When students returned to classes this year in Kansas City Public Schools, they were welcomed back by teachers and staff with hellos, hugs, and excitement. At one location it was more than just hello. Students heard “Welcome! Bienvenidos! Jambo! Karibu! Bienvenue!” and more. KCPS opened its brand new International Welcome Center at Woodland Early Learning Center to support families who have recently immigrated to the United States and settled in Kansas City. “There is just so much learning that can happen now that we have this space.
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FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO
Congratulations to Sherry Turner, Executive Director of the Kansas City Women’s Business Center and Michele L. Watley, Founder and Owner of The Griot Group LLC.
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The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2021 ATHENA Leadership Award and ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award honorees.
Sherry Turner, Executive Director, Kansas City Women’s Business Center is the ATHENA recipient and Michele L. Watley, Founder and Owner, The Griot Group LLC, is the ATHENA Young Professional.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, the Kansas City Chiefs announced the promotion of four individuals to vice president roles. Nick Capo has been promoted to Vice President of Event Operations; Brad Gee has been promoted to Vice President of Football Communications; Kevin Higgins has been promoted to Vice President of Information Technology; and Jeremy Slavens has been promoted to Vice President of Arrowhead Events.
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Kansas City, Missouri (September 7, 2021) - Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas (MoKan Goodwill) announces it will utilize a tool to help individuals make informed career decisions to overcome what’s known as the “benefits cliff,” a term that describes a barrier for low-income families trying to improve their economic status.
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As a small town kid, Jamie was fortunate to first showcase his skills by earning a football scholarship at Missouri Western State University when he was a teenager. Studying business led him into the financial industry, where Grayson found great passion for helping people from all walks in life as well as the small business community.
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FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO
We’ve just finished the Labor Day weekend, but another celebration is coming up starting this Friday, September 10 – Welcoming Week, a week devoted to bringing together neighbors of all backgrounds and affirming the importance of being a welcoming community.
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