KCMN was created to support manufacturers in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. KCMN events provide opportunities to meet, exchange ideas and share best practices with other manufacturers. Our focus is helping members connect, learn, grow. Memberships are organizational which means events are open to all employees of member companies. These events may include:
- Monthly meetings and plant tours
- Topical presentations, panel discussion and/or plant tour at a local manufacturing facility.
- Held on the 2nd Tuesday from 7:30 a.m - 9:00 a.m. (No meetings in July or September)
- Discounted registration rates for KCMN Members & Sponsors
- Subgroups/Working Groups
- Expand Your Network
- Network & connect with other manufacturers and sponsors
- Annual Networking Event
- Happy hour for both KCMN & CKMN Members & Sponsors from both sides of the state line
- Discounted registration fees for KCMN & CKMN Members & Sponsors
- Our biggest Networking opportunity of the year
- SWOT Summit
- 1 day conference held in October in the Kansas City Metro
- Exclusively for manufacturers only
- Featured keynote speaker and 9 breakout sessions specifically curated for all aspects of manufacturing - leadership, Accounting, Human Resources, Production, etc.
- Discounted registration fees for early birds, group rate & KCMN/CKMN Members
- Access to Resources
- Both public and private, state and local resources that specialize in serving the manufacturing community.
- Company logo & link on CKMN Member Page
- Post open positions on Manufacturing Job Board
- Easy Membership Management
- Easily edit company information, add/remove contacts, edit payment info with our easy to use membership portal powered by GlueUp.
- Exclusive Offers
For more information or questions, please contact Spencer Monaco, Executive Director, execdir@wearekms.com, (913) 967-1250.
Annual Membership Investment
Kansas City & Surrounding Area Manufacturer - more than 25 employees $600
Kansas City & Surrounding Area Manufacturer - less than 25 employees $300
Memberships renew annually on the 1st business day of your anniversary month.
Not a manufacturer, but interested in joining the network? Become a KCMN Sponsor!
Non-Manufacturers Learn More Here
Monthly Meetings and Plant Tours
KCMN Members, Sponsors and Partners meet monthly to network and learn from each other. These meetings are topical presentations, panel discussions and/or plant tours at a local manufacturing facility.
Meetings are typically held the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except July and September) from 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m. Open Networking and light breakfast
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Meeting or Plant Tour
The input of our members, the Advisory Board and current events impacting manufacturers work together to determine meeting topics. Topics contribute to the growth and success of all areas of the organization including Operations, HR, Supply Chain, Technical Expertise, Leadership Development, Environmental Health and Safety, Compliance, etc. Our presenters are predominately manufacturers sharing their expertise and experience with other manufacturers. When the need arises for the depth of knowledge only a specialist can bring, we look first to our Sponsors and Partners who generously share their expertise.
Non-members who want to learn more are invited to join us for up to two monthly meetings prior to applying for membership. After your second visit, we ask that you refrain from further attendance until you complete your application.
Kansas City Manufacturing Network is a subsidiary of Kansas Manufacturing Solutions and partner of Missouri Enterprise, NIST Network Affiliates. We welcome all regional manufacturers to join us to learn from others, share best practices and get involved with the manufacturing community in the region.