IN-PERSON | CEO Series with Patterson Family Foundation's Maria Flynn!

The CEO Series, originally established in 2001, offers members and guests the opportunity to connect with Kansas City CEOs as they share their leadership journeys, insights from their business experiences, and the latest business trends. Whether you're looking to enhance your personal and professional performance or simply hear from top industry leaders, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Join us February 16th for breakfast at UMKC Bloch Executive Hall, as we hear from Patterson Family Foundations CEO, Maria Flynn

Maria Flynn is the President and CEO of the Patterson Family Foundation dedicated to working together to help rural communities thrive.

She is the founder of Ambiologix, a consulting and training company that helped entrepreneurs advance their innovation, grow their potential, and build their businesses. Maria has worked with founders from over 30 companies, helping them Make Opportunity Happen, which is the title of her book.

As CEO of Orbis Biosciences, Maria built a technology company that improved pharmaceutical manufacturing, won awards for its novel innovation, and was acquired by Adare Pharmaceuticals.

As Managing Director of Techstars Kansas City, Maria invested in and coached companies across health tech, biotech, fintech, deep tech, and consumer tech.

Maria is the Co-founder and Chair of the Advisory Board of Digital Health KC and serves on the Board of Directors of BioNexus KC.

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Date and Time

Monday Feb 16, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CST

8:30 am - Arrival, mingle and enjoy breakfast
9:00 am - Program begins
10:00 am - Event ends

Already registered but now unable to attend? Please cancel at least 48-hours in advance at centralexchange.org/cancel-program-registration

Location

IN-PERSON AT UMKC BLOCH EXECUTIVE HALL
5108 CHERRY STREET, ROOM 414

You will receive an email from UMKC Parking 24-48 hours prior to the program. This will include a personalized link to the parking registration portal. To complete registration, you will enter your vehicle information, including your license plate number.

Parking is available in the Cherry Street Garage and you are able to park in Lot 12, Lot 14 or Lot 19, or any of the other lots in red on the map (see here).

Fees/Admission

FREE for CX Members
1 Voucher for CX Partners
$35.00 for Non-members
No refunds.

Interested in becoming a CX Member? Read more about membership here and be our guest for up to two CX Programs or Exchange Circles.

Contact Information

Allison Baker
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