Your Chamber at Work - June 24, 2024

On Tuesday, July 23, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., our business community has the unique opportunity to hear from Kansas City’s top safety leaders as they share insights into current priorities and concerns related to public safety. During this free, virtual event, police, fire and EMS will unite to share the challenges and opportunities they each face as well as how they work together to resolve issues that improve safety throughout Kansas City, MO. This inaugural “The State of Public Safety in Kansas City” event is modeled after a successful program offered by the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce that is now in its third year and is helping align efforts in that community – something many of us are working to replicate in our region. 

Achieving holistic, sustainable violence reduction takes a unified effort that focuses on the root causes of crime. This is the mission of the Kansas City Public Safety Coalition, of which the KC Chamber is a member. Representatives from 18 of our region’s civic and community organizations have come together to understand the underlying issues of violence while supporting initiatives that improve safety outcomes in the metro area. “The State of Public Safety in Kansas City” is an important part of the Coalition’s efforts to inspire collective action by offering meaningful opportunities to hear from public safety experts and helping people understand the role we all play in ensuring a safe community for all Kansas Citians. Join us on July 23 to learn more and be part of improving safety throughout the region.

HEALTHY KC WORKPLACE WELLNESS OFFICE HOURS

The Healthy KC Workplace action team created a health and wellness certification program that recognizes area organizations for innovation and excellence in promoting a culture of health in the workplace. Applications are now being accepted for organizations interested in seeking Healthy KC Workplace Wellness Certification. You can find the application by clicking here. The submission deadline is Monday, September 30.

Do you have questions about the Workplace Wellness Certification? We're here to help! Drop in at any time on July 10 between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to ask your questions about the certification and our Workplace Wellness Team Members are here to answer and help you complete your certification. Register for the zoom link.

NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKING

Professional networking heats up this summer as the KC Chamber’s Neighborhood Networking event travels around the metro area, connecting people with others who can help them thrive. Mark your calendars now for two July networking opportunities that will fill your morning from 8:30 to 10 a.m. with coffee, conversation and connections.

• Loews Hotel (1515 Wyandotte St., KCMO): Loews Kansas City Hotel showcases 800 guestrooms, a lobby  bar, an on-site restaurant, a grab & go coffee shop, an indoor lap pool, and 60,000 square feet of meeting and event space, which connects directly to the Kansas City Convention Center. Register now!  
   
• Café Corazon (110 Southwest Blvd., KCMO): A Latino & Indigenous family-owned business here to make your coffee experience a nourishing and memorable one. Imbibe the finest local and artisanal ingredients, Latin American fair-trade coffee roasted by Café Corazon – the only coffee house in the Midwest that serves Yerba Mate the traditional way. Register now!

Neighborhood Networking is a free event for Chamber members or $15 for non-members. Thank you to our generous sponsors at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Delta Dental, Southwest Airlines, UMB, and Unbound for helping make this premier networking event possible.

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING

Mental Health First Aid is an interactive course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. This training on Wednesday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the KC Chamber Board Room (30 W. Pershing Rd., KCMO) will give people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program shows that it builds mental health literacy and helps participants understand warning signs of mental health challenges and gain an understanding of their impact and explore common interventions. The cost to participate is $50. Space is limited, so learn more and register today!

JACKSON COUNTY PROSECUTOR CANDIDATE FORUM

On Tuesday, July 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the UMKC Law School, Thompson Courtroom (500 E. 52nd St., KCMO), candidates for Jackson County prosecutor will share their vision for the county during a candidate forum moderated by Peggy Lowe, Investigative Reporter for KCUR, and Maurice A. Watson, Of Counsel with Husch Blackwell. Learn more and add this event to your calendar as you inform yourself ahead of the election.