Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — January 16, 2009

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

Sponsored by Shawnee Mission Medical Center at https://www.shawneemission.org/content/view/8638/1486/

Leawood Chamber Events

Ribbon Cutting - Shawnee Mission Medical Center RC090121

Jan. 21, 2009, 2:00pm at Shawnee Mission Medical Center - Critical Care Unit, 9100 W. 74th Street, Merriam, 66204
Cost: There is no additional cost for this event.

Mark your calendars: Shawnee Mission Medical Center is holding a ribbon cutting for their critical care unit on Wednesday, January 21st at 2:00 p.m.

The event will be a celebration for the whole community. The following Chambers of Commerce will be on hand for the festivities:

DeSoto Chamber
Leawood Chamber
Lenexa Chamber
Olathe Chamber
Overland Park Chamber
Northeast Johnson County Chamber
Shawnee Chamber

2009 Legislative Breakfast Series

Jan. 24, 2009, 7:30am at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 West 137th Street, Overland Park, — Register Online

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 are at the Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 West 137th Street. Casual attire is requested. Breakfast is served promptly at 7:30 a.m.

Legislators Scheduled to attend: Representatives Ray Merrick, Cindy Neighbor, Kevin Yoder, Kay Wolf.

The Legislative Breakfast Series is a prepaid event. Reservations must be made in advance. The reservation deadline is the Tuesday preceding each breakfast.
$20 - Single breakfast for Chamber members
$25 - Single breakfast for non-members
$85 - Discount package price for Chamber members for all five breakfasts paid in advance($15 savings)

Call 913-498-1514 for additional information. The reservation deadline for this event is Tuesday, January 20th by noon.

Dates and speakers are subject to change.

Morning Mingling MM090203

Feb. 3, 2009, 8:00am at Marillac Center, 8000 W. 127th St., Overland Park, 66213 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $10 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass.

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking and a continental-style breakfast. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win some great door prizes.

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, January 30th by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Leawood Community Events

Charles David Smart LIVE in Concert

Jan. 17, 2009, 8:00pm at Black Creek Coffeehouse, 15117 Rosewood St, Leawood, 66224
Cost: NO COVER Weblink: http://blackcreekcoffeehouse.com/index.php?pr=Music_Schedule

Black Creek Coffeehouse Presents Charles David Smart LIVE from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

NO COVER, FAMILY FRIENDLY, ALWAYS FUN & UPBEAT Live Bands every Saturday evening.

Enjoy specialty drinks and deli-style foods and desserts. Be sure to check out Black Creek's great  special on the Member MarketPlace page, http://www.leawoodchamber.org/view_marketplace.cfm?marketitem_id=55

Black Creek Coffeehouse is located in the IronHorse Centre at 151st & Nall in Leawood, KS.

Call 913-814-3848 for more information or visit us on the web at http://www.BlackCreekCoffeehouse.com

Using the Internet to Grow Your Business Workshop

Jan. 20, 2009, 11:00am at Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket St., Lenexa, 66214
Contact: Jayne Vehlewald – jvehlewald@ecjc.com 913-438-2282
Cost: See website for event cost. Weblink: http://www.ecjc.com/s/656/index.aspx?sid=656&gid=1&pgid=455&cid=976&ecid=976&crid=0&calpgid=265&calcid=947

Don't spend a penny on hiring another sales rep, opening a new location or adding a product line without first considering how to use the Internet to grow sales first.

Everyone knows about the growth of ecommerce for consumer sales, but the web has become the Yellow Pages of today, where businesses of all kinds search first when looking for virtually any kind of product or service. What's more, when a potential prospect is searching the web, that's a motivated buyer, usually with a problem to solve, budget to solve it with and a timeframe within which they need to pull the trigger. And if they don't find you there, they'll find someone else.

What’s your business doing to be found by these prospects? And then, how do you convert them to sales? This workshop will cover best practices for generating qualified leads from the web.

Topics include the following:

Overview - The Internet as Yellow Pages
Pay-per-click/Search Engine Optimization - Why Google Really is Worth $200 Billion
Your Website - Your Main Tool to Convert Browsers into Qualified Leads
a) Don't let a designer design your website
b) What kind of content (and how ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Take a "STEP" towards healthy living -

Jan. 22, 2009, 6:30pm at Park Meadows Senior Living, 5901 W. 107th Street, Overland Park,

MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER PARTNERS WITH PARK MEADOWS SENIOR LIVING TO HOST “COMMON FOOT PROBLEM” COMMUNITY HEALTH PRESENTATION

Menorah Medical Center and Park Meadows Senior Living are pleased to partner to offer a community education presentation: Common Foot Problems in Adults. The presentation is Thursday, Jan. 22, 6:30-8p.m. at Park Meadows Senior Living, 5901 W. 107th Street, Overland Park, Kan.

Kansas City Internal Medicine Podiatrist Ali Davis, D.P.M., will discuss the most common foot problems and their possible causes. The program is designed to address common foot problems in adults, such as varicose veins, dermatitis, tinea pedis, and proper nail care, skin growths and tumors, psoriasis, ulcers, arthritic disorders, corns and callouses.
 
“These are the biggest problems I see in older adults,” said Dr. Davis. “My goal is to educate people about these conditions and what they can do to prevent them so they can still enjoy the benefits of being active and healthy.”

At the end of the seminar, attendees are offered an immediate opportunity to ask questions of Dr. Davis. Refreshments will ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Art for Beginning Collectors and Art Enthusiasts

Jan. 23, 2009, 7:00pm at Leawood City Hall, Oak Room, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free. But Reservations are Requested. 913-3396700 x157 or email aprilb@leawood.org. Weblink: http://www.leawood.org

Paul Dorrell, founder of Leopold Gallery, will present a seminar on art collecting. Spend an entertaining evening learning about the Regional Art Renaissance and how to become part of the passion without spending a fortune.

The seminar will include current trends, price ranges and where to find bargains. Learn what styles and media naturally appeal to you and how to follow your instincts within the arts culture. You will come away from the seminar with a better grasp of the regional and national art scene. Refresments will be served.

News & Announcements

Chamber Office Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Chamber office will close in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2008.

In case of an emergency, please call 913-645-8237, and your call will be returned as quickly as possible.

A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People

A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People details Pope John Paul II’s story about the power of prayer and hope. The exhibit tells a moving story about the relationship between a man destined to become Pope, Karol Wojtyla, and childhood Jewish friend Jerzy Kluger, a man who became not only his friend, but a trusted advisor.

The exhibit follows the life of Pope John Paul II from his childhood through his role as pope, celebrating his contributions to relations between the Catholic and Jewish faiths. The historical walk through time is divided into four sections, including his childhood, the dark years of World War II, his rise from priest to bishop to cardinal, and his reign as pope.

The multimedia exhibit includes videos, photographs, artifacts, personal notes handwritten by the pope, as well as the opportunity for visitors to place their hand into a bronze imprint of Pope John Paul II’s hand.  The exhibit includes 105 free-standing wall panels with 350 secondary images and text panels, 20 flat panel LCD monitors displaying historical footage, an 8-foot replica of the Krakow Ghetto gate and wall, a 20-foot long replica of Jerusalem's Western Wall and more.

Through the generous contributions from community partners, including J.M. Fahey Construction Company and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the traditional ticket fee has been waived. Along with their sponsors, Avila is bringing th ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Shawnee Mission Medical Center Continues to Increase Patient Volumes

Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) increased inpatient volumes by six percent in 2008 when compared to 2007 – totaling 18,059 admissions. In addition, outpatient admissions increased by five percent from the previous year to 223,282. “This upward trend in patient visits illustrates our community’s trust in the high-quality and compassionate health care services our medical professionals provide on a daily basis,” said Samuel H. Turner, Sr., SMMC President and CEO.

The release of SMMC’s 2008 numbers comes as the hospital prepares to open its Critical Care Expansion later this month, which will add a new Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Comprehensive Cardiac Care Unit and surgical suites. “The Critical Care Services Expansion was constructed to meet community demand and provide additional services to our patients,” Turner said. “We’ve created a new Emergency Department that is triple the size of our current department, added 10 new intensive care beds and created a new acuity-adaptable unit to care for 32 cardiac patients at one time. Our 2008 volumes show this addition was necessary to ensure our community continues to receive the high-quality care they seek from Shawnee Mission Medical Center.”

In addition to caring for more patients on the main hospital campus during 2008, SMMC opened the Shawnee Mission Outpatient Pavilion in western Lenexa in October to better serve residents of weste ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Leawood Chamber Member Renewals - December 2008

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

You can learn more about these businesses by visiting 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.

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Block & Company, Inc., Realtors  www.blockandco.com

Blue Valley Recreation Commission  www.bluevalleyrec.org

Cline Wood Agency, Inc.  www.clinewood.com

The Coffman Group  www.coffmangroup.com

Dean & DeLuca  www.dean-deluca.com

First Federal Bank  www.peetcrissey.com

Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital  www.hssh.org

Hoefer Wysocki Architects, LLC  www.hwa.net

Home Builders Association of Greater KC  www.kchba.org

Johnson County Community College 

Soho and Song

Soho119 is pleased to present a performance by The HeartAches and a reception to benefit Heartland Men's Chorus at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, February 26.

The HeartAches, the small ensemble of Heartland Men's Chorus, consists of 12 men singing in close harmony. Their repertoire ranges from comic to sublime, showcasing a wide variety of musical styles. The group will present a mini-concert, followed by a wine and hors d'oeuvre reception.

During the reception, guests will have the chance to purchase items from Soho119's collection of clothing and accessories. Soho119 will donate a portion of the evening's proceeds to the Chorus, which is now celebrating 23 years of beautiful music. True to their mission, the 130-member Chorus is reaching out to new audiences to advance their vision: Our Voices Enlighten, Inspire, Heal and Empower.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for the Chorus to expand our reach in the metro area and make new friends with folks who, once they hear us, will want to experience our full concerts," says Rick Fisher, HMC's executive director.

Soho119 is a unique shopping experience to Kansas City, offering the finest in designer clothing for men and women, as well as the 119 Vinotherapy Medspa and fine dining at 119 The Restaurant.

For those who appreciate music and style, this reception will introduce them to one of the finest men's choruses in the nation and the flagship store that offers a haven of fine living with a moder ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Member Profile

Robert Thompson - Smith Barney

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