Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — January 2, 2009
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
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Leawood Chamber Events
Mayor's State of the City Address GOV090113
Jan. 13, 2009, 11:30am at
Ritz Charles Overland Park,
9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $30 for members, $45 for non-members Prepayment is required.
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.
The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, January 9th by 5:00 p.m. Seating is limited, so make your reservation today.
There are sponsorship opportunities available! If you would like to give your business more exposure, or reserve a table at the event, contact Stephanie at stephanies@leawoodchamber.org or 913-498-1514.
Event Host Sponsors
CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
M&I Bank
Saint Luke's South
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Town & Country Bank
Town Center Plaza
Morning Mingling MM090106
Jan. 6, 2009, 8:00am at
The Coffman Group,
6300 Glenwood, Suite 200, Overland Park, 66202 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $10 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass.
Make it your New Year's resolution to join us at our first networking event in 2009, hosted by The Coffman Group!
Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking and a morning pick me up.
The registration deadline for the Chamber's event is Friday, January 2nd by 5:00 pm, so use the link below and register today!
BONUS: Immediately following the Morning Mingling from 9:15 -10:30 am, the Coffman Group will be providing a sales workshop; 2009 New Year's Resolution: MORE Sales, MORE Revenue, MORE Profit.
Attendees will learn how to get in front of more qualified prospects, turn more bids, presentations and proposals into sales and more!
Seating is limited to the first 30 people for the sales workshop, so you must RSVP to the Coffman Group by calling 888-595-6000 or email reservemyseat@coffmangroup.com. For more information visit http://www.coffmangroup.com/events/LeawoodChambersalesworkshop.asp.
Leawood Legislative Lunch GOV090107
Jan. 7, 2009, 12:00pm at
Hereford House in Leawood,
5001 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: $22 for members, $25 for non-members. Prepayment is required.
Join us for lunch and conversation with Leawood's State Senators and Representatives, before they head up to Topeka for the 2009 legislative session.
The Chamber will present Leawood's delegation with our 2009 Legislative Priorities, and then each elected official will give a short presentation on what they feel will be the hot issues in Topeka this session.
Seating is limited. The reservation deadline for this event is Friday, January 2nd by 5:00 pm, so make sure you register today!
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
After Hours Networking AH090121
Jan. 21, 2009, 5:00pm at
Amor de Brazil,
11920 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, 66213 — Register Online
Cost: There is no additional cost for Leawood Chamber Members to attend this event. 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.
Registration deadline is January 19th by 5:00 PM, so RSVP today.
Leawood Community Events
Small Business Innovative Research Grant Workshop
Jan. 12, 2009, 11:00am at
Enterprise Center of Johnson County,
8527 Bluejacket St., Lenexa, 66214
Contact: Jayne Vehlewald – jvehlewald@ecjc.com 913-438-2282
Weblink: http://www.ecjc.com/s/656/index.aspx?sid=656&gid=1&pgid=453&cid=974&ecid=974&crid=0&calpgid=265&calcid=947
The U.S. Government provides over $2 billion annually to hundreds of small, high-tech firms through the SBIR (Small Business Innovation 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 2009.
In this workshop learn more about these federal grant funding opportunities and how to apply for them. Presented by Ms. Denise Fields, an SBIR/STTR program specialist. Denise has over 25 years experience in senior management positions for some of the industry’s most successful start-up ventures.
To register - online at http://www.ecjc.com, call 913-438-2282 or email jvehlewald@ecjc.com.
News & Announcements
Tired of Hearing BAD News??
Given the current economic forecast, it seems like we hear our share of bad news. For a change, wouldn't it be nice to hear a little good news, too?!?
The Chamber wants to hear your stories - When was the last time you assisted a fellow Chamber member? Did a Chamber member refer a client to you? Has knowledge you gained from a Chamber education session helped your business grow?
Please contact Angela Davidson at the Chamber office to share your "good news" - We want to celebrate your success! Angela can be reached via email at angelad@leawoodchamber.org, or call her at the Chamber office, 913-498-1514.
Look for stories in upcoming Member Memos featuring our Chamber members helping other Chamber members!
B2B Cookie Winner
Our B2B cookie winner for September is Tom Robinson from Kansas City Power & Light! By attending a Leawood Chamber event and submitting his business card, Tom was automatically entered into a drawing for a dozen Blue Chip Cookies, compliments of Blue Chip Cookies in Town Center Plaza.
Congratulations, Tom!
Pictured L to R: Sheril Herman (American Companion Care); Nancy McAuley (McAuley & Crandall, PA); Tom Robinson (Kansas City Power & Light); Tricia Luedke (Enterprise Bank & Trust); and Bill Kanaga (UBS Financial Services, Inc).
Take a "STEP" towards healthy living - Attend "Common Foot Problems" education presentation.
MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER PARTNERS WITH PARK MEADOWS SENIOR LIVING TO HOST “COMMON FOOT PROBLEMS” 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 be provided. There is no charge for this event. Space is limited and pre-registration is preferred.
For more information or to register, please call 913-541-7400.
Hillcrest Transitional Housing's 5th Annual Walk for the Homeless
Hillcrest Transitional Housing of Kansas announces the 5th Annual Walk for the Homeless on May 16th, 2009, at the Legends of Village West.
The one-mile walk benefits Hillcrest Transitional Housing of Kansas by raising awareness and funds to support its mission to transition homeless families to self-sufficiency. This is a family-friendly event with food, fun, and prizes.
For more information about how to walk or sponsor this event, please call Shawn at 816-838-7443 or log onto their website at http://www.hillcresttransitionalhousing.org. Sponsoring businesses will gain exposure to more than 1000 KC area walkers.
Networking Know-How: Are you targeting your networking?
Are you targeting your networking?
Although it’s true that potentially anyone might be a good connection for you and your business, it makes sense to stack the odds and look for connections that are going to be a good fit for you – This also means you are more likely to be a good fit for them as well.
The target will vary a lot depending on your business, but if you have a pretty good definition of your target market for sales (or you can look at your current best customers), then it shouldn’t be too hard to work backwards and figure out others that might have a similar target. From there you can figure out where those contacts hang out.
For instance, real estate agents, bankers, mortgage brokers, and movers are all interested in people that might be considering a new house. If you are more of a business to business organization and your target is small business owners, then accountants, lawyers and business bankers might be a good target for networking. Find the places where your targeted audience is likely to be and build your networking plans around those destinations.
Staying close to your target means your networking will produce results far more often.
This networking tip is courtesy of Shawn Kinkade with Aspire Business Development, http://www.aspirekc.com/. For an archive of Shawn's network ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Member Profile
Robert Thompson - Smith Barney
As your Financial Advisor, Robert Thompson will spend the time to understand your financial concerns and work in partnership with you to develop a customized investment program that can best meet your needs.
As your relationship builds over time, Robert will be able to anticipate your changing circumstances and help advise you on appropriate investment strategies.
Please feel free to contact Robert at 913-253-7150 or robert.c.thompson@smithbarney.com. He looks forward to serving your long-term investment needs.
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