Below are the networking events for the week of April 1-7 in the Kansas City area. As always, if you know about other career fairs, meetings or events that would benefit job seekers, please send a note to markvanbaale@gmail.com. Thank you.
There is also a Marketing/Social Media Job Leads page where new jobs are posted every day or every other day.
You can also follow @kcjobseekers or @markvanbaale on Twitter to get the latest updates.
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Monday, April 1
Christian Business Connections Network Meeting
Location:
Country Club Cafe
21911 West 66th St.
Shawnee, KS
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Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Join us! It is an all-inclusive and non-denominational group and our focus is networking/friendship/outreach.
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TEDxCrossroads Weekly Meeting
Location:
AIA Kansas City
1801 McGee St.
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Free to attend.
TEDxCrossroads is a weekly, hour long TEDx salon hosted Mondays at AIA Kansas City – 1801 McGee. Our focus is conversation, the community exchange that happens after watching a TEDtalk. Our format is simple: watch one 20 min recorded talk, have a 40 minute conversation.
More Information about TEDxCrossroads on Facebook
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Monday Geek Night
Location:
Haus
3044 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
What is Monday Geek Night? It is a weekly Monday night gathering of geeks who enjoy topics including, but not limited to, application and web development (code of all kinds), entrepreneurship, gaming, marketing, design, movies, the current state of all things tech, and usually beer and other cocktails. This Meetup is very much unstructured – feel free to come and geek out on just about ANYTHING. Laptops more than welcome.
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#JobHuntChat on Twitter
Time: 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm CDT
Job Hunt Chat is a community where job seekers, recruiters, human resource professionals, career coaches, and hiring managers can connect. Discussion/questions shared on Twitter.com using the hashtag #JobHuntChat.
Here is how you can participate in this chat:
1. Search for hashtag #JobHuntChat on Twitter when the chat starts at 9 pm CST.
2. Introduce yourself when the chat begins.
3. Read, ask questions, comment, re-tweet. Participate.
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Tuesday, April 2
KC Chamber Small Business Networking Event
Location:
The Board Room at Union Station (next to Pierpont’s)
30 West Pershing Rd.
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 7:15 am – 10:00 am
Cost: Advance Members, Advance Non-members, and Guests: $18.00
Walk-in Registration: $20.00
Increase your business opportunities at this monthly small business networking event with more than 150 other KC professionals – from small to large businesses, government reps, and business resource providers. This month’s program topic is “How to utilize Chamber memberships.”
Breakfast and networking begins at 7:15 a.m., two-minute company presenters begin at 8 a.m., panel discussion begins at 8:45 a.m.
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OMNI Employment Job Seeker Roundtable Meeting
Location:
OMNI Employment Management Services
7201 W. 110th St. (Suite 225)
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Free to attend.
This is a very informal meeting and offers a great chance to network with other professionals and meet with Mike Tracy, Principal of OMNI Employment Management Services, LLC. This group is ideally geared to middle to upper management level candidates. Mike has been involved in the recruitment field for a number of years and has a multitude of helpful tips and suggestions to offer.
Please call us at 913.653.8078 or email Casey Jones to register.
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Biz2Biz Connect Networking Tuesday Meeting
Location:
Edward Jones Office
5725 Nieman Rd., Suite D
Shawnee, KS
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North of Johnson Drive on the East side of the street. If using the North parking lot, park on the East side of the lot only. More parking available across the street to the West and to the North.
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
$5.00 entry. Job seekers and Non-profit staff can come for free. Coffee and hot tea is provided.
More Information about the Group
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We’re Talkin’ Tuesday” Networking Group Meeting
Location:
Mainstreet Credit Union
6025 Lamar Ave.
Mission, KS
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Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Free to attend.
This week’s presenter: Shawnee Indian Mission
“We’re Talkin” Tuesday” is a fun, interactive networking experience and a great place to connect with other business owners and professionals.
This event is free and open to NEJC Chamber members, guests and those interested in the northeast or NEJC Chamber of Commerce.
Bring lots of business cards and meet business owners from the Johnson County and Kansas City metro area.
Contact Lauren Vaughan at lvaughan@nejcchamber.com or 913-262-2141 for more information.
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Kansas City Networking & Referrals Group Meeting
Location:
Gambino’s Pizza
8725 Bourgade Street
Lenexa, KS
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Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: $10.00 for guests
Learn more about Kansas City Networking & Referrals Group
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Missouri Feet-Up Network Meeting
Location:
The Cashew
2000 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Feeling a bit overwhelmed, or drained? “Finding Your ‘Right’ Mix: Balancing the Two Sides of Your Scale” Business Coach Dean Long, will discuss work/life balance, and how to get realigned!
Feet-Up Network is a group of business professionals who like to get together, kick their feet-up and have a drink together.
We usually have around 10-20 people at these meetings. Members say that it helps them build relationships. Come on out and have a drink, meet some new friends and forge some great partnerships.
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Employment Through Community Meeting
Location:
St.Paul’s United Methodist Church
7740 Lackman Road
Lenexa, KS
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Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Free to attend.
Join ETC: Employment Through Community on Tuesday, April 2 at 7:00 for a review and discussion of Generational Diversity in the Workplace. Different generations view the world through their own generational experiences and influences; gain a greater understanding and discuss strategies for increasing effectiveness when interacting with different generations.
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Wednesday, April 3
Power Chics Power Coffee Meeting
Location:
Gusto! Coffee Bistro
3390 Fascination St.
Lee’s Summit, MO
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Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
The Power Chics Power Coffee is a new venue for the person who prefers to meet in the morning. We will meet at 8 AM and get to know each other with introductions and a discussion topic.
Power Chics is a personal growth organization, developed by women and for women. Power Chics is dedicated to helping “chics” from all professional arenas grow and develop, both personally and professionally. Come see what we are about.
Please do register for this event so we have an idea of how many to expect.
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Kansas City Sales, Retail, & Management Career Fair
Location:
Embassy Suites Kansas City – Plaza
220 West 43rd St.
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Free to attend.
- Business Professional attire is required
- Bring 10-15 resumes to meet with all companies you are qualified for
- Plan to be there 1 – 2 hours to give yourself time to meet with several companies
List of Companies Attending Career Fair
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1 Million Cups Program for Entrepreneurs
Location:
Kauffman Labs
4801 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation created 1 Million Cups (1MC) as a simple way to engage entrepreneurs in the Kansas City community. Each week, the 1MC program offers two local upstarts an opportunity to present their companies to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs.
The program takes place every Wednesday morning from 9:00-10:00am in Kauffman Labs. So if you’re interested in being involved with the 1 Million Cups program sign up, show up, help someone startup by offering your thoughts, questions, and advice.
Watch Program Live starting at 8:50 am CDT.
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2013 Kansas City Veterans Job Fair & Career Expo
Location:
Union Station Kansas City
30 West Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Free to attend.
Non-veterans welcome to attend also.
List of Employers at Career Expo
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Biz2Biz Connect Networking Wednesday Meeting
Location:
Scooter’s Coffeehouse
11106 Antioch Road
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
$5.00 entry. Job seekers and Non-profit staff can come for free.
More Information about the Group
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Mastering Online Job Application Systems Webinar
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CDT
In this highly competitive job market, most companies insist that you complete an online job application form to apply for their open positions. The trouble is, many such online application forms are horrible to complete!
This webinar will not only help you complete online job application systems as easily and effectively as possible, it will also show you how to stand out from the hundreds of other people who are also applying online.
You’ll learn how to:
- Organize your efforts so you can apply online as quickly and painlessly as possible.
- Overcome computer quirks that can keep you from successfully applying online.
- Create a plain text resume to ensure you’re your submissions look just like you intended.
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Kansas City Young Professionals Happy Hour
Location:
The Kill Devil Club
31 E 14th St.
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us for complimentary appetizers and drinks specials, and an all around good time! Invite your friends and co-workers, and we’ll see you April 3rd!
We are a networking society for people both young and young-at-heart. Join us for our regular Happy Hours and other events where you can come and mingle with other professionals. All events are open to everyone including spouses and friends – the more the merrier!
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Thursday, April 4
KC Roundtable Breakfast Meeting
Location:
First Watch
1022 Westport Rd.
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
This breakfast we do not have a speaker but come meet and mingle with other Roundtable members.
Our mission is to:
- Focus on relationship building; not lead generating.
- Facilitate collaboration, openness, transparency, learning and teaching.
- Establish an entrepreneurial network.
- Fill the void of not having the water cooler.
We meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month at our favorite location at First Watch in Westport. In addition to our morning meetings, KC Roundtable provides other opportunities to network with young entrepreneurs such as events like Just For Starters & After Hour events. Prospective members are self-motivated, curious, and open to learning and teaching.
More Information about KC Roundtable
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Olathe Chamber Coffee meeting
Location this week:
Monkey Bizness
The Great Mall of the Great Plains
20080 West 151st St.
Olathe, KS
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Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Open to job seekers to attend free of charge.
Opportunity to mingle with Olathe area business owners and network to your next job. Expect to meet 150-250 people. There is a special sign-up area so job hunters and employers can meet.
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Biz2Biz Connect Networking Thursday Meeting
Location:
Fig Tree Cafe
817 NE Rice Rd.
Lee’s Summit, MO
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(East outer Rd of 291 Hwy between 50 Hwy & I-470 across from Office Max & next to the BP gas station)
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
$5.00 entry. Job seekers and Non-profit staff can come for free.
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KC Business Journal Career Transition Seminar
Location:
Central Resource Library
Carmack Community Room
9875 W. 87th St.
Overland Park, KS
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Free to attend.
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Kent Barthol of the Kansas City Business Journal will show you how to use the Journal to find your next career opportunity! The workshop will focus on the following: looking beyond the headline of a story to identify opportunities; discovering networking events using the paper’s calendar section; utilizing advertisements in the paper as a source of information; and more. This program is presented on behalf of New Landings and the Johnson County Library.
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Kansas City Healthcare Career Fair & Expo
Location:
Overland Park Convention Center
6000 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Key area organizations will be present to meet with jobseekers to discuss available opportunities. Positions of various skill levels are available, including professional.
This is a free event for attendees. Pre-register for the event and let us know you will be there:
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The Resume Reboot Workshop
Location:
Central Resource Library
Carmack Community Room
9875 W. 87th St.
Overland Park, KS
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Free to attend.
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
In the current job market, with unemployment hovering at around 9%, and the “broad unemployment rate” nearly 18%, it is absolutely essential that your resume make you irresistible to hiring managers. It needs to highlight the skills you can bring to any position, and minimize any liabilities that would keep you from getting an interview. You need a resume that really tells an employer what you bring to a position that separates you from the crowd. You need to communicate YOUR STORY.
If you are getting no response from your current resume, you owe it to your career and yourself to attend this free workshop.
In this two-hour workshop, Tammy Kabell will teach you step-by-step how to put together the components of a successful resume. She will help you identify your skills that can be transferred to multiple industries, as well as resume strategies to overcome obstacles in your search, such as long unemployement or advanced experience / age. Most importantly, Tammy will show you how to craft a resume that truly defines your strengths and achievements, and shows your next employer what you are capable of.
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Building Your Self Confidence for a Successful Job Search Webinar
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00pm CDT
Self-confidence impacts your job search as well as your happiness in life. Join us for this Free Webinar and learn how the feeling of “not being enough” is an illusion that impacts millions of people.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Learn the keys to building your self-confidence for success in your Job Search.
- The tools to make lasting changes in your pattern of thinking.
- Shift from “not enough” to truly having self-worth!
- Stop the pattern of comparing yourself to others!
- Start living from who you already are, not from who want to be!
- Discover how easy you can go from invisible to VISIBLE.
- Build and strengthen your attitude – Be a Yes to YOU!
- Adopt a self-concept that grows your potential every single day.
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Kansas City Marketing Mixer Event
Location:
The Beacon Tavern
5031 Main St.
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Free to attend.
Join Kansas City Marketing Professionals for an all associations networking event at the Beacon Tavern. Food will be provided by our event sponsors: Mail Print, emfluence, Ruf Strategic Solutions, ER Marketing and Xpedx. Come for an agenda free evening and enjoy lively conversation with your fellow marketing peers.
This is an OPEN invitation for all Kansas City Marketers. So come out and enjoy a few drinks on the house, appetizers and network with the best.
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New Landings Spring Networking Event
Location:
Johnny’s Tavern
8719 W. 95th St.
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Free to attend.
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Network Your Way to Success with Alan Muller Event
Location:
Lenexa Conference Center
11184 Lackman Road
Lenexa, KS
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Time: 6:00 pm
Free to attend.
Alana is a networking expert, author, and creator of the Coffee, Lunch, Coffee system of networking. She’ll share with you the keys to expanding your professional network and your career prospects.
To RSVP, call 913-319-3003 or send email to center@stmary.edu
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Lawrence Young Professionals Spring Fling April Meeting
Location:
Maceli’s
1031 New Hampshire St.
Lawrence, KS
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Time: 6:00 pm – ?
Free to attend.
Celebrate the season with this fun get together as we showcase some of Lawrence’s unique offerings for events by Maceli’s.
We will also welcome Big Brothers Big Sisters as a participating philanthropic partner to share more about their efforts and accept donations. We will be raffling off tickets for some great prizes! Tickets will be $2.00. The money we raise will go to BBBS!
There’s nothing quite like having fun and doing good at the same time.
Light appetizers, non-alcoholic and beer will be provided, please RSVP.
Check out Lawrence Young Professionals Network on Facebook
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#OMCChat on Twitter
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm CDT
Open Mic Career Chat is an unfiltered & upfront discussion about job search, interviewing, resume construction & bad interviewers. Great chat where job seekers, recruiters, human resource professionals, career coaches, and hiring managers can connect. Discussion/questions shared on Twitter.com using the hashtag #OMCChat.
Here is how you can participate in this chat:
1. Search for hashtag #OMCChat on Twitter when the chat starts at 6pm CST.
2. Introduce yourself when the chat begins.
3. Read, ask questions, comment, re-tweet. Participate.
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Friday, April 5
Social Media Club of Kansas City April Breakfast: Crowdfunding and Social Media
Location:
Kansas City Cafe
1532 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Schedule:
7:30 – 7:50 a.m. – Arrival, Breakfast begins
8:00-8:10 – Introduction by Community Capital Fund
8:10-8:25 – 5-min presentations by the three organizations
8:25-8:40 – Breakout Groups and 15-min Brainstorming
8:40-9:00 – Report-outs and discussion
Cost:
$5.00 (admission only)
$15.00 (include admission and breakfast buffet)
Note: Renowned Kansas City Chef Celina Tio, who recently purchased the Kansas City Cafe, will be previewing her all-new buffet offering at this breakfast, including sustainable, farm-raised food. Purchase the $15-level admission to start your day with the perfect complement to a beneficial brainstorm!
You’ve heard of crowdfunding sites like Indiegogo and Kickstarter. They help startup organizations raise money through many donors pledging small amounts.
But what happens once the goal’s been met?
Marketing a successfully crowdfunded startup is a challenge being faced by three local nonprofits that have raised more than $50,000 combined through Indiegogo.
On Friday, April 5, 2013, @SMCKC invites you to come help these community startups envision ways to use social media to get their efforts off the ground.
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Wise Women Connect Luncheon
Location:
Hereford House
5001 Town Center Drive
Leawood, KS
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Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $21.00 (includes lunch)
Who is Wise Women Connect? We are a professional organization of women with the established purpose of support and encouragement of women in business. If you know a lady who wants to be CONNECTED to other women in a certain profession, Wise Women Connect could be just what she needs.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 11:00am-1pm with open networking and registration to begin at 11am.
You may attend 2 events before joining the organization.
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Sunday, April 7
AAF-KC (American Advertising Federation of Kansas City) Mad Men Premiere Party
Location:
Screenland Theater – Armour Road
408 Armour Road
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Schedule:
7:00 pm: Networking
8:00 pm: Show begins (2 hours)
Cost for Non-Members (Price includes 2 drink tickets):
Early Registration: $20
Walk-up Registration: $25
Join us as Don, Peggy, Roger, Pete and the rest of the cast return for another round of vices, work, and deception. AAF-KC and Will Gregory PR are proud to host the annual Mad Men premiere watch party at Screenland Armour.
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