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The Kansas City Freelance Network group has become a
diverse clan of many talents!
But way back when, it all started like so...
In
February, 1990, the nation was facing the onset of a recession and the
Gulf War was right around the corner.
Meanwhile, Diane O'Byrne, founder of KCFN was out there freelancing.
In the early 1990's, freelancing and home-based businesses were much further
and fewer between than now.
She'd been cavorting with an established networking
group, an "advertising club," and met many contacts through that group, as
well as through her up and coming Sales Coaching business. In December 1990,
she decided to host a holiday party at her house and invited some fellow
freelancers.
Party discussions lead to officially establishing
the Kansas City Freelance Network Group. The purpose of the group was
comprised of a gathering every so often to discuss freelancing, exchange
tips and tricks, and help one another with pursuing client leads. The group
was small back then, and members came and went just as with any group.
Today, the clan has many members, but retains its
non-fussy, low-maintenance atmosphere. There's no Board of Directors or
pesky Bylaws, just a clan of diversified members who gather for all the same
reasons on which the group was founded years before. Won't you join us! |
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Sarah Breshears passed along this info.
Social Media seminar. There will be 3 speaks. Topics addresses will be LinkedIn, FaceBook and Twitter. One of my clients – the City of Riverside - will also be talking about how they use Social Media.
Event is May 20th and is open to the pubic but reservations must be made.
Click here to view the announcement.
| Published May 12, 2009 - 04:09 PM |  |
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My father-in-law self-published a book several years ago. He now has a NY
publishing house interested in publishing it. They have a copy of the book,
but still insist they need him to write a platform. Anyone have any
experience writing one? The book is a very quick read. Email me and let me know. Thanks! Diane
| Published May 06, 2009 - 08:46 PM |  |
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Overview
The Showcase is the one time each year when companies of all sizes can meet with freelance professionals, view their work, ask questions, and even schedule work for current and future projects. The Portfolio Showcase will have professionals representing the advertising and marketing industries including copywriters, photographers, illustrators, website and graphic designers, media planners, marketing planners, pr professionals, and more. Small businesses who need highly skilled, talented professionals in these fields, but need to keep their costs low, will find the Showcase particularly valuable. Freelancers enjoy much less overhead costs as larger firms, which results in lower fees for comparable work.
Event Details
Date: Thursday April 23, 2009
When: 3pm-7pm
Where: The Foundation in the historic West Bottoms
Address: 1221 Union Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64101
General Info: Event is free and open to the public. Food and Drinks provided. All professionals will be available to answer questions from attendees.
For additional information visit www.kcfreelanceexchange.com/showcase
Freelance Exchange of KC Information
The Freelance Exchange of KC, a nonprofit group, is the city’s largest organization dedicated to self-employed professionals within the advertising and marketing industry. FX provides members with educational and social programs, networking opportunities, and professional support as they grow and improve their businesses. FX is also the Kansas City business community’s leading resource for locating freelance Commercial Arts professionals. For more information visit pr@kcfreelanceexchange.com
| Published Apr 16, 2009 - 03:22 PM |  |
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Freelance Networkers, if eligible, you can receive a free bone density test from UMKC School of Medicine. Tests are administered at Truman Med Center and they are awarding gift cards to participants, male & female.
There are some conditions. Contact Eric Liebing,
KC Osteoporosis Study (KCOS), Research Asst.,
Mobile: 816.352.7973 or Office: 816.404.5403
Email: liebinge@umkc.edu
He'll send you a promotional brochure. Landa
| Published Jul 28, 2008 - 03:43 PM |  |
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