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SUMMARY:Leadership Showcase 2026
LOCATION:Kearney School District Administrative Offices and Board Room, 425 W. Washington St., Kearney, MO, 64060
DESCRIPTION:Leadership Showcase 2026\n\n05/01/26 02:00 PM CST\n - 05/01/26 04:00 PM CST\Description:\nLeadership Showcase 2026\nStrong businesses need strong leaders — and strong communities do too.\n\nJoin us for the Leadership Showcase 2026 on Friday, May 1, from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Kearney School District Central Office Board Room for an afternoon centered on leadership growth, professional development, and the future of our community. This free event is open to the public and offers business and community leaders a unique opportunity to hear directly from members of the current Leadership Academy cohort as they share insights, experiences, and perspectives gained through the program.\n\nThe afternoon will include networking, opening remarks by Stacie Bratcher, Executive Director of the Kearney Chamber, presentations and Q&A by Academy attendees, and a keynote by Jim Dickerson, Director of Operations at EquityJet and a 2026 Academy Instructor.\n\nGuests will also enjoy light snacks, beverages, and significant door prizes included. PLUS, the first 25 guests will receive a free copy of the book How Successful People Lead: Taking Your Influence to the Next Level by John C Maxwell, courtesy of the Kearney Business Group. \n\nThis year’s cohort represents a strong cross-section of local leadership: Jennifer Grossl, Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative; Angela Gudde, Kearney Enrichment Council/Kearney Senior Center; Zach McMains, Kearney School District; Angel Brown, Lockbaud LLC; and Curtis Murphree, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee & Kona Ice.\n\nWhether you are a business owner, executive, manager, nonprofit leader, educator, or community advocate, this event is an opportunity to invest in the kind of leadership that strengthens organizations, builds partnerships, and moves Kearney forward. Come support emerging leaders, gain fresh perspective, and be part of a conversation that matters to the future of our business community.\n\Location:\nKearney School District Administrative Offices and Board Room\n425 W. Washington St.\nKearney, MO 64060
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Leadership Showcase 2026<br /><br />05/01/26 02:00 PM CST - 05/01/26 04:00 PM CST<br />Description:<br /><p data-end="1077" data-start="976"><strong data-end="1004" data-start="976">Leadership Showcase 2026</strong><br data-end="1007" data-start="1004" />
Strong businesses need strong leaders &mdash; and strong communities do too.</p>

<p data-end="1585" data-start="1079">Join us for the <strong data-end="1123" data-start="1095">Leadership Showcase 2026</strong> on <strong data-end="1163" data-start="1127">Friday, May 1, from 2:00&ndash;4:00 PM</strong> at the <strong data-end="1224" data-start="1171">Kearney School District Central Office Board Room</strong> for an afternoon centered on leadership growth, professional development, and the future of our community. This free event is open to the public and offers business and community leaders a unique opportunity to hear directly from members of the current Leadership Academy cohort as they share insights, experiences, and perspectives gained through the program.</p>

<p data-end="1886" data-start="1587">The afternoon will include networking, opening remarks by <strong data-end="1664" data-start="1645">Stacie Bratcher, Executive Director of the Kearney Chamber</strong>, presentations and Q&amp;A by Academy attendees, and a keynote by <strong data-end="1807" data-start="1723">Jim Dickerson, Director of Operations at EquityJet and a 2026 Academy Instructor</strong>.<br />
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Guests will also enjoy light snacks, beverages, and significant door prizes included. <strong>PLUS, the first 25 guests will receive a free copy of the book How Successful People Lead: Taking Your Influence to the Next Level by John C Maxwell, courtesy of the Kearney Business Group.&nbsp;</strong><br />
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This year&rsquo;s cohort represents a strong cross-section of local leadership: <strong data-end="2202" data-start="1962">Jennifer Grossl, Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative; Angela Gudde, Kearney Enrichment Council/Kearney Senior Center; Zach McMains, Kearney School District; Angel Brown, Lockbaud LLC; and Curtis Murphree, Travelin&rsquo; Tom&rsquo;s Coffee &amp; Kona Ice.</strong></p>

<p data-end="2592" data-start="2204">Whether you are a business owner, executive, manager, nonprofit leader, educator, or community advocate, this event is an opportunity to invest in the kind of leadership that strengthens organizations, builds partnerships, and moves Kearney forward. Come support emerging leaders, gain fresh perspective, and be part of a conversation that matters to the future of our business community.</p>
<br />Location:<br />Kearney School District Administrative Offices and Board Room<br />425 W. Washington St.<br />Kearney, MO 64060
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