Have you ever wondered about the people behind the ever-growing cases of cyber-security threats?  What motivates them?  How do they keep from getting caught?  Why would they ever be interested in a company like ours?  This informative and interactive webinar will identify the 3 main groups who pose a threat to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of your systems and data.  Understanding the “who” and “why” and some of the “how” behind these three groups of “threat-actors” is a critical part of knowing how to protect yourself and your business.  Webinar:  Who are the people behind cyber-attacks? When: October 27, 2022 at 9 AM CST Register:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sWtBJyKQSSmr8bf9VhBk8Q 

KCAS is a contract research organization pioneering work in healthcare through our highly specialized services in support of drug developments, preclinical and clinical studies. We are proud to have called the Shawnee-Olathe area home for over 40 years. We love being part of the community here and this year we are excited to announce the opening of our new built-for-purpose lab in Olathe, meaning even more contributions to improving the world’s health. Please RSVP by Friday, October, 21: Surveymonkey.com/r/KCASreception We are one of the area’s top local employers, on track to hire 270 scientists, analysts, researchers, and other professionals between 2022 to 2023. As we continue to grow, we’d like to invite you, our local community, to a behind-the-scenes lab tour and reception to experience who KCAS is and to join us in celebrating our newly opened facility. The afternoon will include a special peek into our graduated sterile labs where KCAS scientists are managing critical experiments using the latest technology. Guests will also enjoy appetizers, as well as hear remarks from government officials and KCAS CEO John Bucksath.

Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center 10401 S. Ridgeview Road Presented by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce Address by Mayor John Bacon

Singing with a harmony uniquely their own, The Four Freshmen have enamored listeners worldwide for years, while gaining recognition as one of the most influential vocal groups of all time. It all started in 1948, when four college freshmen crafted a unique style of vocal harmony that soon caught the ear of the great bandleader Stan Kenton. Kenton was responsible for bringing The Four Freshmen to Capitol Records, where they would eventually record 23 albums, thrusting them into the national spotlight. The group has recorded more than 75 albums and 70 top-selling singles and received six Grammy nominations. The Four Freshmen have toured constantly since their inception, performing to sold-out audiences around the globe; the integrity of the sound created by the original four has been meticulously maintained. Today’s group members are Bob Ferreira, Tommy Boynton, Ryan Howe and Jake Baldwin.

Piff the Magic Dragon, accompanied by his sidekick, Mr. Piffles, the world’s only magic performing Chihuahua, has won several Best of Las Vegas awards for his long-running show at the iconic Flamingo Hotel & Casino. He was a viral sensation on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” and voted one of Variety’s Top Ten Comics to Watch. In 2020, Piff triumphed over his heroes, Jeff Ross, Natasha Leggero and Judah Friedlander, when he was crowned winner of TBS’ “Tournament of Laughs.” Puddles Pity Party, the sad, giant clown with the golden voice, has amassed more than 813,000 YouTube subscribers and performed sold-out shows across the globe, including at The Kennedy Center, San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts and London’s Soho Theatre, and a residency at Caesars Palace. Deftly combining melancholy with the absurd, Puddles has become a favorite of musical comedy legends like Eric Idle, Jack Black, Paul Reubens and Weird Al. He has even won the approval of his long-standing man-crush and modern-day Renaissance Man, Kevin Costner. Pre-show private party ticket upgrade available. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

In today’s complex labor market, employee engagement is instrumental to bolster recruiting and retention. There are various strategies a small business owner can take that fit in with their company culture. We will explore two strategies you can implement in your business: employee-ownership and retirement plans for small business. • Missouri Center for Employee Ownership will discuss employee retention & ownership where you will identify the key problem areas for employee retention, learn practical solutions to address these areas, and explore employee ownership as a next step for keeping your top talent on for the long-term. • U.S. Department of Labor – Employee Benefits Security Administration will cover tax advantages of certain retirement plans, what types of plans are available to small businesses (under 100 employees), incentives for setting up a retirement plan and things to consider when selecting which type of plan for a small business. • The Kansas Small Business Development Center (Kansas SBDC) helps you plan, manage, grow and transition your business and will discuss current opportunities for you to get involved to improve your business results.