One of the big events of the year for the Kansas City, Kansas, Chamber of Commerce will be Tuesday, Oct. 8.
“The Best of KCK and WyCo,” a business celebration, will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Children’s Mercy Park, 1 Sporting Way, Kansas City, Kansas.
Regional businesses from all categories and of all sizes will showcase their businesses at the Budweiser Brew House at the soccer stadium.
“New in 2019 is the Best of KCK awards, which will be announced at the event,” Daniel Silva, president and CEO of the KCK Chamber of Commerce said.
The award categories include Best KCK BBQ, Best KCK Taqueria, Best KCK Drink Spot and Best KCK Attraction.
“KCK truly has a unique flavor,” Silva said. “We encourage the business community and the public to join us in celebrating our community assets and prosperity.”
Also new this year is live music, featuring a Kansas City favorite, The Stolen Winnebagos.
Ticket prices are $20 for members, and $30 for non-members (tickets will be sold the day of the event but interested parties are encouraged to register online via KCKChamber.com).
A ticket includes:
• Two drinks
• Heavy hors d’ oeuvres
• Live music, featuring The Stolen Winnebagos
• Free parking, courtesy of Nebraska Furniture Mart
• Give-aways and prizes
• The opportunity to get a “taste” for the diverse and collaborative business community
• Entrance to that evening’s Swope Park Rangers game
Businesses represented range from large corporations to local non-for-profits, and of varying industries including local restaurants, health care providers, media companies, artists and banks, among others.
This year, the KCK Chamber will incorporate an award component for booth participants.
The booths will compete to win in three categories – Most Innovative Booth, Most Interactive Booth and Tastiest Booth.
To register for tickets, visit www.kckchamber.com or contact the KCK Chamber at 913-371-3070.