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Northeast KC Chamber Presents
Membership Lunch for Small Business Owners & Chamber Members
When: Tuesday August 25, 2009. 1-2 pm.
Luncheon fee: $15, covers lunch and program, Please RSVP by August 24. Noon for a head count. 231-3312
Where; Mandy’s Diner. 5920 Winner Rd.
Topic: Next steps for increasing retail traffic for area businesses. Discussion of the success and future Business Crawl ideas.
Happy Hour Open House
Glennon Place Nursing Center invites Chamber members and Business owners to their Happy Hour Open House on Wednesday August 19, 2009 from 4 – 6 pm.
128 North Hardesty, KCMO 64123
Please join then in their backyard for some delicious appetizers with refreshing drinks!
Saint Paul School of Theology
Invites you to celebrate 50 years of service September 28-29, 2009
Registration/Meal Package $50 includes reception, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Information and on-line registration available/ http://www.spst.edu/site/about_saint_paul/celebrating.php.
POCKET DIRECTORY
Start thinking of your Biz card ad copy for the 2010 Chamber pocket directory. All current paid members have free listings. Applications for ads can be downloaded here.
Papa Lew’s
Kansas City now has the best lunch and dinner options thanks to Papa Lew’s. Join us at the Historic 12th & Brooklyn for lunch or dinner. Reserve your table for our Saturday Seafood Buffet. Enjoy all you can eat crab legs, shrimp, crawfish, gumbo, and much, much more for only $22.99. Treat yourself. You deserve it. Plus, It’s Sooooul Delicious!
For a quick breakfast or lunch, visit Parker’s Bebop Café at 1128 Oak Street. Parker’s has your breakfast sandwich, smoked brisket, pulled port, succulent rib tips, or your Creative Salad at an affordable price. Come see our many delectable breakfast and lunch specials. Call 421-BBOP for delivery or Bebop your way to Parkers.
From the Asian Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, August 18th
“Meet and Greet” with Congressman Dennis Moore!
What is affecting small businesses?- Get your voices heard!
Upcoming Small Business Legislation, Economic Stimulus Package in our area, Sound and Sustainable Immigration Policy,
Health Care Reform Effects on Small Business, & More!
Avatar Inc. 14425 College Blvd. Suite 115
College Corporate Meadows Conference Room
Overland Park, KS 66210-1299
RSVP by Thursday, August 13th, 2009
Contact: John Duker: jduker@avatarstaff.com or 913-575-1278.
Thursday, August 20th
International Trade Council of Kansas City's Annual Meeting Luncheon
Keynote Speaker: US Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas 11:30am - 1:00pm
Marriott Overland Park
10800 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66210
Member $45.00/Non-Member $55.00
To reserve a table (seating for 10) = $350.00 per Table
Registration Deadline: August 14 2009!
Now register online: at www.itckc.org
Thursday August 27th
“Links to Success”: 3rd Annual Kansas City Government Contracting & Procurement (KCGCP) Forum
Get the information on government contracting and procurement requirements in the Kansas City metropolitan area! Attendance to the Forum IS FREE & the Awards Ceremony Luncheon - $40.
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Crown Center
2345 McGee Street Kansas City, MO 64108
Contact Ashlea Blue of the Human Relations Division 4th floor KC MO City Hall or dial 816-513-1852 or
email ashlea_blue@kcmo.org for Registration & more information.
Sook Park
Executive Director
Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City
8645 College Blvd., Suite 110
Overland Park, KS 66210
Phone: 913-338-0774
Fax: 913-345-5274
Email: sook_park@asianchamberkc.com
Beginning in September, the UMKC SBTDC will be launching a Tech Tools Lunch 'n Learn Series. This informative series will assist you in putting your business on the cutting edge. Learn the tips and tools to bring your business into the technology age by arming yourself with the terminology and understanding of how the online world can work for you. Modules are $35.00 each or you may attend the whole series at a discounted rate of $175.00. *Lunch provided at all sessions.
If you are interested in registering for the full series at the discounted rate, please contact our office at 816-235-6063 or via e-mail at umkcsbtdc@umkc.edu.
You don't have to wait until September to take advantage of these exciting and informative training sessions.
Register early to secure your seat by clicking on the event titles below:
All sessions below will be held at 4747 Troost Ave Kansas City, MO 64110 -- Room 114
--Tech Tools--
In this session you will learn about the best web sites and latest office technology to increase your productivity, help you to buy online smarter, research your competition and new business opportunities better, and hire "virtually" to save money.
September 16, 2009 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | $35.00
--E-Mail Marketing--
This session will cover the benefits of using e-mail marketing to promote your business and build relationship with your clients by highlighting the current e-mail marketing tools available and practical tips on how to use them.
September 30, 2009 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | $35.00
--Fundamentals of Web Design--
This session covers the initial steps and consideration for designing a website.
October 14, 2009 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | $35.00
--Search Engine Marketing--
During this informative seminar you will learn how to: Drive increased Traffic to your Website, Discover how consumers are searching for your products/services, Learn how to attract more qualified customers, Identify factors that affect your search engine rankings, Maximize your bottom line by utilizing search technology.
October 22, 2009 | 1:00 PM-3:00 PM | $35.00
--Google Tools: The Basics--
This session will teach you how to use Google Adwords to reach users all over the web to help you drive conversions.
October 28, 2009 |11:00 AM-1:00 PM | $35.00
--Document Imaging--
How to use document imaging as a cost-effective solution to deliver efficiency to your organization
November 12, 2009 |11:00 AM-1:00 PM | $35.00
--Social Networking--
How to use social networking sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter for Marketing and Public Relations
November 18, 2009 |11:00 AM-1:00 PM | $35.00
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Artist, INC Graduates Its First Class |
Artist, INC graduated its first class of 24 Kansas City artists last month. Developed by the UMKC SBTDC in cooperation with the Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City and the Charlotte Street Foundation, Artist, INC is an intensive 8-week workshop to teach artists the skills they need to effectively manage the business components of their art careers. Here's what participants said about their experience in the inaugural session:
"I would highly recommend Artist, INC to my friends
--and already have --because I think it is a fun and informative way
to deal with the many topics and issues most artists would rather ignore."
"It was extremely useful for me.
I will be sharing a lot of what I have learned with my art friends.
I love that it was catered to what we do
and was broken up into digestible topics.
We were able to cover a lot of material."
"It is an opportunity to reserve time, each week while the class is in session, to seriously address the impediments to success that we all face. It may carry on beyond the class, to create new, GOOD habits. It certainly offers the chance to meet talented, generous, funny, innovative, ambitious, LOCAL artists, ones that one may not cross paths with in any other venue."
The second session of Artist, INC to be offered in the Fall of 2009 is already full, but three more sessions will be offered in 2010. Check the October newsletter for exact dates and application instructions. For additional information contact Diane Scott at scottdia@missouri.edu or 816-235-6769. |
Thursday afternoon Independence Avenue cleanups.
Call 816-231-3707 for more information on times and locations to clean.
Contact Old Northeast INC. Nancy Kwilas
Independence Ave KC MO 64125 816-231-3707
Web sites of interest:
www.kcmo.org, www.Visitkc.com, www.KCSourceLink.org
www.asianchamberkc.com, (Asian Chamber)
www.hccgkc.com(HispanicChamber)
Independence Market Study link,
http://www.lisc.org/kansascity/documents/FinalIndependenceMarketStudy.pdf
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