Join us for the KC Chamber’s 2025 Power of Diversity Celebration Luncheon — the region’s premier event honoring the vibrant diversity of Kansas City’s business community. This annual celebration recognizes individuals, companies, and nonprofits that are championing a more inclusive, representative and welcoming workplace and region.
At the luncheon, the Chamber will present Ace Awards to outstanding mid- to senior-level professionals from diverse backgrounds, as well as the Champion of Diversity Award to a nonprofit organization that exemplifies inclusive leadership through its workforce practices, internal culture, and community impact.
Featured Keynote: Jennifer Brown on Inclusive Leadership
Jennifer Brown (she/her) is a globally recognized thought leader on inclusion, an award-winning entrepreneur, and the bestselling author of Inclusion and How to Be an Inclusive Leader. A dynamic and highly sought-after speaker, Jennifer brings powerful insights rooted in both personal experience and professional expertise.
Drawing from her own journey navigating both privilege and adversity, Jennifer challenges audiences to expand their thinking about identity, leadership, and belonging. Her keynote will inspire attendees to embrace authenticity, foster inclusive cultures, and lead with purpose in building workplaces where everyone can thrive. Learn more at www.jenniferbrownspeaks.com.
2025 Presenting Diversity Sponsor is CommunityAmerica Credit Union.
Workshop Series Presenting Sponsors are American Century Investments, Evergy, Hallmark, and JE Dunn Construction.
Cornerstone Diversity Sponsors are Bayer, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Lockton, REACH Healthcare Foundation, Saint Luke’s Health System, and T-Mobile.
Regional Diversity Sponsors are Black & Veatch, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, CBIZ, Commerce Bank, FleishmanHillard, H&R Block, Health Forward Foundation, Heavy Constructors Association, Kansas City Royals, McCownGordon Construction, Meta, Southwest Airlines, State Street, The University of Kansas Health Systems, and VanTrust Real Estate.
Supporting Diversity Sponsors are Accenture, Arvest Bank, Bank Midwest, BlueScope Buildings, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, Children’s Mercy, Enterprise Mobility, Ernst & Young, Garmin, Henderson Engineers, HNTB, Husch Blackwell, Kansas City University, Lathrop GPM, Mazuma Credit Union, Metropolitan Community College, Oracle, Shook Hardy & Bacon, Spire, Stinson, The Builder’s, a chapter of the AGC, Turner Construction Company, The University of Kansas, and Vibrant Health.
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
30 West Pershing Road, Suite 301
Kansas City, MO 64108-2423
Membership in the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce aligns your company with the region’s largest and most influential Chamber and immediately strengthens your ability to succeed.
