Kansas City Job Search/Networking Events for Week of August 12-16

Here are the networking events for the week of August 12-16 in the Kansas City area. 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 marketing/social media jobs are posted every day or every other day.

In addition, there are Internships, Web/Graphic Designer Jobs, and IT/Developer Jobs posted. 

You can also follow @kcjobseekers or @markvanbaale on Twitter to get the latest updates.

NOTE: To be notified of future networking events posts, be sure to sign up for email updates. The sign-up form is on the right side column.

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Monday, August 12

Legends Networking Second Mondays Meeting

Location:
Judi’s Bakery in Country Club Bank
110th & Parallel Parkway
Kansas City, KS
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Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Cost: $1.00 to attend.

Just bring yourself (and a business owner friend if you like) to network with other business owners.

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Re-THINK! The Brand Called You Webinar

Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT

It’s crucial when you interview for a job to be able to distinguish yourself from every other candidate. Your part on the interview is to articulate why they should hire you. Who are they hiring? What is your character, track record, and reputation? What can they count on? Through a series of questions, they hope to get to know you.  Bottom line, they hope you are the one.

When you’re unclear and have difficulty talking about yourself, it’s actually uncomfortable, and you’re less likely to share yourself with others. You have a brand whether you’re aware of it or not. The brand called YOU is one of the most important parts of the whole job search process.

You will learn:

• To polish the diamond. (That diamond is you!)
• How to change the way you think about YOU
• How to boost your self-confidence
• Your “ME” file including accomplishments, strengths value statements and elevator pitch
• What relationships are absolutely necessary to drive you forward toward the fulfillment of your ultimate life

Register for FREE

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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.

RSVP on Facebook

More Information about TEDxCrossroads on Facebook

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Mobile Media Club of Kansas City Meetup

Location:
Harry’s Bar & Tables
501 Westport Road
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Free to attend.

The Mobile Monday Meetup is a networking event happening the second Monday of every month. It is an ambitious gathering of professionals who are committed to learn as well as educate one another about emerging technology.

Register on Meetup.com

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Monday Geek Night

Location:
Snow & Company
1815 Wyandotte St.
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

We are returning to Snow & Company this week as they roll out a new – very geeky! – happy hour system. Join us to learn more about the new specials which are based on metrics that involve who’s ordering which drink and how many.

Bring a laptop, bring a friend or co-worker, and by all means bring whatever you’re working on. We all come from different development backgrounds but historically this group plays well together. We help solve challenges (code and otherwise) and often wander into the latest tech news conversations as well.

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. 

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Suburban Toastmasters Meeting

Location:
Matt Ross Community Center, Cottonwood Room
8101 Marty St.
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

For over 50 years, the Suburban Toastmasters club has provided opportunities to practice speaking skills, to learn about effective communication and to develop leadership abilities. 

Our members typically join because they want to

• improve professional skills
• become more effective leaders, coaches, business owners, managers, etc.
• wow friends and family at weddings and other social functions
• practice and develop new skills in a warm and encouraging atmosphere
• have fun while doing all this.

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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 CDT.
2. Introduce yourself when the chat begins.
3. Read, ask questions, comment, re-tweet. Participate.

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Tuesday, August 13

Power Chics Power Coffee Meeting

Location:
Little Monkey Bizness
12219 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Shawnee, KS
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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.

Register for Event

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Biz2Biz Connect Networking Tuesday Meeting

Location:
Scooter’s Coffeehouse
10610 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Shawnee, KS
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Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am

$5.00 entry. Job seekers and Non-profit staff can come for free. 

More Information about the Group

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Christian Business Connections Network Meeting

Location:
Community Services League
404 N. Noland Road
Independence, MO
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Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Join us! It is an all-inclusive and non-denominational group and our focus is networking/friendship/outreach.

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Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Monthly Gathering

Location:
The Drop Bar & Bistro
409 E. 31st St.,
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for the next Young Nonprofit Professional Network of Kansas City (YNPNkc) Networking Happy Hour! Once a month young professionals across the metro come together to network at our monthly happy hours.

Appetizers will be provided, and drink specials will be available for purchase. This event is free to attend but RSVPs are requested.

RSVP on Facebook

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Overland Park Chamber Young Professionals Happy Hour

Location:
Menorah Medical Center
5721 West 119th St.
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Cost: $10.00 for non-members

Join other young professionals for networking, drinks and free appetizers and the chance to win door prizes at Menorah Medical Center. Bring your game face for a challenging ice breaker game!

Register for Event

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Kansas Feet Up Network Meeting

Location:
Coach’s
9089 W 135th St 
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Feet-Up Network is a group of business professionals who like to get together, kick their feet-up and have a drink together.

There usually is around 15-25 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 greatpartnerships.

RSVP’s not required, but if you wish to register, you can.

Register for Meetup

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Wednesday, August 13

Overland Park Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Wake Up – Networking Event

Location:
Chase Suites Hotel Overland Park
6300 West 110th St.
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Cost: $10.00 for non-members

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Southtown, Waldo, and Brookside Networking Event

Location:
Neeham Floral
400 E Gregory Blvd
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Join businesses from Southtown, Waldo and Brookside for an informal gathering to meet new neighbors while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Neeham Floral.

Light refreshments provided,

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Thursday, August 15

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. 

Register for Breakfast

More Information about KC Roundtable

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Olathe Chamber Coffee meeting

Location this week:
Simmons First National Bank/135th 
15670 West 135th 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/IABC (Kansas City International Association of Business Communicators) August Luncheon: Building Buzz for KC through Social Media

Please RSVP by noon, August 13

Location:
Brio Tuscan Grille on the Plaza
502 Nichols Road
Kansas City, MO
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Time:
11:30 to 11:45 a.m. – registration and networking 
11:45 a.m. – announcements and introductions 
noon to 1 p.m. – luncheon program

Cost: $35.00 for guests

Our panel of speakers will discuss their strategies for Building Buzz for KC Through Social Media. Panelists include Danny Rotert from the City of Kansas City, Missouri, Alan Carr from KCCVA, Joe Cox from Barkley, Matthew Staub from H&R Block and Aaron Deacon from Curiolab and SMCKC.

The 2012 All Star Game at Kauffman Stadium was a galvanizing event for the community that shone the national spotlight on Kansas City in a significant way. A key reason for the event’s success was the social media campaign led by the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association, the Mayor’s Office, the Social Media Club of Kansas City, H&R Block and Barkley. Since then, these organizations have worked together and individually to market Kansas City and it’s events, including the MLS ALl-Star Game, Google Paint the Town Green, America’s Creative Crossroads, and Code for America campaigns. 

Join us for the August 15 luncheon to learn their social media secrets and strategies that can be adapted to any organization. They’ll share how the partnership was formed and the key pieces each organization played to make the campaign successful. You’ll also hear how these organizations measured the results of these social media campaigns.

Register for Luncheon

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KCnext Summer Networking Event

Location:
Sprint’s Winter Garden
6220 Sprint Parkway
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Cost: $20.00 for non-members

Connect with hundreds of tech professionals in the space CNet called “deliciously cool.” As always, the bar will be stocked with Boulevard beer, and we’ll raffle off new tech gadgets. 

Online Registration Has Closed

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Ad2 Happy Hour

Location:
Outpost Worldwide
1919 Baltimore Ave.
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Free to attend.

It’s time for another ad2 Happy Hour. What better way to celebrate summer than with FREE drinks and food! 

Here’s a chance to catch up with all your ad friends and learn about a local video production company, Outpost Worldwide. 

RSVP on Facebook

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Young Latino Professionals of Kansas City August Social Event

Location:
La Bodega
703 Southwest Blvd.
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Free to attend.

The Young Latino Professionals Social Committee and SocialWrx firm have partnered up to present a great evening of networking and culinary tasting of epic proportions. 

Online Registration Has Closed

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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 6 pm CDT.
2. Introduce yourself when the chat begins.
3. Read, ask questions, comment, re-tweet. Participate.

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Friday, August 16

Job Club Support Group Meeting

Location:
Church of the Resurrection
West Building, Room 2202
13720 Roe Ave.
Leawood, KS
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Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Please join other job seekers for networking, accountability and group support for those who are unemployed and underemployed.

Questions? Please contact Cheryl Greenough at 913-544-0238.

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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) 

Our ‘End of Summer’ Wise Women Connect event is on Friday, August 16th in Leawood and we want YOU to be there to Connect with ladies from ALL OVER Kansas City! Our theme for this event will be HISTORY…so you may wear something that commemorates a favorite historical character!

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.

You may attend 2 events before joining the organization.

Register for Luncheon

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