Posts by Joy
Metzler 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…
Read MoreUMKC to host Pride Luncheon
UMKC to host Pride Luncheon UMKC will host a Pride Luncheon at the Swinney Center, 5030 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 1, 2024. The luncheon raises funds to support programs and scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students and allies at UMKC, including the Pride Empowerment Fund, which provides emergency assistance to students experiencing financial difficulty…
Read MoreNew Resources Available in Member Information Center
New Resources Available in Member Information Center Did you know there are a number of benefits which come with your LGBT Chamber of Commerce membership? Such as: Job postings Event listings Member to Member Deals Press Releases We want to ensure you are making the most of your Chamber membership, so we have created a…
Read MoreCentral Exchange CEO Series Lunch
Central Exchange CEO Series Lunch Tracey DeMarea, left, Executive Director of the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce, interviews Joe Reardon, President/CEO of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, during the Central Exchange CEO Series lunch, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tracey DeMarea, interviewed Greater Kansas City Chamber of…
Read MoreCoffee Connections at Kansas City Art Institute
Coffee Connections at Kansas City Art Institute From left, Kate Nielsen, LGBT Chamber Board President, Chadwick Brooks, Assistant VP of Institutional Advancement, Robert Gann, Manager of Special Events, and Randy Williams, AVP Corporate and Community Partnerships pose for a photo during the LGBT Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connections held at KCAI, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024.…
Read MoreLunch and Learn Recording Ready
Lunch and Learn Recording Ready On August 16, the LGBT Chamber of Commerce held a Lunch and Learn with Shiri Asangwe, Project Manager for the KC Media Collective, to discuss how to best utilize the Collective’s 2024 KC Voter Guide. You can now view the recording of that Zoom call here! Upcoming Events Categories Ambassadors…
Read MoreChamber honors Board past and present at social hour
Chamber honors Board past and present at social hour On Thursday, Aug 22nd, Chamber Board members past and present were invited to come together at Gaels Public House. The evening was spent catching up with old friends and new, and welcoming two new Board members, Dr. Leslie Harding of KC Care Health Center and Francisco…
Read MoreWe are moving!
We are moving! We are very excited to announce we are moving offices! As of Sept. 1, 2024, Chamber headquarters will now be located inside Industrious at 420 Nichols Road, 2nd Floor, Kansas City, MO 64112, in the Plaza. The new space has many features which our growing Chamber will be making full use of!…
Read MoreUMKC Ice Cream Social
UMKC Ice Cream Social The LGBT Chamber was invited to table at the UMKC LGBTQIA Ice Cream Social, Thursday, Aug. 22. Joy Hope along with Ambassadors Jason Eckhoff and Jessica Mumma, were able to chat with university students about the Chamber. In order to get a free ice cream, students had to get four signatures…
Read MoreTurner Construction Coffee Connections at Third Place Lounge
Turner Construction Coffee Connections at Third Place Lounge Turner Construction hosted the July Coffee Connections at the Third Place Lounge, Tuesday, July 23. We had food from Dutzel’s Catering and coffee from Phase 2. Upcoming Events Categories Ambassadors (17) Board of Directors (7) Chamber News (13) Community (31) Diversity & Inclusion (20) Events (25) Leadership…
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