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Lawrence Empowerment Expo
Lawrence Empowerment Expo Chamber staff and Ambassadors attended the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Empowerment Expo, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Chamber Board President Kate Nielsen was one of the panelists during the event. Upcoming Events Categories Ambassadors (17) Board of Directors (7) Chamber News (13) Community (31) Diversity & Inclusion (20) Events (25) Leadership News (1)…
Read MoreB2B at Gaels
B2B at Gaels The October B2B was hosted by Gaels Public House and Sports and co-sponsored by Aaron Bunnell, Crum Cleaning, Kyle Danner, KCCD, and On Tap. Learn more about B2B by clicking here! Upcoming Events Categories Ambassadors (17) Board of Directors (7) Chamber News (13) Community (31) Diversity & Inclusion (20) Events (25) Leadership News…
Read MoreLGBTBE Roundtable hosts SBA/SBDC
LGBTBE Roundtable hosts SBA/SBDC Ram Basnet and Igor Soares, from the Small Business Administration, along with Jill Hathaway, from the Small Business Development Center at UMKC, presented an overview of their services to LGBTBE members at the SBA offices on Wednesday, Sep. 25. Attendees learned about contracting with the Federal Government, some of the various…
Read MoreCoffee Connections at ReeceNichols
Coffee Connections at ReeceNichols ReeceNichols agents pose for a photo during the Sep. 24, 2024, LGBT Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connections. From left to right, Amy Ringsdorf, Brecklyn Wright, Brian Partlow, David Slawson, John Price, Amy Loehr, and Fabián Gayosso. ReeceNichols hosted the September 2024 Coffee Connections, Thursday, Sep. 24. Their third time hosting brought…
Read MoreB2B at Life Unlimited, Inc
B2B at Life Unlimited, Inc The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce B2B was hosted by Life Unlimited, Thursday, Sep. 12, 2024, at their business’ location in North Kansas City. Snacks and drinks were served on their rooftop space along with a view of the Kansas City skyline in the distance. Learn more about B2B by…
Read MoreBusiness Pride Magazine Fall 2024
Business Pride Magazine Fall 2024 The Fall 2024 issue of the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce Business Pride Magazine is now online and ready to read! Click here to see the entire issue. Upcoming Events Categories Ambassadors (17) Board of Directors (7) Chamber News (13) Community (31) Diversity & Inclusion (20) Events (25) Leadership News…
Read MoreEffective Influence Starts with Getting Informed
Effective Influence Starts with Getting Informed In recent years, there has been historic progress for the LGBTQ+ community. And while we would love to rest and bask in those successes, recent legislative trends have shown threats still remain. From healthcare discrimination, erosion of parental rights, and limits on access to gender-affirming care, now is the…
Read MoreDeMarea presents to KC Wedding Guild
DeMarea presents to KC Wedding Guild Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tracey DeMarea, spoke with the Kansas City Wedding Guild, Tuesday, Sep. 10, 2024, about the importance of belonging to an association. The group met in the event space at Three Points in Kansas City and were treated to a wonderful lunch catered…
Read MoreHelzberg Diamonds Ribbon Cutting
Helzberg Diamonds Ribbon Cutting Christina Rader, center, Helberg Diamonds Store Manager, cuts the ribbon at her store’s new location outside Independence Center, in Independence, Mo. On Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, the Mid-American LGBT Chamber of Commerce was proud to hold a ribbon cutting at the Helzberg Diamonds new location in Independence, Mo. Previously located inside…
Read MoreMetzler Mentor Applications Now Open
Metzler Mentor Applications Now Open The C. Stephen Metzler Program exists to promote and expedite the development of aspiring LGBT leaders and professionals within the LGBT and greater Kansas City community through one-on-one and group mentoring with local business and community leaders. Metzler mentees will be paired with one of our mentors and get access…
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