genKC invites you to attend the 7th Annual Grow to genKC: Why Kansas City is a Keeper! Join us as Chris Long, Co-Owner of the Kansas City Current, stops by to discuss the Current's recent investment in the Kansas City community, where he sees Kansas City headed in the future and how sports play an integral role in the growth and development of a city. Following the sit down with Chris Long, hear from a panel of current genKC Board Members on opportunities to and the importance of getting involved within your community. After the event, walk with us to the Power & Light District for a networking happy hour.

Time: 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: T-Mobile Center | 1407 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64106

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The KC Early Talent Summit is a gathering of recruiters, talent development, DEI, and HR professionals from across the Kansas City Region to discuss and share ideas, challenges, and best practices in marketing to Gen Z, the future of work, early talent recruiting and professional development. 

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. | KC Early Talent Summit
1:40 - 3:15 p.m. | Bonus session: Experiential Learning Intensive: Internships 2.0

Location: UMKC Student Union | 5100 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO 64110 

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Join us for our business spotlight featuring success stories from our partners Mutual of Omaha and Commerce Bank.

Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual

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Join us for the 2022 Power of Diversity Breakfast, the region's premier celebration of KC's culturally diverse business community. This incredible event recognizes individual members of the region's workforce who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Not only will the award winners be honored, but attendees will also learn how to strengthen their workforce by broadening the talent pool. 

Time: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: The LEX | 301 W. 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

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We all know that COVID-19 has hit our entire workforce and changed the way we all do business. At Total Rewards KC, we wanted to "open our doors" and provide an hour for practitioners to come together, network, share ideas, or just be virtually around other people who work in the same space.

Time: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual

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Connect with your talent acquisition peers over a dynamic conversation focused on employee engagement and creative talent pipelining strategies.

Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City

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National Disability Independence Day, Celebrating the ADA: A Lived Experience by Joni Thomas
Joni will be sharing about the challenges of seeking and obtaining employment pre-ADA in the 80s. Seeking and obtaining employment post-ADA in the 90s and the last 10 years. Concluding with challenges that have occurred since 2000. All from the lived experience of being a person with a disability.

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual 

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Returning citizens could be the answer to your workforce needs! On July 27, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is bringing together regional businesses, national experts, and Departments of Corrections at the Second Chance Hiring Summit to help answer your questions and increase your confidence in second chance hiring.

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: KC Chamber Board Room at Union Station

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The Henry W. Block School of Management at UMKC is celebrating the anniversary of Henry Bloch's birthday by unveiling the new $17 million renovation at Bloch Heritage Hall! Join us for a fun-filled morning with friends, food, giveaways, and more celebrating Henry's legacy and namesake, and tour the newly-renovated Bloch Heritage Hall.

Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Bloch Heritage Hall | 5110 Cherry St., Kansas City, MO 64110

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