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World Trade Center-Kansas City News: April, 2022

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR April was a full month at the WTC-KC! On April 7, we were honored to host the Ambassador from Paraguay, His Excellency Jose Antonio dos Santos and Counselor Sebastian Ortiz, head of the Trade and Economic Affairs’ Office in the Embassy of Paraguay to the United States for a business roundtable. Attendees learned about the leading industries in Paraguay as well as both Paraguay’s existing trade relationship with Paraguay and its goals for strengthening that relationship. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - May 2, 2022

Honeywell Fan Favorite Small Businesses | genKC Strength in Differences | Neighborhood Networking and more… Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - April 25, 2022

Honeywell Fan Favorite Small Businesses | genKC Strength in Differences | Neighborhood Networking and more… Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - April 18, 2022

DEI Author Series | Neighborhood Networking | Small Business Showcase and more… Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - April 11, 2022

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO We need your opinion! We’re asking your thoughts on the qualities and priorities the next Kansas City, Missouri Chief of Police should have. The current chief is retiring, and the Board of Police Commissioners has begun the process to select the city’s next top law enforcement officer. We’re conducting an online survey (here’s the link) and we hope you’ll participate. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - April 4, 2022

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO We’re looking for employers who are looking for good workers. On April 15, the Chamber’s Welcoming KC is holding a job fair for refugees and immigrants. It’s a win-win situation: you get highly motivated and dedicated employees while helping people who’ve come to the United States begin their path to the American dream. Read Article

World Trade Center-Kansas City News: March, 2022

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR It seems that spring has finally arrived in Kansas City! And like the season, things at the WTC-KC are starting to heat up. On March 17, we were honored to host the Consul General of Brazil in Chicago, Mr. Benoni Belli, for a virtual business roundtable. Mr. Belli encouraged U.S. companies looking to do business in Brazil to entertain the ag-tech and biosciences and renewable energies markets, as they are emerging in the country. In answering questions, Mr. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - March 28, 2022

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO The Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City, Missouri, has begun the search for a new Chief of Police, following the announcement of the retirement of Police Chief Rick Smith. Given KCMO’s high rate of violent crime, this is a critical decision facing our community and we believe the community has both the right and the obligation to express its opinion regarding that decision. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - March 21, 2022

Tapping Today’s Talent | Small Business of the Year | Neighborhood Networking and more… Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - March 14, 2022

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO When we think about workforce, we need to think both short and longterm. We know the problems we’re facing now, but thinking about the future requires us to invest in our future workforce. We can’t expect the future to take care of itself – that’s the lesson we’re learning right now. We have to make sure our kids are ready for opportunity, and we applaud the Kauffman Foundation for spending the resources and time now. Read Article