FOUNDED IN 1976 / THRIVING IN 202650 YEARS OF IMPACT

The working chamber / Kearney, Missouri

Kearney gets down to business.

A professional home base, a connected member network, and practical help for the work in front of you.

900+Email blast reach1.2KVisit Kearney app downloads9 monthsLeadership Academy1st WedMonthly member luncheon
Kearney Chamber Welcome Center and coworking meeting room
Chamber Space
Empower Kearney participants visiting Kearney Fire and Rescue
Empower Kearney / leadership in the community
WORK / MEET / GROW

Our mission

A half-century of showing up for business.

The relentless pursuit of a vibrant and prosperous business community.

The Chamber's five pillars turn that mission into visible work across member recognition, business capability, community partnership, local shopping, and leadership.

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01Celebrateour businesses02Empowerbusiness excellence03Strengthencommunity partnerships04Supportlocal shopping05Developvisionary leadership

Do business locally

Start with a Kearney Chamber member.

Search for the product, service, partner, or place you need.

Kearney Chamber Board President Nic Vasquez
Nic Vasquez / Kearney Chamber Board President

A welcome from the Chamber

We have always believed that a great hometown and a healthy business environment depend entirely on each other.

Originally founded in 1976, the Kearney Chamber of Commerce is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary of local leadership and enterprise. For five decades, our local businesses have done an incredible amount of heavy lifting here. Beyond creating jobs, they support our schools, sponsor the weekend ball games our families love, and back local nonprofits. They are the driving reason we are so proud to live here.

"The Chamber is here to make those vital introductions happen. We bring business owners, city leaders, and residents together through targeted networking, community-wide events, and collaborative local initiatives. Our goal is simply to give people the space to share ideas and get genuinely involved."Nic VasquezBoard President / Edward Jones
Meet the Chamber

Chamber Space

A Kearney office when you need one.

The Chamber's coworking and meeting space gives remote professionals, entrepreneurs, small teams, and member organizations a polished place to focus, host, and connect.

24/7secured accessFasthigh-speed internetReadyfurnished optionsEasyfree parkingUsefulprinter and copierHumanfull-time office manager
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Kearney Chamber conference room
Conference room / presentation-ready
Kearney Chamber coworking lounge and Welcome Center
Coworking lounge / a local home base
"Working there daily improved my focus and productivity."Nicolas VasquezFinancial Representative

On the agenda

Put something local on the calendar.

Member learning, leadership, community nights, and the Golden Jubilee are all ahead.

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Empower Kearney / 2026-27

Leadership is not a title. It's a skill.

A nine-month experience for confident, connected, community-minded leaders, with monthly instruction, reflection, applied learning, and community education.

Member tuition$699Non-member tuition$955Program scheduleSept-May
Self-awarenessCommunicationTeam cultureCommunity knowledgeResilience
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Leadership Academy participants at Kearney Fire and Rescue
Public safety and civic awareness
Leadership Academy participants meeting at the Chamber
Connection and discussion
Empower Kearney Leadership Academy participants
Leadership in action

Business Excellence / 2025

The people and businesses moving Kearney forward.

Recognition is more than a gala moment. It makes local commitment, service, and growth visible to the whole community.

See upcoming awards and events
Bea's Flowers and Gifts Rising Star Award presentation
Rising StarBea's Flowers & Gifts2025 Business Excellence
Chamber Dedication Award presentation
Chamber DedicationJennifer Grossl2025 Business Excellence
Shanks Heating and Cooling Community Impact Award presentation
Community ImpactShanks Heating & Cooling2025 Business Excellence
Oak Pointe of Kearney Business of the Year Award presentation
Business of the YearOak Pointe of Kearney2025 Business Excellence

Special Thanks to Our 2026 Chairman & Executive Pillar Sponsors

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Kearney Trust Company
NKC Health
Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative
Verimore Bank
Edward Jones
Slide 5: Edward Jones Advisors: Beau Walker, Mark Guelich, Nic Vasquez

Your next connection

Bring the question. We know who to call.

Membership, a local referral, a meeting room, a ribbon cutting, or a place to start: reach the Kearney Chamber.