Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

Safety & Security Meeting
2027-04-15 11:30 - 13:00, 2027-03-18 11:30 - 13:00, 2027-02-18 11:30 - 13:00, 2027-01-21 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-12-17 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-11-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-10-15 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-09-17 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) and 10 more dates | 2657 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO 64124-9998, United States, 2657 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
Join the community, both businesses and residents, to discuss safety & security issues with KCPD, Prosecuting Attorney, and private security – your concerns

Beads Beans and Booze, Mardi Gras 2026
2026-02-17 17:30 - 20:30 | 2700 Guinotte Ave, 2700 Guinotte Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64120, United States
The best Fat Tuesday Party is at the Rieger

The Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce & Historic Northeast Events are proud to present the 14th annual MARDI GRAS: Beads, Beans & Booze! event on Fat Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the famous J. Rieger & Company located 2700 Guinotte, KCMO 64210 in the Historic East Bottoms.
This year’s celebration will take place in the gorgeous Atrium Room of the Rieger where you will find a night of flavorful fun, Cajun inspired food, get-down music, and bottles of booze! So, get on down to the Historic East Bottoms, grab a Mardi Gras mask & beads, some Cajan food and then kick up your heels all night long!
MENU includes your first drink, savory Boudin Balls, Crab Cakes, Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice, Succotash & Bread Pudding!
FREE PARKING lot west of the J. Rieger Distillery.

Safety & Security Monthly Meeting, Dec. 2025
2025-12-18 11:30 - 13:00 | 2657 Independence Ave, 2657 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
Area NE Businesses, KCPD and CID staff Meet on the Third Thursdays. Open discussion on issues in the area.

Truman Plaza Area Plan OPEN HOUSE
2025-12-11 16:30 - 19:00 | 2659 Independence Ave KCMO 64124, 2657 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
See the Final Plan presented to the public

Meeting is held at the EGG (Economic Growth Gallery) 2659 Independence Ave.
Parking in front of the NEKC Chamber and behind the EGG next to Advance Auto .
Over the past year, residents, businesses, and community partners have helped shape a new vision for the Truman Plaza Area Plan, a buide for future decisions about land use, housing, transportation, parks and services in this part of the city.
The City is now sharing the draft final plan and inviting the final imput before it moves toward adoption.

Coffee Culture and Conversation, 12-11-25
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | 2659 Independence Ave, 2659 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
Networking at the EGG Economic Growth Gallery

It’s About YOU – and Your NEWS!
Are you prepaird for the Holidays? What is your business doing?
What’s Brewing? Let’s find out.
Meeting at the EGG (Economic Growth Gallery) next door to the Chamber office.
Join neighbors, local business owners, and community leaders for our monthly Coffee, Culture & Conversation — a relaxed, friendly hour of networking, news, and community connection.
At this month’s event, you’ll:

Learn how your support keeps local journalism alive — and how every donation made through December 31 will be matched thanks to NewsMatch, doubling your impact!
Visit our newsroom and One Kansas City Community Radio station.
Share your own neighborhood or business news — bring your flyers and business cards for networking and a prize drawing!

Coffee and sweets are on the house!
RSVP today for your free ticket

Northeast Arts KC OPEN Studio Tour
2025-12-07 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | 2659 Independence Ave KCMO 64124, 2657 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
Come and meet the Northeast Area Artists at their Creative and Showing Spaces

Welcome to or 4th annual Northeast Arts Open Studio tour starting at the EGG.
We are offering a FREE self-guided tour of up to 4 Locations.
1 Gallery at the EGG 7 Artists
2 Coffee Shops Core Coffee & Eatery and PH Coffee 3 Artists
1 Artist Studio Back Door Pottery 4 Artists
Pick up a map at the EGG (Economic Growth Gallery) Our first location on the map. You can also check out our QR code below. It will take you to our web site home page and map.
Locations are within a 10 minute drive or less. some youcan walk to. Look for the yard signs.
This tour is offered 2 days. Saturday 10 am – 4 pm and Sunday Noon – 12 pm.

11-25-25 Tasty Topic Talk
2025-11-25 11:45 - 13:00 | NEKC Chamber of Commerce, 2657 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
Check Back for our Topic and Guest speaker

Schedule/Agenda

11:45 ARRIVE AT THE CHAMBER COMMUNITY ROOM
12:00 TAKE A SEAT, INTRODUCTIONS – FILL YOUR PLATES
12:15 INTRODUCE GUEST – PROGRAM STARTS
12:45 QUESTIONS
1:00 CONCLUSION / NETWORKING

Catering Restaurant:
RSVP for your Lunch and Program on
Eventbrite $25
Seating is available for the program with NO Lunch. Drinks on the House.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82541019323?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 825 4101 9323 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Safety & Security Monthly Meeting, Nov. 2025
2025-11-20 11:30 - 13:00 | 2657 Independence Ave, 2657 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States

Coffee Culture and Conversation, 11-13-25
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | 2659 Independence Ave, 2659 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
It’s about YOU and Builders of the NE NEWS!

It’s About YOU – and Your NEWS!
Meet the Team Behind The Northeast News & Learn How You Can Help
What’s Brewing?
Meeting at the EGG (Economic Growth Gallery) next door to the Chamber office.
Join neighbors, local business owners, and community leaders for our monthly Coffee, Culture & Conversation — a relaxed, friendly hour of networking, news, and community connection.
At this month’s event, you’ll:

Hear what’s happening at The Northeast News / HNE Media — your nonprofit community newsroom.
Learn how your support keeps local journalism alive — and how every donation made through December 31 will be matched thanks to NewsMatch, doubling your impact!
Visit our newsroom and One Kansas City Community Radio station.
Share your own neighborhood or business news — bring your flyers and business cards for networking and a prize drawing!

Coffee and sweets are on the house!
RSVP today for your free ticket

10-28-25 Tasty Topic Talk, Mike Elder talks Cake and Art
2025-10-28 11:45 - 13:00 | NEKC Chamber of Commerce, 2657 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
Here in the Northeast Kansas City, you may have seen a mural on the NW corner of the “Truck Eating Bridge”. He is more than a mural painter.

Mike Elder
Here in the Northeast Kansas City, you may have seen a mural on the NW corner of the “Truck Eating Bridge”. He is more than a mural painter.
Mike Elder is a world renowned cake creator, three time world record holder, sixteen time TV chef, cake maker for the stars and now for you!
Mikes creations have been sought out by well-known public figures such as Gordon Ramsay, George Lucas, Elton John, Godsmack and Tech N9ne as well as NASCAR, INDYCAR, the NFL, and Major League Baseball.
Mike brings world-class quality and skill to his specialty cakes and is now ready to create something amazing for your special event.
https://blacksheepcakes.com/ Mikeelderscakes@gmail.com 816-682-1872
He will be at the Chamber Luncheon to “Decorate a Cake” and talk.
Schedule/Agenda

11:45 ARRIVE AT THE CHAMBER COMMUNITY ROOM
12:00 TAKE A SEAT, INTRODUCTIONS – FILL YOUR PLATES
12:15 INTRODUCE GUEST – PROGRAM STARTS
12:45 QUESTIONS
1:00 CONCLUSION / NETWORKING

Catering Restaurant: Las Tres Palmas. Calzones, garden salad, Italian cookies , coffee and tea.
RSVP for your Lunch and Program on
Eventbrite $25
Seating is available for the program with NO Lunch. Drinks on the House.
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84664788549?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 846 6478 8549Passcode: [REDACTED]

Rescheduled: Community Development Office Hours with the EDC Robert Long
2025-10-24 12:00 - 16:00 | NEKC Chamber of Commerce, 2657 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
Economic Development Corporation of KC shares Community Development information.

Business and Property Owners are invited
EDCKC shares Community Development information.
Robert Long will discuss a wide range of resources available to small businesses and property owners through the Economic Development Corporation and affiliated Agencies.
He will describe redevelopment incentives available in portions of Midtown and the Northeast . Time will also be available for your questions.

Community Development Office Hours with the EDC Robert Long
2025-10-17 12:00 - 16:00 | NEKC Chamber of Commerce, 2657 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
