Past Events
November 13 | Members Only Look at the Future of Main St. Development
With the recent approval of the streetcar extension from Union Station to UMKC there is plenty of buzz about development along the route. Join Diane Burnette, Executive Director Maincor and Diane Binkley, Deputy Director City Planning and Development as they discuss development opportunities within the Main St. corridor. This members only info session will focus on the Main St. corridor and potential opportunities.
Fearless, a WLI & CREW luncheon
CREW/WLI Fearless Series: An Interview with Elisabeth DeCoursey If you don’t take risks, you’ll always work for someone who does. Join CREW and WLI for a featured interview with Elisabeth DeCoursey, President and Co-Owner of Kansas City Testing and Engineering, about leaning in to opportunities, venturing out on her own in business, and what it takes to be successful no matter where you work. Questions for Elisabeth? Submit them in advance during registration! Advance Registration Deadline*: Thursday, October 18, 2018 Cost*: $25…
Equitable Development | October 18
Join your colleagues and our panel experts to discuss Equitable Development in Kansas City. Our panel will discuss challenges developers and community members face and the tools that can be used to create attractive and engaging projects for all to use and enjoy. Panelists will discuss how to include the surrounding community while providing opportunity and rejuvenation through the redevelopment. Panelist: Alissia Canady represents Kansas City, Missouri as the 5th District Councilwoman. As an elected city official, she is in a…
Trending Topics – Members Only | New Location Mother Earth
Join ULI Kansas City’s Women’s Leadership Initiative for the 2018 edition of the WLI Book Club: Trending Topics. In 2018, we will meet on the third Monday of each month from 4-5:30 p.m. Meetings will be focused on rotating and timely topics with suggested readings (white papers, Ted Talks, or book chapters) relevant to the topic at hand that will contribute to dynamic interactive discussions. October 15 Challenges and Opportunities of Selling a Service Many facets of the commercial…
Sept 13 – Transformational Real Estate, Signature Event
Join us for an evening of powerful presentations devoted to sharing ideas about “transformations” within the real estate industry and transformative projects nationwide. Our speakers will be sharing their knowledge and experience on how land use, construction and our experiences are changing the outlook of the industry. Speakers: Mark Deutschmann, Founder/CEO, Village Real Estate Service, Nashville ULI District Council Chair – Nashville, Tennessee Mark Deutschmann is an entrepreneur, CEO, community builder and author. He earned a BA in zoology…
Coffee Connect – Ruby Jeans | NEW location!
Start your day off with us! Join ULI the 2nd Tuesday of every month for complimentary coffee and casual conversation at Ruby Jeans 3000 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109 New to ULI or a long-time member? This event is for you – catch up with other professionals and find out what is going on around the city and in your industry. No registration required.
HyVee Arena Site Tour – SAVE THE DATE August 29
ULI is offering the opportunity to tour Hy-Vee Arena prior to it’s grand opening in early October. Members of the Foutch Architecture and Development will give a brief presentation on the redevelopment of historic Kemper Arena into a multi-level sports facility and event space. Following the presentation, attendees will be led on a hard hat tour with members of the Foutch team as well as the McCownGordon Construction team. A networking happy hour at Stockyards Brewery will immediately follow the…
Streetcar Extension – Panel Discussion | Registration Open
HJ’s Youth & Community Center | 6425 Wornall Rd. Located across from St. Andrews Church 7:30-8:00 – Networking and breakfast 8:00-8:15 – Opening comments by Mayor Sly James 8:15-9:00 – Panel For the latest information on the Streetcar Expansion – plan to attend the upcoming panel discussion! The panel will discuss the South Extension of the Street Car’s economic and development impact along the line. PREVIEW MATERIALS from Streetcar Authority June 5 public meeting. Panel: Diane Burnette, MainCor Tom Gerend, Kansas City…
Coffee Connect – Monarch Coffee
Start your day off with us! Join ULI the 2nd Tuesday of every month for complimentary coffee and casual conversation at Monarch Coffee 3550 Broadway Blvd. New to ULI or a long-time member? This event is for you – catch up with other professionals and find out what is going on around the city and in your industry. No registration required.
The Future of Retail – Panel Discussion
Retail Developer: Gwen Locher – Lane 4 Industrial Developer: Mike Bell – Hunt Midwest Supply Chain/Logistics: John Wagner – Wagner Logistics Retailer: Tyler Enders – Made in KC Moderator: Ferd Niemann – Christie Development 11:30-12:00 Registration/lunch 12:00-1:00 Panel Discussion This panel discussion will cover changes to the retail landscape and disruption of the traditional retail model caused by the rise of online retail. Our panel of experts will discuss how the retail and industrial real estate markets as well as the supply chain and logistics industry have been and continue…