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The Manager Multiplier

Jul 2, 2026 12:00 AM

The Manager Multiplier: Why Great Leaders Keep Great Employees

Red, White & Business Ready: May 5

May 5, 2026 12:00 AM

We’re officially 37 days out. At this stage, our goal isn’t more planning — it’s staying informed and making sure Kearney is easy to find for visitors, fans, and families spending time in the metro this summer.

Recruiting Scams Are Still Very Real; And Getting Smarter

Apr 30, 2026 12:00 AM

About a year ago, I shared a vlog on LinkedIn about recruiting scams. Unfortunately, the story I told then is just as relevant today, if not more so.

Red, White & Business Ready: April 20

Apr 27, 2026 12:00 AM

We’re officially 51 days out from the global tournament kickoff (June 11–July 19, 2026). The closer we get, the more people will make last-minute plans—where to stay, where to eat, what to do, and how to fill the...

Red, White & Business Ready: April 27

Apr 27, 2026 12:00 AM

44 Days Out: The 3 Things Every Kearney & Holt Organization Should Do This Week

Red, White & Business Ready: April 13

Apr 13, 2026 12:00 AM

We’re officially 58 days out from the global tournament kickoff (June 11–July 19, 2026). And while Kearney and Holt aren’t dealing with downtown-style parking problems, we are positioned for something that hits just...

Red, White & Business Ready: April 6

Apr 6, 2026 12:00 AM

A) 65 Days Out: Safety + Service Readiness for Summer 2026 B) World Stage, Local Advantage — 65-Day Countdown: Smooth Service, Smart Safety C) Ready for Higher Volume: Keep It Friendly, Fast, and Safe

Red, White & Business Ready: March 30

Mar 30, 2026 12:00 AM

Spring has sprung! Today is the Kansas City Royals home opener—and we’re officially 72 days out from the global tournament kicking off on June 11. The countdown is real, and so is the early impact we’re seeing right...

Red, White & Business Ready: March Week 3

Mar 24, 2026 12:00 AM

As summer 2026 approaches, businesses are understandably excited to promote specials, events, and “soccer season” energy. This week is your simple guide to marketing that works and keeps you out of trouble.

Red, White & Business Ready: March Week 4

Mar 24, 2026 12:00 AM

We’re officially inside the 80-day countdown to the global soccer tournament (June 11–July 19, 2026). Kansas City will feel more international than ever — especially with four base camp teams located in the metro:...

Red, White & Business Ready: March Week 2

Mar 9, 2026 12:00 AM

As summer 2026 approaches, businesses are understandably excited to promote specials, events, and “soccer season” energy. This week is your simple guide to marketing that works and keeps you out of trouble.

Red, White & Business Ready: March Week 1

Mar 2, 2026 12:00 AM

Title: World Stage, Local Advantage — March Week 1: Midwest Welcome, Made Efficient

Red, White & Business Ready Week 4

Feb 24, 2026 12:00 AM

If your business isn’t tourism-based, you might be thinking, “This won’t affect me.”

Red, White & Business Ready Week 3

Feb 17, 2026 12:00 AM

Title: World Stage, Local Advantage — Week 3: Be Easy to Find (and Easy to Choose)

Red, White & Business Ready

Feb 2, 2026 12:00 AM

This summer’s global soccer tournament will put the Kansas City region on a world stage, and the ripple effects won’t stop at the stadium. The tournament runs June 11–July 19, 2026, with Kansas City hosting six...

Practical Networking Skills That Can Elevate Your Career

Jan 12, 2026 12:00 AM

Networking has become a cornerstone of professional success in today’s highly connected and rapidly evolving world. Whether you’re a recent graduate entering the workforce, a small business owner building...

Why Coworking Works

Jan 2, 2026 12:00 AM

Not every business needs a long-term lease, a big office buildout, or a permanent dedicated space. Sometimes what you really need is a reliable “home base”—a place to work, meet, collaborate, and stay...

After the Busy Season, a Calm Reset

Dec 29, 2025 12:00 AM

Small Business Season is almost in the rearview mirror. The shopping rush may be fading, the wrapping paper is in the trash, and your brain is trying to do two things at once: recover and prepare.

Make 2026 Your Most Intentional Marketing Year Yet

Dec 18, 2025 12:00 AM

If your 2025 marketing felt like a whirlwind of content, campaigns, and KPIs—you’re not alone. But 2026 doesn’t have to be more of the same.

Five Ways to Turn Holiday Foot Traffic into Real Loyalty

Dec 16, 2025 12:00 AM

Small Business Season brings a beautiful rush or familiar faces and new customers. Your business is abuzz with activity and you’re doing the hard work. You’re showing up. And yet, you could be leaving opportunity on...

How to Create Meaningful Moments for Holiday Shoppers

Dec 2, 2025 12:00 AM

Even with concerns about the economy being on every newscaster’s lead story, the holidays haven’t been cancelled. Your customers are still planning to celebrate. The question is not “Will they spend?” It is “Where,...

How Working Together Makes the Season More Meaningful

Nov 25, 2025 12:00 AM

The holiday season is a make-or-break time for many small businesses. Shoppers are ready to spend, but they’re also pulled in countless directions—online sales, big-box discounts, and time constraints that make...

Getting Your Business Holiday Ready in 5 Simple Steps

Nov 13, 2025 12:00 AM

It’s officially that time of year where you have to keep looking at the calendar because it’s so hard to believe how quickly time is going or as we like to say—it’s Blurvember.

It’s the most meaningful time of the year!

Nov 5, 2025 12:00 AM

This holiday season, let’s make sure every purchase has a purpose. When you choose local, you’re investing in more than a product or service. You’re powering dreams, jobs, and the places that make our community feel...

Igniting the Shop Local Movement

Nov 5, 2025 12:00 AM

As a business in our town, we want to help you this holiday season. But we also need some assistance from you. As part of Small Business Season (November 1- December 31), we’re trying to bring awareness to the...

Credit card fees that a seller charges a customer could become taxable

Oct 20, 2025 12:00 AM

A recent proposed amendment from the Department of Revenue could be harmful to our business community. Please review the following pending change.

KC Game Plan

Oct 20, 2025 12:00 AM

The Kearney Chamber is proud to be a collaborator in KC Game Plan, a new readiness initiative from KC2026 to help small businesses prepare for opportunities tied to FIFA World Cup 26™. Start with the readiness...