Member Announcements & Events
The Hiring Fair is free and open to all job seekers. Professionals of all levels are highly encouraged to attend and participate. Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes. Visit our website for details about this event, and a list of the 38 participating employers.
Dylan, and his beautiful wife Tabitha, have three boys, all under the age of four. Dylan’s main priorities in life are family and setting an example his boys can be proud of. He loves sports and currently coaches middle school football. Dylan might be new to real estate but he is no stranger to the home buying and selling process. He currently owns and operates an independent insurance brokerage, Dylan Fry Goosehead Insurance. Throughout his time in insurance, Dylan has worked closely with numerous real estate agents and lenders. This has provided him the opportunity to gain valuable experience in various areas of real estate. Dylan has witnessed the impact RE/MAX Advantage Agents have on their community and their clients. The passion and superior service the RE/MAX Advantage Agents provide their clients has inspired Dylan to join the office as a licensed real estate agent. Welcome to the office, Dylan!
Youth mental health and well-being is supported through a combination of stability at home, supportive adults, healthy role modeling, and meaningful connections. The Northland Coalition Prevention Network and Parent Up are excited to host The Family Dinner Project for an engaging free webinar for parents and caregivers covering these topics! Join us on Tuesday, March 29th at 7:30 pm via Zoom. Register here: tinyurl.com/FamilyMealsMatter.
Now Available
Coupon Books can be purchased at the Chamber Office or from one of these participating merchants: 

  • Three Birdies Boutique
  • Pizza Shoppe
  • Summers Pharmacy
  • Adjusted for Life Family Chiropractic
  • Tracy Tucker State Farm Insurance
  • Betty's Place
Fundraising
We are excited to work with our community and look forward to being a part of your fundraiser. Groups can raise funds for your schools, sports teams, charities & community organizations! Contact the Chamber office to learn more.
Bulk Purchase
These make great gifts for Easter, Teacher Appreciation, Mother's Day, Client Appreciation, etc. Receive 10% off the purchase of five or more books at the chamber office.
Vote April 5th
The Kearney Chamber of Commerce endorses both of these important community initiatives.
Kearney Fire & Rescue Protection District
The Kearney Fire & Rescue Protection District Board of Directors voted unanimously to place a $.15 operating levy increase on the April 5th ballot. For a homeowner of a $300,000 home, the increase will be less than $7.15 per month.

The efficient fire protection and prevention services we provide not only saves lives and property, but also resulted in reduced insurance rates for homeowners, business owners, and renters. Read More.

If you have specific questions regarding this ballot issue, please contact Fire Chief Kevin Pratt at 816-628-4122 or via email at [email protected].
Kearney School District
KSD is asking voters to go to the polls on April 5 to vote on Proposition B, a proposed $44 million zero-tax-rate-increase bond issue. Broadly speaking, if approved, the bond issue will:
  • Fund additional pre-K through grade five classrooms
  • Provide new spaces for 21st Century teaching and learning
  • Address facility upgrades and deferred maintenance across our school system.

Passage of the bond issue will not increase the district's debt service tax rate, which is used solely to fund construction and major repair and improvement projects in the district. Every school in KSD will benefit if Prop B is approved.

Additional details about Prop B, including proposed project renderings, are available at ksdr1.net/bond2022.
Business of the Month
We are celebrating First Missouri Bank as our Business of the Month!
First Missouri Bank is driven by local families and local businesses. Their staff are always friendly and helpful, providing old-fashioned customer service along with progressive, robust banking services.

They are quick and eager to sponsor and support a great number of community events and activities including first responders, the Kearney School District, Kearney Enrichment Council, and Kearney Chamber of Commerce. They also frequently host their own special community outreach activities, the most popular of which is the Annual Holiday Open House.

As a local, community bank First Missouri Bank invests in our community, helping local businesses, farms, and households grow, prosper, and continue to make our community strong and welcoming.

Drop by to congratulate and support our business of the month!

(First Missouri Bank staff pictured: Front (L to R) Kristie Stuewe, Anita Hemmerling, Kristy Hand, Reagan Hale; Back (L to R) Ken Honeck, Teressa Romazon, Jeremy Hart, Kalie Anderson, Randy Pogue)
The Business of the Month is an honorary award that recognizes a member of the Kearney Chamber of Commerce. Businesses are chosen by a majority vote of the Ambassadors based on qualities that can include positive culture, community involvement, providing astonishing moments, or innovation.
Who is your favorite local business that does amazing work impacting the community?
New Member
US Chamber
In an effort to better quantify and understand the workforce challenges facing employers locally and across the nation, the Kearney Chamber is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other chambers of commerce to conduct a quick survey about labor force conditions across the country.
 
Please complete this brief survey by clicking here. It should take less than 3 minutes to complete. We ask that you please complete the survey by Monday, March 28, 2022.
 
Thank you in advance for your input and participation.
Chamber Meetings & Events
April
5 – Ribbon Cuttings
6 – Membership Luncheon
12 – Ambassadors Committee
15 – Empowering Business Workshop
19 – Marketing Committee Meeting
21 – After Hours
26 – Finance Committee Meeting
26 – Board of Directors Meeting 
Visit the Chamber Calendar for more information on Chamber meetings and events.
CLUB CAR WASH
Tuesday, April 5
11:00am
750 Watson Drive
FULFILLMENT HOUSE
Tuesday, April 5
4:00pm
103 S Jefferson Street, Suite B
Open House 4-6pm
Membership Luncheon
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
NOON-1:00PM
Join us for our monthly Chamber Luncheon at First Christian Church in Kearney, MO.
 
A boxed lunch from Betty's Place is included for in-person attendees.
 
Deadline to Register: Noon, Monday, April 4.
 
Our Guest Speaker is GARY E. ZABORAC, Director of Public Health, Clay County Public Health Center

Learning For Real and Why it Matters
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
10:00-11:00AM
In a Real World Learning community, learners are prepared for work, school, and life after high school graduation. By gaining immersive experiences across a multitude of interests, industries, and employers through real-world projects and internships, learners gain the skills to navigate their future.

Mutually, employers participate to help share and prepare today’s students to become the talent of tomorrow.

Did you know there are many opportunities for local businesses to partner with the Kearney School District to provide students with Real World Learning experiences? Join KSD Career Readiness Coordinator Stacy Holtzclaw as she unpacks answers to all your questions.
 
Registration is Required. Registration deadline is Wednesday, April 13.
After Hours at Fat Boyz
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
4:30-6:30PM
Join us for this come and go networking mixer to meet and network with fellow chamber members and guests. 
 
Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and one free drink ticket. Announcements and door prizes at 5:30pm. Don't forget your business cards!
Member Renewals
Above & Beyond Club
Chamber Partners
Chamber Benefits
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