Past Events

Messenger Coffee
Start your day off with us! Join ULI the 2nd Tuesday of every month for complimentary coffee and casual conversation at Messenger Coffee 1624 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108. 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.
Incentives & Development in Kansas City, Panel Discussion – January 31
Join your colleagues for the panel discussion by industry leaders on the intricacies of identifying incentives and how they apply to a development project. Panel: Greg Flisram is a senior vice president for land development/ redevelopment for the economic development corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC). His department is responsible for the vetting and granting of redevelopment incentives under LCRA, PIEA and TIF to the tune of about $1 billion of projects per year. Prior to joining EDC, Greg was Development Director…
Connecting the Dots to Success – January 17, 2019
People say that it’s all about “who you know.” But how do you know where to start? Join us for a discussion about the importance of professional relationships and the types of connections that can often lead to success. Hear from industry leaders as they describe the people and relationships that were integral to the advancement of their career and business. This event is sponsored by the Etkin Johnson University Outreach program, and is open to all. Panel: Troy Nash,…
Coffee Connect – Crow’s Coffee Waldo
Start your day off with us! Join ULI the 2nd Tuesday of every month for complimentary coffee and casual conversation at Crow’s Coffee Waldo, 7440 Washington St, Kansas City, MO 64114. 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.
Coffee Connect – Crow’s Coffee Waldo | NEW location!
Start your day off with us! Join ULI the 2nd Tuesday of every month for complimentary coffee and casual conversation at Crow’s Coffee Waldo, 7440 Washington St, Kansas City, MO 64114. 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.
Special Event for our Sponsors and Members – December 6
Sponsors and Members; Please join us as we recognize the important role our Kansas City Sponsors have in our District Council. Also highlighted will be the Governance Board, Advisory Board and Management Committees. Sponsor Comps below To use your Sponsor comps, please email: joycrimmins@uli.org Diamond – 5 comps, Platinum – 3 comps, Gold – 2 comps, Silver – 1 comp
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…