Here are the networking events for the week of August 5-9 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 5
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.
Learn more about the Christian Business Connections Network
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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:
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 6
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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Parking passes will be provided for the four story Union Station Parking Garage located off Pershing Road and Broadway on the west side of Union Station. Handicap parking is available in the parking lot located directly in front of Union Station. Complimentary parking until 9:00 a.m. is also available directly in front of Union Station.
Schedule:
7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast & Networking
8:00-8:40 2 Minute Presenters & Company Introductions
8:45-10:00 After Networking Presentation
Featured after networking topic, Do’s and Don’ts for Doing Business with the Federal Government
Cost: Advance Members, Advance Non-members, and Guests: $18.00
Walk-in Registration: $20.00
Panelist of Business Development Organizations:
Jenny Nepper — KCSourcelink
Jason Porch – Kansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Lisa Zimmerman – Justine PETERSEN
Malinda Bryan-Smith – Kansas Small Business Development Center at JCCC
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.
Online Registration Has Closed
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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: Erik Haberkorn, ReTouch
“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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Comcast Recruitment Event
Location:
Hampton Inn – Olathe
12081 S. Strang Line Road
Olathe, KS
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Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Comcast is hiring Direct Sales Representatives.
We are looking for hard working individuals that want to make a difference in their positions. We value quality, excellence and integrity. Of course we want our business to grow, and we believe our employees are the main ingredient to our success. Come join a team that you’ve come to know for offering great products and superior customer service!
RSVP by August 5th to Jamie_bootz@cable.comcast.com or call 877-450-0550 for more information.
View Flyer for More Information
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Lawrence Young Professionals: Wine Tasting Event
Location:
The Eldridge
701 Massachusetts St.
Lawrence, KS
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Time: Starts at 6:00 pm
Cost: $15.00 (includes appetizers)
Who can go the whole summer without seeing your Lawrence Young Professionals Network (LYPN) friends?
LYPN is piggybacking on The Eldridge’s monthly wine tasting in August.
Check out Lawrence Young Professionals Network on Facebook
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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 7
Social Media Club of Lawrence Weekly Meeting
Location:
Signs of Life
722 Massachusetts St.
Lawrence, KS
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Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Free to attend.
Bring your social media questions and get answers. In this workshop-style meeting, we’ll break into small groups so to share ideas and brainstorm solutions to your social media challenges.
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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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Career Symposium Event
Location:
Kansas City Phoenix Campus
1310 E. 104th St., Suite 101
Kansas City, MO
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Time:
Registration starts at 8:30 am
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Free for job seekers and open to the public.
Schedule:
Panel discussion (9:05 – 10:00 am)
Hear from experts and alumni about what they’re seeing in the local hiring community, including what’s trending now and issues to be aware of.
Informational Interviewing and Your Brand Workshops (10:15 – 11:15 am; 11:30 am – 12:30 pm)
Career Fair (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Meet with key employers who will be on hand to chat about career opportunities and desired qualities in job candidates.
Join us at a Career Symposium where you can gain insight into the local job market scene, participate in workshops to improve your marketability and connect with hiring employers.
No matter where you are in your career path – just starting out or advancing in your
field – these events can help you progress in the direction you want to go.
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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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Startup Grind Kansas City Hosts Maria Meyers (Director, UMKC Innovation Center)
Location:
Cremalab
1815 Central St.
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: $10.00
Agenda:
6:00 – Networking and Food
7:00 – Fireside Chat
8:00 – Questions and More Networking
As network builder for both U.S.SourceLink and KCSourceLink, Maria established a resource network that connects entrepreneurs with more than 140 business-building organizations throughout the bistate, 18-county Kansas City region. The model is now being used in regions and states nationwide as part of the larger U.S.SourceLink network. Maria, like the network she leads, is entrepreneurial about being entrepreneurial.
Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 40 cities and 20 countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead
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Thursday, August 8
Olathe Chamber Coffee meeting
Location this week:
Office Depot
13509 South Mur-Len Road
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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How to Connect with Decision Makers and Secure Interviews Workshop
Location:
Central Resource Library
Carmack Community Room
9875 W. 87th St.
Overland Park, KS
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Free to attend.
Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Ray Ruecker, Managing Director of Connect 5000, will share his expertise and experience on the following topics:
- How to write an effective email or letter that gets a response
- The power of LinkedIn – how to find decision makers (title, contact information, etc.)
- The power of Jigsaw – how to find executive decision maker’s email addresses and direct phone numbers
- How to leave effective voice mails that get callbacks for interviews or appointments
- Practical tips for individuals looking to launch their own 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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FASTART Employment Workshop: Seven Steps to Landing your Next Job (Every Thursday until August 22
Location:
Church of the Resurrection
East Building, Room 303
13720 Roe Ave.
Leawood, KS
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Cost: $40.00 for a workbook you will use throughout your job search.
Childcare will be available by reservation for $12 per child for the entire set of classes.
The fee is payable at the door. With limited space, registration is required.
Time: Starts at 6:30 pm
Developed by trainers with more than 40 years combined experience in negotiating today’s complex job market, these sessions will cover: assessment, cover letters and resumes, planning and organization, networking, interviewing, and negotiating. Hundreds of people in the Kansas City area have already benefited from the proven approaches covered in FASTART.
If you have any questions, please contact Fay Beasley at 913-232-4124.
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Friday, August 9
Social Media Club of Kansas City North August Meeting
Location:
Ambassador Building at KCI (WireCo Building)
12200 N Ambassador Drive
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
7:30 – 8:00am: Registration/Coffee/
8:00 – 9:00am: Program and Q&A
Free to attend.
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Living Legends KCK August Luncheon
Location:
The Great Wolf Lodge
10401 Cabela Drive
Kansas City, KS
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Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: Entry fee: $5.00
All-inclusive lunch: $14.00
Come for lunch, share business, and learn about affordable branding ideas. The spotlight speaker is Leann Reid, business owner and author of Reid the Fine Print.
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Young Friends of Art Second Friday Happy Hour
Location:
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Lens 2
4525 Oak St.
Kansas City, MO
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Parking in Museum garage is free for Museum members and $5 for non-members.
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: Free to attend.
Catch up with old friends, meet some new faces and beat the heat by checking out the latest and greatest at The Nelson.
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