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Centurions NOW - June 17, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2019 It’s official. The Class of 2019 has graduated and will enter into Alumni status on July 1. This year’s class has so much to be proud of. Following in the footsteps of prior classes, this year’s participants continued to uphold the guiding principles of the program while excelling in service. Together, the Centurions classes of 2019 and Fall 2020 gave a total of 2,991 hours of community service during the past year and contributed to over 100 organizations over the last two years. Read Article

Business Intelligence Brief - June 14, 2019

Short Items of Interest – Economy | Deficit and Debt – Does Anybody Really Care Anymore? | Fed’s Next Move? | Politics, War and the Oil Business | Challenge to Dollar as World Currency | What Else Can You Get from Armada? | In Praise of Complaining | New Chart – Monthly Brent and West Texas Intermediate Crude Prices Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - June 10, 2019

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO KC Soccer fans – we need your help! As you probably know, Kansas City is one of 17 cities in contention for the 2026 World Cup (which would mean about $620 million in economic activity for the metro). We need to show KC’s strong support for soccer, and that’s where you come in. Read Article

Business Intelligence Brief - May 31, 2019

Short Items of Interest – Economy | Could This be a Trend? | CMI Report (continued) | What Else Can You Get from Armada? | Decisions, Decisions | New Chart – CMI (Credit Managers’ Index) Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - May 29, 2019

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO Congratulations to TREKK Design Group – winner of the KC Chamber’s “Mr. K” Award as our 2019 Small Business of the Year. Wendy Guillies of the Kauffman Foundation and I presented the award to TREKK Managing Partner Kimberly Robinett at last week’s Small Business Celebration Awards Luncheon. It was an honor. Read Article

Business Intelligence Brief - May 24, 2019

Short Items of Interest – Economy | Landslide in India | Markets Not Pleased | The Country of the Future… | Another Nightmare for Belgian Politics? | What Else Can You Get from Armada? | Being Part of that Young Old Designation | New Chart – Stock Market Read Article

Your chamber at Work - May 14, 2019

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO On June 18, KCMO voters will elect a new mayor and city council, but there’s another measure on the ballot that, if passed, would be detrimental to the city’s economic momentum. Question 1 would impose an arbitrary 50 percent cap on the city’s ad valorem tax incentive offerings for economic development. The Chamber Board of Directors has voted unanimously to oppose Question 1. Here’s why: Read Article

Centurions NOW - May 13, 2019

ANNUAL ALUMNI LUNCHEON Join the Centurions Alumni Association on Wednesday, June 19 at 11:30 a.m. for our annual luncheon and meeting. We are looking forward to kicking off the new membership year together while we learn from a local leader. Enjoy a fantastic lunch at Grand Street Café and of course great networking with alumni. The graduating class of 2019 is also encouraged to attend. Read Article

Business Intelligence Brief - May 3, 2019

Short Items of Interest – Economy | The End Game in Iran | Good News Expected in Jobs Report | Implications of an Aging Population | Graft Allegations Split Italian Coalition | What Else Can You Get from Armada? | Being Part of that Young Old Designation | New Chart – Italy’s Economic Growth Flat Read Article

Advocating for You - April, 2019

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce advocates for its membership in Missouri, Kansas, Washington, D.C., and local government. Read Article