Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — January 26, 2007

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

National Tire & Battery Ribbon Cutting

Jan. 26, 2007, 2:00pm at National Tire & Battery, 13521 Madison Avenue, Kansas Ctiy, 64145

Come join us as we welcome National Tire & Battery to the Chamber and help kick off their Grand Opening Celebration.

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:

www.leawoodchamber.org/Downloadable%20files/2007_Leg_Breakfast.pdf

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

Morning Mingling

Feb. 6, 2007, 8:00am at Hereford House Restaurant, 5001 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Chamber office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $5 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 two $25 gift certificates to Hereford House & a set of Hereford House Mugs.
There is no cost to attend this event. The reservation deadline for this event is February 2nd.

Leawood Community Events

6th Annual Kansas Day Lecture

Jan. 31, 2007, 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 Weblink: http://leawood.org

Astronomer Dr. David Hudgins will present "Kansas Astronomer Clyde Tombaugh- Back in the News" Amid the controversy on whether Pluto is a planet, Hudgins will take a look back at Tombaugh, the Kansas farmboy who discovered Pluto.

"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

Job Posting

Linsco/Private Ledger Financial Services seeks Office Assistant.

Must be able to work effectively with other staff,clients and the Wealth Advisor(s).

Some of the skills needed are:  Excellent analytical skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Excellent organizational and time management skills, Excellent attitude and an extraordinary client service orientation, Ability to handle multiple tasks and operate in tight deadlines, Focus on Details.

Responsibilities & Activities:  Form processing, letters to clients, miscellaneous operational activities, answer phones, greet clients, coordinate outside vendors, process mail, coordinate marketing.

For More Information Contact: 
Renee Charpie
Phone (913) 451-7110  Fax (913) 451-7549
renee.charpie@lpl.com

Cassis Cuts Ribbon at New Location in Town Center Plaza

Leawood Chamber of Commerce staff and Board members joined Patrick Quillec, Kim Weinberger and friends in dedicating Cassis' new location located at 4821 W. 117th Street in Town Center Plaza in Leawood.  Pictured are Tom Robinett, Chamber Board; Kim Weinberger & Patrick Quillec with Cassis; Leawood Mayor Peggy Dunn; Councilman James Azeltine; Tracy Beery, Chamber Board; & Dennis Wolf, Chamber Ambassador.

This beautifully decorated new restaurant is located on the northeast side of Town Center Plaza.  Cassis is a full service French restaurant, and was recently awarded "Best New Restaurant in Kansas City" by a local publication. Cassis is open for lunch & dinner.

You can learn more about Cassis by visiting their web site at http://www.cassiskc.com/.

Leawood Chamber of Commerce Provides New Map Link Feature On Web Site

 (January 18, 2007, Leawood, Kansas) The Leawood Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new map link feature for our members’ listings on the Chamber’s website, www.leawoodchamber.org.  This service is offered at no additional charge for the Leawood Chamber members.

The Leawood Chamber provides an online directory of their member businesses, so that consumers browsing the Internet for services can easily find the services Leawood member businesses offer.  The map link feature allows individuals browsing the directory to look at a fully zoomable, pannable map of the member business location that may be viewed in various configurations.  Browsers may also see a satellite view of their destination.  The map may be printed directly from the screen, which saves time for consumers.

Chamber President Kevin Jeffries states, “We are pleased to offer this membership enhancement to our member businesses.  Adding this feature further supports our mission to maximize our member businesses’ success by providing outstanding value for their membership investment.” 

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Free Pottery Painting for Caregivers!

Paint Glaze & Fire, in conjunction with Community Care Coalition, is holding a free lunch, learn, and paint for caregivers. The event is on Tuesday, February 13th at 11am.

Please contact Bonnie McCormick, Client Services Manager with Kansas City Home Care, at (913) 341-4800 if you are interested in attending. Paint Glaze & Fire is located at 12683 Metcalf in Overland Park.

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