Here are the networking events for January 14-17 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.
You can also follow @kcjobseekers or @markvanbaale on Twitter to get the latest updates.
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Tuesday, January 14
Power Chics Power Coffee Meeting
Location:
Little Monkey Bizness
12219 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Shawnee, KS
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
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 CST
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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Professional Networking Lunch: WOAMTEC (Women on a Mission): Official Launch
Location:
Michael Smith Restaurant
1900 Main St.
Kansas City, MO
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Free to attend.
Our goal is to build a positive networking atmosphere where seasoned professional business women can come together to share ideas, offer support, and create solid business alliances. We also strive to provide educational opportunities and business alliances to small business entrepreneurs across America. Attending the meeting as a guest is FREE. Lunch options from our specially prepared menu that accommodates special dietary needs- $15. It is expected that guests and members order lunch upon arriving at the event.
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Biz2Biz Lunch Connect Meeting
Location:
Burgers American Grill
770 SW Highway 40
Blue Springs, MO
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $5.00 entry fee
Join us for Lunch and Business Networking!
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Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Holiday Happy Hour
Location:
Louie’s Wine Dive Kansas City
7100 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free to attend.
Join us and ring in the new year at Young Nonprofit Professional Network of Kansas City’s (YNPNkc) first Networking Happy Hour in 2014! 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.
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Wednesday, January 15
Social Media Club of Lawrence Weekly Meeting
Location:
Signs of Life
722 Massachusetts St.
Lawrence, KS
Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Free to attend.
How is your own relationship with to do lists? Do you have a favorite app that helps you get things done? From tasks at work to staying on top of personal chores, there are so many little things that need to get done every day. Thankfully, there are many great options to bring your to-do list into the digital age. Join us for a discussion of what works to stay organized.
Meetings of the Social Media Club of Lawrence are open to the public. If you have an interest in sharing your social media experiences, learning more about using social media and making face-to-face connections with other social media professionals, then this is the meeting for you.
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PeopleKC – Professionals Enriching Other People’s Lives Weekly Meeting
Location:
Platte Valley Bank
8401 Missouri 45
Parkville, MO
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
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 CST.
Register to Attend and Who is Presenting
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Kansas City Job Fair
Location:
Embassy Suites Hotel
220 West 43rd St.
Kansas City, MO
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Free for job seekers.
More Information and to Register
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Biz2Biz Connect Networking Wednesday Meeting
Location:
Scooter’s Coffeehouse
11106 Antioch Road
Overland Park, KS
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
$5.00 entry. Job seekers and Non-profit staff can come for free.
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LinkedIn® Boot Camp Webinar
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CST
If you have a LinkedIn profile, but it’s not helping you land a job, this workshop is for you!
Learn how to:
- Precisely word your LinkedIn headline
- Show up as high as possible in search results
- Be found by hiring companies and recruiters
- 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
You CAN use LinkedIn to find, engage and attract employers! Learn how in this free workshop designed to help you Get a Job! by making the most of your LinkedIn profile and presence.
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Christian Business Connections Network Meeting
Location:
Gusto! Coffee
3390 SW Fascination Drive
Lee’s Summit, MO
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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Sprint Accelerator Open House
Location:
Sprint Accelerator
210 W 19th Terrace
Kansas City, MO
Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free to attend.
In late September, Sprint announced that it would be establishing a presence in the Crossroads District. We’re excited to unveil the Sprint Accelerator to the community of Kansas City, opening our doors for a sneak peek of our newly rennovated space.
We’re looking forward to hosting members of KC’s respective Entrepreneurial, Corporate and Health Care communities. Stop by and talk with Techstars staff to learn more about the Mobile Health Accelerator. Hang out with some of our co-working partners from organizations like Silicon Prairie News & UP Global. Chat up the Sprint employees and learn about the community events and incubation projects that will take place here.
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Linking Professionals Happy Hour
Location:
Nick & Jake’s Overland Park
6830 W. 135th St.
Overland Park, KS
Time: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Free to attend.
Join us for a professional happy hour and begin 2014 by establishing new referral partners and strengthening existing professional relationships! There is no fee to attend, but please RSVP so we can plan accordingly for the complimentary appetizers.
There will be a fun “mini networking workshop” at 4:30pm; just before the happy hour begins. If you can make that as well, there will be some great take away tips for getting more out of your networking time.
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Network After Work Kansas City Event
Location:
McFadden’s
1330 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: $12 regular price / $15 with RSVP at the door / $20 without RSVP
Admission Includes:
- Access to 250 Professionals
- Color-Coded Name Tags by Industry
- Featured First Cocktail before 7pm
- Light appetizers from 6-7pm
Network After Work events are for professionals of all industries and career levels interested in expanding their professional network. Events take place every other month which allow guests a chance to foster new professional connections in a relaxed atmosphere conducive to business and social networking. Network After Work events allow guests a chance to get their name and brand in front of some Kansas City’s top business professionals while visiting the city’s best nightlife destinations. Upon entering, guests will receive a name tag color coded by industry which allows for easy navigation.
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Thursday, January 16
KC Roundtable Breakfast Meeting
Location:
Eggtc
5107 Main St.
Kansas City, MO
Time: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
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:
Frank Ancona Honda
1000 North Rogers Road
Olathe, KS
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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Christian Business Connections Network Meeting
Location:
Parkside Coffeehouse (inside Cedar Ridge Christian Church)
8839 Lackman Road
Lenexa, KS
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Join us! It is an all-inclusive and non-denominational group and our focus is networking/friendship/outreach.
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Northland Business Networking: Mastermind Group
Location:
MidAmerica Nazarene University
105 N Stewart Court, Suite 210
Liberty, MO
Time: 10:00 am
This is a small group for entrepreneurs to meet with other entrepreneurs in a mastermind setting. We will discuss our business goals and use our own expertise and experience to help one another attain these goals throughout the year.
Athena League Speaker Series
Location:
Polsinelli
900 W. 48th Place
1st Floor
Kansas City, MO
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Free to attend.
Please join us to hear from female entrepreneurs, Teri Rogers, owner and CEO of Hint (formerly T2), and Alexa Nguyen, co-founder and director of operations at Handprint. Rogers, an established entrepreneur, will provide the vision and inspiration behind the success of her Kansas City-based company, which she has evolved into its current expansion as a digital content creation and experiential design and marketing services firm that is nationally recognized as a creative services powerhouse. Nguyen will share some of the lessons she has learned in launching Handprint, a 3D-printing software company that is the winner and current resident of the Brad Feld Fiberhouse.
Athena League serves as a catalyst to foster and empower aspiring and established female entrepreneurs by providing them with the community and support necessary to succeed.
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#OMCChat on Twitter
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm CST
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 CST.
2. Introduce yourself when the chat begins.
3. Read, ask questions, comment, re-tweet. Participate.
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Job Seekers Prayer and Support Group
Location:
Church of the Resurrection
West Building, Room 2202
13720 Roe Ave.
Leawood, KS
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Offers a time of prayer, support and reflection in the midst of your job search.
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Friday, January 17
Kansas City Kansas Chamber Morning Coffee
Location:
KCK Chamber Office
727 Minnesota.
Kansas City, KS
Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am
No cost to attend. Open to members and non-members.
Join us for Morning Coffee and networking. KCK Chamber Member Mike Kozisek with Bookkeeping Express is our member guest. He can handle your books, so you can get back to business. Meet Mike and ask him your business bookkeeping questions. Don’t forget your business cards for networking!
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Job Club Support Group Meeting
Location:
Church of the Resurrection
West Building, Room 2202
13720 Roe Ave.
Leawood, KS
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 Leawood Luncheon
Location:
Hereford House
5001 Town Center Drive
Leawood, KS
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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Wise Women Connect KC Northland Luncheon
Location:
Shoal Creek Golf Club
8905 N Shoal Creek Parkway
Kansas City, MO
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $21.00 (includes lunch)
Wise Women Connect KC Northland will be connecting in our new home, Shoal Creek Banquet Facility at Shoal Creek Golf Course. Please share this invite with the ladies you know who could use a little ISP (Indulge, Support, Pamper)! We will be Connecting the way women do – that’s “relationship building” and helping each other grow. That’s what we do at Wise Women Connect! You won’t be disappointed!
Please pre-register for extra savings plus be one of the first 10 pre-registered ladies in the door for special pampering. This also allows us to give an accurate count of attendees to the staff at Shoal Creek. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Overland Park Young Professionals Learning@Lunch
Location:
BEST Conference Center (120)
University of Kansas Edwards Campus
12600 Quivira Road
Overland Park, KS
Time: 11:45 am – 1:30 pm
Cost: $12 for members. $17 for nonmembers (includes lunch)
“Leading When You Aren’t In Charge” – Michael Tracy from OMNI Employment Management Services will be speaking on how various staff roles are often accountable for organizational performance but so often have no authority over people and processes to make things happen. Personal leadership and influence are often the onlycritical skills one can use to make change happen.
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