KANSAS CITY, MO June 10, 2024 - In May, Académie Lafayette International High School (ALIHS) proudly recognized its first class of graduating seniors, a milestone serendipitously aligned with the school district's 25th anniversary."Where do I start with these seniors?" stated Kate Absher, ALIHS International Baccalaureate Literature teacher, who also leads the school's esteemed debate and theater programs. "We have been through an awful lot with each other over the past four years. This group is unique."
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FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEORemember when you were just starting out in your career and feeling like you were stumbling your way forward in the dark? That was a reality for many of us as interns or young professionals. This is why the KC Chamber’s genKC program looks to connect the region’s early career professionals with their peers, providing a network of support that sustains them as they grow as community leaders.
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Travelers will have the opportunity to embrace the essence of “CULTURE, COMMUNITY, and CRAFT” with an exclusive celebration, a new locally-minded, brand-wide program, and more.
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A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTORHappy June from World Trade Center – Kansas City. The LGBTQ+ community is an integral part of the international trade ecosystem. We are proud to celebrate Pride Month by recognizing the impact the LGBTQ+ community has on Kansas City and by providing resources to help our LGBTQ+-owned businesses thrive. Businesses that export earn higher revenues create more jobs, pay better wages, and are less likely to go out of business.
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FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEONearly 40 years ago, the KC Chamber began its annual celebration of small businesses from across the region. Our Small Business Celebration has since grown to be one of the largest in the United States with a focus on honoring the extraordinary efforts of our small business community. Now, what started in February, will culminate with the exciting announcement of the 2024 Small Business of the Year at an awards luncheon on Thursday, June 13.
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