October Newsletter

Celebrating Women, Wellness & Community Connections

As we move into October, we’re taking a moment to celebrate an incredible month of connection, collaboration, and community. Thank you for your continued leadership, engagement, and commitment to the Kansas City, Kansas Chamber of Commerce. Your participation continues to make our Chamber a place where businesses and professionals can build meaningful relationships, share ideas, and support one another.

Last month, we were proud to host the WCN Women’s Wellness Summit, an incredible day dedicated to helping women prioritize their health, wellness, and overall well-being. Hosted at Margaritaville, the Summit brought together women from across our business community for a day filled with inspiration, connection, education, and plenty of energy.

The event featured an inspiring luncheon and keynote from Megan Reed, Life + Business Coach and Best-Selling Author, who shared insights designed to motivate and empower women both personally and professionally. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions focused on nutrition, movement, meditation, brain and bone health, stress management, and other important aspects of wellness.

What made the Summit especially meaningful was the opportunity to bring women together from across our Chamber communities. The KCK Chamber community worked together to create an experience centered around connection and support. From conversations over lunch to interactive activities and shared experiences throughout the day, the Summit was a wonderful reminder of the power that comes from women supporting women.

A special thank you goes to everyone who attended, participated, sponsored, volunteered, and helped make the Women’s Wellness Summit such a memorable event. Your enthusiasm and engagement helped create an atmosphere where women could connect, recharge, learn something new, and leave feeling inspired.

As we head into October, we’re carrying that same spirit of connection and collaboration forward. The Chamber continues to offer opportunities to network, learn, grow, and engage with fellow business and community leaders. We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities and continue building the relationships that make our business community stronger.

Thank you for being an important part of the KCK Chamber. We’re grateful for your continued support and look forward to another month of meaningful connections, exciting opportunities, and continued growth across Kansas City, Kansas.

Warm regards,

Renee Hadley, KCK Chamber President

Women's wellness event at Margaritaville

New Members

KCK Chamber has partnered with Verizon to bring our members Small Business Digital Ready — a completely free program with no Verizon service required and no strings attached. Members get free courses, one-on-one mentorship, and networking opportunities covering everything from finance and branding to online marketing, cybersecurity, social media, and website design, all available on their own schedule. On top of that, businesses can apply for competitive grants of up to $10,000 (Verizon has awarded more than $15M to small businesses nationwide to date). Registration takes just a few minutes, and every member who signs up strengthens the Chamber's standing with this partnership — so we're encouraging all members to register today and put these free resources to work for their business.

Hosted at Sporting KC

Signature Event

B2B Expo 2026

B2B Expo

Connect with regional business leaders, showcase your business, build strategic partnerships, and discover new opportunities for growth.

Nov 4, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

$450 Booth Members
$500 Booth Non-members
Attendee are Free

October Events

Forum with Cindy Holscher

KCK Chamber Congressional Forum Luncheon: Senator Cindy Holscher

See highlights from our Congressional Forum Luncheon featuring Senator Cindy Holscher.

Oct 1, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Verizon Small Business Digital Readiness Workshop

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Workshop Series

Learn how to build and use an AI employee, gaining practical tools to streamline your business, improve efficiency, and drive growth. At Sporting KC.

Oct 8, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Free to Attend

business networking

Creating an Impact Online — Young Professionals Speaker Series

Build your online presence with speaker Ricole Meinhardt at Stockyards Brewing, Oct. 8 — network, learn, and grow. Register today!

Oct 8, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$25 Members/$35 Non-members

Congressional forum with Ty Masterson

KCK Chamber Congressional Forum: Senate President Ty Masterson

Hear from Senate President Ty Masterson on Kansas priorities, state policy, economic development, and the business environment.

Oct 20, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

$60 Members/$75 Non-members

Coffee and connect with the purpose.

Coffee & Connect / Coffee with a Purpose

Connect with local nonprofits, discover ways to give back, and build meaningful business connections with like-minded professionals in the community.

Oct 27, 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Free to Attend

Chamber Announcements

B2B EXPO

Ambassador Club 2027

Woodland Hills Elementary School Ribbon Cutting

Woodland Hills Elementary School

Showtime Karaoke Ribbon Cutting

Showtime Ribbon Cutting

Sue's Safe Haven Ribbon Cutting

Sue Safe Haven Ribbon Cutting

Argentine Middle School Ribbon Cutting

Argentine Middle Ribbon Cutting

September Event Pics

Chamber Happy Hour with NBKC Bank

Grand opening of the FosterAdopt Connect

American Royal Barn Warming Event

Groundbreaking of the Dotte at Hollywood Casino

Women's Wellness Summit

Coffee & Connect at Junior Achievement

UG Small Business Grant Workshop