Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

Rescheduled: Community Development Office Hours with the EDC Robert Long
2025-10-24 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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, 2025-08-15 12:00 - 16:00 | NEKC Chamber of Commerce, 2657 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States

Safety & Security Monthly Meeting, Oct. 2025
2025-10-16 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.

Safety & Security Meeting
2025-10-16 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-09-18 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-08-21 11:30 - 13:00 | 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

CASH MOB, at PH Coffee
2025-10-15 09:00 - 10:00 | 2200 Lexington Ave, 2200 Lexington Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
Come Support Local Business

Cash Mobs are a great way to support local business in our community. Join Councilman Crispin Rea for Coffee/breakfast to support smal businesses.
RSVP to Araceli Magana at araceli.magana@kcmo.org
Sponsored by Councilman Crispin Rea & Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Latinx Education Collaborative and Revolucion Educativa.

Coffee Culture and Conversation, 10-9-25
2025-10-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, 2657 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
Topic is about YOUR News to share with the Community

Coffee, Culture and Conversation is about YOU and Your News
There is no designated speaker, so we have an opportunity to hear about what is happening in Your community.
Come and share YOUR neighborhood and business news. Bring your flyers, business cards for networking and a drawing.
Join Chamber members, neighbors, movers and shakers, every Second Thursday for our Coffee , Culture and Conversation on a variety of topics.
Join us for a FREE house coffee and a pastry by getting a free ticket.

TOWN HALL, Meet three Jackson County Legislators
2025-10-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, 2657 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
After the Recall, What’s Next

Guest Legislators are:
Manuel Abarca IV, 1st District, Venessa Huskey, 2nd District and Sean Smith 6th District
This is your opportunity to :

Ask questions directly to your legislators
Learn what comes after the recall vote
Share your concerns and ideas for the community.

OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS !

9-23-25 Tasty Topic Talk, FIFA World Cup 26TM and Your Business
2025-09-23 11:45 - 13:00 | NEKC Chamber of Commerce, 2657 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
FIFA World Cup 26TM and Small Business

Tracy Whelpley, Director of Regional Impact at KC2026, will join Mindy Brissey Founder & CEO MRB Strategies, LLC
Topic: KC2026 Regional Update
This will include updates and timelines on the following topics:
· FIFA Fan Fest
· Security
· Transportation
· KC Game Plan – highlighting opportunities and resources for small businesses
· Q&A Session
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: to be announced
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]
Bio for Mindy Brissey
Mindy Brissey is a recognized expert in small business development, government relations, and strategic leadership. She is the founder and owner of MRB Strategies, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in government relations, political strategy, and small business development. Her career reflects a unique blend of public service and private sector expertise, driven by her commitment to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses achieve long-term growth.
A former Presidential Appointee, Mindy served as Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Region VII and as Acting Regional Administrator for Region VI. In these roles, she directed federal programs designed to expand access to capital, contracting opportunities, and technical assistance for small businesses. Her leadership extended to public speaking, administration of government offices, and fostering collaborative strategies to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Raised in the Topeka, Kansas area, Mindy earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and has lived her adult life in Kansas City, Missouri. Alongside her professional endeavors, she serves on the board of the American Heart Association and volunteers as a dog foster, reflecting her commitment to community service and personal passions.

Safety & Security Monthly Meeting, Sept 2025
2025-09-18 11:30 - 13:00 | 2657 Independence Ave, 2657 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States

Coffee Culture and Conversation, 9-11-25 Mural Concept Art Reveal
2025-09-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, 2657 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
Meet the Artists who will be painting our newest Mural

Come and find out WHO will be painting the Newest art in Northeast? You will see the concept art for two walls in the Northeast.
Concepts will include two pandas on one wall. The black and white coloration of Pandas aligns with the chinese philosofical concept of Yin and Yang (representing Balance and Harmony). A Chinese dragon will be featured on the second wall. It represents a powerful image of good, luck, prosparity , strength and wisdom. If you love art, come and see the choices to be made.
Funding is provided by the Neighborhood Empowerment Grant and awarded to the Indian Mound Neighborhood Association. The NEKC Chamber of Commerce is a partner and fiscal agent for the grant.
Join us and Celebrate with a FREE house coffee and a pastry by getting a free ticket.
Come and share YOUR neighborhood and business news. Bring your business cards for a drawing.
Join Chamber members, neighbors, movers and shakers every Second Thursday for our Coffee Culture and Conversation on a variety of topics.

September 2025 International Marketplace Taste & Tour
2025-09-05 11:30 - 14:30 | American Sons of Columbus, 2415 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
Pick up your passport and hop on the Trolley to taste the World.

We meet at the American Sons of Columbus Hall to start our journey. Park, get your passport and Hop-on/Hop-of the trolley! Expand your horizons and experience foods from around the world at the 2025 International Marketplace Taste & Tour! Each year, the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce celebrates the diversity and vibrancy of cultures in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast community.
Dates: First Friday on Sept 5 , 2025.You will visit a total of 6 Restaurants * 1 Coffee Shop* on 5 Continents. Hop-on & Hop-off the Trolley to EXPLORE the restaurants, DISCOVER the new tastes & EXPERIENCE the culture. “Tastes” from each restaurant are offered to sample. Tickets are available to take your trip around the world – on & off Independence Ave.
Sept 5 includes Cuban food, South African, South American foods and a Coffee shop.
All event proceeds go toward our ongoing efforts in promoting economic development throughout Kansas City’s Historic Northeast community. Thank you for your support.

8-26-25 Tasty Topic Talk, New Art Soon on the Avenue
2025-08-26 11:45 - 13:00 | NEKC Chamber of Commerce, 2657 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
A sneak peek of artists concept drawings for the newest Mural on Independene Ave.

Artists are impacting this corner with Art at the Bargain Market, 5304 Independence Ave. Concepts will include two pandas on one wall. The black and white coloration of Pandas aligns with the chinese philosofical concept of Yin and Yang (representing Balance and Harmony).
A Chinese dragon will be featured on the Independence Ave facing wall. It represents a powerful image of good luck, prosparity , strength and wisdom. If you love art, come and see the choices to be made.
Funding is provided by the Neighborhood Empowerment Grant and awarded to the Indian Mound Neighborhood Association. The NEKC Chamber of Commerce is a partner and fiscal agent for the grant.
At this lunch you will see the concepts that the jurors will be deciding on. Concepts will be announced September 11, at our Coffee, Culture and Conversation meeting.
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: to be announced
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, August 2025
2025-08-21 11:30 - 13:00 | 2657 Independence Ave, 2657 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States

Coffee Culture and Conversation , 8-14-25, The Kiwanas Org.
2025-08-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, 2657 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
Learn about the Kiwanas

If you are an organization that serves youth, You want to sit in on this conversation.
Guest Speaker: Gary Goebel introducing the Kiwanis and what they do for our children and community.
Kiwanis Name
The name “Kiwanis” means “we trade” or “we share our talents.” It was coined from an American Indian expression, Nunc Kee-wanis.
Kiwanis Mission
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.
Kiwanis Motto
Serving The Children of The World
Join us for a FREE house coffee and a pastry by getting a free ticket.
Come and share YOUR neighborhood and business news. Bring your business cards for a drawing.
Join Chamber members, neighbors, movers and shakers every Second Thursday for our Coffee Culture and Conversation on a variety of topics.

Come Doodle at the EGG (Economic Growth Gallery)
2025-08-09 10:00 - 14:00 | 2659 Independence Ave, 2659 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64124, United States
Join Brian Mapes for a free session of Doodle ART.

This group is INKlusive . Our host is artist Brian Mapes with Become More. All drawing materials are provided. You will contribute to a long community sheet to be displayed at a later date. Come Doodle just for fun with a artsy group of people. No fees.
Drop in between 10 am and 2 pm.
See you then.
