FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEOWe know that health and wellness is a vital feature of a thriving and prosperous community. That is one of the reasons why the KC Chamber focuses on programming that helps create a culture of health and wellness throughout the region. In partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Healthy KC is an ongoing initiative that has garnered support from business, medical, philanthropic and community health organizations as we work to bolster mental and physical health in Kansas City.
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Parkville, Mo.—January 25, 2024 — Leaders from Park University and Metropolitan Community College have signed an articulation agreement that will provide MCC graduates a straightforward path to earning a bachelor’s degree at Park. The two schools entered into the agreement during a ceremony on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus on Jan. 24.
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HCA Midwest Health is the only health system in the region with three hospitals named “America’s 250 Best Hospitals” for clinical excellence by Healthgrades, placing them among the top 5% in the nation. The hospitals include Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, and Menorah Medical Center.
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Parkville, Mo.—January 22, 2024 — Gwendolyn Grant, president and chief executive officer of the Urban League of Greater Kansas City, will be the featured speaker of a Black History Month program hosted by Park University on Wednesday, Feb. 7. The event will be held in the Jenkin and Barbara David Theater located inside Alumni Hall on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus starting at 1 p.m. A livestream of the program will also be available at parkumedia.com/parkumedia.
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FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEOIf you listen to sports talk radio, read the news online or watch local television, you know about the latest developments on keeping the Royals and Chiefs in Jackson County. Last week, Jackson County Executive Frank White vetoed the county legislature’s vote to place the extension of a 3/8-cent sales tax on the April ballot – and I respect his authority to do so.
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On behalf of a collaboration of business and civic organizations, we encourage the Jackson County Legislature to take the necessary steps to ensure residents will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed extension of the 3/8 cent sales tax on April 2.We appreciate the diligent negotiations on both sides. Commitments, concessions and progress have all been made.
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