Here are the networking events for the week of August 19-23 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.
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Monday, August 19
Christian Business Connections Network Meeting
Location:
Impact Fitness
1406 NW Vivon Road
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 3:00 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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Six Figure Networking Event
Location:
Doc’s Tavern
511 SE Melody Lane
Lee’s Summit, MO
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Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Free to attend (includes your first drink ticket)
JOB SEEKERS: If you are searching for a six figure position, and you have been frustrated by the lack of quality networking opportunities in the KC area, this is an event where you can build your network with individuals that can actually help you in your career search.
EMPLOYERS & DECISION MAKERS: If you are in a position of hiring, now or in the future, and are looking to build relationships with top talent, please consider attending this event. Registering ahead of time ensures you get a free drink ticket with no registration fee.
Everyone will also receive special instructional tips on how best to network for a high level position from Tammy Kabell, one of the region’s foremost authorities on executive searching and CEO of Career Resume Consulting.
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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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#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 20
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: Rick Sheahan, Taxes Plus
“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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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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Creating a Powerful Foundation and Plan for Your Job Search Webinar
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT
Being on a job search can sometimes seem like an endurance contest. For many people it seems too hard right from the beginning and they stop taking actions necessary to forge ahead on their search. Others last a little longer and they too mentally give up. Frustrated and doubting that they’ll ever get another job.
Overcoming indecision, fear and obstacles means you must have a plan and a solid foundation. Within your plan will be a series of goals which absolutely must be met.
In this presentation, we will focus on the path to success starting with changing your mindset. Then we will cover everything you need to do to ensure you have a solid plan and foundation. It is smart to prepare your mind so that you can go the distance and take advantage of every opportunity to have that competitive edge.
You will learn:
- How to “improve the way you think” resulting in less frustration and more action on your search.
- Powerful strategies for building your plan and strong foundation.
- How you can feel the best every single day.
- What relationships are absolutely necessary to drive you forward.
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KC Express Network Luncheon with American Business Women’s Association
Location:
St. Andrew’s Golf Club
11099 West 135th St.
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Please arrive by 11:20 am
Cost for Guests: $20.00
Topic: Social Media De-Mystified – By Vicki S. Cannon
Do you find the world of social media confusing, intimidating, and overwhelming?
Do you have a social media presence—accounts with Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.—but have no clue how to use that presence to benefit your organization?
Let Vicki S. Cannon of Cannon Social Media Solutions simplify and demystify social media.
Helping you:
- Gain insight into marketing and social media planning and strategy.
- Build brand recognition and loyalty.
- Combine social media marketing with conventional marketing.
- Launch social media campaigns.
- Make the greatest impact in the least amount of time.
The American Business Women’s Association’s mission is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others, grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking, support and national recognition.
Meet Kansas City professionals representing a wide range of occupations and entrepreneurial endeavors in this small business networking group.
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CPI-KC (Career Partners International) Third Tuesday Connections
Location:
Barley’s Brewhaus
11924 W. 119th Street,
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free to attend. CPI-KC will provide the appetizers. Drink specials (cash bar).
- Make new connections to expand your network
- Talk about ways of growing your existing business
- Learn more about dynamic enterprises in metro Kansas City
- Practice your networking skills in a safe and informal environment
- Discuss the latest in cutting-edge management techniques
- Find advocates who are willing to open doors and make introductions to key decision makers
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Missouri Feet-Up Network Meeting
Location:
Rhythm & Booze
423 Southwest Blvd.
Kansas City, MO
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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.
All of our meetings are “come as you are, no fees, no rules, let’s just get together and break bread”-types of events.
We support local businesses and are passionate about no-strings, easy-going networking.
Seriously, just bring some business cards, order a drink and make some connections. It’s that easy to meet other business owners.
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Wednesday, August 21
Power Chics Power Coffee Meeting
Location:
Roasterie Factory Cafe
1204 W. 27th St.
Kansas City, 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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PeopleKC – Professionals Enriching Other People’s Lives Weekly Meeting
Location:
Platte Valley Bank
8401 Missouri 45
Parkville, MO
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Time: 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Free to attend.
We are Business Professionals, enriching other people’s lives everyday.
We are united to support each other’s business through personal referrals and to work diligently to support the many needs of our community.
We meet every Wednesday morning from 8:30-9:30 in the lower level of Platte Valley Bank (rear entrance).
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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.
Register to Attend and Who is Presenting
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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.
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Christian Business Connections Network Meeting
Location:
Gusto! Coffee
3390 SW Fascination Drive
Lee’s Summit, MO
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Time: 3:00 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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Leawood Chamber Networking & Christmas in August Event
Location:
Overland Park Marriott
10800 Metcalf Ave.
Overland Park, KS
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Coming to the event: please park on the east side of the hotel and use the Grand Ballroom entrance.
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Free to attend.
Are thinking about the holidays in August? – Well you should be! The Overland Park Marriott will be hosting Leawood Chamber members for a Christmas in August networking event! Enjoy the hotel’s fabulous menu and signature cocktails, along with some “not-to-be-missed” door prizes.
Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and ‘future’ Chamber members are invited to join us at our After Hours event.
Registration deadline is Monday, August 19th, by 5:00 pm
Registration Has Closed
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Greater KC Public Relations Society of America Happy Hour
Location:
Amigoni Urban Winery
1505 Genessee St. #100
Kansas City, MO
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Time: Starts at 6:00 pm
Cost:
$10.00 Member ticket
$15.00 Guest ticket
$5.00 Student/Intern ticket (must be 21)
You’re invited to a happy hour to celebrate summer and spend time catching up with friends and colleagues at Amigoni Urban Winery. Located in the historic Daily Drover Telegram Newspaper building located at 1505 Genessee, in the Stockyards District of the West Bottoms, Amigoni specializes in small lots of handcrafted wines from their vineyards in Missouri with annual cases production over 2,500 cases.
This event will be in the Winery’s Tasting Room where you can try tastings of four Amigoni wines and four Boulevard Beer varieties, soft drinks and coffee. Amigoni also has convenient parking for guests. We hope to see you there!
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Thursday, August 22
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Coffee Talk – A Rise and Shine Open Forum
Location:
The Roasterie
1204 West 27th St.
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Wake up and smell the Coffee… Talk with us at this new networking event with an OPEN FORUM format to talk about the nitty gritty in the non-profit sector.
Topic: Collaboration between non-profits
YNPNkc’s Coffee Talk Open Forum series provides members an alternative to the traditional happy hour with a new platform to discuss important topics in the sector.
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Olathe Chamber Coffee meeting
Location this week:
Applebee’s
16110 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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A Blueprint for Success: Career Portfolio Management 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
Learn career portfolio design, and the advantages of using your new portfolio in a job search and for overall career management, from a multi-certified resume writer, career and personal branding coach
Karen Silins, of A Plus Career & Resume, will cover the following topics:
- Portfolio use
- Mission statements
- Portfolio elements
- Putting it all together
- Work samples
- Working with data
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Christian Business Connections Network Meeting
Location:
Panera Bread
20120 West 153rd St.
Olathe, KS
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Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Join us! It is an all-inclusive and non-denominational group and our focus is networking/friendship/outreach.
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Kansas City, Kansas Chamber Business After Hours Networking Event
Location:
Horace Mann Lofts
824 State Ave.
Kansas City, KS
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Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free to attend.
More Information and to Register
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Social Media Club of Kansas City August Happy Hour
Location:
Mestizo
5270 W. 116th Place
Leawood, KS
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Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
No cost to attend.
Say “si” to our Social Media Club KC August Happy Hour at Mestizo in Leawood. You know, it’s the place created by Food Network Star Aaron Sanchez!
Get your fiesta on with your social media friends from 5:30-7:30pm around Mestizo’s firepit on the patio on Thursday, Aug. 15 and enjoy:
- Complimentary chips, salsa and appetizers from Mestizo (Gracias!!!!)
- 1/2 Price Bottled Beer
- 1/2 Price Tequila Flights
- $2 Off Small Plates and Appetizers
Our amigos at Mestizo are also throwing in 3 $10 gift cards for a Twitter contest…so stay tuned for a hashtag you can tweet with to maybe win a gift card!
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Habitat for Humanity Kansas City Young Professionals Happy Hour
Location:
Paul and Jacks
1808 Clay St.
North Kansas City, MO
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Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: Free; Non HYP members – $5 requested donation to Habitat for Humanity Kansas City
Network and support Habitat for Humanity Kansas City.
We will have our usual fun five dollar raffle for Habitat Items.
Light tasty appetizers from Paul and Jack’s Tavern.
More Information on Habitat for Humanity Kansas City Young Professionals
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Kansas City Women in Technology Tech Talk
Location:
Think Big Partners
1800 Baltimore Ave.
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Free to attend.
Please join us for our first TechTalk! The first of this series of stimulating events will be aimed to create discussion and spark innovation around women in technology careers.
We’re excited to announce that WiSTEMM will be hosting and Triple-i will be sponsoring our first TechTalk – a panel discussion on careers in technology with:
- Lisa Johnson of WestStar Energy
- Anna Nelson of Cerner
- Kim Van Dyke of CommunityAmerica Credit Union
There will be happy hour food and drinks, networking and the opportunity to join KCWiT before and after the panel.
Kansas City Women in Technology is a non-profit organization aimed at growing the number of women in technology careers in the Kansas City area. They provide networking events and volunteer opportunities for members, and run programs targeted towards youth to encourage girls to pursue technology.
Event is Sold Out
More information about Kansas City Women in Technology
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Kansas City Black Business Presents: Next Level Networking
Location:
Magnolia’s Contemporary Southern Bistro
2932 Cherry St.
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: $5.00, unless you have a listing on kcblackbusiness.com.
Kansas City Black Business Presents: Next Level Networking. Next Level Networking is an event held on the 4th Thursday of each month, established to strengthen business relationships among African American entrepreneurs.
Each month, Next Level Networking (NLN) will feature a different guest speaker. He/she will speak on a powerful topic related to his/her field of experitse, specifically pertaining to business.
Light refreshments will be provided.
More information about Kansas City Black Business
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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 23
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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