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Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce – Annual Dinner

Carol Hallquist and Michael Hagedorn served as co-chairmen of The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner on November 19th at the Kansas City Convention Center. Nearly 2,000 guests attended the “Proud to be KC” themed-event. Greg Graves received the Kansas Citian of the Year Award, and Incoming Chairman Terry Bassham, Outgoing Chairman Terry Dunn and Jim Heeter, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce; were also honored.

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Olympic Gold Medalist in softball, Christie Ambrosi, told guests about the reception she received from the community when she returned home from the Olympics.
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Hall of Famer Will Shields talked about his Kansas City pride.
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Artist Tom Corbin discussed how Kansas City has allowed his career to flourish.
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Honoree Greg Graves was congratulated by Jim Heeter, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.

Additional photos also featured in the December 15, 2015 issue 
Photo Credit: Bruce Mathews

 

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