Small Business Event – Kansas City Small Business Networking Event April 2nd

Join us for the monthly Kansas City Small Business Networking Event. Come to historic Union Station to share and increase your business opportunities by building new relationships with some of the 150 attendees - from small to large business, government reps and business resource providers. Where: Union Station The KC Chamber, Board Room (1st floor, SE corner, next to Pierponts) 30 West Pershing Rd. Kansas City, MO 64108 http://goo.gl/maps/KldSZ When: Tuesday morning, April 2, 2013, 7:15 AM After Networking Program: Bonding & Estimating Bonds for Contractors and all Types of Businesses: SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program and Conventional Bonding Rhonda Hardin, Business Opportunity Specialist - U.S. Small Business Administration Gary Bradley, President- Surety Support Services Estimating: How To and Tips To Be Successful Natalie Roark, Bidding and Contract Services Engineer - P.E., Design Division, MODOT Russ Stark, Manager of Field Operations - Realm Construction, Inc. Parking validation will be provided for the Union Station Parking Garage only. A four-level parking garage is located on the west side of Union Station. The east side is reserved for Union Station visitors, the west side is reserved for U.S. Post Office patrons. Access is available from Broadway ramp on the West side of Union Station. Who can attend? All are welcome! Registration Cost $18 per person How do I register? Attendees MUST register via the KC Chamber website, http://www.kcchamber.com/Programs-Events.aspx Reminders • Registration will close at noon on Monday, April 1, 2013 or when the maximum capacity of 150 is reached. • After registration is closed, walk-ins will be welcome and charged $20 registration (accepted forms of payment include cash, check or credit/debit card) at Union Station on Tuesday morning, March 2nd after 7:15 a.m. unless maximum capacity of 150 is reached. • Be sure to bring your business cards, brochures, and firm handshakes. Also, please be prepared to deliver a "10-second or less elevator speech" for your introduction. If you don't have a elevator speech, go to: http://gtpac.org/2010/07/whats-an-elevator-pitch-and-why-you-need-one/ For more information or questions, please contact Sarah Dyerson,[email protected] or 816-374-5492.