June 27, 2024 - Awkward Networking Evening Edition!


Hello Reader!

We wanted to pop into your inbox to help you plan next week with a reminder that our monthly networking event is happening next week on Thursday, June 27!

We'll be at Equal Minded Café at 4327 Troost Ave, KCMO from 5:30-7:30pm.

There is no charge to attend the networking event, just like before, but please plan to purchase a beverage to support our host business. (Pro tip--they have an amazing chai at Equal Minded!)

A couple logistical reminders:

  1. Our host doesn't offer food during the week, so we can bring dinner with us if needed. (And I will be doing that because a hangry Jen is no fun!)
  2. Free parking is available on both sides of the street in front of the business.

Please forward this email on, or send the Facebook event to anyone you want to invite! The more the merrier, & the better the speed networking goes.

Heads up for this event and going forward: Jennifer White is taking over as solo host for Awkward Networking! If you'd like to stay in contact with Jen Roberts, and join her weekly email list, click here. Otherwise, reminder emails will soon be coming from Jennifer White.

-- Jen & Jennifer
(Which is which??? Who knows!!)

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