Annual & Monthly Events

Annual Banquet

The Northland Chamber celebrates our Annual Banquet in winter of each year. The Saturday evening features a social cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m. with a formal Dinner & Award Presentation immediately following. Awards will be given to the Northlander of the Year and Ambassador of the Year, as well as welcoming the new Chair! Be on the lookout over the holidays for your invitation to purchase an individual ticket, or table of 10.

Auction

Each November the Northland Chamber hosts our Annual Auction. A portion of the proceeds raised from our generous bidders helps provide scholarships for the Chamber scholarship fund. These select scholarships are awarded to Northland students at the Excellence in Education Banquet the following spring. This special after hours is from 5-8 p.m., where guests can enjoy food and beverages and an evening to enjoy and give back!

The Auction Committee accepts full baskets, individual items or cash donations. If you or your company would like to donate, contact northland@northlandchamber.com for details.

Battle of the Brains Trivia Tournament

Who’s the smartest business of them all? Find out by participating in this fun trivia tournament! Teams of 8 compete against each other in 7 rounds of trivia for the grand trophy and ultimate bragging rights. Sign up as a business, or an individual and we’ll place you on a team of 8. This event is held in March at the Kansas City Improv Comedy Club at Zona Rosa and includes delicious food and beverages and a free game wristband to Draftcade. For more information contact northland@northlandchamber.com or call us at 816-455-9911.

Excellence in Education Banquet

The Northland Chamber holds the annual Excellence in Education Banquet in the spring of each year. This is the largest education celebration in the state of Missouri! This evening consists of a reception beginning at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and presentation at 6 p.m.

This unique event brings together 1,000 attendees from eight school districts and two counties in Kansas City’s Northland to acknowledge the important role that schools play in the economic development and quality of life in the region. This banquet will honor outstanding students, teachers, staff, volunteers and business supporters of Northland education. The highlight of the evening is the presentation of the Christa McAuliffe Pioneer in Education Award. This award is given to one outstanding classroom teacher who exhibits the kind of innovation, motivation and spirit demonstrated by Christa McAuliffe.

Monthly Luncheon

Join us for our Monthly Luncheon, held on the third Tuesday of each month.This event features a sit-down meal and guest speaker. Our slate of guest speakers consists of leaders from prominent Northland businesses and organizations, who share new and exciting things they are doing in our community. RSVP is required for this event.

After Hours

Held on the first Wednesday of each month, our After Hours is a great opportunity to network with your fellow Northland business leaders. Enjoy complimentary beverages and appetizers at this happy hour event, hosted by a different chamber member each month. All chamber members and their guests are welcome to attend with no RSVP required.

Chamber Morning Brew

Regarded by many Northland Chamber members as the best networking opportunity in the region, the Chamber Morning Brew is a must-attend event for those who are new to the Northland, new to the chamber or just looking to meet new business leaders and make new connections. This event is hosted on the fourth Wednesday of every month at Corner Cafe in Riverside, MO. RSVP is required for this event.

*If there is a fifth Friday in a month, the Fifth Friday Coffee will replace the Chamber Morning Brew.

Fifth Friday Coffee

This free networking event is another great opportunity to meet your fellow Northland business leaders and build meaningful connections. Join us for a light breakfast and coffee every Fifth Friday, no RSVP is required.