a little lighter, and enjoy holiday cheer. However, this year…
Read MoreChamber Statement on Fulton v. City of Philadelphia
Chamber Statement on Fulton v. City of Philadelphia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today the US Supreme court will hear a case that could deny taxpayer funded services to the LGBTQ community. Download PDF Kansas City, Missouri | Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 – The Fulton v. City of Philadelphia case now under consideration by the Supreme Court…
Read MoreJohnson County, Kansas CARES Small Business Relief Grant
Johnson County, Kansas CARES Small Business Relief Grant Johnson County, Kansas, CARES Small Business Relief Grant The Mid-America LGBT Chamber is assisting the Johnson County Enterprise Center in Johnson County (ECJC) with the distribution of the CARES Small Business Relief Grant approved by the Johnson County Board of Commissioners for distribution to Johnson County, Kansas…
Read MoreChamber Opposes Missouri Amendment 3
Chamber Opposes Missouri Amendment 3 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vote “No” to protect voter-approved Clean Missouri reforms and guarantee equal representation for LGBT voters across the state. Download PDF Kansas City, Missouri | Tuesday, October 27, 2020 –In 2018, Missouri voters approved Amendment 1, also known as Clean Missouri, by a margin of nearly 2-to-1. The…
Read MoreAmbassador of Month: Belinda Manos
Ambassador of Month: Belinda Manos The Mid-America LGBT Chamber’s Ambassadors Program recognizes Belinda Manos as October’s Ambassador of the Month Kansas City, Missouri | Friday, October 16, 2020 – If you have ever been to a Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce event, there’s a 98% chance you’ve met our October Ambassador of the month, Belinda…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Stellar Image Studios Promotes Graphic Designer
Member Spotlight: Stellar Image Studios Promotes Graphic Designer The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce along with chamber member, Stellar Image Studios, is proud to announce the promotion of Stone Cole. Stone Cole, a veteran designer for Stellar Image Studios, has been promoted to Lead Motion Graphic Artist. In this newly-created position, Cole will oversee high-end…
Read MoreAmbassador Program Announces New Leadership
Ambassador Program Announces New Leadership The Mid-America LGBT Chamber is proud to announce the newly appointed leadership of the Ambassador Program. Kansas City, Missouri | Thursday, September 24, 2020 – The Ambassador Program, which provides professional development and leadership opportunities through regular meetings and networking with current and prospective chamber members, recently selected Bryce Reeves…
Read MoreChamber Partners with =Votes to Increase Election Day LGBTQ+ Turn Out
Chamber Partners with =Votes to Increase Election Day LGBTQ+ Turn Out Increasing voter turnout is a powerful way to make a difference at the federal, state, and local level. The Mid-America LGBT Chamber is partnering with =Vote. =Vote is an initiative through The Voter Network to mobilize LGBTQ+ voters across Kansas by forming get-out-the-vote teams…
Read MoreChamber Public Policy: The Platform with Brandon Woodard
Chamber Public Policy: The Platform with Brandon Woodard MALGBTCC Brandon Woodard Full Video Interview from SocialScope Productions on Vimeo. Mid-America LGBT Chamber Public Policy Committee Chair Leon Harden interviews Kansas House Representative of District 30 Brandon Woodard about what led him to public service and his experience as an openly LGBT congressman. Mr. Woodard also…
Read MoreWYCO Loves Local Grant
WYCO Loves Local Grant The Unified Government’s WYCO Loves Local Small Business Grant is created with CARES Act Funding to help reduce the financial strain on local businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants are only available to for-profit businesses located in Wyandotte County.  Interested businesses can apply HERE. Grant amounts: $10,000 – Businesses…
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