
KANSAS CITY, MO. April 18, 2012. The 100 Black Men of Greater Kansas City invite professionals and organizations to be a part of a unique networking experience Friday evening, May 4, 2012, at the Uptown Theater, 37th & Broadway, KCMO at the Classic Black Soul Festival. Networking with the 100. Doors Open at 5:30p. The program begins at 6pm with open mic announcements and exhibits. The guest host is Darron Story from the Greater KC Chamber of Commerce. Guests may RSVP on kcsoul.com/network by Monday, April 23rd for FREE Entry before 7p.
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 EXECUTIVESpeed 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, AT&T 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—“View From the Top” a panel discussing entrepreneur, corporate, and personal career success featuring Chris Evans, chair of MBEIC of the MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council, Carlose Estes, Financial Professional with Prudential Insurance and Melissa Amaya, Manager, INROADS Midwest Region, Inc.
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.”
The networking event is the official kick-off for the Classic Black Soul Festival at the Uptown Theater, a complete one-night celebration featuring African-American arts, entertainment, networking and more. It’s the complete business and pleasure experience designed for the city’s urban professionals. For complete event details and RSVP visit kcsoul.com/network.
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
The Classic Black Soul Festival is produced by H.G.E. Marketing, part of H.G.E.’s First Fridays Kansas City 10th Year Celebration. The event is sponsored by KCSoul.com—The Source for KC Urban Events and Information.

