The KC Chamber’s Small Business Celebration is a series of events that supports and celebrates the small business community within the Kansas City region. It is recognized as one of the largest Chamber small business celebrations in the United States.
Our Celebration is a series of events where people and companies show support for the small business community within the Kansas City region, resulting in a highly competitive selection of Top 10 Small Businesses. One of these Top 10 companies is judged to be Small Business of the Year and receives the coveted Mr. K Award, named for Ewing Kauffman, entrepreneur and philanthropist, at the Small Business Awards Luncheon. To be named Small Business of the Year signifies that a company has shown growth or sustainability of their business, with strong employee relations, a commitment to diversity and a record of giving back to the community.
Joe Reardon, President and CEO of the KC Chamber; Charlie Tetrick, President & CEO, Walz Tetrick Advertising, with the Mr. K Award; Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, President and CEO of Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
Andrew Dowis, CEO, Pro Athlete, holding the Legacy of KC award, and Katie McDonald, Vice President of Public Affairs, Evergy
Leonard Graham, Co-Owner, Taliaferro & Browne LLC, holding the Small Business Equity Award; Amber Reed, Owner and Therapist at Resolve Counseling and Wellness; and Hagos Andrebrhan, Co-owner, Taliaferro & Browne
In order to be a Top 10 or Small Business Award candidate, your company must meet the following criteria:
Your application responses will determine your eligibility for any of our additional Small Business Awards and will trigger additional questions for Legacy, Equity, or International, if applicable.
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
30 West Pershing Road, Suite 301
Kansas City, MO 64108-2423
Membership in the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce aligns your company with the region’s largest and most influential Chamber and immediately strengthens your ability to succeed.
