With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week. Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue. Guests are welcome!
K-State Olathe is partnering with local scientific companies to offer day-long, entry-level, hands-on trainings for college and graduate students. Attendees will receive a basic overview of lab equipment, protocols and procedures, as well as an opportunity for applied practice — helping them be more industry ready. $25. https://olathe.k-state.edu/about/news/2023/may/lab-skills-workshop.html
All details, dates, and costs can be found at https://jcccsbdc.com/grow-a-business/game/
With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week. Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue. Guests are welcome!
Join the Midwest Trust Center for the 2023 Light Up the Lawn Concert Series featuring some of the best live music Kansas City has to offer. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets (no alcohol) for these fun events! No reservations required.
We are having a charity Pickleball Tournament at Chicken & Pickle at 5901 W. 135th St on August 19th starting at 11:00 a.m. Go to our website at starfishproject21.org or to the link on our FaceBook page to sign up. Two people to a team and a $100 entry fee for the team. This will enable you to participate in the tournament, and get a food and drink ticket and a t-shirt.
Get ready to support two non-profits this month! Our Young Professionals Group will focus on 'Paying it forward' by serving both Prairie Paws Animal Shelter and Starfish Project. Our focus will be in prepping dog toys for play and baking dog treats for our shelter friends as well, we will assist in putting together blessing bags and sleeping mats for the unhoused. Don't miss out on this opportunity to pay it forward in your community! This is a "Bring a friend" event, friends do not have to be a member of the Chamber. ***Registration required. Light refreshments and water provided.***
Join the Midwest Trust Center for the 2023 Light Up the Lawn Concert Series featuring some of the best live music Kansas City has to offer. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets (no alcohol) for these fun events! No reservations required. Learn more at jccc.edu/MTC
Expert talent acquisition and human resources strategist Molly Weaver leads an overview and interactive conversation about innovative hiring and retention strategies that companies can apply for more effective results. We’ll look beyond the metrics of talent acquisition to examine people-centered approaches and methods. Network, learn how to build a sustainable pipeline of talent, and meet company needs now and as the hiring market shifts. $45. Register - https://www.umkctalentlink.com/course/strategic-hiring-and-retention/ Round Table Discussion Topics include: Adapting to New Attitudes in the Workforce Balancing Efficiency and Quality in Hiring Empowering Employee Engagement Strategies Attendees will gain practical takeaways for short-, mid- and long-term improvements in their hiring, onboarding and retention processes. Event is eligible for two (2) SHRM credits. About Molly Weaver Molly Weaver’s insights and guidance is based on more than 20 years of experience helping organizations design and implement candidate-focused experiences that attract top talent. With a specialty in the healthcare industry earned during her tenure as the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, Weaver launched Sunflower Talent Strategies to help organizations navigate the new world of work by enhancing their recruiting processes and creating a pipeline to produce the talent they need for the future.
Humana Inc. is holding a special commemoration ceremony on August 31 at the CenterWell Senior Primary Care Center in Olathe, KS. As part of the 50thanniversary commemoration, all who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War period – from Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 – are invited to attend and receive a special lapel pin as a memento of the nation’s gratitude. Walter Schley will serve as the keynote speaker for the event, with other organizations sponsoring, including Humana, CenterWell Senior Primary Care and Advocate Health. The Vietnam War Commemoration Program was established in 2012 as a 13-year-long commitment to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The program is an opportunity to thank Vietnam War-era Veterans and their families for their service and runs through Veterans Day 2025. Humana is an approved Commemorative Partner and supports pinning ceremonies across the country.
