KCMN was created to support manufacturers in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. KCMN events provide opportunities to meet, exchange ideas and share best practices with other manufacturers. Our focus is helping members connect, learn, grow. Memberships are organizational which means events are open to all employees of member companies. These events may include:

• ​Monthly meetings and plant tours​
• Topical presentations, panel discussion and/or plant tour at a local manufacturing facility.
• Held on the 2nd Tuesday from 7:30 a.m - 9:00 a.m. (No meetings in July or September)
• Discounted registration rates for KCMN Members & Sponsors
• Subgroups/Working Groups
• Expand Your Network
• Network & connect with other manufacturers and sponsors
• Annual Networking Event
• Happy hour for both KCMN & CKMN Members & Sponsors from both sides of the state line
• Discounted registration fees for KCMN & CKMN Members & Sponsors
• Our biggest Networking opportunity of the year
• SWOT Summit
• 1 day conference held in October in the Kansas City Metro
• Exclusively for manufacturers only
• Featured keynote speaker and 9 breakout sessions specifically curated for all aspects of manufacturing - leadership, Accounting, Human Resources, Production, etc.
• Discounted registration fees for early birds, group rate & KCMN/CKMN Members
• Access to Resources
• Both public and private, state and local resources that specialize in serving the manufacturing community.
• Company logo & link on CKMN Member Page
• Post open positions on Manufacturing Job Board
• Easy Membership Management
• Easily edit company information, add/remove contacts, edit payment info with our easy to use membership portal powered by GlueUp.
• Exclusive Offers
• Emerging Leaders​
• Tooling U Online Training​