• The Rhythm of Leadership
• Mission Meetup at The DeBruce Foundation
• News You Can Use
• Cool Events
• Opportunities Await

We love our clients — and we especially love spending meaningful time with their teams. Last week in Kansas City, part of the Mazur & Co. team facilitated a Strategic Communications session at The DeBruce Foundation’s Mission Meetup.

Together, we connected everyday communications to organizational goals and engaged in hands-on messaging practice, helping Foundation team members more confidently share how their work expands career pathways.

Arts, Entertainment, & Culture

• Through the Windshield: Missouri’s Route 66 Exhibition
• A new generation revives ‘The Muppet Show’ and it’s as delightful as ever

Tech & Science

• Titan Protection gets FAA approval for one-to-many drone operations. Here’s what that really means
• 3D-printed brain models could revolutionize medical research and training

Agriculture, Environment, Energy, & Climate

• Missouri Botanical Garden nominated for best in country by USA Today 

Education, Workforce, & Economic Development

• Career Explorer Program in Indiana Schools Earning National Recognition
• Meeting Employer AI Needs: Student Work-Based Learning Projects Are the Key 
• KU School of Professional Studies redefines recruitment by putting career clarity first 
• Career Explorer Program in Indiana Schools Earning National Recognition 
• BLACK HISTORY MONTH: An HBCU A Day (Harris-Stowe)
• First look: KC leaders set goal to boost college completion
• Bill to require gifted education screening in public schools passes Missouri House 
• Childcare crisis strains our economy. HB 1979 is a solution
• Oklahomans are struggling with child care. Here’s how lawmakers want to fix it
• Strategy for boosting KC economic mobility: graduating twice and stackable credentials

Entrepreneurship

• An Inspired Chat with Dr. Stacy Gee Hollins
• 201+ Black-owned businesses to shop year-round 

Health & Wellbeing

• Security Services Donated to Transitional Home for Domestic Violence Survivors
• Showing the Way for One Health Collaboration

Sports

• It’s official: Argentina names Kansas City as base camp for FIFA World Cup 2026
• St. Louis hosting 2028 Olympic soccer; celebrates rich history, diverse fan base and growing excitement
• Vantage Credit Union commits $1.25M to Maryville U to partner on financial literacy, hockey

Leadership 

• Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation Celebrating Leadership: Announcing the Class of 2026
• Dan Glazier plans 2027 retirement from Legal Services of Eastern Missouri after nearly 45 years
• Missouri Botanical Garden head Lúcia Lohmann on her love for plants 
• CDFIs deliver what public banks only promise: op-ed
• Former St. Louis Mosaic Project leader Betsy Cohen works with national firm as philanthropic futurist

Potpourri

• Vine Street chicken and beer: Brewery adds new flavor to its neighborhood hub (and future World Cup living room)
• Jarrett’s Grammy 2026 Recap
• EquipmentShare valued at $7.2 billion in strong Nasdaq debut 
• ‘The Muppet Show’ Delivers Nearly 8 Million Total Viewers on ABC and Disney+ 

Now – 07/12/2026 – Mill Creek: Black Metropolis exhibit (St. Louis)

From its origin at the turn of the 20th century to its destruction in 1959 in the name of urban renewal, Mill Creek Valley was a center for Black life in St. Louis. With a population of nearly 20,000 people and more than 5,000 buildings, Mill Creek was a city within a city, noted for its vibrant commercial life, rich culture, and popular entertainment venues. How is it, then, that almost no trace of Mill Creek remains in St. Louis today? The Mill Creek: Black Metropolis exhibit at the Missouri History Museum will explore Mill Creek as a Black metropolis, all that made it special, and its untimely and intentional erasure from the St. Louis landscape. Learn more.

2/21/26 — Culture and Commerce: Black History Vendor Fair (St. Louis)

Join HSSU Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) for a FREE inspiring Black History Vendor Fair, a partnership event presented by the CIE and The African Chamber of Commerce St. Louis. This celebration of Black History Month highlights the brilliance, creativity, and innovation of Black entrepreneurs, artisans, and thought leaders in our community. Learn more.

2/21/26 — Our History, Our Humanity (Washington, DC.)

Join the Claudia Jones School for Political Education, alongside Faith Strategies, Fellowship of Reconciliation, Free DC, and Rising Organizers, for Our History, Our Humanity: A Black History Month Event featuring a dynamic panel and cultural performances. This timely discussion will explore the fight against racism under “Trump 2.0,” including rollbacks of DEI policies, attacks on civil rights and Black history, and the community-led resistance rising to meet this moment. Learn more.

3/5 – 3/8  — True/False Film Fest

Experience the magic of True/False Film Fest, an annual celebration of international nonfiction cinema that transforms downtown Columbia, Missouri into a vibrant hub of film, music, and art. Over a long weekend, filmmakers, artists, musicians, and audiences come together for an immersive, communal experience that blurs the boundaries between fiction and nonfiction. Through inventive screenings, live performances, and creative placemaking that reimagines everyday spaces, True/False creates a welcoming refuge for bold storytelling. Learn more. 

3/10/26 — The DeBruce Foundation’s Agilities© Tour (virtual)

Join The DeBruce Foundation to learn more about the Agile Work Profiler©, a free, 15-minute career assessment tool developed by The Foundation, as a way for individuals to better understand their strengths and interests within the context of work activities, or Agilities. Learn more.

3/20 – 4/12/26 — The National Cherry Blossom Festival (Washington, DC.) 

Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate all that spring has to offer in Washington, DC — from exciting events to delectable Cherry Picks restaurants, vibrant  City in Bloom® installations, delightful hotel stays, and more.  Learn More. 

5/6/26 — United WE Champions for Change (hybrid, Kansas City)

Join United WE for a milestone breakfast convening leaders in person and virtually nationwide. Together, we’ll explore how creating spaces where women thrive fuels stronger businesses, economies, and communities. Learn more.

5/9/26 — Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s 70th Anniversary Gala (St. Louis)

In 2026, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is celebrating 70 years of advancing justice. That’s 70 years of showing up in courtrooms and communities to provide ACTION. JUSTICE. HOPE. This event will feature a three-course plated dinner, a full open bar, complimentary valet and garage parking, live entertainment and silent and live auctions. Learn more.