TOPEKA, KANSAS, July 28, 2025 - The Kansas Chamber Board of Directors announced today the appointment of Coleen Jennison as Interim President and CEO of the Kansas Chamber, effective immediately. Jennison assumes the role following the departure of former President and CEO, Alan Cobb. Jennison, a...
TOPEKA, KANSAS, July 25, 2025 - After eight years of successfully leading the Kansas Chamber and securing numerous legislative victories that strengthened the state’s business climate, Alan Cobb is stepping down as President & CEO to pursue new opportunities aligned with his passion for Kansas. “The Kansas Chamber...
TOPEKA, KAN. -- The Kansas Chamber is pleased to announce Amy Billquist has joined its executive leadership team as Vice President of Communications and Events. In this role, Billquist will oversee all Kansas Chamber events, lead the organization’s communications strategy, support the Leadership Kansas program,...
TOPEKA, KAN. - The Kansas Chamber on Thursday announced Lowen Corporation is the Chamber’s 2025 Ad Astra Award honoree. Each year during its annual dinner, the Chamber and its members recognize a Kansas company with the Ad Astra Award. The award recognizes a Kansas business for...
Topeka, Kan. – The Kansas Chamber and Kansas Chamber Education Foundation have announced the 40 Kansans selected for the 2025 Leadership Kansas class. As one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious statewide leadership programs, Leadership Kansas (LK) is dedicated to developing and inspiring leaders from...
The Kansas Chamber is excited to announce Scott Jennings, CNN’s Senior Political Commentator, will deliver the keynote address at the Chamber’s 2025 Annual Dinner. This premier statewide advocacy event will take place on Wednesday, March 19th, at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka. “The Kansas Chamber...
The Kansas Chamber on Thursday released its 2025 Legislative and Policy Agenda, laying out its priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The comprehensive plan focuses on addressing challenges and opportunities to the Kansas business community, from taxes to workforce. “Thirty-one states have lowered their income tax...
TOPEKA, KAN. -- Jessalyn Hollenbeck has been announced as the new Director of Communications for the Kansas Chamber. Previously, she served as the Director of the Kansas Chamber Education Foundation, where she played a key role in advancing the Leadership Kansas and Kansas Emerging Leaders programs....
The Kansas Manufacturing Council (KMC) on Wednesday, October 9 announced Stinger, Inc is the winner of the 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas – Coolest Innovation. “The KMC is excited to celebrate the Stacker 8500 as the 2024 Coolest Innovation,” said KMC Executive Director Brandie McPherson. “Our...
After six weeks of competition, the Kansas Manufacturing Council (KMC) on Wednesday, Oct. 9 announced Atom Pop Corn Popper By Quincraft Production in Buston is the winner of the 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas – People’s Choice. “The KMC is excited to celebrate Atom Pop Corn Popper By...