Meet the Makers! Engaging local leaders in KC

Are you curious about how a sister-duo established a nonprofit ice cream shop providing meaningful employment for individuals with developmental disabilities? Or how socks and other accessories can provide hope and positive affirmations? What about how an entrepreneur continues his great-great-great grandfather's legacy of distilling in KC? Or are you interested in learning how a Broadway performer established the first Vietnamese coffee shop in the city during the pandemic?

These Kansas City leaders have the answers to your burning questions about how they got to where they are. Learn from some of the most innovative minds of KC, including:

• Amber Schreiber, '02, '05 MBA and Lindsay Krumbholz of The Golden Scoop
• Laura Schmidt of notes to self®
• Andy Rieger of J. Rieger & Co.
• Jackie Nguyen of Cafe Cà Phê

The live program will be emceed by Davin Gordon, '13, Alumnus and Program Officer at the Hall Family Foundation

The Young Alumni Council invites all alumni and friends of the University to an evening at Rockhurst learning from each of our speakers. Presented in a TED Talk format, each speaker will hit on their experiences in the KC makers market.

5:30 p.m. | doors open and social hour
6:15 p.m. | TED Talk presentations
7:30 p.m. | meet the makers! vendor pop-up in lobby

After the presentations, all guests are invited to shop with our presenting vendors and many more:

• Bernie Lee with Art from Architecture
• Emily Bordner, '15 MBA with EB and Co.
• Shea Geist, '10, '11 MBA with Shark OFF
• Cameron Gabel, '20 with Everlasting Posy Co.
• Anthony Oropeza, '04 with AOART5
• Laura Wood, '11 with Catalina Stitching Company
• Elee Hampton with Quarantine Cookie
• Erin Kelley with Lady Bye, COCO, and Kate

Register Here

$15 registration includes complimentary beverages, appetizers, and a custom RU eco shopping tote!

*Please note, tickets are non-refundable.

Event Location:
Rockhurst University
Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Hall - Auditorium
1100 Rockhurst Road
Kansas City, MO 64110

Questions? Contact Hannah Tarwater, '18, '21 MA at hannah.tarwater@rockhurst.edu or 816-501-4888.