The Candidates’ Showcase is the first public event of the 2018 Small Business Celebration. The applicants for the 2018 Small Business of the Year Award receive a display table to showcase their products/services and their company culture. The Candidates Showcase attracts between 600-800 people each year.
The Sprint Festival Plaza at Union Station will be filled with Small Business Award Candidate display tables from 5-7 p.m. for big-time networking. This is the place where you can meet decision-makers from some of the region's best and brightest small businesses.
Advance registration for the Candidate Showcase is $20 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. Walk-in registration is $25 for Chamber members and $35 for non-members. Your registration includes appetizers, beverages, parking validation and a look at the 2018 Small Business of the Year Candidates!
Complimentary parking in the four story Union Station Parking Garage located off Pershing Road and Broadway on the west side of Union Station. Handicap parking is available in the parking lot located directly in front of Union Station.
Thank you to the following companies that are giving extra support to the KC Chamber’s small business efforts. Overall Small Business Sponsors for 2018 are
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, and
KCP&L. Showcase Presenting Sponsor is
Bank Midwest. Top 10 Announcement Reception will be presented by
Enterprise Bank & Trust.
Commerce Bank is the Presenting Sponsor of the Top 10 CEO Panel Breakfast, and
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is the Awards Luncheon Presenting Sponsor this year. Partner Level Sponsors include
DST,
Google Fiber,
H&R Block, and
Union Station. Associate Level Sponsors include
American Century Investments,
AT&T,
Bank of Blue Valley,
Copaken Brooks,
CommunityAmerica Credit Union,
Mazuma Credit Union,
UMB and
US Bank. The
Kansas City Star is Print Media Sponsor for the KC Chamber's Small Business Celebration.