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World Trade Center-Kansas City News: March 2024

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTORHappy Spring from WTC-KC! We are excited to welcome warmer weather and an exciting line-up of events! Last month, we were honored to host representatives from the German Marshall Fund and the Ambassador to the U.S. from Ukraine as part of the Kansas City stop on the Whistlestops for Ukraine Tour. The event featured a great roundtable discussion on the importance of strong international relations and looked towards the future of a post-war Ukraine. Watch the recap video here. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - March 11, 2024

FROM PRESIDENT AND CEO JOE REARDONIf last week’s employment numbers are any sign, many of us are currently seeking the ideal candidate to fill open job positions. And every vacancy offers the opportunity to be intentional in holding the door open for an increasingly diverse pool of candidates who can bring new perspectives and experiences to our organizations as we seek continuous improvement.  Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - March 4, 2024

FROM PRESIDENT AND CEO JOE REARDONMarch is Women’s History Month, a moment to reflect on the many outstanding contributions women have made on our communities across time. The work to elevate women in leadership has long been a focus of the KC Chamber, and we remain steadfast in our dedication to promoting women. As we look to the future, the Chamber is not wavering in that responsibility as we realign resources to bolster existing programming designed to promote women leaders. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - February 26, 2024

Small Business Superstars | Healthy KC Vender Expo | Neighborhood Networking and more… Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - February 20, 2024

KC Strong | Neighborhood Networking | DEI Certificate of Mastery & Capstone Program and more… Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - February 12, 2024

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEOIn the words of the best coach in the NFL, Andy Reid: “How about those Chiefs!” My heart rate has finally returned to normal after another nail-biting win that earned the home team back-to-back Super Bowl championships. As usual, this was a come-from-behind win that required the team to overcome mistakes and rely on the strength of the team to achieve victory. Congratulations to the Hunt family, the entire Chiefs organization, and the players for another thrilling season. Read Article

World Trade Center-Kansas City News: February 2024

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTORHappy New Year from WTC-KC! After an incredible 2023, highlights of which can be seen in our Annual Impact Report here, we are excited for 2024. We look forward to continuing our event series: Talking Trade: Coffee & Networking, and Doing Business With. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - February 5, 2024

Small Business Celebration | DEI Certificate of Mastery & Capstone Program | Neighborhood Networking and more… Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - January 29, 2024

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEOWe know that health and wellness is a vital feature of a thriving and prosperous community. That is one of the reasons why the KC Chamber focuses on programming that helps create a culture of health and wellness throughout the region. In partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Healthy KC is an ongoing initiative that has garnered support from business, medical, philanthropic and community health organizations as we work to bolster mental and physical health in Kansas City. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - January 22, 2024

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEOIf you listen to sports talk radio, read the news online or watch local television, you know about the latest developments on keeping the Royals and Chiefs in Jackson County. Last week, Jackson County Executive Frank White vetoed the county legislature’s vote to place the extension of a 3/8-cent sales tax on the April ballot – and I respect his authority to do so. Read Article