Your Chamber at Work - February 1, 2021

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO

We’re getting ready for one of my favorite events of the year – the Small Business Celebration. It’s always exciting to honor our small businesses and present the Mr. K Award.

This year, we’re making some changes and turning the event into a true celebration for all small businesses across KC. And we need your help.

Tell us about the Small Business Superstars in your life. Whether it’s a restaurant, a moving company, a plumber or anyone else, submit their names here and we’ll recognize them as a Small Business Superstar.

All of our #SmallBizSuperstars will be sent digital and physical swag that they can use to show their resilience and pride, highlighting the great work they do in our community.

You have until February 26 to submit your #SmallBizSuperstars. Thank you for your help in supporting our fantastic small businesses in Greater Kansas City.

THE FUTURE OF WORKSPACE POST PANDEMIC

In October 2019, the KC Chamber hosted an exciting look at the possibilities of the future workspace and how to integrate work-life balance for employees. We couldn’t have predicted that everything was about to change. Join us for The Future of Workspace | Post Pandemic, Wednesday February 10, 8 to 9:15 a.m. Workspace experts will return and share perspectives on the future of the workplace in the wake of the COVID-19 impact - including commercial real estate and common spaces. Register here. Thanks to Real Estate Committee Sponsors Centric, McCownGordon Construction, Polsinelli, VanTrust Real Estate, Hallmark, and BNIM.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION WORKSHOP SERIES: THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

Join us for the first workshop in the KC Chamber’s 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion series February 23, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. focusing on the Underground Railroad. Register here. For more than a decade, Störling Dance Theatre has performed ‘Underground’ at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, telling the powerful story of the Underground Railroad and inspiring audiences to work together towards racial reconciliation in our city today. Join Jeremiah Enna, Executive Director of Underground and The Culture House and Ray Jarrett, Executive Director of UniteKC, for a discussion about the history of the Underground Railroad and how this creative work can inspire us in the work of racial reconciliation today. Our Diversity & Inclusion Workshop Series Presenting Sponsor is Commerce Bank. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Presenting Sponsors are CommunityAmerica Credit Union, Evergy and Hallmark.

HEALTHY KC: MINDFULNESS AND ITS IMPACT ON CULTIVATING A RESILIENT WORKFORCE

Join Healthy KC for Mindfulness and Its Impact on Cultivating a Resilient Workforce, Wednesday, February 10, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Robin Todd of Mindful Momentum leads a workshop on the power of mindfulness to help our stress, productivity, and overall wellness. She will highlight the science, the value of investing and the simplicity of educating and empowering employees with the habits necessary to be resilient. Register here. Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, and our Premier Sponsor Lockton.

VIRTUAL NETWORKING WITH AIRMEET

We’re bringing you another way to connect with Chamber members through the new networking platform Airmeet, February 17, 9 to 10 a.m. Airmeet gives you the ability to jump around the virtual room and table hop to connect with anyone you want. See an old friend? Stop by to catch up. See someone you want to know more about? Head over and introduce yourself. Register now for this free event. The KC Chamber's 2020 networking sponsors are Delta Dental, Mazuma, SS&C and T-Mobile.