Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

09/03/2026

The Kansas City Symphony announced the appointment of Betsy Burleigh as director of the Kansas City Symphony Chorus, the 160-voice ensemble long recognized as the choral voice of the Kansas City Symphony. Burleigh, an internationally acclaimed choral conductor, educator and director, will lead the Symphony Chorus in performances with the Kansas City Symphony and guide the ensemble’s continued artistic growth.

The Kansas City Symphony first welcomed Burleigh as guest chorus director in spring 2026, when she prepared the Symphony Chorus for performances of Rachmaninoff’s Spring and Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. From her first rehearsal, she earned the admiration of Chorus members and Symphony staff through her exceptional musicianship, insightful leadership and warm, collaborative approach.

Read more of this from The Kansas City Symphony at https://www.kcchamber.com/current-topics/kansas-city-symphony-appoints-betsy-burleigh-as-new-director-of-kansas-city-symphony-chorus.

09/02/2026

As Crux celebrates its 10th year in business, the company is marking a year of significant milestones that reflect both sustained growth and the evolution of a business model that continues to challenge conventional thinking.

Read more of this from Crux KC at https://www.kcchamber.com/current-topics/crux-marks-10-years-of-growth-with-hall-of-champions-induction-and-fifth-consecutive-inc-5000-recognition.

09/01/2026

The doors are OPEN and Chiefs Kingdom is rolling in!

The red is taking over as hundreds of members of Greater Kansas City’s business community gather for the 2026 Chiefs Kickoff Luncheon.

The room is filling up, the excitement is building and we’re getting closer to the moment we’ve all been waiting for…
CHIEFS FOOTBALL IS BACK!

The Kansas City Chiefs

09/01/2026

IT’S CHIEFS KICKOFF LUNCHEON DAY!

One of Kansas City’s most anticipated annual traditions is here! Today, Chiefs Kingdom and Greater Kansas City’s business community come together to officially get ready for another season of Chiefs football.

Follow along as we bring you inside the 2026 Chiefs Kickoff Luncheon with the people, players and moments that make this event so special.

It’s time, Chiefs Kingdom!

The Kansas City Chiefs

08/31/2026

: Experience Anthology of Light at HOK!

Join HOK on Thursday, September 10, from 5–7 p.m. for an exhibition reception celebrating regional artists and the ways light shapes perception, atmosphere and experience.

Presented in partnership with the Kansas City Artists Coalition, the evening will feature art, conversation, small bites, drinks and a DJ.

🎨 Thursday, September 10 | 5–7 p.m.
📍 HOK | 300 W. 22nd St., Kansas City, MO

Learn more and register: https://greaterkansascitychamberofcommerce-dev.growthzoneapp.com/eventcalendar/Details/anthology-of-light-1910288?sourceTypeId=Website

08/28/2026

Enterprise Bank & Trust has launched the fall semester of Enterprise University, its innovative and highly acclaimed series of virtual business courses designed to help professionals better their businesses and careers. The live, interactive webinars are available at no cost, with the semester coursebook and registration available at enterprisebank.com/eu.

More than 30 courses will be offered between Sept. 9 and Nov. 19, 2026, covering management and leadership, finance and operations, sales and marketing, human resources and other trending topics, including creating organizational change, utilizing artificial intelligence efficiently and driving business valuation.

Read more of this at https://www.kcchamber.com/current-topics/enterprise-bank-trust-announces-enterprise-university-fall-course-lineup.

Enterprise University. Better your business knowledge. One class at a time.

08/27/2026

Public safety is essential to a strong, thriving region, and progress starts with collaboration. The good news? Progress is being made!

Last week, the KC Chamber brought together leaders from across our community for our State of Public Safety, featuring KCPD Chief Stacey Graves, KCFD Chief Craig Buckley, Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson, and COMBAT Director Murray Woodard.

Our speakers shared encouraging signs of progress across the region, while also addressing the challenges that remain and the continued collaboration needed to build safer, stronger communities for everyone who lives, works, and does business here.

Thank you to our speakers for their leadership, candor, and commitment, and to everyone who joined us for this important conversation.

And a special thank you to our State of Series Presenting Sponsors whose support makes important conversations like these possible. We appreciate your continued investment in the KC Chamber and our region!

📸 Take a look at some moments from the event.

08/26/2026

Wagner Logistics, a leading provider of supply chain warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment solutions, announces its 80th anniversary in business.

To commemorate this milestone, the company will host a celebratory open house on Wednesday, September 2, starting at 3:30 p.m. at their corporate offices in North Kansas City, Missouri.

Read more of this from Wagner Logistics: https://www.kcchamber.com/current-topics/wagner-logistics-celebrates-80-years-of-supply-chain-excellence-with-commemorative-open-house.

08/25/2026

The words we use matter. They can create barriers or help build workplaces where everyone feels respected, valued and included.

Join the KC Chamber on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 9–10:30 a.m. for Speaking of Inclusion: Language that Builds Belonging, the next session in our Foundations of Disability Inclusion series.

Through interactive activities, discussion, and practical exercises, participants will explore respectful, inclusive language around disability and gain greater confidence in how to communicate with clarity and respect across teams, with customers and throughout the workplace.

Building belonging starts with understanding. Come ready to learn, reflect and put inclusion into practice.

📅 Sept. 2 | 9–10:30 a.m.
📍 KC Chamber Board Room at Union Station

Register today: https://greaterkansascitychamberofcommerce-dev.growthzoneapp.com/eventcalendar/Details/foundations-of-disability-inclusion-speaking-of-inclusion-language-that-builds-belonging-1560002?sourceTypeId=Website

08/24/2026

The newly opened 18th & Vine Welcome Center is welcoming visitors with more than community resources and city services. Through a new partnership with Zhou B Art Center Kansas City, the Welcome Center now features original artwork by four accomplished Kansas City artists, creating an immersive introduction to the creativity and cultural identity that defines the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District.

Located at 1516 E. 18th Street, the Welcome Center serves as a direct connection between residents, visitors, and the City of Kansas City. Open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the space provides access to city resources while also celebrating the artists and entrepreneurs who continue to shape Kansas City’s creative community. Visitors can also purchase the artwork on display, offering a unique opportunity to take home an original work created by local talent. The Welcome Center will continue expanding its offerings with curated merchandise from local vendors in the future.

Read more of this at https://www.kcchamber.com/current-topics/18th-vine-welcome-center-grand-opening-showcases-kansas-city-artists-through-partnership-with-zhou-b-art-center-kansas-city.