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World Trade Center-Kansas City News: May, 2023

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR It’s our favorite time of year at WTC-KC: World Trade Month! During the month of May, we also recognize World Trade Day as part of the larger World Trade Month celebration. Established in 1935 by President Roosevelt, the U.S. has recognized May as World Trade Month, celebrating the importance of international trade to the national economy. Since 1948, World Trade Month has been recognized by Presidential Proclamation. On May 10, WTC-KC is hosting World Trade Day 2023 as a member of the Kansas City International Steering Committee. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - May 1, 2023

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO Pat yourselves on the back, Kansas City, for the most-excellent NFL Draft this past weekend! Sincere congratulations to Sports Commission CEO Kathy Nelson, who juggled all the logistics and demands and set our town up for the national spotlight that shone on our town. She is, without a doubt, a regional treasure (and a member of the Chamber Board). Kudos to her staff as well. It was a nearly perfect weekend and the preparation involved was unimaginable. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - April 24, 2023

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO The community is invited to the first of several quarterly “Listening Sessions” with Kansas City, Missouri Chief of Police Stacey Graves on Thursday, May 11 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at United Believers Community Church, 5600 East 112th Terrace, KCMO 64137. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - April 17, 2023

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO Two items of note this week: Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - April 10, 2023

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO Congratulations to Brown Suga Bakes and Caresticks Mobile Phlebotomy – both winners of the “KCNSC Fan Favorites Award” at last week’s Small Business Celebration Candidates’ Showcase. The Fan Favorite Award is sponsored by Kansas City National Security Campus, managed by Honeywell FM&T, and their CEO Eric Wollerman made the announcement with the Chamber. Read Article

World Trade Center-Kansas City News: March, 2023

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR Spring is in full swing at the WTC-KC. In March, we were honored to host the trade team from the Canadian Consulate in Chicago for a business roundtable. The team shared insights on the investment relationship between the U.S. and Canada, and on Canada’s biggest industries. Locally, we held our second “Talking Trade” networking event at the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce. WTC-KC, U.S. Commercial Service and Kansas Department of Commerce all presented on the services they provide for Kansas City companies looking to expand internationally. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - April 3, 2023

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO We’ve heard anecdotally about our members’ difficulty in filling open job positions. Now we’d like to take a more systematic approach. Today, we’re launching a Workforce Survey to better understand the challenges Chamber members are facing. We know the stats (thanks to the Mid-America Regional Council): at last report, there were 85,000 unfilled job openings in our region, with an unemployment rate of just 2.7 percent. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - March 27, 2023

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO I love this time of year. Spring Training is just about over and this Thursday, baseball is back at Kauffman Stadium! The Kansas City Royals’ season kicks off on Opening Day this Thursday, March 30. The KC Chamber is excited for a couple of reasons. First, it’s a chance to root for the Royals! But second, and most importantly, we know that sports provide another great opportunity to bring our community together. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - March 20, 2023

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO Employee retention is a concern for many of our members. A solution from our recent Healthy KC Breakfast: work/life integration. In other words, making sure your employees aren’t working “off the clock.” One of the panelists suggested calling it life/work integration – to put life first. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - March 13, 2023

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO Two events from the KC Chamber’s World Trade Center Kansas City that may interest you are coming up: Read Article