Annual Dinner 2022

It's here! One of Kansas City’s biggest nights - KC Chamber’s 135th Annual Dinner!

From the World Cup to the NFL Draft to a new airport and more, KC is moving forward with energy like never before and the entire world is #Connected2KC! We're excited to celebrate with our Chamber members and the community at our Annual Dinner. Start the holiday season by joining us for the largest and most-anticipated event bringing together the business, civic, education, and philanthropic communities from across the region.

Our keynote speaker is someone helping to keep Hollywood #Connected2KC: Filmmaker Morgan Cooper, Executive Producer and Director of Bel-Air, the acclaimed dramatic reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Bel-Air is the most watched original streaming series on Peacock. While the show is set in Bel-Air, Cooper makes sure Kansas City is represented in his work. He features KC artists, designers, and other creators on everything from wardrobe to set design. Hear what’s next from Cooper and the impact Bel-Air is having on local KC artists!

And of course, the big announcement – when we name the 2022 Kansas Citian of the Year! Learn more about past Kansas Citians of the Year recipients here.

You’ll also enjoy live music with dinner from Lost Wax – KC’s Original Mashup Party Band offering stacks of music spanning 6 decades of Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, and R&B. 

We will also celebrate a successful year with our outgoing Chair Ramin Cherafat, McCownGordon Construction, and look forward to what's next from our incoming Chair Mark Garrett, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.

Get your seats now!

 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

      We are looking forward to celebrating with you at the KC Chamber’s 135th Annual Dinner! In preparation for a fun evening, look at the information below to answer some frequently asked questions. More details will be added as we get closer to the event.  

2022 Annual Dinner Presenting Sponsor is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.

Our Visionary Sponsor is Kansas City Southern.

Our Premier Sponsors are Hallmark, JE Dunn Construction, and UMB Bank.

Our Executive Sponsors are CommunityAmerica Credit Union and McCownGordon Construction.

Our Partner Sponsors are American Century Investments, Black & Veatch Corporation, H&R Block, HMX Live, Kansas City Royals, Lockton Companies and Novella Brandhouse.

Our Corporate Sponsors are Bardavon Health Innovations, Bayer, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, Centric, Commerce Bank, Country Club Plaza, Delta Dental of Kansas, Evergy, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, HCA Midwest Health, Heavy Constructors Association, Honeywell/KCNSC, Husch Blackwell, Kansas City University, KPMG, Lathrop GPM LLP, PNC Bank, Polsinelli, Shook Hardy & Bacon, SnapIT Solutions, Spire, Stinson LLP, The Roasterie + Messenger Coffee Co.,  T-Mobile, University Health, and VanTrust Real Estate.