Events for November 2017
Gardner Chamber of Commerce
Oct 3 - Dec 17    Truck Driver Training - CDL Class A
Completion of our combined week and weekend truck driver training program, will prepare you for entry-level driving positions within the trucking industry. Prepare for the Kansas or Missouri Commercial Driver License Class A performance exam and ready yourself for a challenging and rewarding career in the trucking industry. The 160 hour training program includes classroom, self-study instruction, range and over-the-road training. The outcomes of the program are directly aligned to the federal guidelines established for entry-level drivers, which can be found in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR) and the state guidelines for earning the class-A commercial driver's license. Our CDL Class A certificate meets all state and federal requirements for truck driver training. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT.
Date: October 3, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://bit.ly/2spXwNu
Location: Logistics Park Kansas City, CLASSROOM 30750 W. 193rd St. Edgerton , KS 66021
Contact: JCCC Continuing Education Transportation Department transportation@jccc.edu 913-469-3836
EMail: transportation@jccc.edu
Date/Time Details: This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30PM to 8:30PM, and every Saturday and Sunday from 8AM to 5PM from Tuesday, October 3, to Sunday, December 17.
Fees/Admission: $4,499
Nov 1    Chamber Coffee
Join us for coffee and networking on the first Weds. of every month (location varies).
Date: November 1, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: SERC Physical Therapy
225 N Moonlight Rd, Gardner, KS 66030
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 1 
8am-9am
Fees/Admission: FREE
Nov 8    Chamber Ambassador Meeting
Interested in getting more involved with the Chamber? Looking for new ways to connect your business with others in the community? Then why not check out the Chamber Ambassadors. This small, but mighty group meets monthly with a focus on connecting with other chamber members. Join us for one of our upcoming meetings to see what we're all about. 
Date: November 8, 2017
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Lunch meeting. Locations rotate monthly.
Contact: Meghan McDermott
EMail: meghan@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: 2nd Wednesday of the month
12:30pm-1:30pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Nov 14    Building and Sustaining Trust
What does trust have to do with business success? Everything. Trust is directly linked to employee engagement, retention, productivity, and innovation. Leaders who demonstrate trust and trustworthiness inspire higher levels of performance and organizational commitment. This course introduces the Trust Builders, actions leaders can take to build and sustain trusting relationships, as well as common trust breakers that can quickly erode or break trust. Applying these skills to build trusting relationships enables people to take risks, identify and solve problems, and collaborate to achieve business results. This class is part of the Business Leadership Certificate. The DDI course is approved by HRCI and SHRM for 3.5 hours.
Date: November 14, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://bit.ly/2toqfXR
Location: Logistics Park Kansas City, CLASSROOM 30750 W. 193rd St. Edgerton , KS 66021
Contact: JCCC Continuing Education Business & Leadership Department LeadershipEd@jccc.edu 913-469-2386
EMail: LeadershipEd@jccc.edu
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 14, 8 AM to 12 PM
Fees/Admission: $174
Nov 15    Monthly Chamber Luncheon

Community Impact and Your Business
 

Join us to learn and share more about ways your business can have an impact in the community. Katie Baker, Volunteer Coordinator for Johnson County Meals on Wheels will share ways that you and your business can make a direct impact in the lives of Johnson Countians and together we'll explore other opportunities in our community.

Date: November 15, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Frontera's Mexican Restaurant
175 N. Moonlight
Gardner, KS 66030
Contact: Jason E Camis
EMail: jason@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 18th
​11:30am Open Networking
11:45am Checkin
12:00pm Lunch & Program
Fees/Admission: $10/person
Guests are always welcome!
Nov 15    Drone Photography
Take your photographs to a new height. This course will give you the fundamentals of taking aerial photography. Participants will learn from an experienced drone operator about the camera settings on a drone and the techniques and equipment necessary to get great shots. It is recommended that participants have already taken the Introduction to Drones course.
Date: November 15, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://ce.jccc.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=3829
Location: Logistics Park Kansas City, CLASSROOM 30750 W. 193rd St. Edgerton , KS 66021
EMail: transportation@jccc.edu
Date/Time Details: November 15 6-8 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $34
Nov 30    Using Google Products to Market Your Business
Join us for a brown bag lunch workshop and learn how to use Google products to better market your business. This workshop will feature two particular topics:
  1. How to Update and Manage Your Google Listing and Maps
  2. How to Use Video to Better Tell Your Business Story
Date: November 30, 2017
Time: 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: TradeNet Publishing Board Room
1200 Energy Center Drive
Gardner, KS 66030    
Contact: Jason E Camis
EMail: jason@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: 11:45am - Check in
12:00-1:00pm - Program
Fees/Admission: FREE