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SUMMARY:Breakfast with LU 8 Business Manager
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast with LU 8 Business Manager \nThis meeting is aimed at the business and operations managers within our member organizations.\n \nJoin Local 8 Business Manager\, Matt Harris\, to discuss shared concerns and issues within our Kansas City construction market.  Matt will discuss the issues and concerns that they are dealing with – and we’ll open the floor for questions and concerns from our business owners and operations manager.  \nPlease note that this meeting is only with Local 8 Leadership – Local 533 Leadership meeting is planned for Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026.\n \nLocation: MCAKC Knowledge Center\, 10955 Lowell Ave\,10th Floor\, Overland Park\n \nTime: 8:00 am – 9:30 am\, Tuesday\, September 1\, 2026  (Breakfast will start around 7:30 am)\n \nQuestions: Contact Stacy Zerr at 913-948-9200 \n 
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/breakfast-with-lu-8-business-manager/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue 10th Floor\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Labor Relations
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SUMMARY:Project Engineering for Construction - Two Day Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Project Engineering for Construction\nThis seminar has been approved by the Contractor Licensing Review Board of Johnson County. \nApproved for: ‘Non-Code’ Credit. \nSeptember 10 & 11\nThursday: 8:00 AM –  4:00 PM\nFriday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM \nWhether you're just starting out in your role as Project Engineer or looking to expand your knowledge\, this seminar is perfect for you. Our goal is to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in your role as a Project Engineer in construction. \nThis two-day interactive seminar includes hands-on activities\, case studies\, and interactive discussions. Our instructor\, Harry Bederian\, has extensive knowledge and practical experience in the field of construction. He will provide insights\, best practices\, and practical tips to help attendees succeed in their new role.  \nThe seminar aims to equip attendees with a basic understanding of the tasks and roles of project engineers in construction and provides a foundation for further learning and development. Attendees will learn how critical components like RFIs\, Submittals\, and Meeting Minutes can impact the success or failure of a project. You'll learn how a project engineer bridges the gap between engineering and management/construction. This course will lay the foundation for attendees to have conversations with experienced team members\, expand the attendees understanding of construction practices\, and give attendees a road map to take a deeper dive\, on their own\, in all the topics covered through this course. \nLearning Objectives:\nUpon Completion of this seminar\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the fundamental tasks and roles encountered by field and project engineers that aid their construction teams in accomplishing projects.\nExplain how RFIs\, submittals\, meeting minutes\, document control\, and specifications can play a critical role in a project's success or failure.\nExplain how earned value management\, risk management\, and stakeholder management can impact a project's success or failure.\n\nThis seminar is a valuable opportunity for anyone looking to improve their understanding of project engineering in construction and gain the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role. \nIf you're looking for a comprehensive and practical introduction to project engineering in construction\, sign up for this two-day seminar today! \nThis seminar covers various topics such as: \n\nThe role/duty of a Project Engineer\nRequest for Information\nSubmittals\nSpecifications\nMeetings/Meeting Minutes\nDocument Control\nScheduling\nEarn Value Management\nTypes of training/certificates\nConstruction Technology\nProcurement & Materials Management\nRisk Management\nStakeholder Management\nEstimating Principles\nConstruction Readiness\n\nTuition\nThere is no charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors Signatory to Local 8 & 533. \n$300 for Non-Members Signatory to Local 8 & 533.\n$400 for Associate Members \n Instructor \n\nHarry Bederian became interested in the mechanical contracting industry when he as an undergraduate student at California State Polytechnic University\, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). He served as the president of the MCAA/CPMCA Student Chapter in 2009/2010. \nHarry has been a Project Engineer at ARB\, Inc. since 2012 and worked in a leadership role on various projects including the construction of Gas Fired Power Plants\, Solar Power Plants\, Gas Compressor Stations\, and construction within refineries. \nHis involvement in the industry is diverse\, having also served as the CPMCA Education and Scholarship Committee Chair since 2010\, CPMCA Board Member\, and a mentor to the USC Student Chapter. Harry is currently studying for his Masters in Project Management at the University of Wisconsin.\n \n\nCancelation Policy\nCancellations for this MCAKC event must be received at least 2 Business Days prior to the event by email to learn@mcakc.org or by phone at 913-948-9200. Cancellations received after this time will be assessed a cancellation fee. \n“No Shows”\, except for emergencies\, will be assessed a fee and invoiced $100 each day of this seminar.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/project-engineering-for-construction-two-day-seminar/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue\, Suite 1050\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Two-Day Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260914T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260914T170000
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SUMMARY:Annual Charity Golf Outing - 2026
DESCRIPTION:MCA of Kansas City's 19th Annual\nCharity Golf Outing\n \n\nDust off your clubs! MCA of Kansas City is excited to host our wildly popular Charity Golf Outing.  Proceeds of this year’s event will benefit a local based non-profit\, St. Michael's Veterans Center.  St. Michaels Veterans Center provides a vibrant community to support Kansas City veterans including affordable housing and on-location support services. \n\nEnjoy a fantastic day of golf at The National Golf Club on Monday\, September 14th.  \n\nThis is a 4-person scramble. Due to the Cheif Home Opener that evening – please note the new\, earlier times:  Golfer check-in begins at 8 AM with a shotgun start at 9 AM (lunch and post event Happy Hour are included in your registration fee).   \nChanges this year include eliminating the Putting Competition and Fastest Hole.  The Tournament will include a Horse Race at the end with the Top 6 teams.  Each team will select (2) players that will do an alternate shot\, two-hole playoff.  Ties will be determined by a blind chip-off.   \nTeam Registration Fees: $1\,600 / Foursome\nWe will NOT be accepting Single Player Registrations for this event. Registrations are limited to teams of four.\n  \n\n\nSave by pre-purchasing your raffle tickets – 10 tickets for $25 at the time of registration. The more you buy – the better your chance of winning! Just like last year\, you’ll be able to put your ticket in the bowl for the item(s) that you find most desirable.  \n\n\n  \nRegistration will open on Thursday\, June 25th for MCAKC Members at 9:00 am.  It will open to non-members on Monday\, June 29th.  Be sure to register your team ASAP – the event sells out quickly! \nPlease contact Kathleen Livingston if you would like to sponsor. \nDon’t golf but want to be part of the fun? Have a coworker who needs some fresh air? We’re looking for volunteers to help with the event. We have morning\, afternoon\, or full-day volunteer shifts available. Volunteers may participate in the lunch and Happy Hour as well as the raffle. \nPlease contact Jamie Mikelson if you would like to volunteer.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/annual-charity-golf-outing/
LOCATION:6700 N. National Drive\, Kansas City\, 64152\, US
CATEGORIES:Signature Event
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with LU 533 Business Manager
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast with LU 533 Business Manager \nThis meeting is aimed at the business and operations managers within our member organizations.\n \nJoin Local 533 Business Manager\, Kevin Hendrickson\, to discuss shared concerns and issues within our Kansas City construction market. Kevin will discuss the issues and concerns that they are dealing with – and we’ll open the floor for questions and concerns from our business owners and operations manager.  \nPlease note that this meeting is only with Local 533 Leadership – Local 8 Leadership meeting is Tuesday\, September 1\, 2026.\n \nLocation: MCAKC Knowledge Center\, 10955 Lowell Ave\, Suite 1050\, Overland Park\, KS 66210\n \nTime: 8:00 am – 9:30 am\, Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026  (Breakfast will start around 7:30 am)\n \nQuestions: Contact Stacy Zerr at 913-948-9200 
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/breakfast-with-lu-533-business-manager/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue 10th Floor\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Labor Relations
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SUMMARY:StrengthsFinder 2.0
DESCRIPTION:StrengthsFinder 2.0*\nDiscover Your Strengths. This StrengthsFinder workshop helps individuals and teams discover their unique talents for greater team engagement\, performance\, and improved business outcomes. In this workshop we'll focus on each participant’s Top 5 Strengths as we cover all 34 talents. Learn the top 5 talents that represent the best of you.\n\nAt this seminar's conclusion\, you will be able to: \n\nArticulate your top 5 talents.\nExplain your dominant talents.\nPut your talents to use in the workplace and at home.\nAppreciate and leverage the strengths of others.\nRecognize a team's asset and deficits.\n\nYou will be required to complete an online assessment prior to attending the class. \nTarget Audience\nAnyone interested in individualized professional and personal development.\n  \nCEUs: 0.4\n \n   Tuition\nThere is no charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors Signatory to Local 8 & 533. \n$100 or Non-Members Signatory to Local 8 & 533.\n$150 for Associate Members. \nInstructor\nDr. Sondra Cave is a gifted communicator and frequent speaker. Dr. Cave has been recognized by the Gallup organization with the “Strengths-Architect” Award for her work writing strengths curriculum and training seminars. She has been involved with the Gallup Organization and strengths development since 2001. Sondra is the founder and director of Strengths and Leadership Consulting. She spent 18 years at MidAmerica Nazarene University serving as a professor and chair of the Sociology department. She earned her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership. \n \nSondra’s top 5 strengths are: Achiever\, Discipline\, Focus\, Significance\, Competition \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations for all MCAKC events must be received two days prior to the event by email to learn@mcakc.org or by phone at 913-948-9200. Cancellations received after this time will be assessed a $100 cancellation fee. \n*Required Prerequisite Course in Propel Leadership Series.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/strengthsfinder-2-0/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66210
CATEGORIES:Half-Day Seminar
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SUMMARY:StrengthsFinder 2.0 Team Building - (Included in Propel 1 Series)
DESCRIPTION:This session is 1 of 8 in Propel Level 1. Use the button below to register for this series. To register only for this seminar\, click the registration button above.\n\n\n\n \nStrengthsFinder 2.0 Team Building\nPrerequisite for this class is the “StrengthsFinder 2.0 Fundamentals” seminar. \nIn the fundamentals course students learned about themselves and how to utilize their top 5 Strengths.  \nIn this team building course\, student take that preliminary knowledge and learn how to use Strengths to build effective teams. This course is based on decades of Gallup research and analytics detailing what the greatest team members and leaders do differently to improve performance. You’ll gain the tools\, techniques and practical experience you need to lead teams in ways that are strengths-based\, engagement-focused and performance-oriented. \n  \nTarget Audience: Emerging Leaders \nCEUs: 0.4 \nCost:\nThere is no charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors Signatory to Local 8 & 533. \n$100 or Non-Members Signatory to Local 8 & 533.\n$150 for Associate Members.\n \nInstructor\nDr. Sondra Cave is a gifted communicator and frequent speaker. Dr. Cave has been recognized by the Gallup organization with the “Strengths-Architect” Award for her work writing strengths curriculum and training seminars. She has been involved with the Gallup Organization and strengths development since 2001. Sondra is the founder and director of Strengths and Leadership Consulting. She spent 18 years at MidAmerica Nazarene University serving as a professor and chair of the Sociology department. She earned her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership. \n \nSondra’s top 5 strengths are: Achiever\, Discipline\, Focus\, Significance\, Competition \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations for all MCAKC events must be received prior to the event by email to learn@mcakc.org or by phone at 913-948-9200. Cancellations received after this time will be assessed a $50 cancellation fee.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/strengthsfinder-2-0-team-building-included-in-propel-1-series/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Ave\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Half-Day Seminar
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SUMMARY:Propel 1 - Leadership Program - 2026
DESCRIPTION:Attendee\nPropel 1 is designed for emerging leaders who manage projects but may not manage people. \nAbout\nThe Propel Level 1 Leadership Program is designed to help mechanical contractors invest in their most promising employees\, the emerging leaders who are managing projects today and poised to lead people tomorrow. Through eight focused\, four-hour seminars held weekly beginning September 22\, 2026\, participants will build the communication\, decision-making\, and interpersonal skills that make them more confident\, more effective\, and more valuable to your organization. \nFrom StrengthsFinder assessments and conflict resolution to business writing and critical thinking\, each session is led by experienced instructors and delivers practical tools your employees can apply immediately on the job. Employees who feel invested in perform better and stay longer. Propel Level 1 gives your emerging leaders the communication and leadership skills that make them indispensable contributors to your team.\n \nMCAKC Member Contractors signatory to Local 8 or 533 can enroll their employees at no cost. \nGoals \n\nImprove personal performance by strengthening personal management and communication skills.\nHandle difficult management situations with greater certainty in decision making.\nIdentify how leadership styles affect team members and how to adjust those styles to gain commitment.\nIdentify and try new approaches needed for growth.\nBuild collaboration\, teamwork\, and trust to help others excel.\n\nThis program consists of 8\, four-hour weekly seminars. Lunch is provided \nCEUs: 3.2 \nCourses\n9-22-2026: StrengthsFinder 2.0 with Dr. Sondra Cave (If you have previously completed this seminar\, you do not need to attend this session.) \n9-29-2026: StrengthsFinder 2.0 Team Building with Dr. Sondra Cave\n10-6-2026:  Positive Impact with Lisa Austin (FULL DAY)\n10-13-2026: Gear Up for Greatness with Lisa Ryan\n10-20-2026: Influencing without Authority with Dianne Young\n10-27-2026: Conflict to Clarity: Managing Difficult Conversations with Eric Herdman\n11-3-2026: Effective Communication with Gary Polain (MORNING)\n11-17-2026: Enhancing Business Writing Skills with Dianne Young\n11-24-2026: Critical Thinking and Effective Decision-Making with Eric Herdman \nTuition\nThere is no charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors Signatory to Local 8 & 533. \n$1\,000 for Non-Members Signatory to Local 8 & 533 \n$1\,500 for Associate Members \n*Successful completion of this program is defined as missing no more than one seminar in the educational series. \nCancelation Policy\nCancelations for all MCAKC events must be received prior to the event by email to learn@mcakc.org or by phone at 913-948-9200. 
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/propel-1-leadership-program-2026/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue\, Suite 1050\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Education Series
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