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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: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:Personal Finance Basics: Credit\, Debt & Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \nThursday\, August 20\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM\nHappy Hour: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM\nPresentation: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM \nIn this session\, you’ll learn:\n \n\nCredit Cards: How to use them (interest\, minimums\, traps\, points\, autopay)\nCredit Scores: How to build & optimize it (for future home buying)\nCash Flow: Budgeting without overcomplicating (pay yourself first)\nEmergency Fund: How much for a stable salary (3–6 months)\nDebt Strategy: Student loans\, car loans\, when to pay vs invest \n\nTarget Audience: Designed specifically for professionals working for contractors signatory to Local 8 or 533\, or for MCAKC associate members\, who are looking to lay the groundwork for strong financial habits\, manage their income effectively\, and make informed decisions about saving\, investing\, and long-term financial planning. \nCost: This program is offered at no charge to Signatory Contractors and Associate Members of the MCAKC.   \nInstructor\nLaTasha Jacobs is an experienced banking professional with over a decade of service in the Kansas City area and currently serves as Executive Director of Pathway Financial Education. She brings deep expertise in community development\, financial education\, and relationship building\, shaped by her previous role as a Community Development Banker at UMB. Passionate about supporting under-resourced communities\, LaTasha has led numerous financial literacy workshops and initiatives to expand access and opportunity. A Wyandotte County native\, her commitment to service began early and continues to drive her mission to empower individuals and families to build lasting financial stability.\n\nCancellation Policy \n\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. \nRegistrants who do not cancel and do not attend (“No Shows”)\, except in the case of an emergency\, will be invoiced $100.
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LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue 10th Floor\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Session: 1 - 3 hrs
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SUMMARY:LU 533 Workforce Development Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Workforce Development Breakfast with Local 533 & International UA Leadership \nThis meeting is aimed at the business and operations managers within our Signatory Contractor Member organizations.  Note:  This meeting is not open to Associate Members.  \n \nJoin MCAKC for a contractor-focused discussion on workforce growth strategies and the collaborative efforts underway to strengthen the future of our industry.\n \nRepresentatives from UA Local 533 Pipefitters and the International UA — including Kevin Hendrickson\, Jim Dahlin\, Brad Bird\, and Mike Kellett — will provide updates on current organizing initiatives\, recruitment efforts\, and long-term workforce development strategies designed to help meet the growing demand for skilled labor across the mechanical industry.\n \nThe conversation will also focus on how contractors can actively support these efforts and partner in building the future workforce pipeline. Attendees will receive an overview of the Provisional Journeyman classification\, including program requirements\, how it can be utilized as an organizing tool\, and important considerations for implementation.\n \nThis session is designed to be informative\, collaborative\, and solution-oriented\, with opportunities for open discussion and contractor questions. \nLocation: MCAKC Knowledge Center\, 10955 Lowell Ave\, Suite 1050\, Overland Park\, KS 66210\n \nTime: 8:00 am – 9:30 am\, Thursday\, July 16\, 2026  (Breakfast will start around 7:30 am)\n \nQuestions: Contact Stacy Zerr at 913-948-9200 
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/lu-533-workforce-development-breakfast/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue 10th Floor\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Labor Relations
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