Below are the networking events for the week of June 10-14 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 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, June 10
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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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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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.
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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, June 11
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.
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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:
East Side Baptist Church
19901 E. 78 Highway
Independence, MO
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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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Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Monthly Gathering
Location:
Snow & Company
1815 Wyandotte St.
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come be COOL at this month’s happy hour at Snow & Co. in the Crossroads. This happy hour will also benefit YNPNkc’s future growth and programming with 10% of ALL SALES from 5-7 p.m. going to our organization.
It will also be ‘Plus One Night’ in which we encourage you to bring a friend or colleague to learn more about YNPN and join in the fun.
As always, appetizers will be provided and drink specials will be available for purchase. Bring your business cards for our raffle. This event is free to attend but RSVPs are requested.
YNPNkc is chapter of a national organization that provides professional development and networking opportunities to professionals new to their careers in the nonprofit sector.
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Missouri Feet-Up Network Meeting
Location:
Grinders
417 E. 18th St.
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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Career Wake Up Call Teleseminar
Free to attend. Hosted by Abby Kohut from Absolutely Abby.
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm CDT
Your career needs a wake up call! Join the lively twice monthly teleseminars for answers to your job search and career development questions.
If you are in job search mode or in anything less than your perfect career, you can’t afford to miss these call.
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Wednesday, June 12
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.
Jim Jesse, CEO/Founder at Rock n’ Roll Law, will join us to discuss media law. Ever had a copyright question? Meet up with us this Wednesday morning to get answers.
Jim Jesse has been an attorney for more than 20 years. He is former General Counsel for Cool Music Network LLC (THECOOLTV), which is a 24-hour-a-day music video television network. He is currently in private practice and his passion is spreading music law through his seminars.
Mr. Jesse also does consulting regarding licensing and media law specifically, and corporate and contract law in general.
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Overland Park Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Wake Up – Networking Event
Location:
Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St.
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Cost: $10.00 for non-members
Start your work day off right by networking with your business colleagues at Wednesday Wake-up. You’ll enjoy casual mingling, breakfast foods, brief updates and the opportunity to win fabulous door prizes.
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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.
This week, we will have Gina Levra from Habitat for Humanity join us.
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.
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LinkedIn for the Job Seeker Webinar
Time: 11:00 am – Noon CDT
Learn strategies and best practices to leverage LinkedIn at every stage of your job search.
Lindsey Pollak, bestselling career advice author and LinkedIn spokesperson, will show you how to:
- Build a profile that attracts recruiters and hiring managers
- Find more opportunities by expanding your professional network
- Send your resume to the top of the applicant list
- Learn about the features included with Job Seeker Premium
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Power Guys Power Lunch (Cancelled)
Location:
Westport Flea Market
817 Westport Road
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p,m,
Cost: $35.00 for prospective members
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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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Using LinkedIn to Attract Employers Webinar
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CDT
If you have a LinkedIn profile, but it’s not helping you land a job, this workshop is for you!
In this interactive and informational webinar, you will learn how to:
- Precisely word your LinkedIn headline to show up as high as possible in search results, so hiring companies and recruiters can FIND you
- Add particular key words in your summary section to draw recruiters’ attention to you
- Get your network to endorse your skills and recommend you to others
- Dramatically expand your network with the right people
- Develop and personify a winning brand that attracts others to you
- Take advantage of all LinkedIn’s free tools and resources
- Find and engage with recruiters and hiring companies
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Job Search 2013 Class
Location:
Johnson County Community College
142 Regnier Center
12345 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS
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Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost: $10.00
Has it been a while since you did a job search? If so, we can help you understand the elements of an effective job search in today’s economy.
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Crossroads Career Network Meeting on Effective Communication
Location:
Woods Chapel United Methodist
4725 Northeast Lakewood Way
Lee’s Summit, MO
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Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
No cost to attend.
We’ve all seen this in a job spec:
“Excellent written and verbal communication skills required”
This universal generic request from employers usually makes up a big percentage of the hiring decision. Although important, communication is much more than the words you use. It’s tailoring your message to the audience. It’s knowing how to make an difficult / angry customer happy. Knowing when email will (and won’t) effectively convey your message.
Join us this month as we discuss how we can be more effective communicators.
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Thursday, June 13
Olathe Chamber Coffee meeting
Location this week:
Aberdeen Village/Presbyterian Manors, Inc.
17500 West 119th 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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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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Greater KC Public Relations Society of America Lunch Meeting
Location:
BRIO Country Club Plaza
502 Nichols Road
Kansas City, MO
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Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $40 for guests, $10 for students
Join us for an interactive session with Ted Crews, vice president of communications for the Kansas City Chiefs. Instead of a traditional presentation format, Ted would like to treat this like a moderated discussion. So, we want to hear from you. Do you have a question about internal vs. external communications? Crisis communications? Sports public relations? How to get Dustin Colquitt’s autograph? Send your questions to one of the following:
Tweet @KCPRSA
Email: communications@kansascity-prsa.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GKCPRSA
We’ll provide these to Ted during the luncheon and get his take on best practices. You’ll also have a chance to ask individual questions during and after the session.
Ted Crews was hired as the Chiefs Vice President of Communications on Jan. 27, 2012 and begins his second season with Kansas City in 2013. Crews serves as the club’s primary contact for the team’s communication needs and is the club’s key liaison between coaches, players, team executives and local and national media members.
Please RSVP by June 10 to ensure your place.
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Lawrence June Lunch Tweetup
Location:
Minsky’s Pizza
934 Massachusetts St.
Lawrence, KS
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Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Free to attend.
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Creating a Powerful Foundation and Plan for Your Job Search Webinar
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 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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#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, June 14
Social Media Club of Kansas City North May 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
Registration/Networking begins at 7:30 am
Program with Q&A runs from 8 – 9am
Free to attend.
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Living Legends KCK June Luncheon
Location:
The Great Wolf Lodge
10401 Cabela Drive
Kansas City, KS
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Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
This month features Bob Young of Biz 2 Biz Connections. He has worked in many business industries and is a Business Coach around the metro. As always, come to network, share business and have lunch for $14. Entry fee for the meeting is $5.
Please RSVP on our Facebook page (click on link below) or e-mail Leann Reid at reidwildcat@gmail.com
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Kansas City, Kansas Chamber Business After Hours Networking Event
Location:
Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark
9400 State Ave.
Kansas City, KS
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Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free to attend.
Mark your calendars for a Metro-Wide Chamber Business After Hours event FREE on Friday, June 14, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Schlitterbahn of Kansas City. The water park kicks off summer daily operations on May 24 with a host of new amenities, a few claims to fame and a place on a national tour.
You won’t want to miss this free Chamber networking event. Every attendee will receive a promotional code on discounted tickets as well as season passes. But to help us know how many will be attending; we ask that you register.
More Information and to Register
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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.
Join us for a Martini Mingle with the Young Friends of Art and our special guests, Hope House Young Professionals. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the museum, and get a free drink ticket if you sign up for a membership at the event!
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