The Central Exchange…a champion of women leaders

The Central Exchange engages women in professional and personal development by providing leadership training and access to valuable resources.

The Central Exchange is Kansas City's premier organization providing leadership development opportunities for women. Founded in 1980, The Central Exchange provides high caliber programming on an ongoing basis, designed to develop leadership skills, foster professional and personal development and encourage community involvement. We serve as a venue to make valuable personal, community and business connections.

Central Exchange members represent a cross-section of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area including women and men who are business executives, entrepreneurs, nonprofit and civic leaders, and professionals.

As a business and community forum, The Central Exchange provides the opportunity to meet and hear from business, governmental and community leaders. As an organization supporting women as leaders, we provide in-depth programs designed especially for women to develop their leadership skills.

We are proud to be a vital community resource and venue for men and women of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area to connect with one another, leaders in the community and thought-provoking national and international guests.