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.
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Lenexa KAN (March 8, 2024): Celebrating nine (9) Nifty years during the month of March is just fine with Cindy and Joe Shelton. They are the entrepreneurial couple who started their Nifty Promotions original enterprise in 2015 from their home office. They moved forward and expanded it into a thriving, tech-savvy, and multifaceted business now headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas.
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With a focus on local, underserved Hispanic and Latino youth, BOK Financial makes lead gift and Science City pledges funds for the purpose of furthering STEM accessibility and creating pathways to lifelong success. Entire community is invited to join in support.
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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.
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Small Business Celebration · Awards & Recognition · Business Awards
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce has added a new award to its Small Business Celebration. The Luminary Arts and Creative Small Business Award is a specialty award designed to honor an entrepreneur who has put their artistic talent to work as a small business. The award will be announced at the KC Chamber’s annual Small Business Awards Luncheon in June along with four other specialty small business awards and the Mr. K Award/Small Business of the Year.
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