Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — January 5, 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.

Advance registration & payment is required.

— Register Online

Morning Mingling

Jan. 9, 2007, 8:00am at Eden Day Spa, 2317 W. 143rd Street, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Chamber Staff – 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.

Are you stressed after the Holidays? Do you feel like you indulged in too many Holiday treats? If so, you will not want to miss this event!

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join Eden Day Spa and Fitness Quest for some high-quality networking. Enjoy a continental style breakfast, Caribou coffee, networking and door prizes provided by our hosts!

The reservation deadline for this event is January 4th.

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.

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 some great door prizes.
There is no cost to attend this event.
The reservation deadline for this event is February 2nd.

Leawood Community Events

Idiots' Open Golf Tournament

Feb. 10, 2007, 9:00am at Smiley's Golf Course, 10195 Monticello Ter., Lenexa, 66227
Contact: Vicki Rancilio – vrancilio@kchospice.org 816-363-2600
Cost: Registration fees are $75 a player, $300 for a team of four, $400 for hole sponsorship, and $600 for hole sponsorship plus a team. Registration fees include nine holes of golf with the option to finish the other nine holes after the tournament, brightly colored golf balls, hot lunch and coffee.

This winter tournament exemplifies the hospice spirit of making the most of every day. The event goes on no matter what the weather brings!

Funds raised from the tournament, silent, and live auctions will help provide comfort and care to Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care patients and families.

Tournament is a four-person scramble format. The event is sponsored by Medical One.

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@tirekin ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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)

Bliss Named Vice President at Shawnee Mission Medical Center

MERRIAM, Kan. – Ginger L. Bliss has been named Vice President for Planning, Marketing and Business Development at Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC).

She joined SMMC in January 2000 and has been in the health care field for the past 10 years. Bliss is responsible for leading strategic planning, business development, physician recruitment, community relations, marketing and communications for the 383-bed hospital and its satellite locations. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications, as well as a master’s degree in health care administration.

In addition to her work at the Medical Center, Bliss serves as President-elect of the Blue Valley Educational Foundation, the philanthropic initiative of the Blue Valley School District, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Leawood Chamber of Commerce. She was named to the 2004 Ingram’s magazine list of 40 Under 40, which recognizes the top 40 up-and-coming business leaders under 40-years-old in the Kansas City metropolitan area, and completed the Leadership Overland Park training program for future community leaders. Bliss resides in Overland Park with her husband, Matt, and ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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Baker University

Empowering employees to improve their knowledge, self-esteem, and status within the corporation is one of the highest rewards a company can provide its employees. In turn, these employees provide the vigor to move the company forward and enhance its competitiveness in the industry. Baker University strives to partner with area companies in the business community to increase awareness of our accelerated business and management degree programs.

Baker University works with companies in helping them develop a more educated workforce. Baker also strategically collaborates with companies to increase profitability and retention. When employees are more productive, efficient and effective, they are happier and better equipped for promotions.

Baker's innovative, respected programs are specifically designed for career-minded working adults and apply real-world work situations. They have practicing professionals as instructors, who are preeminent in their fields. The programs also provide convenience and flexibility. Most of the programs include laptops and delivery of educational materials.

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