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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.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/your-financial-foundation-credit-debt-cash-flow/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue 10th Floor\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Session: 1 - 3 hrs
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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: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:LiFT Level 2 - Project Management Program 2026
DESCRIPTION:The MCAKC LiFT Level 2 Project Management Program helps experienced project managers build on existing knowledge and develop skills that are difficult to gain through day-to-day project experience alone.\n \nTaught by industry experts\, participants learn how to build and lead project teams\, manage contracts and risk\, negotiate effectively\, navigate change orders\, avoid claims\, improve financial performance\, leverage technology\, and successfully deliver projects from planning through closeout.\n \nThrough ten weekly seminars\, participants gain practical tools and techniques they can immediately apply to improve project performance\, profitability\, leadership effectiveness\, and long-term career success. \nProgram Benefits\n\n\nConnect with project management professionals from mechanical contracting firms throughout Kansas City.\nGain practical tools and techniques that can be applied immediately on the job.\nStrengthen your ability to lead teams\, manage risk\, improve project outcomes\, and increase profitability.\nDevelop practical skills that support greater responsibility\, accountability\, and leadership for your projects.\nGain confidence in managing contracts\, financials\, change orders\, scheduling\, and client relationships.\n\nWho Should Attend?\nProject Managers with 3–7 years of experience who have established project management fundamentals and are ready to develop more advanced leadership\, financial\, and project management competencies.\n \nProgram Details\nProgram Format: Ten weekly seminars\nSchedule: Thursdays\, September 24 – December 3\, 2026 \nCourses \n\n\n\n9-24-26\nSetting Up Your Team for Success: The Team – Gary Polain (Morning Session)\n\n\n10-1-26\nSetting Up the Project for Success: The Project Plan – Chris Champagne\n\n\n10-8-26\nRisk Managment for Construction Professionals – Guy Gast\n\n\n10-15-26\nBusiness Negotiation Skills – Stephanie Haynes & Myla Hite (6-Hour Session)\n\n\n10-22-26\nClaims Avoidance – Dr. Tim Wentz\n\n\n10-29-26\nCash Flow\, Billing & Work-In-Progress (WIP) – Stephane McShane (Full Day)\n\n\n11-5-26\nChange Orders – Chris Champagne\n\n\n11-12-26\nDelivering Project Success: Turnover\, Commissioning\, & Closeout – Angie Simon\n\n\n11-19-26\nBIM\, VDC\, and Project Coordination – Jason Steele and Stacy Zerr\n\n\n12-3-26\nProject Performance\, Productivity\, & Post-Project Reviews – Stephane McShane\n			 \n\n\n\n*Successful completion of this program requires attendance at nine of ten sessions. \nCEUs: 4.5\n \nTuition\nNo charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors signatory to Local 8 or Local 533. \n$1\,000 for non-member contractors signatory to LU 8 or LU 533\n$1\,500 for Associate Members\n\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. \nRegistrants who do not cancel and do not attend (“No Shows”)\, except in the case of an emergency\, will be invoiced $100 per seminar.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/lift-level-2-project-management-program-2026/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue 10th Floor\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Education Series
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