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ASIAN CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
March 2021
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Hello, members and friends!
Thank you for joining us at our Virtual B2B Networking event with Evergy! Evergy's procurement team did a fantastic job in presenting its supplier diversity and procurement program. Our special thanks to team members including Lisa Helm, Valerie Coyazo, Justin Mott, Darren Wright, and Laurie Gates, who shared important information and answered many questions that the attendees had. We hope everyone was able to create valuable connections for his/her business!
To ensure health and safety of everyone involved, the Asian Chamber is hosting a virtual career fair on March 25! This year, Career Connections is taking a more focused approach by offering exclusive 1-on-1 virtual interviews between candidates and recruiters. If you or anyone you know is seeking a career in the Kansas City area, be sure to submit a resume to be considered for an exclusive interview with top employers in Kansas City, including Black & Veatch, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City, Burns & McDonnell, Cerner, Country Financial, Evergy, Federal Reserve Bank of KC, Garmin, Keybank, UMB, and YMCA! See the event details below for more information and the link to register!
Again, thank you to all our members and friends for your continued support. We value your input and are open to hear your comments and suggestions. Please don't hesitate to contact us anytime with questions or recommendations for future programming and ways to help your business.
Take care,
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Sook Park, Executive Director
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Virtual Career Connections 2021
When?
Thursday, March 25, 2021
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (tentative!)
Where?
Zoom breakout rooms
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Looking for a new job? Meet and explore career opportunities with hiring managers from Kansas City's top employers, including Black & Veatch, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City, Burns & McDonnell, Cerner, Country Financial, Evergy, Federal Reserve Bank of KC, Garmin, Keybank, UMB, and YMCA! Select candidates will have a chance for an exclusive 1-on-1 virtual interview on March 25, 2021!
Resume submission is required to be considered for an interview. Submitted resumes will be forwarded to recruiters for consideration, and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview prior to the event. For more details on participating companies, please click here. To submit a resume for consideration, please click here.
FREE for members and non-members.
Resume submission deadline is Mar. 18, 2021 at 12 a.m. CST.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Day School serves toddler through eighth grade students in the heart of Kansas City, MO. The school's mission is to develop confident learners, ethical leaders, and engaged citizens in a community full of compassionate teachers, diverse voices, and innovative programming.
Prospective parents are invited to the upcoming virtual open house on Wednesday, March 24 at 9 a.m. to hear from school leaders about St. Paul's school culture, curriculum, and community service. Reach out to admis...@speds.org to receive the Zoom link.
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School At a Glance:
- Grades served - Toddler (2 years) to 8th grade
- Average teacher to student ratio - 1:8
- Percentage of staff with advanced degrees - 77%
- Annual Hours of Teacher Professional Development - 750
- Annual Community Service Hours Contributed by St. Paul's Students - 2,000
Visit speds.org to learn more about the benefits of an Episcopal education, the school's focus on academic excellence, and St. Paul's enriching, community-centered programs.
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KCCA New Year Performance Film
The Kansas City Chinese Association (KCCA) would like to express its gratitude to all those in the community who attended the Kansas Chinese New Year Virtual Gala on Feb. 6! For anyone who would like to watch the New Year Performance Film, please visit the KCCA YouTube channel, or click here. |
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NAAAP-KC Social Hour: Addressing Anti-AAPI Violence
March 11, 2021, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. CST NAAAP-KC will host a Social Hour aimed at providing a safe space for members to gather, process, and discuss thoughts and emotions. It will be a moderated discussion as we take the time to acknowledge that this is a fraught time for members of the AAPI community. For more information and to register, please click here. |
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Entrepreneurial Spirit: SBA Programs & Services
March 18, 5 - 6 p.m. CST
Join us to learn about free resources available through the SBA (federal agency of the U.S. government) to help you plan, launch, manage, and grow your business. We will also talk about Entrepreneurial Development, Access to Capital, Government Contracting, Small Business Certifications, Disaster Recovery, and International Trade.
For more information and to register, please click here. |
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 | Well Stocked Meal Donation Program
Blue KC is committed to creating a meaningful impact in the community by focusing on initiatives that improve the health and wellness of Kansas City residents. The Well Stocked program is raising awareness and combatting hunger in KC by donating highly nutritious meals prepared by the Live Blue Kitchen + Cafe to community partners.
You may sign up for 180 or 90 meals, and the partnership is open through the first quarter of 2021. Recipients must pick up the meals from Blue KC (2301 Main St.) on Mondays from 11 - 11:30 a.m. All meals are served with utensil packs completely enclosed with a napkin and bottle of water.
If your organization is interested in partnering with the Blue KC Well Stocked program, please contact Laura Read, Community Connections Manager for Blue KC, at Laura...@BlueKC.com. |
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 | WingGate Travel provides travel tips and guidelines in light of COVID-19, including international travel, new flexibility offered by airlines, and domestic tourist destinations. Click here if you would like to be subscribed to the WingGate Travel Newsletter, and continue receiving updates related to travel during the pandemic. |
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U.S. 69 Highway Expansion and Potential Toll Lane
Officials are looking to expand U.S. 69 to three lanes each direction from 103rd St. to 179th St. as a way to reduce congestion, improve travel time and safety.
Funding of the estimated $300 million project is part of the community discussion. The new third lane could possibly be an express toll lane, without toll booths. Funds from the tolls would be considered part of the City's contribution to the project. The other two existing lanes in each direction would not be toll lanes. Part of community engagement process is to seek public input and gauge support on a toll lane in each direction. No decision has been made on funding options.
KDOT officials are available to present to neighborhood groups, businesses, social organizations and more.
For additional information on the possible project, including results from a statically valid survey, please visit www.69express.org.
Attending public meetings is the best way to stay informed and make your voice heard. The next public meeting is scheduled for April 2021. To watch a recording of the Jan. 20 meeting, please click here. Sign up for Project updates to be notified of upcoming events.
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Unemployment Claim Fraud Due to Identity Theft Is On the Rise
Like states all across the country, Kansas is seeing an increase in reports of unemployment claim fraud due to identify theft.
Fraudulent claims are being filed using the names and personal information of people who have not lost their jobs. People are often unaware a claim has been made on their behalf until they receive a determination notice in the mail from KDOL or until their employer receives a notice to verify the employee's status.
If you suspect a claim has been improperly filed using your identity or your employees' identity, please let Kansas Department of Labor know by clicking the button below. KDOL will investigate your claim, suspend the fraudulent account if suspicious activity is found and refer the matter over to law enforcement for action.
For more information, and/or to report a fraudulent claim, please visit the Kansas Department of Labor website, or call the Fraud Hotline at (785) 291-6059.
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IRS Releases Tax Security Awareness and Other Tax Season Items
Key points:
- Identity Protection PIN Opt-In Program: The IRS expanded the Identity Protection PIN Opt-In Program to all taxpayers who can verify their identities. The Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit code known only to the taxpayer and to the IRS. It helps prevent identity thieves from filing fraudulent tax returns using a taxpayers' personally identifiable information.
- Identity theft involving unemployment benefits: Taxpayers who receive Forms 1099-G for unemployment benefits they did not actually get because of identity theft should request a corrected form from their appropriate state agency. Taxpayers should file an accurate return including the income they actually received.
- Choose a preparer wisely: Most tax return preparers provide outstanding service. The IRS urges taxpayers to check their tax return preparer's qualifications and history. Choose wisely because you are responsible for all the information on your income tax return.
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program: offers free tax help to individuals who generally make $57,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and individuals with limited English proficiency who need assistance in preparing their taxes. Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program also offers free tax help to taxpayers, particularly those age 60 and older.
News releases
Tax Tips
A Closer Look
IRS Video on YouTube
Additional Materials/Resources
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Member Restaurants Offering
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What are Asian Chamber Members Saying?
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"The Asian Chamber did a great job supporting small businesses during the pandemic. Without the Asian Chamber, I wouldn't have known about the financial assistance available to small businesses. A crisis like this one reassures me why I am supporting this organization. I am now more convinced than ever of the value of my membership with the Asian Chamber. The Asian Chamber truly helped my business during this pandemic."
"AACC is always proactive with helping small businesses and individuals to network virtually in these pandemic times without meeting in person. It saves a lot of time with utmost safety."
"One of the best selection of companies at a job fair I've ever been to."
"Excellent selection of job-seekers."
"It is great to see an active Chamber that provides quality programs despite the pandemic."
"Tremendous speaker and highly informative content."
"Was truly impressed with the content and speaker. Very interested in being included in future quality programs such as this."
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We value your feedback! Send us an email at sook...@asianchamberkc.com and let us know what webinar topics you would like to hear, how to improve our programs and services, and how we can help your business during this time. Thank you!
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COVID-19 Vaccines and Updates in Kansas and Missouri
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The states of Kansas and Missouri have created websites to communicate information surrounding COVID-19 vaccine distribution. To learn more about each state's vaccination plan, please visit their respective websites: Kansas, Missouri.
For more information and resources to assist individuals and small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit www.asianchamberkc.com/covid-19-resources. This page is updated regularly to reflect the most relevant news available.
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COVID-19 Resources to Stand Against Racism
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice offers the following resources in response to racism related to COVID-19:
- Resources to document and address hate
- Bystander intervention virtual training
- Resources for the Asian American community on Anti-Blackness
For access to these resources and documentation, please visit the AAAJ website.
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Become a USPAACC Certified Asian American business. Want to know more? Click here for more information on the USPAACC certification, and how to be certified!
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Due Date: March 30, 2021, 4 p.m. CT
KCAD
Contact:
David Long, Deputy Director of Aviation, Properties & Commercial Development
601 Brasilia Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64153
RFP 04161964 - Concession Program for the New Terminal at Kansas City International Airport
Due Date: June 3, 2021, 2 p.m. CT
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools / USD 500
Contact/Technical Contact:
Wayne C. Correll, Director of Purchasing
IFB 21-003 - Contracted Mowing, Edging, Weed Trimming, Trimming of Busihes, and Weed Spraying Services 2021
Due Date: March 11, 2021, 10 a.m. CT
Straub Construction
Due Date: March 22, 2021, 12 p.m. CT
Due Date: March 31, 2021, 12 p.m. CT
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Contact UsSook Park, Executive Director Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City 8645 College Boulevard, Suite 110 Overland Park, KS 66210 Phone: 913-338-0774Email: sook...@asianchamberkc.com
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