Podcasts about kansas chamber

In part three of our five-part series on the recent National Security Crossroads event, we cover economic and workforce development as core goals to any defense ecosystem. These concepts help bridge gaps between federal and private industry sectors, as well as introduce skilled works to high-paying jobs. The panelists you'll hear from include Alan Cobb, President and CEO of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, Jill McCarthy with the Kansas City Area Development Council, David Skrzypiec, Vice President of Business Attraction at Greater St. Louis Inc., and Kent Glasscock, with the Flint Hills Regional Council. The moderator for this discussion is Charlie Perham, with the Matrix Design Group.

A 1930s Kansas Chamber of Commerce ad claimed, "If there's anything better than life--it's life in Kansas." This week, Nathan Banks proves that! Deciding to retire from Fort Leavenworth, Nate was determined to remain in Kansas because of his kids. He then identified possible jobs and landed one through his ever-expanding network. Nate is on LinkedIn

Happy Saturday! Guest Kathy Bond, USD 259 School Board member, joins to discuss fall school semester, first semester of open enrollment in Kansas, and more. Discussion of the district master plan, $450Million bond, an more.  Guest Roger Lomshek, candidate GOP State Treasurer, joins to discuss local activism in Kansas. Discussion of new vision for GOP, activism within party, and getting voters engaged.  Guest Alan Cobb, President Kansas Chamber of Commerce, joins to discuss upcoming legislative agenda for 2025. Discussion of tax bills, deregulations, government spending, business growth, and more. 

Guest Elizabeth Patton, State Director- Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss tax bills in Kansas, GOP unity on cutting taxes, and battling potential Governor veto.  Guest US Senator Roger Marshall, Kansas, joins to discuss immigration crisis, immigration bill in Senate, budget crisis, and more.  Guest Alan Cobb, Kansas Chamber of Commerce, joins to discuss flat tax proposal in Kansas, tax breaks for residents, and GOP tax plan.  Guest Claudia Hissong, Kansas Farm Bureau, joins to discuss legislative policy on ag industry. Discussion of water conservation, pesticide spraying, WOTUS, and expansion of new ag industries. 

Alan Cobb, president and CEO of the Kansas Chamber, along with Eric Stafford, the organization's vice president of government affairs, join the Kansas Reflector Podcast to discuss legislative policy priorities. The organization supports a single rate state income tax and proposals to invest state tax dollars in private K-12 education.

"What's the Through-Line."  -Robert Feeney, Ringorang.com  Kansas Chamber of Commerce invests in young leaders through the statewide Kansas Emerging Leaders program.  Engagement in leadership opportunities is critical for economic growth and continued creation of a Pro-Business environment.  Along with Leadership Kansas, Kansas Emerging Leaders activates the talents of business people and exposes them to the opportunities, challenges and a path to take action. Entrepreneurship is the antidote for economic and cultural stagnation.  Entrepreneurs take action and create value.  I am honored to host this conversation with four of Wichita's dynamic entrepreneurial Leaders: Manroj Sangha/ Empowered.build, Jake Wayman/Orange Theory, Audra Dinell/TheThreadWLC & Robert Feeney/ringorang.com  

Brian Jordan, of the Kansas Association of School boards, joins Brenden Wirth and Joel Leftwich, both of the Kansas Farm Bureau, to talk about Engaged Kansas — a new effort to encourage civic-minded folks to enter public life through service on the 6,000 positions on city councils, county commissions and school boards. The nonpartisan, nonpolicy coalition involved also includes the Kansas Association of Counties, League of Kansas Municipalities, Kansas Chamber and Kansas Leadership Center.

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Kansas Chamber president Alan Cobb and lobbyist Eric Stafford outline key pieces of the business organization's 2023 agenda ahead of the new session.

Happy Saturday! Guest Phil Martinez, Phil's Coins, joins to discuss latest gold/silver market. Discussion of inflation and economic uncertainty.  Guest Alan Cobb, Kansas Chamber of Commerce, joins to discuss economy in Kansas, small business recover after COVID and more. What industries are coming to Kansas? How do we compare to other states? Guest US Senator James Lankford, Oklahoma, joins to discuss federal budget, continuing resolution, federal spending, energy market, and more.  NYC Mayor says Kansas doesn't have a "brand". Is that true? What is Kansas' brand? 

One of the loudest lobbying voices in the Capitol is the Kansas Chamber. The statewide business organization strives to influence public policy, and its political action committee works to influence outcome of elections. The state chamber of commerce annually issues a legislative agenda that touches on taxation, health care, workforce development, the legal system, government spending, and much more. Alan Cobb, president and CEO of the Kansas Chamber, and Eric Stafford, the principal Statehouse lobbyist for the Kansas Chamber, join the Kansas Reflector podcast to discuss the 2022 agenda.

The top headlines from The Kansas City Star on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, including charges for a Kansas representative for alleged battery of two 16-year-olds, the Kansas Chamber of Commerce cuts ties with the national Chamber, weekend thunderstorms soaked the metro area and hot dog chain Wienerschnitzel could be coming to Kansas City.

Happy Saturday! Guest Kansas State Senator Renee Erickson, joins to discuss education funding, COVID Vaccines, transsexual bill, and Kansas Dept of Health issues.  Guest Wink Hartman joins to discuss current events in Kansas, oil/gas industry, small business during COVID, mandated vaccinations, and more.  Guest Alan Cobb, President Kansas Chamber of Commerce, joins to discuss how small business was effected during COVID, new business in the state, tax bills, and budget proposals for Kansas.  Discussion of Evergy plans to raise energy rates for customers vs solar panel users. 

On this episode of Banking on KC, Daniel Silva, President and CEO of the Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the Chamber’s newest division—the Women’s Chamber Network—to spur more women to leadership and board positions. The WCN is an outgrowth of combing the Kansas City Kansas Women’s Chamber of Commerce with the KCK Chamber. The WCN focuses on the needs of women in business—at all stages of their careers. Country Club Bank – Member FDIC

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. Today’s podcast news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com BLANKENBILLER NAMED NEII EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Amy Blankenbiller, formerly National Elevator Industry, Inc.'s (NEII) vice president of government affairs since 2009, stepped into the executive director role on October 16. Formerly, she was president and founder of consulting firm AjB Strategies, LLC, working with associations, organizations and private businesses to implement government policy strategies, and president of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce. Blankenbiller spent more than 20 years in the Washington, D.C., area, where she worked on federal and state policy efforts and association-management issues. She received an appointment from President George H.W. Bush and served in his administration, working on Capitol Hill for both a U.S. representative and a senator. NEII President Greg Ergenbright said Blankenbiller will lead the organization "to advance safety, strengthen relationships and promote innovation." NEII's board of directors and Ergenbright thanked NEII's outgoing president, Karen Penafiel, for her contributions over the past four years, including assembling a "top-notch" staff, spearheading development of a professional website and new branding and overseeing a strong advocacy program. Image credit: by analogicus for Pixabay To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes │ Google Play | SoundCloud │ Stitcher │ TuneIn

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Alan Cobb, president and CEO of the Kansas Chamber, joins the Tax Foundation's Katherine Loughead, Erica York and Michael Lucci for a discussion on comprehensive tax reform in Kansas. The organizations have produced a 150-page report with recommendations.

From the Wichita Pachyderm Club: Alan Cobb, President and Chief Executive officer, Kansas Chamber of Commerce.

"As I go out and talk to women, there's this thought that we must hate President Trump because we're women and look at all of the horrible and awful things that he said of fill-in-the-blank. But Republican women don't appreciate being forced into a box," said Jennifer Baysinger, vice president of political affairs at the Kansas Chamber of Commerce.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

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Kristi Brown and Eric Stafford, of the Kansas Chamber, and Jeff Glendening, of the Kansas chapter of Americans for Prosperity, reflect on tax plan vetoes, overall spending, health care policy and school funding.

Taylor Lowe is the Director of Eagle U, which is a nonprofit youth success program that teaches students the skills that they need to get the most out of their lives. Having attended Eagle U as a student over ten years ago, she came back through the program every year since as a Team Leader. After meeting former President George W. Bush when she was 8 years old, she was inspired to find a job in public service. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Political Science and Communication Studies. While in college, Taylor was President of the KU College Republicans organization where she worked to engage young adults in political and social causes. Upon graduation, she was the Political Field Director for Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins and then went on to be the Director of Government Affairs for the Kansas Chamber of Commerce. While Taylor is passionate about politics, she felt her true calling was to help the next generation of young people discover the same fundamental principles of success that changed her life when she first attended Eagle U.

Tara and Alan talk about the legislative session in Kansas, Vision 2025 and how the Kansas Chamber supports businesses in the state.

Alan Cobb says his organization is in its busy season, when the Kansas Legislature is in session.

Alan Cobb, left, president and CEO of the Kansas Chamber, and Eric Stafford, the group's primary lobbyist, talk about their wishlist of policy changes, weighing in on taxes, public schools and Medicaid expansion.

In this episode Jeffrey Hancock of SMH sits down with Lyle Butler and Trent Armbrust of the Manhattan, Kansas Chamber of Commerce to discuss a variety of topics.   Reflecting on things accomplished and work left to do; both Lyle and Trent discuss what Manhattan was, what it is and what the region can be.   It took a while to move these fellas from a chamber only focus; but we also  talked a little about the official home of basketball, ties, and smoking on airplanes.

Happy Monday! Interview President, Kansas Chamber of Commerce Alan Cobb on education finance, constitutional amendment on Supreme Court, and economic growth in Kansas. Recap of GOP governor's debate. Teacher walkout in Oklahoma ends. Discussion of bombings and conflict in Syria. 

Happy Friday! Interview Alan Cobb with the Kansas Chamber of Commerce on 1st week of legislative session, State of the State address, and goals for 2018 session. Businesses grow under Trump tax cut, while hurt under minimum wage hikes. Should we begin to discuss increasing number of legislators at the state level? Do women like "fat shaming"? 

What makes a company one of the Best Places to Work in Wichita? To some its a company where employees feel like they can make suggestions that are taken seriously by leaders. To others its a business that allows flexible hours and has a family-friendly culture. To some it's a company that is generous with awards and recognition. The Wichita Business Journal, The Kansas Chamber and Cox Business presented the 2017 Best Places to Work Awards at a Thursday luncheon at the Hyatt. They recognized 38 companies that scored highest on employee engagement surveys.