Business Networking Groups in NE Kansas

Here is a list of Networking Groups in the area. Please tell them Shannon Engler sent you when attending meetings or inquiring. Thank you! We look forward to networking with you soon!

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Innovative Networking Group of Topeka & Lawrence This group $25 a year and open to all business types. Shannon Engler is the president. Shannon@Logan1972.com 785.383.8139 View meetings at: https://ingnetworking.blogspot.com/p/meeting-info.html (Website is being rebuilt.) They meet over the lunch hour 11:30am-12:30pttm Topeka is every other Wednesday and Lawrence meets Every 1st Tuesday and 3rd Friday of the Month.

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Mingl-ING After Hours Topeka – A divisions of ING (above) – 5-8pm after hours networking social event. $10 to attend a meeting or $100 a year membership. View meeting dates at: https://ingnetworking.blogspot.com/p/meeting-info.html

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Not Just Referrals Networking Group – Meets Noon-1pm, Every Monday at **New meeting place to come, will update as I have info or reach out to Kevin. www.NotJustReferrals.com, For more information contact Kevin Litscher 785-266-0500 KLitsche@amfam.com - This group only allows one business type from each industry to join.$200 a year membership.

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Topeka Growth Networking Group meets every Tuesday at 9am. At BOK Financial 900 S. Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS This group only allows 1 industry type member allowed to join group, anyone is encouraged to visit the group. No membership fees. Contact Jamie Norwood jnorwood@reeceandnichols.com 785-438-7731

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Capital City Networking Group meets every Thurs at 7:30am at Jayhawk Tower - www.ccng-online.com -Membership cost $37.50 a quarter. This is a great morning group, with some very friendly, innovative members.

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Engage Business Network meets AJ's Pizza on Westport Rd. on the first and third Thursday's of each month from 11:30-12:30. Find them on Facebook at: facebook.com/groups/1539302496370611/

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TIBA Networking Group meets the 2nd Tues of every month, 11:30a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is $20 at the door or $16 in advance, pay online. www.topekatiba.org Jennifer Kirmse at Jennifer.kirmse@azuracu.com for any inquiries or questions regarding the TIBA organization.

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Topeka Home Builders Association http://buildingtopeka.org Meeting throughout the year at different time and a huge Home Show every year. Contact 785-273-1260 for more information. This is a very large group, and I recommend visiting the group to see if it is right for you.

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Networking with C5 every 2nd Thurs, COST: $10 for C5 members $15 for non-members includes lunch. RSVPs & info: info@C5Alive.org. – Less than $150 a year for membership dues.

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Topeka Chamber of Commerce – Business After Hours – Once a month 5-7pm Find out more at www.TopekaChamber.org - Membership approx $399 a year, includes a 4 second commercial on WIBW, Newsletter inclusion, ribbon cutting ceremony, networking meetings and more!

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American Business Woman’s Association (ABWA) – There are 4 different chapters that meet at different times. View their website at: www.abwatopekamcom - Membership is about $100 a year

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Apartment Council of Topeka meets every 3rd Thursday of the Month. http://actopeka.org/ Email: apartmentcounciltopeka@gmail.com They meet every 3rd Thursday of the Month 11:30am-1pm, except in March that is their annual trade show.

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Kansas City Networking Group – Friday’s at 7am www.kcnetworkinggroup.com

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Lawrence Working Professionals – Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 1-2 at Conroy’s Pub www.lawrencenetworkingprofessionals.com

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Topeka Networking Council (TNC) www.TopekaNetworkingCouncil.com . Meet every Thursday 11:45am-1pm at Lawyers Title of Topeka 5715 SW 21st St. Topeka, KS

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Referral Leaders International – Find Kansas Chapters www.referralleaders.com - Approx $450 a year for membership.

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Topeka Generosity Network meets every Wednesday at 11:30am at the Viking Bar & Grill off 46th Street in North Topeka. topekasgenerositynetwork.com Call/Text (785) 640-3885 generositynetwork@gmail.com

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Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce www.OttawaKansas.org View their website or contact 785-242-1000 for more information.

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AWE – Association of Women Entrepreneurs Meetings are at the Topeka & Shawnee County Library on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Annual Dues are only $25. Arrive at 11:30pm and get your lunch from the Millennium Café. Meeting held at at 12pm-1pm https://www.awetopeka.com/ info@awetopeka.com Lyla 785-215-1296

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SHRM-Topeka Chapter www.shrmtopeka.com Meets last Thursday of month 11:30am-1pm @ Capital Plaza

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The SCORE Association – 785-234-3049 scoretopeka@cox.net www.Topeka.Score.org On the first Saturday morning of each month we conduct a SCORE Roundtable Workshop where ideas, challenges, and advice is shared between SCORE counselors and clients. Visit their website or contact the group for more information.

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Lawrence Women’s Network – Not industry exclusive – Meets on 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 11:45 till 1. $40 a year to join. Go to their website to contact the group and find out where the meetings are located. https://www.lawrencewomensnetwork.org/

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ABWA Engaging Leaders – Not industry exclusive – Meets on 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7:30-9am at Painted Canvas Contact Shandra for more info: 785.409.9490 shandra@ragsdaleinsurancegroup.com

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Lawrence Professional Network – industry exclusive formal referral group – meets at Lawrence Country Club every Thursday at 7am. Contact Shandra for more info: 785.409.9490 shandra@ragsdaleinsurancegroup.com

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Lawrence Referral Network – industry exclusive formal referral group – meets at Lawrence Country Club every Tuesday at 11:30 website lawrencereferralnetwork.com

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Rock Chalk Referral Hawks – industry exclusive formal referral group – meets at Alvamar Country Club every Thursday at 11:30 website rockchalkreferralhawks.com

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Douglas County Connection – industry exclusive formal referral group – meets at First Southern Baptist Church every Wednesday at 7am website dccks.com

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BNI Lawrence – industry exclusive formal referral group – meets at Lawrence Country Club every Thursday at 7:30am Contact Shandra for more info: 785.409.9490 shandra@ragsdaleinsurancegroup.com

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Friends of Business Networking Group meets every Thursday 7:00am at Lawyers Title Topeka Office 5715 SW 21st St. Topeka Ks. You must be contact a member prior to be sure your business industry can attend, this group only allows one of each business type. Contact: Ray Moore of ServiceMaster Cleaning Services by AAA 785-608-2935 (cell) yellowclean00@gmail.com

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BNI Topeka Meets for Lunch 11:30am-1:00pm Contact Robert Murphy robertbniks@gmail.com 785.554.2526

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Osage City Chamber of Commerce - http://www.osagecitychamber.com/ osagecitychamber@gmail.com 785-219-2510 Luncheons are help once a month. Contact the Chamber for more information, or Brandy Criss-Engler 785-383-3169 or Shannon Engler 785-383-8139, be sure to tell them we sent you.

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DO YOU HAVE A NETWORKING GROUP NOT LISTED? OR YOUR GROUP INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED?

Send Shannon Engler your information and she would be happy to get your information on or updated on the list. Thank you! 785-383-8139 Shannon@Logan1972.com or ShannonAEngler@gmail.com