KC Chamber adds honor for artists, creatives to its awards lineup; emphasizing arts’ impact on economy, culture

By Tommy Felts | February 21, 2024

A new award planned for the KC Chamber’s Small Business Celebration in June is expected to honor an entrepreneur who has put their artistic talent to work as a small business, said Vicky Kulikov. The first-time Luminary Arts and Creative Small Business Award is set to be announced alongside four other high-profile specialty small business…

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Small Biz Superstars shines light on entrepreneurs in the shadows; Nominations open now

By Tommy Felts | January 9, 2024

Editor’s note: The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a non-financial partner of Startland News, which serves as the media partner for the Small Business Superstars program. [divide] Being designated a Small Business Superstar in 2023 provided much needed visibility for The Scented Webb, Victoria Campbell Osborne shared. She credits the program with helping…

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Empowered belonging: KC Chamber celebrates inclusive workforce efforts with diversity honors

By Tommy Felts | July 26, 2023

Diversity is a strength; equity is the objective; and inclusion is the path that unites individuals together, said Amy Lee Sewell. The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce awarded Lockton Companies its 2023 Champion of Diversity award at the annual POWER of Diversity Breakfast. The event brings together the region’s diverse business community to celebrate…

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