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GovFest for Entrepreneurs – a global entrepreneurship week event is on November 17th at the Central Resource Library in Overland Park KS. Exhibits start at 11 and finish at 6pm. Do you own a small business or want to start one? Did you know there are government and nonprofit agencies available to help businesses start and grow for little or no cost? The Johnson County Library’s annual GovFest brings these agencies together, providing easy access for the beginning entrepreneur or small business seeking help to grow. There will be exhibits, targeted programs, panel discussions and a wealth of information to help your business. No registration required.

When is GovFest?

Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011
10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Where is GovFest?

9875 W 87th St, Overland Park Ks 66212

Exhibitors – GovFest 2011
Exhibitor Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Main Gallery area.
* Automated Information Mapping System (AIMS)
* Bureau of Labor Statistics
* CERI, Inc.
* City Kansas City, Missouri
* City of Kansas City, Missouri, Human Relations Department
* City of Merriam, Kansas
* City of Olathe, Kansas
* City of Shawnee, Kansas
* City of Spring Hill, Kansas
* Customs and Border Protection
* Employee Benefits Security Administration
* Enterprise Center of Johnson County
* Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
* Family Asset Building Program
* Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
* Freelance Exchange
* Full Employment Council/Missouri Career Center
* General Services Administration (GSA)
* Heartland PTAC
* IBSA, Inc.
* Independence Economic Development Council
* Independence Regional Ennovation Center
* JCCC Center for Business and Technology
* Jackson County Finance and Purchasing
* Johnson County Constituent Services Bureau
* Johnson County Department of Corrections
* Johnson County Extension Office
* Johnson County Library Business Reference
* Kansas.gov
* Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
* Kansas City BizCare
* Kansas Department of Commerce
* Kansas Department of Labor
* Kansas Insurance Department
* Kansas Small Business Development Center at JCCC
* Kansas Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP)
* Kansas State Data Center
* Kauffman FastTrac
* KCSourceLink
* Mid-America Regional Council (MARC)
* MidAmerica Minority Business Development Council
* Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership at UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management
* Missouri Department of Revenue
* Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center
* Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers (MO SBTDC)
* Network Kansas
* Occupational Safety and Health Administration
* ReferenceUSA
* SCORE – America’s Small Business Counselors
* Small Business & Technology Development Center at UMKC
* Small Business Administration
* Small and Home Business Connection
* Social Security Administration
* Taxpayer Advocate Service
* UMKC Entrepreneurial Legal Services Clinic
* U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District
* U.S. Census Bureau
* U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
* U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
* U.S. Postal Service
* Wichita State University Patent & Trademark Depository Library
* Women’s Business Center
* Women’s Employment Network (WEN)
* Workforce Partnership

Title: GovFest for Entrepreneurs
Location: Central Resource Library
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2011-11-17
End Time: 18:00

For more information, visit jocolibrary.org/govfest

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The 12th Annual City of Shawnee Holiday Treasures Craft Festival is on Saturday October 22nd from 9am to 4pm. Admission is free, you have nothing to lose and the perfect holiday gift to gain! There are lots of great vendors and crafters this year.

When is Holiday Treasures Craft Festival?

October 22nd from 9am to 4pm

Where is Holiday Treasures Craft Festival?

Shawnee Civic Centre
13817 Johnson Drive
Shawnee, Kansas 66216

Title: Holiday Treasures Craft Festival
Location: Shawnee Civic Center
Date: 2011-10-22

call the Shawnee Parks & Recreation Department at 631-5200 for more information.

Come experience and shop at a wide range of local and national businesses and vendors. More than 300 vendors will be on site daily. Activities for the entire family. Enjoy:

• Networking,
• Entertainment,
• Concerts and the
• Health and Wellness Mall and much more.

Network with over 300 businesses and meet and greet over 30,000 people.

When is KC Black Expo?

Sep. 16-18
Time: 12-9pm

Where is KC Black Expo?

Kansas City Convention and Entertainment Facilities (Bartle Hall)
301 W 13th St.
Kansas City, MO 64105
Phone: 816-513-5000

Admission Fees

Admission $8, children under 14 Free

Title: KC Black Expo
Location: Kansas City Convention and Entertainment Facilities
Start Date: 2011-09-15
End Date: 2011-09-19

For more information, visit kcblackexpo.com.

The 36th Annual Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair is on Saturday September 17th. Shoppers can browse through close to 100 craft booths featuring the creations of jewelers, weavers, chefs, woodworkers and other artisans at Shawnee Town Museum’s 36th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, September 17 between 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Friends of Shawnee Town (FOST) support the Mission of the Museum and promote the programs that help ensure its future growth and success through volunteerism, fund raising and committee activities.

When is Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair?

Saturday, September 17th, 2011
9 a.m – 4 p.m.

Where is Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair?

Shawnee Town Museum
11501 W 57th St
Shawnee KS 66203

Title: Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair
Location: Shawnee Town Museum, 11501 W 57th St, Shawnee KS 66203
Start Time: 9:00
Date: 2011-09-17
End Time: 16:00

For more information call (913) 248-2360 or visit shawneetown.org.

The Home Based Business Expo at the Independence Center Mall is set for September 9 – 11. This Home Based Business Expo is hosted by JV Promotions and will feature many home based business vendors. Support local businesses, get samples and find out more information about products and/or services not usually sold in retail stores.

Hours

Mon to Sat: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sun: 12:00pm – 6:00pm

When is Home Based Business Expo at the Independence Center?

September 9 -11, 2011

Where is Home Based Business Expo at the Independence Center?

2035 Independence Center Drive
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 795-8602
Shopping Line: (816) 795-8600
Security Hotline: (816) 456-5046

Title: Home Based Business Expo Independence Center
Location: Independence MO
Start Date: 2011-09-09
End Date: 2011-09-11