Not only do we publish our fair share of news for members (
Member Good News), but we generate our fair share of news releases about our organization and its Board, our events, and our leadership as well (
Chamber News Releases). And some of that information gets picked up by our local news media! Yes, we're bragging, but it's one way to show you that...
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Copaken Brooks wins Mr. K Award
Chamber names Copaken Brooks as its top business of the year
Burns and McDonnell CEO stresses fitness focus to employees
Sarah Dyerson with Krista Klaus on Power Lunch >>
The KC Chamber's small business director chats with KMBZ's Krista Klaus about the chamber's 27th annual Small Business Celebration. More than 100 companies from across the Kansas City region applied, and judges narrowed the field of candidates to the Top 10 ahead of the May 15 announcement of the Small Business of the Year for 2013.
Daniel Silva with Krista Klaus on Power Lunch >>
The KC Chamber's director of diversity and inclusion chats with KMBZ's Krista Klaus about the chamber's focus on diversity as a way to enhance the business community and grow economic development in the region. The interview also highlights the April 30 Ace Awards, honoring culturally diverse, mid – to senior-level managers, being recognized by their colleagues for outstanding achievement in their respective industries, inspiring and mentoring others, and making exceptional contributions to the success of their employers. The 2013 recipients are Marvin Carolina, Jr., Vice President, Corporate Director of Diversity, JE Dunn: Leo Prieto, Community Health Education Manager, Truman Medical Centers; Kristi Ryujin, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Diversity Initiatives, UMKC; and Dr. Joseph Seabrooks, President, Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley.
CEO touts benefits for employers who jump on the health and wellness bandwagon
Best Cities for Small Businesses
World Trade Center-Kansas City hosts inaugural cultural seminars
Big 5: Progress Report on KC Chamber Initiatives
Greater KC Chamber backs health levy, tourism tax ballot proposals
KC organization becomes partner in federal overseas trade program
Morton: UMKC ‘pretty much eliminated’ possible site for conservatory
Most Innovative Mayors in the U.S.
Cutting calories in drinks is key to weight control
KMBC Interviews Jim Heeter at KC Marathon
KC Chamber reveals recipients of 2012 Athena Awards - The Kansas City Star
Letter | Tax credit backed for wind energy - The Kansas City Star
Wind Tax Credit Extension Critical - DomesticFuel.com
Up Close: Peter deSilva, president of UMB Bank - Kansas City Business Journal
In This Together, Dynamic Duos - KC Business
Kansas City is the best
Cities Where Small Businesses Thrive
KC Chamber CEO reports weight loss progress
KC voters overwhelmingly pass sales tax increase
BIG 5: CHAMPION DR. PATRICK JAMES - The Local Show
Tech startups sprout on Silicon Prairie
sidebar: Google Fiber
Chiefs Kickoff Luncheon Will Be On August 29
Politicians, business leaders praise potential of NCI designation
Dry as a bone: Drought's wide impact is likely to last for years
Mobile market offers healthy food, weekly service to KC areas lacking access to grocery stores
The Star's editorial | Tackle big challenges after the All-Star Game
Biggest benefits of the All-Star Game for KC are intangible
Kansas City Expects Big Financial Gains from Hosting 2012 MLB All-Star Game
41 Action News Today July 9, 2012
41 Action News Early Edition July 9, 2012
KSHB Sports Sunday July 8, 2012
41 Action News at 10 July 8, 2012
KCTV5 News at 10 July 8, 2012
Royals’ 1985 World Series victory comes alive at Performing Arts Center
Big KC's Salute to Baseball at PAC
Kauffman Center Offers Up Salute to Baseball and Ewing Kauffman
KC B cycle rolls out to help you get around downtown
Big KC’s Salute to Baseball on Fox 4
The Star's editorial - UMKC's new arts campus fits well in the Crossroads
Report suggests sites for UMKC downtown arts campus
The Star's Business calendar
Three sites identified for UMKC downtown arts campus
Decision day for health care, politicians, patients and the rest
Kansas City summit explores why companies can't find workers
Big KC's Salute to Baseball Will Honor Ewing Kauffman's Legacy
Local Show - Big 5: Champion Peter deSilva & One Week KC
Big 5 effort, Kauffman Foundation team up for Kansas City entrepreneur week
Mayor, Chamber Leader Put Weight In Personal And Public Spotlight
KC Mayor, Chamber CEO start weight loss challenge
One Week KC aims to promote city’s big entrepreneurial aspirations
KC Big Shots Want to be Not So Big
Commentator David Gergen on the Missouri Sebate Race, Super PACs and Did Bill Clinton His Fastball
Kansas City beckons to entrepreneurs
Sprint Center to host Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament through 2016
KC Chamber Backs Mayor’s Repair Plan Vote and Missouri Cigarette Tax Hike
KC Chamber supports tax increase, sewer bonds
Boulevard Brewing wins Small Business of the Year from Greater Kansas City Chamber
Leading off for All-Star Game: Celebrity softball, tribute to baseball
Chamber gives needs of small business a closer look
KSHB-KC (NBC) - Kansas City, MO 41 Action News at 6
Catch '85 Royals stars on All-Star week
Feisty city neighborhood holds its own in core
The Star's editorial | Mayor's bold new plan includes big new taxes for KC
Chamber's urban initiative has a long list of needs
iKC Announces KC Business Magazine and The Kansas City Business Journal as Media Sponsors
An optimistic first year for KC Mayor Sly James
The Star’s editorial | Chamber’s ‘Big 5’ will need money, good plans
KC Chamber updates Big5 progress
Greater KC Chamber looks back on 125 years
Travelers Institute and Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Co-Host Forum with Kansas City's Top Small Business Leaders
Kansas City economic growth could outpace nation this year
Stronger KC economy should boost job growth soon, report says
KC Chamber honors diverse managers with Ace Awards
The Star’s editorial | Bank of America’s donation could help revive KC’s urban core/span>
Troost Corridor Gets Civic Focus for Improvements
Greater Kansas City Chamber targets Troost Corridor for Big 5 initiative
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce focuses on Kansas City's east side
Chamber selects Troost Corridor for neighborhood boost
KC’s Big 5 Ideas Project Concentrates on Troost Ave. First
Troost Corridor Picked For Revitalization Effort
Kansas City Big 5 First Day Feedback
Chamber announces target area for Urban Neighborhood Initiative
As KC ages, need to nurture potential young leaders grows
‘ECity’ gets a boost from KC area entrepreneurs
KCPT - The Local Show: February 16, 2012
KC's Urban Core Suddenly a Hot Topic
Groups working to keep MU sports in KC
MU’s Alden meets with KC chamber about keeping a presence here
KCPT - The Local Show: January 12, 2012
Progress on ‘Big 5’
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce has high hopes for Big 5 ideas
Community Shares Input on how to Improve Kansas City’s Urban Core
KC area second worst for job losses in past year
Forecast: Kansas City economy could limp through 2011, then rebound
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Uncertainty Leads to Two Kansas City Economic Forecasts
Chamber uncertain about 2012 economy
Mid America Regional Council expects the local economy to return to pre-recession levels by 2014
Hoenig: Take long view on economy; ditch the earnings tax
Fed’s Hoenig Sees Long-Term Growth as Lagging, Dow Jones Says
Fed’s Hoenig Says Operation Twist Risks New ‘Complexities’
Hoenig critiques Fed in parting shot
Departing Hoenig Paints Grim Picture of Long-Term Growth
Fed's Hoenig: Dollar to remain reserve currency
Retiring KC Fed Chief Tells Chamber “Debt is Not Bad”
From NBC Action News, September 26, 2011 "KS, MO congressmen talk pending shutdown"
Kansas City Star, September 26, 2011 - "The Cleaver/Yoder lovefest"
"Yoder, Cleaver think shutdown can be avoided"
From Kansas City InfoZine, September 21, 2011 - "Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Named Missouri 'Chamber of the Year'"
From Bizjournals.com "Greater Kansas City Chamber is Recognized as Top in Missouri"
Greater KC Chamber CEO Jim Heeter, Burns & McDonnell CEO Greg Graves, Chamber SVP Kristi Wyatt, and Frank Ellis, President of Swope Community Enterprises talk "Big 5" on KCPT's Week In Review.
From Think Big Kansas City, September 14, 2011 - Will KC Remain "The City of Fountains"? 5 New Ideas for the Kansas City Region
As part of ‘Big 5,’ Chamber Aims to Make KC ‘Most Entrepreneurial City’
Video from KCTV, September 13, 2011 - "Kansas City civic leaders think big to push area growth"
Listen to Jim Heeter and Brian Ellison talk about the Big 5 ideas on KCUR
From the Kansas City Business Journal, September 13, 2011 - "Greater Kansas City Chamber unveils five big ideas for the region"
From Thinking Bigger Business Media, September 13, 2011 - "Greater KC Chamber Rolls Out 'Big 5'"
From the Kansas City Star, September 8, 2011 - "Hope KC chamber's 'Big 5' don't become Big Duds"
From the Kansas City Business Journal, May 2, 2011 - "Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce goes mobile"