Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — January 12, 2007

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Mayor's State of the City Address

Jan. 16, 2007, 11:30am at The Lodge at Ironwoods Park, 147th and Mission Road, Leawood,
Contact: Chamber Office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org (913) 498-1514
Cost: $28 for members, $30 for non-members. Prepayment is required.

Event Host Sponsors:
Commerce Bank - M&I Bank - National Bank of Kansas City
Saint Luke's South - Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Town & Country Bank

Don't miss the chance to hear Leawood Mayor Peggy Dunn address accomplishments, issues and concerns facing our Leawood community. Join your neighbors and members of the Leawood Chamber of Commerce as we present the Mayor's State of the City Address and Luncheon.

This event is Sold Out.

Cassis Ribbon Cutting

Jan. 18, 2007, 5:00pm at Cassis, 4821 W. 117th Street, Leawood, 66211

Come join the Leawood Chamber help celebrate the opening of the new Cassis restaurant, a modern bistro.

After Hours Networking

Jan. 24, 2007, 5:00pm at Cheeseburger In Paradise, 5041 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Chamber office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: There is no additional cost for Leawood Chamber Members to attend this event. There may be a nominal charge for guests to attend, so please contact the Chamber office for more information at 913-498-1514 or email us at chamber@leawoodchamber.org.

Escape to Paradise and enjoy networking with Leawood Chamber members and 'future' members in a casual, business-card-friendly social environment. Cheeseburger in Paradise will have great door prizes, food & beverages, and of course the area's best networking. You'll want to be sure to attend! The reservation deadline for this event is January 22nd.

2007 Legislative Breakfast Series

Jan. 27, 2007, 7:30am at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 West 137th Street, Overland Park,
Contact: Chamber Staff – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514
Weblink: http://www.leawoodchamber.org/Downloadable%20files/2007_Leg_Breakfast.pdf

The Leawood Chamber of Commerce and the Johnson County Public Policy Council sponsor the Legislative Breakfast Series to enhance the communication and exchange of information between the business community and the Johnson County state legislative delegation.

Legislators will be on hand to discuss issues and offer the most current legislative updates. All meetings will take place at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park, 9300 West 137th Street. Casual attire is requested. Breakfast will be served promptly at 7:30 a.m.
Speaking: Senator Nick Jordan; Representatives Ray Merrick, Cindy Neighbor,
Arlen Siegfreid and Sue Storm

Chamber Member single breakfast $20 Non-member single breakfast $25
Chamber Member series discount package price: (all 5 breakfasts, savings of $15) $85
The reservation deadline for each breakfast is the Wednesday preceding the date. Reservations must be made in advance.
Download Reservation Form:
http://www.leawoodchamber.org/Downloadable%20files/2007_Leg_Breakfast.pdf

The Legislative Breakfast Series is a prepaid event. Dates and Speakers are subject to change.

Leawood Community Events

ECJC Small Business Innovative Research Workshop

Jan. 16, 2007, 3:00pm at ECJC Conference Center, 8527 Bluejacket St., Lenexa, 66214
Contact: Jayne Vehlewald – jvehlewald@ecjc.com 913-438-2282
Cost: $35 per person

The U.S. Government provides over $2 billion annually to hundreds of small, high-tech firms through the SBIR (Small Business Innovative Research) and STTR (Small Business Tech Transfer and Research) programs. These programs are aimed at the development of early-stage, high-risk, high-payoff technologies in areas such as life sciences, information technology, manufacturing, defense, and homeland security.

More than 1000 solicitations from various federal agencies are currently open, with proposals due between now and December 2007. Mr. Suman Saripalli, an SBIR/STTR program specialist with 12+ years of SBIR experience will present information on the following topics: Program Background and Requirements Agency Selection Criteria Key Proposal Components Pre-proposal Analysis Proposal Preparation and Quality Control Proposal Evaluation/Post-submittal Analysis Commercialization Planning Forms, Cost Proposals, and Contracting Regulations This workshop is sponsored by the Missouri Small Business and Technology Development Center, and the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation.

The SBTDC is Missouri's technical and business assistance program for local firms bidding on SB ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

"Allégresse"

Jan. 31, 2007, 7:30pm at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Auditorium, 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, 66213
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.edwardscampus.ku.edu

Allégresse depicts the graceful, artistry of this inspiring new trio that will explore the rich and varied repertoire for flute, oboe and piano. Allégresse combines the virtuosic talents of three nationally recognized musicians with careers both as soloists and chamber musicians.

Enterprise Center of Johnson County Workshop

Feb. 1, 2007, 3:00pm at ECJC Conference Center, 8527 Bluejacket St., Lenexa, 66214
Contact: Jayne Vehlewald – jvehlewald@ecjc.com 913-438-2282
Cost: $50 per person

This workshop helps entrepreneurs understand the variety of funding sources that are available for their business and where to find them.

Topics covered include common and preferred stock, rights and preferences, equity hybrids, debt and sources (e.g., SBA loans, leases, hard money lenders, banks), the SBIR program, and more. The workshop also covers the advantages and disadvantages of equity versus debt, which financing options are typically available to early stage businesses, and issues to consider in selecting a financing option.

News & Announcements

Five Businesses Join the Leawood Chamber

ARTichokes
10557 Mission Road
Leawood, KS  66206
Ph: (913) 206-5810
jackie@artichokeskc.com   www.artichokeskc.com
Business Category: Art Galleries/Graphic Arts
ARTichokes is an art space that promotes and sells  original art, conducts group paintings for  business or personal groups, offers unique classes  for all age groups, and provides an inviting  space for party rentals.
Referred to the Chamber by: Matt Warren with Post, Warren & Barker, LLP

Kathy Brecheisen - Coldwell Banker - ADVANTAGE
7501 College Blvd. #101
Overland Park, KS  66210
Ph: (913) 345-9999 x 345 Fax: (913) 345-0190
kbrecheisen@cba4u.com  
Business Category: Real Estate-Residential
Real Estate Agent

National Tire & Battery
13521 Madison Avenue
Kansas City, MO  64145
Ph: (913) 907-6096
m779@tirekingdom.co ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Leawood Chamber Membership Renewals for December 2006

Be sure to consider these businesses when you are shopping for goods and services.

You can learn more about these businesses by following the provided links, or go to http://www.leawoodchamber.org/member_directory.cfm
for a complete listing of Leawood Chamber member businesses and their contact information.

AMC Town Center 20 http://www.amctheatres.com/
Apricot Lane http://www.leawoodgiftshop.com/
 Willa M. Franklin, CPA, P.A.
Linsco/Private Ledger www.lpl.com/renee.charpie
On the Border http://www.ontheborder.com
Artisan Francais,LLC http://www.artisanfrancais.com
DanceWorks Conservatory http://www.nationalgroove.com/
Johnson County Community College http://www.jccc.net/
Johns ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Job Posting

Town & Country Bank is looking for a Senior Commercial lending Officer.  Candidate needs 10 years of lending experience to lead the Commercial Lending department of this fast growing community bank in Leawood.

Contact:  Bill Ellwood, President
Town & Country Bank
4707 W. 135th Street
Leawood, KS 66224
Phone (913) 239-0239    Fax (913) 239-0231
bille@town-countrybank.com
www.town-countrybank.com

Shawnee Mission Medical Center to Break Ground in Western Johnson County

Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) will host a Groundbreaking Ceremony for its new western Johnson County facility – the Shawnee Mission Outpatient Pavilion at Prairie Star Parkway.  Speakers at the ceremony will include Samuel H. Turner, Sr., President & CEO; Lenexa Mayor Mike Boehm; and Medical Staff President Richard Arnspiger, II, MD.

The groundbreaking will take place on Tuesday, January 9, 3 p.m., at Shawnee Mission Outpatient Pavilion at Prairie Star Parkway, 23401 Prairie Star Parkway (95th Street) in Lenexa, Kan.

Serving Western Johnson County, the first phase of this new SMMC campus will include a 79,000-square-foot outpatient center and medical office building. Services offered at the facility will consist of an emergency department, surgery center, imaging center and physician offices. Total cost of the construction project is approximately $16 million. “We are aware of the need for high-level health care services in western Johnson County and are committed to filling the current void for its residents,” said Samuel H. Turner, Sr., SMMC President and CEO. “I am pleased that the area’s growing population will now be able t ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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Delivery of these solutions is no small task. EOS professionals take the time to understand your communication needs, and the internal factors that drive those needs. We understand business owners’ key decision-making factors: return on investment, ease of use, post-purchase support, technical capabilities, system growth options, feature options, cost and others. Everyone has different priorities, and we sit down with each client to better understand what they expect—not what we want.

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11300 Tomahawk Creek Parkway #240, Leawood, KS 66211
Web: www.leawoodchamber.org
Email: chamber@leawoodchamber.org
Voice: 913-498-1514   Fax: 913-491-0134 		 

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