KANSAS AVE

I-635

KANSAS AVE

I-635

KANSAS AVE

I-635

I-70

I-670

HERE IS A GOOD PLACE TO BE

KANSAS AVE

I-635

PARALLEL PKWY

913-371-3070 | 727 Minnesota Avenue | Kansas City, Kansas 66101 | KCKChamber.com

MISSION & VISION

The KCK Chamber is committed to their members and mission “As a member of the business community in the metropolitan area, the mission of the Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce is to enhance and create opportunities in Wyandotte County which build a quality community to live, work and conduct business.”

Daniel SilvaExecutive Director

CHAMBER STAFF

ABOUT THE CHAMBER

Nolan DeesDirector of Finance

Hope Blankenship Membership & Communication Manager

Ga’Brielle Doran First Impression Coordinator

The KCK Chamber is a membership based organization led by a volunteer board with up to 41 members. The day-to-day work is handled by a paid staff of full-time employees. Staff works with a variety of committees made up of members and the Board of Directors.

Currently the Chamber works in four basic areas – Legislative, Information, Networking, and Community Development. The Chamber board held a series of planning sessions in late 2011 to set a five year plan. The plan was approved in February, 2012. It is laid out in six priority areas:

Connections/Access To Opportunities

Resources For Members

Community Development & Growth

Business Leadership, Influence & Advocacy

Chamber’s Sustainability

Board/Staff

»»»»»»

MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The KCK Chamber is committed to their members and mission “As a member of the business community in the metropolitan area, the mission of the Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce is to enhance and create opportunities in Wyandotte County which build a quality community to live, work and conduct business.”

Membership in the KCK Chamber of Commerce offers numerous benefits and keeps business owners on top of important, ever-changing issues and trends within Wyandotte County. You will have the opportunity to participate in exceptional programs, gain exposure for your business at numerous networking events and take advantage of the many business services we provide.

To fill out a membership application online, please visit: KCKChamber.com/NewMemberApp

Retired Individual $145

0-5 FTE $370

6-25 FTE $525

26-75 FTE $790

76-100 FTE $1,050

101-200 FTE $1,575

201-500 FTE $2,625

501+ FTE $5,250

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

ADVERTISING*

Annual Chamber publication

Website

Weekly e-newsletter

E-mail blasts

Event sponsorships

*Member-Only opportunities for an additional fee

ADVOCACYChamber Lobbyist to represent you, our member, on local, state & federal issues.

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT

Executive Committee

Finance Committee

Legislative Committee

Ambassadors Club

Marketing and Membership

INTERNET EXPOSUREFree Web Listing including business type, contact information & business description

CHAMBER NEWSOpportunity to submit news to share on:

Website

Social Media

Weekly E-Blast News

Media

JOB LISTINGSOpportunity to market job openings on our online database & promoted via social media.

REFERRALS

Member-to-Member Discounts

HOT DEALS

Staff & Member Referrals

SERVICES

Affinity Partners

Certificate of Origin discount

Expert workshops to enhance business skills

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

MEMBER BENEFITS

»»»»

»»»»

»»»»»

»»»»

»»»»»

»»»

»»»

For more information on membership, please contact Hope Blankenship at Hope@KCKChamber.com

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The KCK Chamber sponsorship and partnership programs create strategic alignment and co-branding with the Chamber. Each partnership provides a defined engagement plan, benefit package and investment value.

Investing in the KCK Chamber through partnerships and event sponsorships supports a program of work that includes economic development, education and talent development, public policy, and infrastructure, as well as business prospects, member retention and expansion.

The KCK Chamber extends its sincere appreciation to the companies who invest generously through Partnerships. These contributions support the Chamber’s mission; provide leadership that facilitates the retention of a prosperous regional economy, and effective advocacy for its members. Consider a partnership program investment to align with the Chamber and drive your business throughout the Kansas City region. Below is more information about our partnership program and levels. You can also find additional details at our website at KCKChamber.com.

The KCK Chamber has many partnership opportunities and is happy to design a tailored package for your business. With your investment you will receive benefits that help you reach your marketing objectives and you will be recognized as KCK Chamber partner at the level you contribute. Below at the KCK Chamber Partnership Levels:

For pricing and more information on partnerships, please visit our website at KCKChamber.com or contact Hope@KCKChamber.com.

*At Silver Level and above, KCK provides a membership break for annual dues rate

Titanium $25,500 & AbovePlatinum $15,000 - $24,999Gold $10,000 - $14,999 Silver* $5,000 - $9,999Bronze $1,500 - $4,999

Total Contribution for the Year

Executive 1 $25,500 & AboveSuite 2 $15,000 - $24,999Club 3 $10,000 - $14,999 Reserve 4 $5,000 - $9,999Goal Line 5 $1,500 - $4,999

ANNUAL PARTNERSHIP

EVENT/PROGRAM PARTNER

ANNUAL PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

»»»»»

»»»»»

Annual Meeting

Golf Tournament

Golf Tournament Foursome or Hole Partner

Best of KCK Business Expo

Best of KCK Business Expo Booth Partner

First Friday Focus

Breakfast with the Board

Business After Hours

Grow KCK Symposium

Taste of the Chamber

Signage/Advertising

Marketing Outreach

Congressional Forum Membership

»»»

»»

»»»»»»»»

EVENT AND PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

ANNUAL EVENT CALENDAR

Each spring the KCK Chamber hosts their Annual Meeting for members and guests. This is the Chamber’s flagship event and brings together a cross-section of Chamber members, business leaders, elected officials and community stakeholders. The event features keynote speakers, special presentations and a luncheon hosted by the Chamber. Chamber members are brought up to date about Chamber accomplishments over the past year and goals for the year ahead. Members can sponsor a table or buy individual tickets to attend this luncheon that is held in the spring of each year.

The Chamber hosts our Best of KCK Business Expo where local and regional businesses come together to interact with each another, community participants and other organizations at our annual business celebration. The Expo incorporates business to business networking, our Grow KCK Symposium and the KCK Business Awards presentation where we announce the Best of KCK annual business winners. The Best of KCK Expo is held in September and allows members to introduce themselves to other businesses and organizations to showcase their services by sponsoring a booth, being a part of the Taste of KCK or partnering with the Chamber as an event sponsor.

ANNUAL MEETING

BEST OF KCK EXPO

The KCK Chamber hosts its annual Golf Tournament yearly in July at a local KCK Golf Course. A benefit event for the KCK Chamber, the annual Golf Tournament affords the opportunity for businesses to use this event to connect with clients or colleagues. Additionally, participants will enjoy breakfast, a luncheon and a dinner awards ceremony with prize drawings, as well as a chance to take on the course with other members. Combining the best of business and pleasure, the Golf Tournament provides the perfect blend of traditional tournament play with a modern twist at nearly every hole. Partnerships, foursomes and hole sponsorships are available as part of the Annual KCK Chamber Golf Tournament.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

MONTHLY EVENTS

The KCK Chamber hosts a quarterly informational meeting for members who want to learn more about the Chamber and how to get involved. We encourage our members to attend in order to meet the other members and the Chamber staff, introduce your business, familiarize yourself with the variety of benefits we offer and get connected! At each “Taste of the Chamber” we present an informal presentation covering all you need to know to get engaged and make sure your membership is working for you. Also in attendance at the meeting are the Chamber Ambassadors and our Partners. This event is hosted by the KCK Chamber, Country Club Bank and Humana.

Our monthly business seminar luncheon meetings, First Friday Focus, offer members the chance to network and receive informative business updates from a wide array of notable speakers. These events are held on the first Friday of the month from 11:30am-1pm at the Great Wolf Lodge who serves as one of our partners for this event. There is also a monthly host for each luncheon.

This breakfast networking group is designed so members can share what they do, ask for referrals and ask other business leaders for resources at the same time. This group helps KCK Chamber businesses to do business with each other. Members will be able watch their businesses multiply by applying referral and networking strategies that go beyond normal networking. Join other chamber members and Partner WorkWell Wyandotte on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30am for breakfast and to find more resources and gain referrals for your business!

FIRST FRIDAY FOCUS

RESOURCE BUSINESS BREAKFAST

TASTE OF THE CHAMBER

This networking event is an opportunity for KCK Chamber members to meet with other business representatives in a relaxed setting. Each monthly Business After Hours is hosted by a different KCK Chamber partner from 4:30-6:30 in the evening offering door prizes, free cocktails and appetizers for all attendees. Guests are welcome, so always remember to bring your business cards and make new contacts.

This quarterly meeting gives Chamber members the opportunity to meet KCK Chamber Board members for breakfast and conversation. This is a chance for members to hear more about the KCK Chamber Board Agenda and visit with board members about business and community issues. This is a “first-register, first-reserved” event and has limited seating so members are encouraged to always register early. It is hosted by the KCK Chamber with a special thank you to our sponsor and Partner TranSystems.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

BREAKFAST WITH THE BOARD

For event information such as topic, date, time and location, please visit KCKChamber.com

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

KCK Chamber members have an opportunity to be the voice of the business community on legislative issues by interacting with local, state and national leaders through the Congressional Forum. We are one of the few chambers in the United States that has such a program and it is currently the longest running Congressional Forum in the country.Congressional Forum meets the 3rd Friday of the month at the Reardon Center.

With Chamber membership, we encourage businesses of all sizes to become active in the Legislative Committee and play a vital role in assisting with local, state and federal legislative affairs for the community. Your membership provides access to be a part of candidate forums and special issues.

Please visit the Chamber website KCKChamber.com/Legislative to view our annual Legislative Agenda, or contact the Chamber staff to receive a copy of our booklet.

1968 201648

The KCK Chamber supports a transparent legislative process that follows the traditional committee format to ensure a fair hearing of all legislatives issues facing the State of Kansas for the benefit of the citizens of the state.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

The Legislative Committee meets the 2nd Friday of the

month at 9:00am at the KCK Chamber office.

Rev. C.L. BachusMount Zion Baptist Church

Pat BruneWomen’s Chamber of Commerce of KCK

Melissa ClarkCE Distribution, Inc.

Greg Cotton - Past ChairSporting Kansas City

Ryan DenkMcAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips

Sarah FrostTranSystems Corporation

Craig Gaffney - TreasurerCountry Club Bank

Phil Gibbs, Jr.Continental Consulting Engineers Dr. Doug GirodUniversity of Kansas Medical Center

Dr. Doris GivensKCK Community College

Don GrayKC Board of Public Utilities

Earl Harrison, Jr.HG Consult, Inc. Engineers & Planners

Mayor Mark HollandUnified Government of WyCo/KCK

Kevin JonesATMOS Energy

John J. Jurcyk, Jr.McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips

Sidney KingLiberty Bank & Trust

Dr. Cynthia LaneKCK Public Schools

Todd LaSalaStinson Leonard Street LLP

Linda LewisOffice Products Alliance

Alise MartinyGreater KC Const & Blders Trade Valerie Mussett - ChairDesign Mechanical Inc.

Randy NypProvidence Medical Center

Joab OrtizBurns & McDonnell

Dan PetersThe University of Kansas Hospital

Tony PriviteraMark One Electric Co., Inc.

Kirk ShermanNewmark Grubb Zimmer

Daniel Silva - Exec. DirectorKCK Chamber

Mike SmallwoodSmallwood Locksmith & Supply

Norm SmithNPB Companies, Inc.

Msgr. Stuart SwetlandDonnelly College

Pat WarrenKansas Speedway Corporation

Kate WebbCoreslab Structures, Inc.

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

913-371-3070 | info@KCKChamber.com | @KCKChamber | #KCKaGoodPlace2Be