The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce – Annual Dinner
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner was held at the Kansas City Convention Center. Daymond John, a regular on Shark Tank; was the keynote speaker. Outgoing Board Chairman Roshann Parris and Incoming Board Chairman Terry Dunn were honored, and University of Missouri – Kansas City Chancellor Leo Morton was named the Kansas Citian of the Year.
Also featured in the January 24th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Bruce Mathews
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| Carol Marinovich congratulated UMKC Chancellor Leo and Yvette Morton. |
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| Jacob Metzner and Xbrie Morrow, Kansas City entrepreneurs; flanked Daymond John, keynote speaker. |
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| Pat McCown, Frank Caro and Gerard Grimaldi |
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| Board Members Mark Larrabee and Irv Belzer |
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