Public Speaking for Black Entrepreneurs | Toastmasters Club KC
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-28 18:00 - 19:00 UTC and 2 more dates | 9100 Ward Parkway 64114
Join the Heartland Black Chamber’s Toastmasters District 22 Club in Kansas City. Build public speaking skills, leadership, and confidence in a supportive space for Black business owners and professionals.
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State of the Chamber 2025 | Kansas City Black Business
2025-10-10 17:30 - 20:00 UTC
Discover what’s ahead for Black businesses in Kansas City at the State of the Chamber. Learn about new opportunities, upcoming initiatives, and how to grow with the Heartland Black Chamber network.

Collide | Black Business Kansas City Networking Event
2025-10-23 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | 9100 Ward Parkway 64114
A powerful business roundtable in Kansas City where generations of Black entrepreneurs share wisdom and real-world insight. Network, grow, and strengthen your business foundation.

Fall CANVAS: Art Show & Live Jazz Music
2025-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | 9100 Ward Parkway 64114
Join us for a night of art, live jazz music, and light refreshments. Featuring local artists of Kansas City, displaying and selling their art work.

GALA | Heartland Holidays & All That Jazz
2025-12-12 16:30 - 23:00 UTC | Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St, Kansas City, 64105, United States
Celebrate the season with elegance, community, and smooth jazz at the Heartland Holidays & All That Jazz Gala featuring Julian Vaughn. A night of excellence, live music, and giving back, right here in Kansas City.
SAVE THE DATE. Tickets on sale soon.

Collide: Across State Lines: Power, Opportunity, and the Cost of Being a Border City
2026-02-12 17:00 - 20:00 UTC
The best business advice doesn’t always come from a book. Often, it comes from a dap and a conversation between those who have walked the path and those who are clearing new trails.
This is a generational meeting of the minds, bringing together seasoned leaders and modern visionaries to discuss what it really takes to build, scale, and sustain Black business in a region divided by a state line.
The Voices in the Room:

Tracey Lewis: President & CEO, EDC of Kansas City
Emmet Pierson: President & CEO, Community Builders of Kansas City
Shalaunda Holmes: Housing and Real Estate Development Director, Urban Neighborhood Initiative
Joseph “Jo Blaq” Macklin: Founder, The DistrKCt
Toriano Porter: Opinion Writer/Editorial Board Member, The Kansas City Star

Time Schedule:

5:00 PM: Reception (Networking across generations)
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Moderated Panel & Discussion
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Photos with the Panelists

Lunch & Learn - Insurance Benefits with AYG
2026-02-18 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Please join us for an informational lunch meeting with Trina Payne, with AYG Insurance, to share how our members can use benefits.

History Maker Awards Breakfast
2026-02-27 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | 1010 Grand Ave. Kansas City, MO., 1010 Grand Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64106, United States
Join the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce for the History Maker Awards Breakfast, proudly presented by UMB Bank, as we honor and present awards to today’s changemakers shaping Black history.
This special morning gathering celebrates Black excellence, leadership, and impact across our community. Enjoy breakfast, meaningful networking, and an awards program recognizing individuals and organizations who are creating lasting change and paving the way forward.
Come celebrate Black History. Not just where we’ve been, but where we’re going.

Small Business Roundtable with Ryana Parks-Shaw
2026-03-03 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | 9100 Ward Parkway Kansas City, MO 64114, 9100 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO, 64114, United States
Join us for an evening with Mayor Pro Tem, Ryana Parks-Shaw, and fellow business owners to share ideas on how to strengthen KC’s small business community.
HEARTLAND BLACK CHAMBER & THE HISPANIC CHAMBER

State of the Chamber | World Cup Readiness & Business Innovation
2026-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | 9100 Ward Parkway 64114
Join the Heartland Black Chamber for our Q1 State of the Chamber meeting as we pivot our focus toward one of the most significant economic opportunities in our region’s history: World Cup Readiness.
As the global stage prepares to arrive, we want to ensure our business community is not just watching from the sidelines but is actively participating and prepared for the influx of commerce and innovation.
What to Expect:

World Cup Experts Committee: Get an exclusive “behind-the-scenes” update on the current state of preparations. We will discuss where we currently stand, the initiatives in motion, and the critical steps local businesses need to take right now to be “World Cup Ready.”

Business Innovation with Commerce Bank: We are pleased to welcome representatives from Commerce Bank for a special presentation. They will provide essential insights into modern Point of Sale (POS) systems to ensure your transaction tech is up to speed for high-volume crowds. Additionally, they will share directional flyers and resources to help guide your business growth during this season of innovation.

Why Attend?
This is more than a meeting; it’s a strategic briefing. Whether you are looking to scale your operations or simply want to understand the timeline of the World Cup’s impact on our local economy, this session will provide the roadmap you need.
Prepare your business. Position your brand. Innovate for the future.

Toastmasters District 22 Club KC | Public Speaking for Black Entrepreneurs
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 9100 Ward Parkway 64114
Join the Heartland Black Chamber’s Toastmasters District 22 Club in Kansas City. Build public speaking skills, leadership, and confidence in a supportive space for Black business owners and professionals.
Your first one is free. Please feel free to join us on the 2nd or 4th Wednesday.
Click the link to signup and add it to your calendar!

Ageless Adventures Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2026-07-25 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | 2121 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127
Join the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Ageless Adventures, a new adult day program dedicated to providing compassionate elder care while fostering meaningful intergenerational connections in our community.
After redefining childcare for Kansas City’s 24-hour workforce through KD Academy, founder Myron McCant is expanding his vision once again and creating a space where older adults can receive quality care, build community and thrive with dignity.
A special thank you to our partners who’s support made this milestone possible:

The City of Kansas City
Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
Central City Economic Development (CCED)
Prospect Business Association
Security Bank of Kansas City
Nexus 5 Group
Exact Architects

Come join us on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM to celebrate this incredible achievement and help us welcome Ageless Adventures to the Prospect Avenue corridor.
We look forward to seeing you there 🌟

Toastmasters District 22 Club KC | Public Speaking for Black Entrepreneurs
2026-08-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 9100 Ward Parkway 64114
Join the Heartland Black Chamber’s Toastmasters District 22 Club in Kansas City. Build public speaking skills, leadership, and confidence in a supportive space for Black business owners and professionals.
Your first one is free. Please feel free to join us on the 2nd or 4th Wednesday.
Scroll down to RSVP for free, then add it to your calendar!
