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WE: Men, Women and the Decisive Formula for Winning at Work
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Companies, especially construction firms, are facing a talent shortage that is expected to worsen. Attracting, retaining and growing talent is critical for businesses and communities to grow and maximize potential.
Keynote speaker Rania Anderson will share a code-breaking behavioral framework to help companies reap dividends on their investment in women and close the gender gap. You’ll leave knowing the underutilized strategy to:
Click the image at right to go to the OneKC for Women / WBC / WCCregistration page for this event |
Women's Summit 2018
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Listen to successful women sharing their experiences, strategies and proven methods right here in our own backyard! Spend your Thursday morning November 1, listening to these women leaders including Vanessa Zambo, SVP of Marketing and Communications for Terracon.
This could be a great follow up to the NAWIC Fall Conference in Bloomington, MN on Oct. 25-26! Click the image at right to go to the KC Business Journal's page for more information! |
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Oct. 2018 KCMO Construction Workforce Disparity Study
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The City of Kansas City, MO is conducting a Construction Workforce Disparity Study.
Public Forums will be held on Wed., Oct. 17 2018 at Biery Auditory in the City's Health Dept at 2400 Troost Ave., KCMO 64108. Check out the information below and make your voice heard! Click the image at right to download a PDF of the announcement or, for more information visit: kcmo.gov/humanrelations/certification-compliance/construction-workforce/ |
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Local WBE Company and Gr. KC NAWIC Chapter 100 in the News!
NAWIC National President, Catherine Schoenenberger mentions NAWIC Greater Kansas City Chapter 100 in this KSHB 41 News story about local Woman-Owned business International Builders and Consultants.
Congressman Cleaver Conducting Tariff Impact Survey.
July 31, 2018
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II would like to hear from businesses in the Fifth District of Missouri impacted by recently imposed tariffs.
“I want to hear from business organizations, farm operations and workers in the Fifth District who are worried about a trade war or are already feeling the impact of tariffs on their businesses,” said Congressman Cleaver.
Business leaders who wish to speak with Congressman Cleaver about their concerns can visit his website at
https://cleaver.house.gov/serving-you/trade-survey to enter their information. Or if preferred, you can contact one of my district offices to fill-out a survey in person.
Addresses:
In June, Congressman Cleaver, along with Canadian Consul General John Cruickshank, hosted a public meeting in Higginsville, Missouri for farmers and local business leaders to discuss the impact of tariffs and the future of NAFTA re-negotiations. He also attended a dinner with Kansas City business leaders to answer questions about trade and the impacts of tariffs.
President Trump imposed tariffs on the European Union, Canada, China, and Mexico. In retaliation, those countries have imposed tariffs on the U.S. In addition to the direct impacts of tariffs on American-made goods which businesses want to sell in overseas markets, tariffs can have negative effects on the price of goods for American consumers. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimated $881 million of Missouri exports are threatened by retaliatory tariffs.
You can see an interactive map of how each state is threatened here.
Thank you,
Aly Hernandez
Office of Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II
101 W. 31st St. Kansas City, MO 64108
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II would like to hear from businesses in the Fifth District of Missouri impacted by recently imposed tariffs.
“I want to hear from business organizations, farm operations and workers in the Fifth District who are worried about a trade war or are already feeling the impact of tariffs on their businesses,” said Congressman Cleaver.
Business leaders who wish to speak with Congressman Cleaver about their concerns can visit his website at
https://cleaver.house.gov/serving-you/trade-survey to enter their information. Or if preferred, you can contact one of my district offices to fill-out a survey in person.
Addresses:
- Kansas City, MO Office: 101 W. 31st Street, Kansas City, MO 64108 phone: (816) 842-4545
- Higginsville, MO Office: 1923 Main Street, Higginsville, MO 64037 phone: (660)-584-7373
- Independence, MO Office: 211 Maple Ave., Independence, MO 64050 phone: (816) 833-4545
In June, Congressman Cleaver, along with Canadian Consul General John Cruickshank, hosted a public meeting in Higginsville, Missouri for farmers and local business leaders to discuss the impact of tariffs and the future of NAFTA re-negotiations. He also attended a dinner with Kansas City business leaders to answer questions about trade and the impacts of tariffs.
President Trump imposed tariffs on the European Union, Canada, China, and Mexico. In retaliation, those countries have imposed tariffs on the U.S. In addition to the direct impacts of tariffs on American-made goods which businesses want to sell in overseas markets, tariffs can have negative effects on the price of goods for American consumers. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimated $881 million of Missouri exports are threatened by retaliatory tariffs.
You can see an interactive map of how each state is threatened here.
Thank you,
Aly Hernandez
Office of Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II
101 W. 31st St. Kansas City, MO 64108
Sept. 19, 2018 Builder's Association Industry Expo
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The 5th Annual Builder's Association Industry Expo will be held at Bartle Hall on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.
This is an industry-wide event and you need not be a member of The Builders' Association to be an attendee or exhibitor. For Booth and Event Sponsorship information, please contact Robin Norris at 816.898.4109 or RNorris@buildersassociation.com Click the image at right for a fillable PDF to register to attend! |
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July 21 - Aug. 11, 2018: Support Heartland Women in the Trades (HWIT)
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Sponsored by: Heartland Women in the Trades
Where: On-line, Mail-in When: July 21 - August 11 Why: To help raise funds for members of the newly formed HWIT attend the annual conference in Seattle later this year. What: Trash bag sales! Download the PDF below to place your order! Click the image at right to go to their Facebook page and learn more about this group. 
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May 2018 KCKS School Bond Report:
The Kansas City, Kansas School Bond Report Newsletter will provide insight into successes and activities related to the KCKPS School Bond Projects. This initiative has strong WBE/MBE/LBE requirements and progress towards these goals as well a project progress will be shared through this newsletter.
Below is the first issue from May 2018.
Below is the first issue from May 2018.
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2018-2019 Future City Competition
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The Great Plains Regional Future City Planning Committee is looking to forge new connections with additional engineering companies and professional societies in the area to give the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade participants in the competition a number of resources to encourage exposure to the different types of engineering career choices.
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For more information contact Ms. Charlene Morris, Engineering Associate, KDOT-Bridge Design at 785.296.5006 or at Charlene.Morris@ks.gov. You may also download informational PDFs here.
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