Build a Network, Connect with Fellow Entrepreneurs at 50+ Reoccurring KC Events
As more gatherings are starting to happen in person, entrepreneurs have an exciting array of opportunities to take advantage of. Many organizations that support founders and small businesses have regular gatherings to help you connect and learn.
Whether you’re looking to meet others in your industry, network with your neighbors or find social support, there’s a regularly scheduled coffee, luncheon or gathering for you. Let this list of events inform your schedule and empower you and your venture.
1 Million Cups Kansas City
When and where: Every Wednesday, 9 a.m., online and Plexpod Westport Commons, Kansas City, Missouri
Cost: Free
Details: Local entrepreneurs give short presentations about their startups to potential partners, mentors and investors. Then, there’s a discussion with feedback and questions.
Belton Chamber of Commerce
General Membership Luncheon Meeting
Where and when: Second Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., location varies
Cost: $15 per person
Morning networking
When and where: First Friday, 7 – 9:30 a.m., location varies
Cost: Free
BioKansas
Coffee Hour
When and where: Second Tuesday, 8 – 9 a.m., online
The Black MasterMind Group
Ask an Expert
When and where: Third Thursday, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., online
Details: Members only
Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce
Monthly Luncheon
When and where: Third Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Adams Pointe Conference Center, Blue Springs, Missouri
Cost: $28 for nonmembers
Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce
Monthly Chamber Luncheon
When and where: First Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., location varies
Cost: $25 for future members, $15 for members
Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce
Meet&Eat
When and where: First Friday, lunch, location varies. A casual, no format lunch encourages member to gather at a different restaurant each month.
Monthly Luncheon
When and where: Third Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Montgomery Event Venue, Excelsior Springs, Missouri
Cost: Free for members
Gardner Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Coffees
When and where: First and third Wednesday, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., location varies
Grandview Chamber of Commerce
Monthly Luncheon
When and where: Fourth Tuesday, noon – 1:30 p.m., location varies
Cost: $22 unless otherwise noted
Morning Connections
When and where: Second Wednesday, 8 – 9 a.m., location varies
Details: This no-cost gathering includes networking, a short program and a continental breakfast provided by the host business.
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Neighborhood Networking
When and where: Every other Friday, 8:30 -10 a.m., location varies
Cost: Free for members, $15 for nonmembers
Harrisonville Area Chamber of Commerce
First Friday Coffee
When and where: First Friday, 7:30 – 9 a.m., location varies
Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce
Breakfast with Benefits
When: Second Wednesday, 8 – 9:30 a.m.
Details: HBCC teams up with the SBA to provide training and funding for businesses interested in government contracting.
Coffee with the CEO
When: Third Monday, 9 – 10 a.m.
Details: Gather with HBCC CEO Kim Randolph.
Collide
When: Third Thursday, 9 – 10 a.m.
Details: Two industry professionals from different generations have a conversation to spark ideas and cross-generational growth.
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City
Business After Hours
When and where: Fourth Thursday, 5 – 7 p.m., location varies
Walk Wednesday
When and where: First Wednesday, 3 – 5 p.m., location varies
Details: Join Lisa Peña of Urban Hikes KC and explore a different area of Kansas City each month.
Independence Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours
When and where: Fourth Thursday, 4:30 – 6 p.m., location varies
Fearless Girls Coffee & Conversation
When and where: First Thursday, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., location varies
Monthly Membership Luncheon
When and where: Third Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, Independence, Missouri
Cost: $23 for members, $35 for nonmembers
Young Independence Professionals Coffee & Networking
When and where: Fourth Tuesday, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m., location varies
Inventors Center of Kansas City
Monthly Meeting
When and where: Third Tuesday, 6:30 – 8 p.m., online
Kearney Chamber of Commerce
Membership Luncheon
When and where: First Friday, 12 p.m., First Christian Church, Kearney, Missouri
Off the Clock – After Hours
When and where: Third Thursday, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., location varies
Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Coffee
When and where: Second Wednesday, 8 – 9 a.m., location varies
Leawood Chamber
After Hours Networking
When and where: Third Thursday, 4:30 – 6 p.m., location varies
Lee’s Summit Chamber
Chamber After Hours
When and where: Second Thursday, 4:30 – 6 p.m., location varies
Chamber Before Hours
When and where: Fourth Tuesday 7:30 – 8:30 a.m., location varies
Monthly Membership Luncheon
When and where: Fourth Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $25 for members or $30 for nonmembers
Lenexa Chamber of Commerce
AM Live
When and where: First Thursday, 8 – 9 a.m., location varies
Lunch & Learn
When and where: Second Wednesday, 12 – 1 p.m., location varies
Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce
Biz over Breakfast
When and where: First Friday, 7:30 – 9 a.m., location varies
Connect at Four
When and where: Second Tuesday, 4 p.m., location varies
Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Coffee Connections
When and where: Third Thursday, 7:30 – 9 a.m., location varies
Cost: Free to members, $25 for nonmembers
National Association of Women Business Owners
Monthly Breakfast Meeting
When and where: Second Tuesday, 7:30 – 9 a.m., Kansas City Women’s Business Center, Overland Park, Kansas
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
We’re Talkin’ Tuesday
When and where: First and Third Tuesday, 8 – 9 a.m., Sylvester Powell Community Center, Mission, Kansas
Details: This free event includes networking and a short presentation.
Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
After Hours
When and where: First Wednesday, 5 – 7 p.m., location varies
Olathe Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Coffee
When and where: Every Thursday, 9 – 10:30 a.m., location varies
Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Lunch
When and where: Second Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., location varies
Platte City Area Chamber of Commerce
Monthly Luncheon
When and where: Third Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Northland Career Center, Platte City, Missouri
Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the door
Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
Monthly Luncheon
When and where: Fourth Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., location varies
Cost: $16
Riverside Area Chamber of Commerce
In-the-Know Luncheon
When and where: Fourth Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., location varies
KickStart Coffee
When and where: Second Tuesday, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., location varies
Shawnee Chamber of Commerce
A.M. Connect
When and where: Third Wednesday, 8 – 9 a.m., location varies
Membership Luncheon
When and where: Fourth Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., location varies
Cost: $28 for members, $38 for nonmembers
Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Luncheon
When and where: Second Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Smithville American Legion Post #58, Smithville, Missouri
South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Morning Mingle
When and where: First Monday, 8 – 9 a.m., location varies
Monthly Membership Lunch
When and where: TBD Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., RC’s Restaurant & Lounge, Kansas City, Missouri
Cost: $23 for members, $33 for nonmembers
Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Coffee
When and where: First Friday, 8 – 9 a.m., location varies
St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours
When and where: Fourth Thursday, 5 – 7 p.m., location varies
Women’s Leadership Group
When and where: Fourth Monday, 12 – 1 p.m., online and St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, St. Joseph, Missouri
Small Business Owner Roundtable
When and where: First Thursday, 9 – 10 a.m., online and St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, St. Joseph, Missouri
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