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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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SUMMARY:Effective Communication - (Included in Propel 1 Series)
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is included in the Propel 1 Leadership Series.\nRegister for the full Propel series below\, or register for this seminar only using the button above.\n  \nAbout\nAt the end of this seminar\, you will be able to: \n\nAppreciate and respect other’s work-related behavioral attributes.\nEffectively allocate responsibilities in various situations & handle specific challenges.\nIdentify four primary styles in how a person approaches relevant work situations. Each style reflecting the person’s:\n\nGoal preferences and needs\nSupervision and organization preferences\nAttitude towards change\n\n\nGain a clearer understanding of what assertiveness looks like behaviorally.\nDemonstrate more effective listening skills by understanding the importance of open-ended questioning as well as non-verbal body language.\n\nTarget Audience: Emerging Leaders and individuals interested in individualized professional and personal development. \nCEUs: 0.4 \nCost: There 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\nGary Polain is the Principle of OZmosis Leadership. A native born Western Australian\, he began his professional career as a Mechanical Engineer specializing in power station design\, dust pollution control\, and mine ventilation systems. Gary has over the last twenty years committed himself to a most accomplished career in ‘Human Engineering’. Prior to starting his own consulting practice in 1996\, Gary worked for Priority Management Systems\, beginning in 1991 in Sydney as Australasian Sales and Marketing Manager. Gary has a unique ability to surface and share ideas\, and then Coach\, and inculcate measurable behavioral change in people\, leading to increases in organizational effectiveness. \nCancellation 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 for this seminar.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/effective-communication-included-in-propel-1-series/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Ave\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Half-Day Seminar
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SUMMARY:Safety Forum - Join Us for a Safety Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 6\n7:00 AM – 8:00 AM\nBreakfast will be provided. \nJoin us for our MCAKC Safety Forum\, a quarterly gathering designed for safety professionals and anyone passionate about improving jobsite safety. Participation is open and flexible. Join us to learn\, share\, and collaborate.\n \nTo help get the conversation started\, please come prepared to share: \n\nOne safety idea or topic you would like the group to discuss\nOne recent near miss or lesson learned\nOne safety question you have\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned safety professional or just interested in safety\, your participation is valuable.\n 
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/safety-forum-2/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66210
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:2026 MSCA Annual Conference - Austin\, TX
DESCRIPTION:November 8\, 2026 – November 11\, 2026 \nLocation\nAustin Marriott Downtown\n304 E. Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX \nTake advantage of the visionary point of view and cutting-edge educational offerings that characterize the only industry conference specifically for mechanical service contracting companies. The conference features current issues and trends in service and service sales management\, personnel\, finance\, marketing\, training and recruiting.  \nConference sponsors and exhibitors display new and state-of-the-art products of special interest to mechanical service: automated systems\, products promoting sustainability\, supporting software\, aids to unique service solutions and more. Educational sessions and unique peer-group communication opportunities invigorate attendees\, preparing them for the year ahead. \n 
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/2026-msca-annual-conference-austin-tx/
LOCATION:304 E. Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, 78701\, US
CATEGORIES:MCAA Conference
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SUMMARY:Pictures With Santa - Free
DESCRIPTION:Pictures with Santa\nSaturday November 14th\n9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nReserve your spot today. Contact our Office Manager\,\nJamie Mikelson\, at 913-948-9200 or email jamie@mcakc.org. \nShort and sweet\, these mini photo sessions with Santa are just right for busy families to get a few beautiful photos for their holiday cards. These sessions include pictures of the kids with Santa as well as family photos with St. Nick. \nDuring this one-on-one experience with Santa\, our photographer will capture your children’s reactions and real emotions to seeing and interacting with Santa.   \nThese Complimentary Professional Photographs with Santa are free to Members of MCAKC. \nSnacks and beverages for the kids are included. \nKids only – NO PETS
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/pictures-with-santa-free/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Ave\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly Event
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Business Writing Skills - (Included in Propel 1 Series)
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is included in the Propel 1 Leadership Series.\nRegister for the full Propel series below\, or register for this seminar only using the button above.\n  \nAbout\nCraft clear\, concise\, and impactful written communication for diverse business scenarios. Improve report writing\, email etiquette\, and other business-related documentation. \nTarget Audience: Emerging Leaders and individuals interested in individualized professional and personal development. \nCEUs: 0.4 \nCost: There 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\nDianne Young has over 25 years of experience in training and facilitation at all management levels. She’s a dynamic professional known for her proactive mindset and innovative entrepreneurship. Starting her first business in college\, she has since founded over a dozen successful companies. Formerly with Dale Carnegie Training\, Dianne now owns a Business Coaching Firm\, helping organizations leverage resources to exceed goals. She has inspired thousands across diverse sectors\, including notable clients like Microsoft\, Mazda\, and the Department of Defense. A keynote speaker at major conferences\, Dianne focuses on bridging generational gaps in the workplace\, encouraging collaboration and decisive action for success. \nCancellation 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 for this seminar.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/enhancing-business-writing-skills-included-in-propel-1-series/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Ave\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Half-Day Seminar
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SUMMARY:Critical Thinking Skills for Everyday Job Challenges - (Included in Propel 1 Series)
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is included in the Propel 1 Leadership Series.\nRegister for the full Propel series below\, or register for this seminar only using the button above.\n  \nAbout\nThis course is designed to strengthen participants’ critical and strategic thinking skills\, as well as decision-making and problem-solving\, so they can navigate complex challenges with greater clarity and confidence. Participants will learn to differentiate and apply critical thinking\, strategic thinking\, and structured decision-making in real business scenarios. Through activities and tools such as Root Cause Analysis\, brainstorming\, risk analysis\, the Socratic method\, Six Thinking Hats\, and the 5 Whys\, participants will practice approaching issues from multiple angles. They will also identify and reduce the impact of biases\, assumptions\, anecdotal evidence\, and decision fatigue on their choices. Ultimately\, the experience equips participants with practical techniques and habits to solve problems more effectively and lead higher-quality individual and team decisions.\n \nCourse Objectives: \n\nStrengthen your ability to think critically and strategically in complex business situations.  \nDistinguish among critical thinking\, strategic thinking\, and decision making\, and apply each appropriately.  \nUse structured tools (Root Cause Analysis\, brainstorming\, risk analysis\, Socratic method\, Six Thinking Hats\, 5 Whys) to analyze and solve problems.  \nRecognize and reduce the impact of biases\, assumptions\, anecdotal evidence\, and decision fatigue on your choices.  \nBuild ongoing habits and an action plan to foster creativity\, psychological safety\, and better team problem-solving.\n\nTarget Audience: Emerging Leaders and individuals interested in individualized professional and personal development. \nCEUs: 0.4 \nCost: There 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\nEric Herdman trained employees in a broad range of corporate environments for more than 20 years. From multi-billion-dollar pharmaceutical companies to top financial institutions and the world's largest franchise fitness center\, he uses his accomplishments in sales\, retail\, health\, and fitness to help companies achieve top-level success. Focusing on results\, Eric has successfully facilitated a variety of courses related to strategic business practices leadership and management\, productivity and motivation. Eric has developed a proven system that helps students prioritize their work\, effectively schedule their days\, delegate to employees\, manage information flow and teach negation skills. As a record setting ultra-runner\, he also shares his passion for perseverance and endurance with his students.   \nCancellation 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 for this seminar.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/critical-thinking-skills-for-everyday-job-challenges-included-in-propel-1-series/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Ave\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Half-Day Seminar
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