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Chamber member Laura Nguyen releases ‘Career Break Compass’
Chamber member Laura Nguyen releases ‘Career Break Compass’ Career Break Compass: A New Book that Addresses Burnout and Taking Intentional Time Off Career Break Compass: Navigating Your Path to a Balanced Life Through Intentional Time Off is for high achieving leaders who find themselves burned out and exhausted. Authored by Laura Nguyen and published by…
Read MoreSynQ holds social at Chicken N Pickle
SynQ holds social at Chicken N Pickle James Maiden, right, speaks during the Workforce SynQ Social, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at Chicken N Pickle. Also pictured is Steven Barnett, second from left, and Michelle Fontes. Workforce SynQ held their quarterly social at Chicken N Pickle in North KC, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. Attendees learned more…
Read MoreLGBT Great Names Jackie Wagner 2024 Gamechanger
LGBT Great Names Jackie Wagner 2024 Gamechanger The third LGBT Great recognition for the American Century vice president and senior portfolio manager is the 12th for American Century employees in total American Century Investments Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager Jackie Wagner has earned recognition as a 2024 Gamechanger from LGBT Great, an LGBTQ+ membership…
Read MoreKansas City PBS Wins a Regional EMMY
Kansas City PBS Wins a Regional EMMY The station earned a top regional award for its coverage of the AIDS epidemic in Kansas City. KANSAS CITY, MO, Oct. 28, 2024 – Kansas City PBS is proud to announce that its documentary AIDS in KC: Facing the Challenge has been awarded a prestigious 2024 National Academy…
Read MoreChamber attends PBA Expo
Chamber attends PBA Expo Joy Hope, left, Jene’ Lamb, Jessica Mumma, and Kira Johnston-Owens pose at the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce table at the Prospect Business Association 2nd Annual Small Business Expo, held Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at the Kauffman Foundation Center in Kansas City, Mo. The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce attended the…
Read MoreChamber Honored as 2024 Economic Development Champion by LISC
Chamber Honored as 2024 Economic Development Champion by LISC The LGBT Chamber attended LISC’s ‘Thrive; A Celebration of Community Development’ event, Wednesday, Oct. 23. Melissa Ferrer-Civil, Poet Laureate and the Summer Academy Chorale delivered incredible performances and the Chamber was honored as the 2024 Economic Development Champion. The 2024 Economic Development Champion award recognizes an…
Read MoreCoffee Connections at SBDC
Coffee Connections at SBDC Thank you to our host, SBDC, for having us at their offices for the October 2024 Coffee Connections. More than 40 people gathered to learn more about the work at the SBDC, network, and enjoy pastries from Blackhole Bakery and coffee from Post Coffee Company. To learn more about Coffee Connections…
Read MoreAmbassadors Q4 meeting
Ambassadors Q4 meeting LGBT Chamber Ambassadors had their quarter 4 meeting at Cliff’s Taphouse, Tuesday, Oct. 15. Click here to learn more about the Chamber Ambassador program! Upcoming Events Categories Ambassadors (17) Board of Directors (7) Chamber News (13) Community (31) Diversity & Inclusion (20) Events (25) Leadership News (1) LGBTBE (3) Member News (4)…
Read MoreChamber sponsors 2024 Construction Inclusion Breakfast
Chamber sponsors 2024 Construction Inclusion Breakfast The Chamber were proud to sponsor the 2024 Construction Inclusion Breakfast, hosted by The Builders, a Chapter of the AGC. Those in attendance heard from a panel, moderated by Leon Harden from Burns and McDonnell, who spoke about diversity in the construction workplace. Upcoming Events Categories Ambassadors (17) Board…
Read MoreBoard experiences Rainbow Tour
Board experiences Rainbow Tour Some of the Chamber board, along with their Executive Director, took the Rainbow Tour on Sunday, October 13th. Discover the hidden stories and historic landmarks that shaped Kansas City’s LGBTQ+ community. From the pioneering activism of the 1960s to the iconic bars, clubs, and the inspiring legacy of Womontown, this tour…
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