University of Kansas Chancellor Dr. Douglas Girod will be the keynote speaker at the Kansas City, Kansas, Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4.
Also in attendance at the annual meeting are expected to be Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Sly James and Kansas City, Kansas, Mayor David Alvey.
The meeting will be held at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott, 200 W. 12th St., Kansas City, Missouri.
According to a KCK Chamber news release, the meeting will spotlight the vibrant partnership and collaboration between Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas City, Kansas, and the entire metropolitan area.
“Hosting our KCK Chamber Annual Meeting in downtown Kansas City, Mo., signifies our firm commitment to be a proactive partner in advancing regionalism for a more dynamic metro,” said Daniel Silva, KCK Chamber president and CEO, in a news release. “We are so pleased to be joined by Mayor James and Mayor Alvey, along with so many great partners from across the region.”
Dr. Girod is expected to discuss the economic effect of the University of Kansas Health System on both sides of the state line, and the value of regional partnerships on the organization’s growth.
Doors will open at 11:15 a.m. for the event, followed by the annual meeting lunch at 11:30 a.m. Mayor James and Mayor Alvey are expected to make remarks, there will be comments by the Chamber board chair, and an Ambassador Award ceremony before the keynote speech begins at noon.
For more information, visit the KCK Chamber’s website at www.KCKChamber.com or email Katelyn McInerney at [email protected].