CKMN was created to support manufacturers in the central Kansas area. CKMN 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:
Bi-Monthly meetings and plant tours
Lunch, topical presentations, panel discussion and a plant tour at a local manufacturing facility.
Held on the 2nd Wednesday every other month from Noon - 3:00 p.m. (schedule provided upon joining the network)
Discounted registration rates for CKMN Members & Sponsors
Subgroups/Working Groups
Expand Your Network
Network & connect with other manufacturers and sponsors
Annual Networking Event
Happy hour in the Kansas City Metro for both CKMN & KCMN Members & Sponsors from both sides of the state line
Discounted registration fees for CKMN & KCMN Members & Sponsors
Great opportunity to connect with members of our peer organization, KCMN.
SWOT Summit
1-day conference held in October in the Kansas City Metro, put on by our peer organization, KCMN
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 & CKMN/KCMN 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.