Mark your calendar for these upcoming events from the Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association.

EVENTS THIS MONTH

Tour of Missouri
Sunday, September 13, 2009

• Start/Finish Crown Center, Grand Boulevard at Washington Square Park just north of Pershing Rd.
• 2-5pm
• www.tourimissouri.com

The top professional cycling teams in the world will race through Kansas City . For the first time, the 612-mile race will conclude in Kansas City with a circuit race that will take riders through the greater downtown area.

Catering Fair
Thursday, September 17, 2009

• Town Pavilion, 32^nd Floor, 1111 Main St.
• 11am-1pm
• RSVP by September 14 to Sharon Ko, 816-701-5038 or sko@cwbkc.com

Heartland Tourism Ambassador Training
Thursday, September 24, 2009

• Johnson Co. Community College
• 1-5 pm.
• RSVP to Susan Blanco, 816-691-3879 or sblanco@visitkc.com

LOOKING AHEAD

Visit KC (Visitor Guide) Listing Update Deadline
Monday, October 5, 2009

• Last day members can update their listing and new members can be added.
• Log on to the extranet at www.VisitKC.com/member to update your information.

Kansas City Multi-Cultural Showcase “Mardi Gras in October”
Tuesday, October 6, 2009

• Harrah’s Casino and Hotel, One Riverboat Drive,
• 3-5pm Educational seminar “Funding Options for Starting or Growing your Small Business”. Cost is $10.
• 5-8pm Mardi Gras-themed networking reception with food, bar and entertainment. Cost is $10.
• RSVP by September 30 at rsvp@visitkc.com or 816-691-3889.

WaterFire Kansas City
Saturday, October 24, 2009

• Brush Creek, Country Club Plaza
• Dusk to Midnight

This multi-sensory extravaganza returns to Kansas City for the third time on Brush Creek. A truly unique experience that will delight all audiences, with music, dancing and of course fire.

Heartland Tourism Ambassador Training
Thursday, October 29, 2009

• Southeast Community Center, Swope Park
• 1-5 pm.
• RSVP to Susan Blanco, 816-691-3879 or sblanco@visitkc.com

Heartland Tourism Ambassador Training
Thursday, November 12, 2009

• Kansas City Marriott Downtown
• 1-5 pm.
• RSVP to Susan Blanco, 816-691-3879 or sblanco@visitkc.com