Network Kansas

Elevate Your Business With AI
2024-11-07 07:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us for an in-depth overview of Generative AI, specially designed for business owners and entrepreneurs.
As AI continues to grow and become more ubiquitous in all industries, it’s important to stay current with emerging trends and technologies. Now is the time to harness these powerful AI tools for your business. This event provides a unique opportunity to hear from an industry expert and gain actionable knowledge that you can use immediately.
You will leave this event with a greater understanding of how to use AI to be more productive, efficient and produce measurable outcomes.

State Sales Tax for Construction Contactors
2024-11-05 13:00 - 15:00
State Sales Tax for Construction Contactors
If you provide plumbing, carpentry, electrical, roofing, heating/air conditioning, landscaping, oil field services, etc., you’ll want to attend this specialized webinar. Presented in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Revenue, we’ll focus exclusively on sales tax issues for construction contractors, and subcontractors. We’ll cover how sales tax applies to materials and labor, Project Exemption Certificates, sales tax returns, billings, etc.
Date: Tuesday, November 5th 2024.
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday, November 4th , 2024

State Sales Tax for Retailers
2024-11-05 10:00 - 12:00
State Sales Tax for Retailers
This webinar is presented in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Revenue and is devoted to explaining the differences between the Kansas Retailers’ Sales Tax, the Kansas Retailers’ Compensating Use Tax, and the Kansas Consumers Compensating Use Tax. You will gain a basic understanding of the goods and services subject to sales tax. It will also explain the record keeping and filing requirements, form preparation, how to use exemption certificates, and Withholding Tax.
Date: Tuesday, November 5th,2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday, November 4th, 2024

Manage Your Own Social Media
2024-10-31 12:00 - 13:00
Manage Your Own Social Media
Developing a strategy, creating content, and managing your social media can seem like a daunting undertaking. Paying someone to do all of that can ALSO be challenging or out of budget. Join us to learn budget friendly tips and tricks for being your own social media manager.
Date: Thursday, October 31st, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday, October 28th, 2024

Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking by CONNECTpreneur
2024-10-31 10:00 - 12:00
Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking by CONNECTpreneur Investor Network
Thursday, October 31, 2024, 11:00am EDT
We will email you the LINK to this special event on the evening of October 30th, as well as the morning of October 31st.
About this Event:
CONNECTpreneur Virtual Rocket Pitch events are the World’s Largest investor pitch events, with the greatest number of accredited investors, VCs, private investors and angels.
This will be our 120th event (58th Virtual) over the last 13 years.
CONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup that has been attended by 25,000+ business leaders over the past 13 years. Our events are cited as “The Best Networking Events in the MidAtlantic” by independent media as well as over 70% of surveyed past attendees.
Program Highlights:
– “Virtual Networking” pre and post-program – via Private Message, and Breakout Rooms
– We feature Breakout Rooms after the Pitch portion of the events. Each Breakout Room is hosted by a Presenting Company. Attendees will be able to enter and leave any Breakout Room at their convenience.
– Who will be online? We expect 400+ business leaders, including 150+ CEOs & Founders, as well as 150+ angels & VCs from around the USA.
– “Rocket Pitch” Showcase of promising emerging tech companies.
– These are virtual “Meetings” NOT “webinars”. All attendees can see and direct message all other attendees.
– Investor Polling: Investors can indicate their interest in each Presenting Company for post-event follow-up.
– We will publish a full list of all registrants – name, title, and company name to enhance networking.
All attendees must be pre-registered on this Eventbrite site.
Presenting Companies:
Alphyn Biologics, Inc.
AquaLith Advanced Materials
Balconista, Inc.
BeeKonnected
IMEROPEX, Inc
Leatt Corp
Mach32
OSSA Oral Care
WebWowZer, Inc.
Join us on Social!
Please “Like” us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Connectpreneur
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @connectpreneur
And visit our Website at connectpreneur.org
EVENT PARTNERS
Modus Create
NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers
AEG
PWC Economic Development
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring Services
Shulman Rogers
Refraction
Startup Grind
Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)
Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI)
Keiretsu Forum
Blu Venture Investors
Dingman Center Angels
Citrine Angels
MIT Alumni Angels
Baltimore Angels
New Jersey Angels
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative
Wharton DC Innovation Summit
Founder Institute
Ryan & Wetmore
Monte Jade Science & Technology Association
Click here to view PREVIOUS INVESTOR PARTICIPANTS
Click here to view TESTIMONIALS and MEDIA about our VIRTUAL EVENTS
Questions?
You can e-mail our Community Manager, Skylar Rallison, at srallison@opus8.com.

Developing A Web-Based Business - eCommerce
2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:30
Selling your products or services on-line gives you access to a wide variety of customers anywhere in the world. There are considerations, though, that do not exist with a brick-and-mortar business. Whether you are interested in building a business that has only an on-line presence or one that is both on-line and brick-and-mortar, this is the workshop for you.
In this class, you will gain the information needed to make an informed decision about whether or not an on-line business is the best option and the steps you need to take to launch that business.
You will also learn:
How to choose an existing eCommerce site
What site based on the size of your business
What kind of sites for what products
More on SEO – how to get found.
Various payment programs
Faculty: Joseph Maxwell. Joseph Maxwell has been in the online commerce industry for over 10 years, starting with writing his own commerce platform from scratch. As such, helping companies succeed online is one of his passions. He recently started the Kansas City eCommerce meetup and is the president of SWIFTotter Solutions, a Kansas City-based company that specializes in growing businesses on the Magento platform.

Startup and Start Right
2024-10-29 12:00 - 13:00
Startup and Start Right
Ready to turn your business idea into reality? This webinar untangles the startup process and guides you through 10 essential steps. We’ll navigate licenses, taxes, business structure, funding, and more with clear explanations and actions to take!
Date: Tuesday, October 29th , 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday October 28th, 2024

How to do Business with the City of Wichita
2024-10-29 10:00 - 11:00
How to do Business with the City of Wichita
Are you a local small business curious about working with the City of Wichita? The Kansas SBDC at WSU hosts Chris Haislett, Contract Compliance Officer, in this session to gain firsthand knowledge on how to become a vendor with the City of Wichita, the City’s procurement processes, requirements, and more.
Date: Tuesday, October 29th 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday, October 28th, 2024

Dodge City Economic Outlook Conference
2024-10-25 10:30 - 14:00
The purpose of the conference is to provide insight into current local and state economies, addressing topics of interest to the community, region and state. A combination of state and local experts will be on hand to provide perspectives on issues affecting business, health care, industry, education and government.

Hays Economic Outlook Conference
2024-10-24 10:30 - 14:00

Benefits Fair for Small Businesses
2024-10-24 10:00 - 15:00
This event is designed to help connect local small business owners with essential resources to support the well-being of their employees and themselves. Whether you are looking for or can provide, plans, programs, or memberships in any of the following areas, this event is for you!

Healthcare such as dental, direct primary care, concierge medicine, mental health services, prescription plans, and health insurance;
Financial Wellness namely financial planning and retirement account coordination;
Human Resources including consulting, worker compensation, background checks, drug testing; or
Other relevant benefits to support small businesses.

Date: Thursday, October 24
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex
Early bird pricing for exhibitors ends on September 30! There is no cost for small business owners and entrepreneurs to attend the Benefits Fair, but kindly RSVP so we can plan festivities accordingly. More information is available via > www.wichita.edu/ksbdc/events.

QuickBooks Online Training for Intermediate Users
2024-10-24 09:00 - 12:00
QuickBooks Online Training for Intermediate Users
Build on the skills learned in the Beginners course and learn how to make the most of this cloud-based accounting software to manage your company’s finances more efficiently. This webinar covers more complex concepts including setting up sales tax, creating estimates, recurring transactions, inventory management, journal entries, and payroll. Also learn how to manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, reconcile accounts, and analyze reports. Presenter Charnea Bell is a Master Accountant, Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, alumna of Wichita State University, and local business owner.
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm
Cost: $199.00
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday, October 21st , 2024

Pratt Community Outlook Event
2024-10-22 13:00 - 15:00

Quickbooks Online Training for Beginners
2024-10-22 09:00 - 12:00
Quickbooks Online Training for Beginners
Learn how to use QuickBooks Online software to help manage your company’s finances from anywhere using the cloud. This webinar covers setting up your company account, navigating the user interface, recording common transactions, and running reports to assess your company’s performance. Learn how to set up products and services, customers, vendors, sales tax, and more. Presenter Charnea Bell is a Master Accountant, Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, alumna of Wichita State University, and local business owner.
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm
Cost: $199.00
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday, October 21st , 2024

Kingman County Community Outlook Event
2024-10-22 08:00 - 10:00

Rice County Community Outlook Event
2024-10-21 11:00 - 14:00

Emporia Economic Outlook Conference
2024-10-18 10:30 - 14:00

Exploring SBA's New One-Stop Contracting Certification Platform
2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:00
Exploring SBA’s New One-Stop Contracting Certification Platform
Through MySBA Certifications, small businesses can now apply for multiple certification categories, such as woman- or service-disabled veteran-owned to increase their opportunities for awards from Federal buyers in one platform. Learn more about the new platform and certification requirements during this webinar.
Date: Thursday , October 17th, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday, October 14th , 2024

Salina Economic Outlook Conference
2024-10-17 10:30 - 14:00

Managing Cash Flow for Your Business
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:00
This course will cover an in depth look at how cash flow information is generated from your business financial information. It explains the use of the balance sheet to create the standard accounting cashflow statement. It will then discuss how to improve cash flow and potential sources for loans and other ways to obtain cash. This course requires familiarity with financial statements and is directed at people in business.
Presenter’s Bios:
Keith Vollmar For 20 years I have worked with businesses from $1.0 to $100.0 million in sales with the following activities and services: Part-Time CFO Roles Business Plan Development Cash Flow Forecasting Establish and Maintain Banking Relationships Educate Owners on financial statements Analyze Financial Statement results and information Establish Key Performance Indicators – Both financial and non-financial
Stuart Epstein: My background in financial analysis, accounting, and financial controls gave me a good overview of what it takes to operate a company successfully. My strengths are in helping companies understand their operations and financial results with an eye to monitoring profitability. With my small company experience, where one learns to wear many hats, I can help business owners with the various aspects of business they need to consider to be successful.
Registration Information:

Upon registering you will receive a confirmation email with the SCORE Zoom link to attend.
You do not need a Zoom account to participate.
Please connect 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection. The workshop begins promptly at 6:30PM and concludes by 8:00PM.

SCORE strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact: Score St Louis Chapter Admin, ch.admin0021@scorevolunteer.org, 866 726-7340.

Competing for Government Contracts: Basic Training
2024-10-16 13:00 - 15:30
Competing for Government Contracts: Basic Training
Date: 10/16/2024
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (CDT)
Registration Deadline: 10/16/2024 8:00 AM (CDT)
Fee: No FeePoint of Contact: Keon Muldrow
Training Topics: Government Contracting
Description:

Federal, state and local governments spend more than $800B per year buying goods and services.
This introductory seminar, provided by the Kansas PTAC, offers an overview of the critical first steps to becoming a government contractor.
Join us to learn to identify opportunities and understand the contracting process. You will also learn about services available to help you.
Location: Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Regnier Center, Room 145, Overland Park KS 66210
Event held in person ONLY.

Instructions:Event held in person only.

Registration Policies:
Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event.
Refund Policy: If you wish to request a refund, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled, all fees will be returned.
Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.

Johnson Community Outlook Event
2024-10-16 13:00 - 15:00

Franklin Community Outlook Event
2024-10-16 08:00 - 10:00

Pittsburg Economic Outlook Conference
2024-10-15 10:30 - 14:00

Everything HR - for new and existing businesses
2024-10-15 09:00 - 11:00
This WEBINAR session, led by Pamela Rosterman, explores workable strategies to help you manage HR at your business with a step-by-step guide. It helps prepare you before you make your first hire. Learn how to navigate the challenges ranging from discrimination and wrongful termination to harassment and employee paperwork.
Key Takeaways:
· * Explore why business leaders fail and how to avoid the pitfalls
· * How to decide when to make your first hires
· * Learn how to better implement and track key HR objectives
· * How to set behavioral expectations and audit performance
Covering important topics:
· * Recruitment
· * Job Descriptions
· * Exempt vs. Non-exempt
· * 1099 vs W2
· * Onboarding
· * Employee Compliance
· * Performance evaluations
· * Employee Handbook
· * Discrimination
· * Discipline
· * Time and Attendance
· * Payroll
· * Safety and Workers’ Compensation
· * Employee Benefits

Leavenworth County Community Outlook Event
2024-10-14 13:00 - 15:00

Digital Marketing Basics
2024-10-14 12:00 - 13:00
If you are new to Digital Marketing this fast-paced introductory workshop will help you get started to promote your business on the Internet.
Topics:

Basic Digital Marketing concepts
How to develop your Digital Marketing plan
Important Digital Marketing techniques, their pros & cons, and when to use them.

Including:

Social Media
Google & Facebook Ads
Content Marketing
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Blogging
Video Marketing
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
Email & Text Message Marketing
Remarketing
Local Marketing
Data Analytics

Attendee Takeaways:

Understand the basic concepts of Digital Marketing
How to get started with Digital Marketing
Become familiar with a broad range of Digital Marketing techniques –
One action item you can do this afternoon to improve your business

Presenter’s Bio: Dick Slackman is a Score Mentor & Subject Matter Expert focused on helping small and medium sized businesses with their web site design and digital marketing, including social media. He was also a small business owner of a local web design and internet marketing company, has taught web design at SIU Edwardsville, and worked for several Fortune 500 companies. He holds 4 patents in the areas of Search Engine algorithms and Records Management. He is excited to help you succeed.
Registration Information:

Upon registering you will receive a confirmation email with the SCORE Zoom link to attend.
You do not need a Zoom account to participate.
Please connect 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection. The workshop begins promptly at 12PM and concludes by 1PM.

SCORE strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact: Score St Louis Chapter Admin, ch.admin0021@scorevolunteer.org, 866 726-7340.

The Ultimate Guide to Business Insurance: Part 2
2024-10-11 09:30 - 10:30
As your business grows, so do your insurance needs. Part 2 dives deeper into the specific coverages necessary for evolving businesses, including EPLI (Employment Practices Liability Insurance), cyber insurance and more, ensuring you’re fully covered at every stage.
Presenter’s Bio: As an entrepreneur and multi-business owner, Chris Stone brings a wealth of experience in asset protection and insurance to our community. Chris’s journey in the insurance industry began with a Fortune 500 company before he ventured into independent agency ownership with e3 Insurance. His passion for protecting businesses and individuals stems from a personal experience, driving him to ensure that his clients never face the same hardships. A Dale Carnegie graduate and Missouri native, Chris’s diverse background includes personal fitness, construction, and investment banking. This breadth of experience enables him to connect deeply with his clients and understand their unique needs.
Registration Information:

Upon registering you will receive a confirmation email with the SCORE Zoom link to attend.
You do not need a Zoom account to participate.
Please connect 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection. The workshop begins promptly at 9:30AM and concludes by 10:30AM CDT.

SCORE strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact: Score St Louis Chapter Admin, ch.admin0021@scorevolunteer.org, 866 726-7340.

Accounting for Non- Accountants
2024-10-10 12:00 - 13:00
Accounting for Non- Accountants
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by financial terms like “balance sheet” or “income statement”? This introductory session, designed specifically for those new to accounting, is the perfect starting point. By gaining a grasp of financial cornerstones, you’ll be well-equipped to make informed decisions that contribute to the success and growth of your business.
Date: Thursday, Oct 10th , 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday, October 7th , 2024

Creating a Strategy on Social Media
2024-10-10 10:00 - 11:00
Creating a Strategy on Social Media
Are you struggling to make your social media presence stand out? This webinar is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to create an effective social media strategy. We will go over how to identify your audience, leverage your analytics, choose the right platforms, and create high quality content.
Date: Thursday, October 10th
Time: 10:00 am -11:00am
Cost: $10.00
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday, October 7th 2024
