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2nd Annual “Network With The 100″ Event

Written on April 20, 2013 by webmaster in Events

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2nd Annual Networking Event Features KC’s Top EXECS

KANSAS CITY, MO. April 15, 2013. The 100 Black Men of Greater Kansas City invite professionals and organizations to be a part of the 2nd Annual Networking with the 100. This is a unique networking experience Tuesday evening, June 11, 2013, at the College Basketball Experience at Sprint Center, 14th & Grand, KCMO. Doors Open at 5:30p. The program begins at 6pm with open mic announcements and exhibits. For advance tickets or to RSVP, guests may visit network100.kcsoul.com.

Back by popular demand, this networking event is specifically designed to assist area professionals and recent college graduates in making “life changing” connections. After all, it’s the right relationships that lead to true success. The LIVE format helps forge these relationships. In addition to a standard business card exchange expected at networking events, the event features a unique EXECUTIVE Speed Networking session at the event. African-American Directors to CEOs at some of the country’s top businesses and brands are participating from companies like Hallmark, Sprint, UMB and AMC Theatres to name a few.

Participants may ask for career advice, a resume preview, seek industry insights or maybe even pitch an idea. It’s mutually beneficial, since executives may also come across contacts that could be a resource to them personally or professionally.

In addition to Executive Speed networking, the event includes a Panel—“Business Growth” a panel discussing developing and growing your business.

Brian Foster, 100 Black Men of Greater KC Chapter president, states “This event is just one of our efforts to support community Economic Empowerment, one of our organization’s core pillars. Moreover, in a society where racial stereotypes plague the community, and skew perceptions, this event relays to the community at-large that African-Americans are in positive, leadership positions, building businesses and communities worldwide.”

For complete event details and RSVP visit network100.kcsoul.com. For sponsor and vendor opportunities email: KENDL@kcsoul.com

The 100 Black Men is a national organization of men focused on improving the quality of life within our communities and enhancing educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans. 100blackmenkc.com

Network with the 100 is produced in association with H.G.E. Marketing, LLC and is sponsored by KCSoul.com—The Source for KC Urban Events and Information and TWELVE Magazine—KC’s urban lifestyle magazine.

2012 Gala “Playing to Win” a big hit at the College Basketball Experience

Written on December 11, 2012 by brian100bmgkc in Economic Development, Education, Health and Wellness, Kansas City Community Service, Mentee Program

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Pictured: 100 Black Men of Greater Kansas City mentoring program participants being presented to the gala audience

Pictured: 100 BMGKC Communications Chairman, Chris Jones (right, at podium), introduces past chapter presidents (l-r) Keith Jones, Anthony Williams, and current president Brian Foster

The 100 Black Men of Greater Kansas City (100 BMGKC) – part of an international, non-profit mentoring organization – hosted its 6^th anniversary gala fundraising celebration on Saturday, December 8, 2012, at the College Basketball Experience (14^th Street & Grand Avenue). Partly inspired by the venue – dedicated to all things related to college basketball – the chapter’s event theme this year was “Playing to Win.” The evening was hosted by KCTV’s Kelly Jones and KPRS’ Sean Tyler.

Over 200 guests attended the function, which included a silent auction, with items ranging from hotel stays to formalwear. Event sponsors included: Sprint, Hallmark, Prudential, UMB, Tyco Integrated Systems, Men’s Wearhouse (which provided the attire for the 11 young men featured in the group’s “Mentoring Across a Lifetime” program), Swope Health Services, AMC Theaters, DH Pace, ReCre8U Fitness, and JoeyCuts Barber Shop. KCSoul.com served as the event’s media sponsor. Proceeds from the gala will help fund the organization’s endeavors for 2013.

100 Black Men of Greater Kansas City to host 6th Anniversary Gala on December 8

Written on November 16, 2012 by brian100bmgkc in Events, Uncategorized

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The Greater Kansas City chapter of the 100 Black Men of America will hold its fundraising gala — commemorating its 6th year of service — on Saturday, December 8, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., at the College Basketball Experience (1401 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, MO). Our theme for this year’s event, in a nod to the venue, is “Playing To Win.”

2012 has been one of the busiest years of its brief history, with members collectively logging over 1,400 hours of volunteer service. Since commemorating our 5^th anniversary as a chapter last year, our activities include the following highlights:

Serving as host chapter for one of the 100 Black Men of America regional summit meetings, hosting chapters from Denver, Omaha, and St. Louis;
Sponsoring excursions for our Mentoring Program participants, ranging from the “America-I-Am: The African-American Imprint” exhibit to tours of Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums;
Funding mentees travel expenses to attend the 100 Black Men of America’s national conference in Atlanta, in order to compete against other chapters in the African-American History Challenge (where they reached the semifinals);
Awarding scholarships to Mentoring Program high school graduates, and;
Founding the “Gentlemen’s Roundtable,” a bi-annual mentoring discussion group, in partnership with 20/20 Leadership, for African-American males ages 18-20.

This year’s event will include a silent auction; in addition, the chapter will also honor its 2012 Mentor and Mentee of the year, and recognize Kansas City metro area community leaders for their vast contributions, who include Mayor Sly James (Kansas City, MO), Lewis Diuguid (Kansas City Star), Valerie Nicholson-Watson (Niles Home for Children), and Ralph Reid (Sprint).

Tickets are $55 per person, with proceeds funding 2013 chapter programs and initiatives; businesses and organizations are invited to become event sponsors, partnering to execute the chapter’s vision of mentoring youth – effectively influencing their transition from boys to men (for sponsor details, contact Dan Smith at dansmith20022@gmail.com). Buffet dinner will be served. Attire is semi-formal (business), but the 100 members and our mentees will all be in tuxedos as your host.

To purchase tickets, click here.

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