Join Us for This Free Event!

The Kearney Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Empower Kearney: Leadership Showcase – a dynamic, engaging event designed to introduce the Empower Kearney: Leadership Academy and inspire future leaders. Join us for an afternoon of networking, insightful discussions, and inspiring speakers.

• Who Should Attend: Community members, business professionals, and anyone interested in leadership development!
• Why Attend: Gain valuable leadership insights, connect with local leaders, and learn how you can be part of Leadership Kearney.
• Cost: Absolutely FREE!

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself and your community!
We look forward to inspiring and developing both current and aspiring leaders of Kearney!

Empower Kearney: Leadership Showcase

Presented by the Kearney Chamber of Commerce & Kearney Business Group

Date: Tuesday, May 13
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: United Methodist Church, Kearney, MO
Admission: FREE! Open to the community and chamber members

Event Agenda

Welcome & Networking 

• Light refreshments and mingling

• Icebreaker activity: "Leadership Bingo"

Opening Remarks 

• Speaker: Chamber Executive Director, Stacie Bratcher

• Overview of Empower Kearney’s purpose and impact

• Door Prizes

Keynote Presentation: "The Power of Leadership" 

• Featured Speaker: Sahbonim, Advantage Martial Arts, Master Lauren Phillips 

• Inspiring talk on leadership growth, influence, and community impact

Academy Sneak Peek: Leadership in Action

• Mini-Workshops or Panel Discussion:

  • Session 1: Leadership self-awareness & strengths with Adam Mustoe (20-30 minutes)

  • Session 2: Communication & Influence Panel Discussion with the Empower Kearney Leadership Committee (30-40 minutes)

    • Featuring Christina Blanton, Stacy Holtzclaw, Beau Walker, Sam Sapp, Jim Dickerson

Call to Action: Join Empower Kearney: Leadership Academy! 

• Speaker: CEO | Founder of The McAuliffe Group, Mark McAuliffe

• How to Apply: Online and on-site registration will be available

• Nominate a Leader: Nomination cards/forms will be provided

• Exclusive Incentive: Early bird registration perks 

Closing & Networking 

• Door Prizes

• Meet the instructors and committee members

• Q&A session