Your Chamber at Work - February 8, 2021

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO

Bummer.

(I tried to think of a family-friendly word to describe my feelings after last night’s Super Bowl loss. “Bummer” is the best I could come up with.)

We’ll soon be sending the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce a basket of gifts from five of our local small businesses. That’s our return on our bet with the TB Chamber over the Super Bowl.

Not much else to say about the Buccaneers’ victory. Today’s weather matches Kansas City’s mood.

I’ll just quote Chiefs Coach Andy Reid who said this after last night’s loss: “Stand tall … And keep your eyes looking up and forward.”

THE FUTURE OF WORKSPACE POST-PANDEMIC

In October 2019, the KC Chamber hosted an exciting look at the possibilities of the future workspace and how to integrate work-life balance for employees. We couldn’t have predicted that everything was about to change. Join us for The Future of Workspace | Post Pandemic, Wednesday February 10, 8 to 9:15 a.m. Workspace experts will return and share perspectives on the future of the workplace in the wake of the COVID-19 impact - including commercial real estate and common spaces. Register here. Thanks to Real Estate Committee Sponsors Centric, McCownGordon Construction, Polsinelli, VanTrust Real Estate, Hallmark, and BNIM.

HEALTHY KC: MINDFULNESS AND ITS IMPACT ON CULTIVATING A RESILIENT WORKFORCE

Join Healthy KC for Mindfulness and Its Impact on Cultivating a Resilient Workforce, Wednesday, February 10, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Robin Todd of Mindful Momentum leads a workshop on the power of mindfulness to help our stress, productivity, and overall wellness. She will highlight the science, the value of investing and the simplicity of educating and empowering employees with the habits necessary to be resilient. Register here. Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, and our Premier Sponsor Lockton.

GET A KC BARBECUE HISTORY LESSON AT NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKING

Gates BBQ is celebrating their 75th anniversary. We’re excited to welcome Arzelia Gates to our next virtual Neighborhood Networking on Friday, February 12 from 9 to 10 a.m. Bring a full cup of coffee as you hear how this classic BBQ restaurant has been successful for nearly eight decades. You’ll have the opportunity to also connect with fellow Chamber members. Register today. The KC Chamber's 2021 overall networking sponsors are Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Delta Dental, and Mazuma. The KC Chamber's 2021 Neighborhood Networking Sponsors are Menlo, and Unbound.

VIRTUAL SPEED NETWORKING

Miss connecting one-on-one with your fellow Chamber members? Join us for a virtual Face2Face Speed Networking, February 17, 9 to 10 a.m. We’ll be using the Airmeet platform, that gives you the ability to jump around the virtual room and table hop to connect with anyone you want. See an old friend? Stop by to catch up. See someone you want to know more about? Head over and introduce yourself. Register now for this free event. The KC Chamber's 2021 networking sponsors are Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Delta Dental, and Mazuma.