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The world is a scary place right now, Jay Herron acknowledged, telling attendees of the KC Chamber’s POWER of Diversity Luncheon that it’s more important than ever not to back down from corporate and business initiatives built around strengthening inclusion for all.
By Nikki Overfelt Chifalu | October 30, 2026
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'Stand strong'
KC Chamber honorees renew commitment to diversity efforts out of conviction, not obligation
The world is a scary place right now, Jay Herron acknowledged, telling attendees of the KC Chamber’s POWER of Diversity Luncheon that it’s more important than ever not to back down from corporate and business initiatives built around strengthening inclusion for all.
By Nikki Overfelt Chifalu | October 30, 2026
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