Join us for our monthly Membership Luncheon: local food, great connections, and real value for your business!
Held the first Wednesday of each month (except Jan & July) from Noon-1:00pm at the First Christian Church in Kearney, MO.
Registration is Required!
A boxed lunch from a local member restaurant is included.
Deadline to Register: Noon, Monday, Feb 2.
Cost: $10.00 Members / $20 Non-Members
The 2026 Lunch Club Pass is still available! Register Here.
Dietary Restrictions: Please list any dietary restrictions/requirements (including food allergies) at the time of registration. Every attempt will be made to accommodate requests, however, they cannot be guaranteed if they are not submitted prior to the registration deadline.
Cancellation Policy: Reservations cancelled prior to the deadline can be carried over to another luncheon. Reservations cancelled after the deadline will be charged full price. If you are unable to attend, please let us know if someone will be attending in your place.
GUEST SPEAKER: TBA
Member Announcements are returning at our monthly luncheon!
To keep the program running on time and respect our guest speaker, announcements will be shared only by members who reserve a spot during luncheon registration (first come, first served). Helpful, clear, and quick is the goal… and yes, we do have a whistle if someone goes into overtime.
Thank you to our Empowering Business Excellence Sponsors:
Kearney Chamber Ambassadors Empower Business Excellence!
Empower Business Excellence
The Ambassador Committee
Ambassadors are the face and voice of the Chamber, welcoming new members, building relationships and elevating local businesses. As an Ambassador, you’ll help foster an environment where businesses thrive through engagement, support and visibility. This committee is ideal for those who love connecting people and championing growth.
Ambassadors meet on the second Tuesday of each month at noon at the Chamber office or a local member restaurant (the location will be determined prior to each meeting).
If you are interested in becoming a Chamber Ambassador contact the Chamber office at 816.628.4229 or email Stacie@KearneyChamber.org. We'd love to have you join us. more info...
Session 6 – Agenda
February 13, 2026 – Transformative Leadership
In Session six, we will explore foundational leadership principles that focus on developing the leader from within. This session focuses on leadership as influence and challenges participants to intentionally develop vision, character, priorities, and motivation in every area of life, from business to family and community. Through practical discussion and application, participants will examine how personal growth, self-discipline, attitude, and servant leadership create positive change and inspire others. This session reinforces the idea that leadership is not a position, but a daily commitment to grow, serve, and lead from within.
Academy Day Schedule – “Growth Mindset”
Time
Session Title
Speaker(s) & Details
8:30 AM
Developing the Leader Within
Mark D. McAuliffe
11:30 AM
Lunch & Relationship Building / Class Project
Relax, recharge, and make connections!
12:30 PM
Economic Development
Carolyn Yatsook
1:30 PM
Travel: Tour Cornerstone Building Brands
Buddy Huebner, Plant Manager
3:00 PM
Travel: Tour Mr Dells Foods
Jasper Bianco, General Manager
Nonprofit Forum is all about empowering our member nonprofits and service organizations to maximize mission focused efforts as we serve the Kearney/Holt area together.
Occurs the fourth Wednesday of the following months at 2:30pm.
Meeting Schedule for 2026
February 25 (at Kearney Chamber)
May 27 (at NTRC)
August 26
November 18
Location: the Chamber office (190 W State Route 92).
Roundtable Format:
Introduction & Elevator Pitch
How are YOU doing? How are things going for the organization?
Join us for our monthly Membership Luncheon: local food, great connections, and real value for your business!
Held the first Wednesday of each month (except Jan & July) from Noon-1:00pm at the First Christian Church in Kearney, MO.
Registration is Required! A boxed lunch from a local member restaurant is included. Deadline to Register: Noon, Monday, March 2.
Cost: $10.00 Members / $20 Non-Members
Dietary Restrictions: Please list any dietary restrictions/requirements (including food allergies) at the time of registration. Every attempt will be made to accommodate requests, however, they cannot be guaranteed if they are not submitted prior to the registration deadline.
Cancellation Policy: Reservations cancelled prior to the deadline can be carried over to another luncheon. Reservations cancelled after the deadline will be charged full price. If you are unable to attend, please let us know if someone will be attending in your place.
FEATURE PRESENTION: Employee Wellness by Nutritionist Johannah Schrader, Evergreen Health & Wellness
New!! Member Announcements are returning at our monthly luncheon!
To keep the program running on time and respect our guest speaker, announcements will be shared only by members who reserve a spot during luncheon registration (first come, first served). Helpful, clear, and quick is the goal… and yes, we do have a whistle if someone goes into overtime.
Thank you to our Empowering Business Excellence Sponsors:
Kearney Chamber Ambassadors Empower Business Excellence!
Empower Business Excellence
The Ambassador Committee
Ambassadors are the face and voice of the Chamber, welcoming new members, building relationships and elevating local businesses. As an Ambassador, you’ll help foster an environment where businesses thrive through engagement, support and visibility. This committee is ideal for those who love connecting people and championing growth.
Ambassadors meet on the second Tuesday of each month at noon at a local member restaurant (the location will be determined prior to each meeting).
If you are interested in becoming a Chamber Ambassador contact the Chamber office at 816.628.4229 or email Stacie@KearneyChamber.org. We'd love to have you join us. more info...
Join us for our monthly Membership Luncheon: local food, great connections, and real value for your business!
Held the first Wednesday of each month (except Jan & July) from Noon-1:00pm at the First Christian Church in Kearney, MO.
Registration is Required! A boxed lunch from a local member restaurant is included. Deadline to Register: Noon, Monday, March 30.
Cost: $10.00 Members / $25 Non-Members
Dietary Restrictions: Please list any dietary restrictions/requirements (including food allergies) at the time of registration. Every attempt will be made to accommodate requests, however, they cannot be guaranteed if they are not submitted prior to the registration deadline.
Cancellation Policy: Reservations cancelled prior to the deadline can be carried over to another luncheon. Reservations cancelled after the deadline will be charged full price. If you are unable to attend, please let us know if someone will be attending in your place.
FEATURE PRESENTION: Social Media with Kailyn Richardson
New!! Member Announcements are returning at our monthly luncheon!
To keep the program running on time and respect our guest speaker, announcements will be shared only by members who reserve a spot during luncheon registration (first come, first served). Helpful, clear, and quick is the goal… and yes, we do have a whistle if someone goes into overtime.
Thank you to our Empowering Business Excellence Sponsors: