Johnson County officials announced that registration is now open for the 2027 Kansas City Corporate Challenge (KCCC), a long‑standing community event that brings together local businesses for friendly competition, team building, and charitable giving.
Event details and theme
The 2027 season, themed “Made For This,” will kick off with a celebration on April 2 and conclude with a tug‑of‑war showdown on June 26. Executive Director Chad Tower explained that the challenge is designed for companies of any size, saying, “Whether your team has 50 members or 5,000, you are made for camaraderie, made for team building, made for connection, and made for challenging yourself.”
Registration and participation goals
Registration opened on October 19 and will remain open through January 13. Tower noted that the 2026 games attracted a little over 21,000 participants from 158 companies. For 2027, the goal is to increase involvement to more than 180 companies and over 25,000 participants, expanding the event’s reach across the region.
New website and improved user experience
A newly launched website aims to make it easier for coordinators and participants to find information quickly. Marketing and Communications Manager Kellen Jenkins said, “The new site better shows off KCCC and highlights its impact in the community. We rebuilt the navigation structure to improve overall organization and help users locate what they need promptly.”
Expanded activities and sponsorship opportunities
In addition to traditional events, the 2027 schedule will feature new venues for table tennis, weightlifting, billiards, and darts. Organizers are also offering updated sponsorship packages that provide greater engagement for local businesses.
Community impact and charitable partnership
The challenge continues to emphasize community service. In 2026, KCCC partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City for its first Community Impact Challenge, encouraging company teams to log volunteer hours on Habitat projects. While volunteer hours did not affect competition points, the company with the most documented service received a special award at the closing celebration. Applications for the 2027 charity partner are now open, with the Board of Directors set to vote on the next partner in November.
How to register
Companies interested in joining can learn more and complete the registration form at JCPRD.com/2711/Company-Registration-Form. For additional questions, contact Chad Tower at [email protected].
Original reporting: Johnson County Post (Overland Park) — read the source article.
