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FX March Coffee Meetup

May 9 @ 8:30 am 10:00 am

Save the date! Details to come. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Free to attend.

Questions? Contact [email protected].

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FX May Luncheon

May 3 @ 11:30 am 1:00 pm

$25 – $35

Join us for an insightful luncheon where you’ll discover practical time management techniques tailored for freelancers, promoting both productivity and personal well-being.

Discover 5 Time Management Hacks for Better Work-Life Balance and unlock your productivity potential with expert guidance tailored for small business owners and solopreneurs.

Date: Friday, May 3
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Mid-Continent Public Library – Antioch Branch (6060 N. Chestnut Ave., Gladstone, MO 64119)
Parking Info: Free parking in attached lot

Agenda Highlights:
– Welcome and Networking
– Keynote Presentation
– Q&A Session

Join us for a flavorful luncheon where you’ll feast on food for thought and uncover practical time management techniques perfectly tailored for freelancers. This engaging event promises to propel productivity and foster personal well-being, setting the stage for success in both work and life.

Your ticket includes a savory box lunch, including sides assembled by Grandma’s Catering. Choose from the following:

1) Classic Vegan Salad – Spinach, hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onion, sesame seeds, red kidney beans, and sliced pepperoncinis, served with citrus vinaigrette on the side.
2) Smoked Turkey & Cheddar on White – Sliced turkey, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato on Grandma’s freshly baked bread. Served with chipotle mayo on the side, assorted chips, small made-from-scratch pasta salad, and coleslaw.
3) Chicken Caesar Wrap – Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Served with Caesar dressing on the side, assorted chips, small made-from-scratch pasta salad, and coleslaw.

Reserve your ticket on Eventbrite via the link below by EOD May 1st. Members and nonmembers are welcome.

Questions? Contact [email protected].

About this month’s presenter:
Amy Schield, MBA, is a time management and productivity coach for small business owners and solopreneurs. Using a mix of simple tactics and neuroscience-based strategies, she helps clients manage their time successfully, set and achieve goals for business growth, and navigate the mental and emotional side of owning and running a small business. Acting as a personal trainer for the brain, she teaches her clients how to get more done in less time so that they can make more money.

Thank you to our partners:

Mid-Continent Public Library

6060 N. Chestnut Ave.
Gladstone, Missouri 64119
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FX April Happy Hour

April 11 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

April is about to signal that Q1 is done, Q2 is rolling. What better time could there be to celebrate or commiserate among fellow freelancers? Come out and share your latest deal or solicit advice on one to come with friends new and old.

Members and nonmembers are welcome. Free to attend. Appetizers on us. Please RSVP on Eventbrite via the link below, so we know how many to plan for.

Questions? Contact Angela at [email protected].

Thank you to our partners:

Brew Lab

7925 Marty St.
Overland Park, Kansas 66204
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https://www.brewlabkc.com/

FX March Luncheon

March 29 @ 11:30 am 1:00 pm

$25 – $35

Dive into an empowering luncheon where the Kansas City Area Development Council will delve into groundbreaking strategies and spotlight the Kansas City region’s evolution as a business and lifestyle hub through the transformative KC Heartland campaign. Discover how your unique talents can fuel the innovative strategies driving KC’s growth and global recognition.

Date: Friday, March 29
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Aspiria NOW, 6550 Sprint Pkwy., Suite 200, Overland Park, KS 66211
Parking Info: Look for road-level directional signage and the covered parking garage “I”, located directly across from the Aspiria NOW building.

Agenda Highlights:
– Welcome and Networking
– Keynote Presentation
– Q&A Session Seating is limited!

Register through Eventbrite to reserve your seat today (link below)! We are unable to accommodate ticket sales at the door.

Uncover the potential of your distinctive talents as catalysts for the innovative strategies propelling Kansas City’s advancement and global acclaim. Dive deep into the pioneering initiatives of KCADC (Kansas City Area Development Council) to glean insights into their recent groundbreaking approaches.

Join us for a program of knowledge, networking, and nonprofit connections. We look forward to seeing you there!

  • Your ticket includes a mouthwatering box lunch, including sides and a drink catered by Chef Kansas City.
  • Free garage parking.
  • Members and nonmembers are welcome.

Questions? Contact [email protected].

Thank you to our partners:

Aspiria NOW

6550 Sprint Parkway, Ste 200
Overland Park, Kansas 66211 United States
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FX March Coffee Meetup

March 14 @ 8:30 am 10:00 am

March showers bring power hours. Your Freelance Exchange friends will be sharing a cup of Joe (or other favorite beverage) as we network in the morning at Java Garage. Come out and share your latest success story with friends, new and old.

Members and nonmembers are welcome. Free to attend, but please RSVP so we know who will be there!

Questions? Contact [email protected].

Thank you to our partners:

Java Garage

1323 W. 13th St.
Kansas City, Missouri 64101
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(913) 523-5757