Missouri Society of Professional Engineers upcoming events

Government Engineers Leadership Program 2026 (13 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers and Kansas Society of Professional Engineers are teaming up to launch the Government Engineers Leadership Program (GELP) in 2026. This program, exclusively offered to MSPE/KSPE members working in the government sector, is for individuals committed to developing their leadership abilities.

This program imparts specific skills and competencies utilizing highly interactive sessions taught by experts in the field of engineering, business administration, government affairs and people management in government and professional services firms. Program attendees will participate in structured professional development sessions, build their network through meaningful connections, and gain hands-on experience with guidance from industry mentors.

Please click HERE for additional information and to download the application.

Applications must be uploaded upon initial registration online. Because a number of interested applicants are waiting for their internal leadership approval, applications will continue to be accepted.

Southwest Chapter - End of Program Year BBQ (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

MSPE Western Chapter May Meeting and Annual Awards with Tour of Burd Fletcher (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Join MSPE Western Chapter for our May Meeting with a tour of Burd Fletcher, annual awards, and installation of officers! The tour of Burd Fletcher starts at 3:00 p.m. followed by dinner at Smokehouse BBQ. If you aren't able to make it for the tour, you are still welcome to join for the dinner.

Date:
Thursday, May 21, 2026

Time:

3:00 p.m. - Burd Fletcher Plant Tour

4:30 p.m. - Registration/Networking

5:00 p.m. - Dinner

5:30 p.m. - Installation of Officers

5:45 p.m. - Incoming President's Remarks

Location:

Dinner

Smokehouse BBQ Restaurant

19000 E. 39th st

Independence, MO 64057

Burd Fletcher Plant

5151 East Geospace Drive

Independence, MO 64056

https://burdfletcher.com

Menu:

Order from the menu

Cost:

Members Discretion - Order from menu - Separate checks

Parking and Directions:

See maps below for directions to Burd Fletcher.

Burd Fletcher is located inside the GEOSPACE caves off Salsbury Road in Independence. GPS directions will not take you to the correct location – follow directions on following pages instead.

Traveling to Burd Fletcher - Attendees have 2 options, one to follow the instructions attached and drive to Burd Fletcher, sufficient parking is available near the front door. The other is to meet at Smokehouse BBQ and carpool to Burd Fletcher. Smokehouse is agreeable. Attendees make own arrangements to arrive at Burd Fletcher. Please meet in the Burd Fletcher lobby promptly at 3:00 PM.

PPE Required - Burd Fletcher will provide hairnets for the tour. No other PPE is required.

Cell Phones - While inside the caves, cell phones are inoperable.

Speaker - Jack Knight, Division Vice President - Carton Division Manufacturing

About Burd Fletcher:

Burd & Fletcher is a leading manufacturer of paperboard products from folding cartons to formed paperboard cups, and has been in business over 1230 years and family owned.

Burd & Fletcher’s ownership dates to 1886, spanning six generations. Each generation honors the legacy of those who came before them. Our names are less important than those of our employees whose average tenure exceeds 20 years.

Burd & Fletcher delivers the highest quality printed folding cartons that have ever run over high-speed packaging lines. Our high-speed forming equipment and cutting-edge forms are the best of both worlds when it comes to brands formed paper cups.

Speed-to-market, package quality and integrity, plant efficiency, flexible sourcing and continuous process improvement. Burd Fletcher packages all that in the form of folding paper cartons and formed paper cups for the consumer food industry.

Our customers include Banquet, Kemps, Marie Calendar’s, Belfonte and Orville Redenbacher’s to name a few. Product categories include ice cream, frozen novelty, snack food, frozen food, pizza, pasta, refrigerated beverage-boxed tea.

GREEN is more than just a color in our palette. Our commitment to environmental sustainability is reflected in our supplies, processes and internal ecosystem. We not only talk the talk: we walk the talk. Ninety-nine point eight (99.8) % of wastepaper repurposed or recycled (near zero waste per ton).

Burd & Fletcher Company

5151 E. Geospace Drive, Independence, MO 64056

(located North of I-70, South of 24 Hwy)

*****Please Note******This is an underground facility (Caves) you will not see a physical building from Salisbury Road Entrance

Call before entering facility if you have questions!!

Driving Directions: Take 291 Hwy to E. Salisbury Road

Turn East on to E. Salisbury Road (you will go a little over 1 mile to our entrance)
Go past the Independence Athletics Complex (on Left/North side of road)
Next you will come over a small hill – you will see a “SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT” sign on the right side of the road, there will be a center turn lane directly across from that sign. Turn Left/North on to E. Geospace Drive.
**Note**, if you pass the Oak Ridge Cemetery (on right/south side of the road) or make it to the Sunshine Center (on left/North), you have gone too far.
On E. Geospace Drive, there is a sign for the “Space Center”. (you will see red/white signs that say: STOP No Trucks) Follow the road around & down the hill. Turn left, down to the cave entrance. Call before entering facility 816-257-3100
Once in the cave, you will pass over the railroad tracks. Continue going straight.
Burd & Fletcher’s main office is the first business front you will come to. It will be on your right, turn in here. Do not go through/past the STOP sign that is on the column
You can park to the right side of the door, in the visitor parking.

If you need to contact us, the direct dial number is: 816-257-3100 or our main number is 816-257-0291.

Map between Smokehouse BBQ and Burd Fletcher:

Enlarged map showing entrance to caves to get to Burd Fletcher:

Ozark Chapter - June Membership Lunch (4 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

SMCOG SS4A plan, Ashley Winchell, Planner, and Dorothy Halbrook PE, Transportation Engineer, with Wilson & Company, Inc.

All members and guest are invited.

Cost is $20 (included lunch) and pay upon arrival, cash, check, or credit card. Please note that students and first-time attendees do not pay. No advance registration needed.

Questions - contact Michael Martinez, Michael.Martinez@Wilsonco.com

MSPE 2026 Annual Convention Sponsors & Vendors (10 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Sponsor & Vendor Opportunities

The MSPE 2026 Annual Convention will bring together engineers from across Missouri for three days of professional development, networking, and special events.

Sponsors and vendors will have the opportunity to engage with attendees during key networking moments, including the MSPE Awards Luncheon, receptions and scheduled breaks between sessions. These high-traffic times are when attendees are most available to connect, making them ideal opportunities for meaningful conversations and increased brand visibility.

With a strong lineup of panels, speakers, and social events, the convention is an ideal platform to showcase your brand to engineering professionals from across the state.

You can find the full agenda, hotel details, and event information here.

If your organization is interested in supporting the event, MSPE offers a variety of sponsor and vendor opportunities. Participation includes:

Recognition throughout the convention
Access to connect with professionals from across the state
Inclusion in printed and digital event materials

View the full list of options and benefits HERE.

Get involved as a sponsor or vendor and connect directly with Missouri’s engineering community. Submit your registration by May 27 to be included on event signage.

For questions or sponsorship inquiries, contact Christin Monts at info@mspe.org

MSPE 2026 Annual Convention (10 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

JUNE 10–12, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis St. Charles

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Join us in St. Charles, Missouri for the MSPE 2026 Annual Convention, featuring three days of professional development, networking opportunities, and curated events—all hosted in one convenient location.

Featuring engaging education sessions, insightful panels, the MSPE Awards Luncheon, and an evening on Mass Street—where attendees come together to connect—this year’s convention offers a meaningful opportunity to learn, network, and celebrate the engineering profession.

Your Full Registration Includes:

Welcome Reception
Thursday Practice Division Discussions
MSPE Awards Luncheon
An Evening on Main Street Event
Breakfasts
All Education Sessions + PDH Documentation

View Registration Packet & Full Agenda

Book your stay for the 2026 Annual Convention at a special group rate of $176 per

night. Use this MSPE Convention 2026 Booking Link to secure your room. Be sure to book by Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Embassy Suites, St. Charles, Missouri to guarantee your reservation and lock in this rate!

Showcase Your Brand

Gain valuable exposure as a sponsor or vendor! Connect with professionals in the engineering community—learn more and sign up here.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received on or before May 28, 2026, will be eligible for a refund, less a $50 processing fee. Unfortunately, we are unable to issue refunds for cancellations made after May 28 due to hotel commitments. To cancel, contact Christin Monts at info@mspe.org.

We can't wait to see you in June!

Ozark Chapter - July Membership Lunch (2 Jul 2026)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Topic to be determined

All members and guest are invited.

Cost is $20 (included lunch) and pay upon arrival, cash, check, or credit card. Please note that students and first-time attendees do not pay. No advance registration needed.

Questions - contact Michael Martinez, Michael.Martinez@Wilsonco.com

NSPECon26 (5 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Ozark Chapter - 84th Annual Shrimp Feed (13 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Everyone is invited to the annual Shrimp Feed sponsored by the Ozark Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers. The event will happen on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

This event welcomes Engineers, Surveyors, Architects, Contractors, Construction Suppliers, Students, and the public. The Shrimp Feed is the primary fundraiser for the Chapter, and the proceeds go toward funding Engineer’s Week activities, Bridge Contest, MathCounts, Ozarks Science and Engineering Fair (OSEF), and scholarships for local engineering students.

PURCHASE IS NOT DEDUCTIBLE AS A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION.

Inaugural MSPE Western Chapter Pickleball Tournament (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

63rd Annual NSPE President Visit to Kansas City (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Engineers Week 2027 (21 Feb 2027)

Sun, 21 Feb 2027 06:00:00 GMT

Western Chapter MSPE and Eastern Chapter KSPE - 76th Annual Engineer's Week Celebration (25 Feb 2027)

Thu, 25 Feb 2027 06:00:00 GMT

MSPE Western Chapter & KSPE Eastern Chapter, Co-Sponsors

the 76th Annual Engineers Week Celebration

Engineers Week 2028 (20 Feb 2028)

Sun, 20 Feb 2028 06:00:00 GMT