The FIFA World Cup is coming to Kansas City in 2026, and the excitement (and opportunity) is building! The Kearney Chamber Tourism Committee is reshaping our monthly meetings to ensure we’re ready to welcome the world to our community.
Beginning this month, we are offering hybrid meetings—you can join us in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. These meetings will feature timely updates from local and regional leaders who are shaping tourism, marketing, and economic development plans for our area, including:
- Megan Sahlfeld, Clay County Tourism & Marketing Manager
- Stacie Bratcher, Executive Director, Kearney Chamber of Commerce
- Carolyn Yatsook, Economic Development Director, City of Kearney
- Representative from KC2026 Game Plan team
📅 Date/Time: First Wednesday of the month at 10:00AM
📍 Location: Kearney Chamber of Commerce
💻 Virtual Option: see link below
Your perspective and participation are vital as we position Kearney to shine during the World Cup. We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation.
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Microsoft Teams meeting
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Join us for our monthly Chamber Luncheon the first Wednesday of November from Noon-1:00pm at the First Christian Church in Kearney, MO.
Registration is Required!
A boxed lunch from Hoffman's D'Creamery is included.
Deadline to Register: Noon, Monday, Nov. 3.
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 canceled prior to the deadline can be carried over to another luncheon. Reservations canceled 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
Plus, Get World Cup ready with AI
SPONSORS:
Thank you to our Luncheon Sponsors: Paradigm Direct - Fulfillment House - Kearney Family Foundation
We look forward to seeing you!
The Kearney Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with the Kearney Business Group to further Empower Business Excellence.
The Kearney Business Group is a group of small business professionals that support each other's businesses through education, networking and referrals.
Our vision is to positively impact the community we serve by mentoring business partners, increasing referrals, and growing membership.
All businesses face some of the same difficulties from time to time. We found that we can work through these common struggles together and leverage our shared interests to build the success of each of our businesses.
Our meeting discussions consist of business development topics, common business practice discussions, guest speakers from the community, and more! Come grow your business with us!
Join us at 8:30am at the Kearney Chamber of Commerce, 190 W State Route 92 Hwy, Kearney for networking and information!
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Fridays at 8:30am every month.
Building businesses through education, networking and referrals - that’s what we do. Contact us to learn more about how our group may benefit your business!
KearneyBusinessGroup@gmail.com
Kearney Chamber Ambassadors Empower Business Excellence!
Empower Business Excellence
The Ambassador CommitteeAmbassadors 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.
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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 every other month at 2:30, location varies.
- Meeting Schedule for 2025:
- November 19 (moved up one week due to the Thanksgiving holiday)
- Location: the Chamber office (190 W State Route 92).
- We’ll share a quick round robin, discuss plans for 2026 including meeting dates, events, and the World Cup.
- November 19 (moved up one week due to the Thanksgiving holiday)
The Kearney Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with the Kearney Business Group to further Empower Business Excellence.
The Kearney Business Group is a group of small business professionals that support each other's businesses through education, networking and referrals.
Our vision is to positively impact the community we serve by mentoring business partners, increasing referrals, and growing membership.
All businesses face some of the same difficulties from time to time. We found that we can work through these common struggles together and leverage our shared interests to build the success of each of our businesses.
Our meeting discussions consist of business development topics, common business practice discussions, guest speakers from the community, and more! Come grow your business with us!
Join us at 8:30am at the Kearney Chamber of Commerce, 190 W State Route 92 Hwy, Kearney for networking and information!
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Fridays at 8:30am every month.
Building businesses through education, networking and referrals - that’s what we do. Contact us to learn more about how our group may benefit your business!
KearneyBusinessGroup@gmail.com