Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — October 21, 2011

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

2011 Annual Meeting-"The Spirit of Entrepreneurship"

Dec. 14, 2011, 11:30am at Sheraton Overland Park Hotel, 6100 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66211
Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members.

By clicking on the "Register Online" link, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

Join us in celebrating "The Spirit of Entrepreneurship" at the 2011 Leawood Chamber Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon.

This two hour event is open to the public and provides a way for the Leawood Chamber to connect with 300+ area business and community leaders.

Our keynote speaker for 2011 will be Mr. Barnett Helzberg, Jr. A Kansas City area native, Barnett received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan. He is the former Chairman of the Board of Helzberg Diamonds (est. 1915) and expanded the company from 15 units in 1962 into the third largest jewelry retailer in 23 states, which was then sold to Berkshire Hathaway (Warren Buffett) in 1995. Barnett is the creator of the I Am Loved theme and co-creator with Dr. Rich Davis of the book titled “I Am Loved” published in 2001. He is also author of the book titled “What I Learned Before I Sold to Warren Buffett” published in 2003.

Barnett is currently the Chairman and founder of the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program and Co-founder and Board Member of the University Academy K-12 Charter School in Kansas City, Missouri. He established the Helzberg Leadership Fellows (a program to train young Jewish leadership) and is also an Adjunct Professor at Rockhurst University, teaching a class in “Mensch Management.”

Barnett lives with his wife, Shirley, and they have two adult sons, Barnett III and Bush, and six brilliant grandsons, and one gorgeous and brilliant granddaughter.

We will also recognize our 2011 Hall of Fame Award Recipients.

Individual admissions are $50 for Chamber members and $60 for non-members.

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.

By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

The reservation deadline for individual tickets is Friday, December 9th by 5:00 pm. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after December 8th.

If you are interested in being a sponsor, please click.

Event Host Sponsors:
Country Club Bank, N.A.
CrossFirst Bank
DEMDACO, Inc.
Menorah Medical Center
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
St. Joseph Medical Center
Town Center Plaza

Event Patron Sponsors:
AMC Theatres
Bank of Blue Valley
CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann, P.C.
Commerce Bank, N.A.
Discover Vision Centers
Kansas City Power & Light
M&I, A Part of BMO Financial Group

Event Associates:
American Companion Care
Arvest
Bank Midwest
Clawson Benefit Concepts
Saint Luke's South
Simmons First National Bank

— Register Online

Leawood Young Professionals After Hours Networking

Oct. 26, 2011, 05:00pm at NoRTH Modern Italian Cuisine, 4579 W. 119th St., Leawood, Chamber Calendar 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

Join us for some great networking at this month's Leawood Young Professionals After Hours event!

If you are between the ages of 21 - 39 years old and wish to build your professional network and give back to the community, Leawood Young Professionals is the group for you!

Leawood Chamber members and guests are welcome! There is no cost to attend!

Use the link below to register today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.



Register today!! Registration deadline is Monday, October 24th by 5:00 pm!

Ribbon Cutting - Kosama

Oct. 27, 2011, 04:30pm at Kosama, 4800 W. 135th St., Ste. 150 & 160, Leawood, 66224 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in celebrating the grand opening of Kosama, Complete Body Transformation and welcoming them to the Leawood Community with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The will be hosting an open house as well from 4:30 - 6:30 PM.

We will be celebrating the arrival of Kosama in Leawood. The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will continue with an open house until 6:30 pm. Don't miss this exciting event!!

To learn more about Kosama, visit their web site at www.kosama.com

Morning Mingling

Nov. 1, 2011, 08:00am at The Forum at Overland Park, 3501 W. 95th Street, Overland Park, Chamber Committees 66206 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

Join Comfort Keepers and The Forum at Overland Park for the November Morning Mingling!

Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking.

Use the link below to register today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, October 28th, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Leawood Community Events

United For Kids Gala

Oct. 21, 2011, 6:00pm at See Website,
Contact: Courtney Biller – cgray@kidstlc.org 913-324-3612
Weblink: http://www.kidstlc.org/tlc-united-for-kids.php

The United For Kids Gala is a fabulous, unique event in the Kansas City area and a wonderful fundraiser for TLC's programs. The evening includes a delicious banquet dinner, a silent auction and an oral auction and entertainment!

Strut for the Streaks 5K

Oct. 22, 2011, 8:00am at Blue Valley Recreation Complex, 9701 W. 137th St., Overland Park, 66221
Contact: Jackie Buser – jbuser@bluevalleyrec.org 913.685.6030
Cost: $24-$28, depending on when registering. Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org/page/strutforthestreaks.php

Easy, certified course in southern Johnson County. Includes a one-mile fun run. Register at: www.sportkc.org.

Cuisine with Heart – Women’s Heart Culinary Series

Oct. 22, 2011, 9:00am at Johnson County Community College, OCB Building – Room 154, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66210
Contact: Call Saint Luke's NurseLine – 816-932-6220
Cost: $25, includes cookbook Weblink: http://www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org

Join Chef Aaron Prater in preparing a delicious bean dish while learning why beans are heart healthy foods from Karen Ialapi, a registered dietitian. Co-sponsored by Saint Luke’s South, the Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center, and the hospitality management program at Johnson County Community College, Cuisine with Heart serves up education and prevention as the best defenses against heart disease, along with fine fare.

Downsizing and Decorating for Small Spaces

Oct. 22, 2011, 2:00pm at Villa Ventura Senior Living,
Contact: Marcia Hines – vvcrconsultant@seniorstar.com 816-941-0525
Weblink: http://www.seniorstar.com/

This seminar will teach you how to systematically get rid of your things and coach you on what to keep, give away and throw out. An interior designer will talk about how to make the most of small spaces and design in a way that is stylish and makes smaller rooms look spacious.

October 22nd

2 pm - 3:30 pm.

Breakthroughs in Women's Health

Oct. 25, 2011, 6:30pm at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Conference Rm A, 9100 W. 74th Street, Shanwee Mission, 66204
Contact: Ask A Nurse – 913-676-7777
Cost: Free

Join us for a discussion on common women's health issues, eg., heavy bleeding, pain and fibroids, and learn about advances in surgical treatment.

State Legislative & Regulatory Listening Tour

Oct. 25, 2011, 11:30am at Axcet Human Resource Solutions, 8345 Lenexa Dr., Suite 100, Lenexa, 66214
Contact: Natalie S. Bright, J.D. – natalie@brightcarpenter.com
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.brightcarpenter.com/

Some feel that Government legislation and regulation are inhibiting their investment and expansion in their business. Kansas legislators are aware of this burden and want to hear from you the Kansas business community on how what government can do to get out of your way so you can do what you do best...create jobs and grow the Kansas economy!

Some of the topics that will be discussed include:

In coordination with the statewide tour by the Officer of the Repealer, Dennis Taylor, the Kansas Chamber, Kansas Society for Human Resource Management (KS SHRM) and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) have come together with the Leawood Chamber of Commerce, and other area Chambers, to sponsor a forum for you to voice your ideas and concerns of unnecessary or burdensome regulation ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Supporting Public Education

Oct. 26, 2011, 11:30am at Overland Park, 9001 W. 110th Terrace, Suite 150, Overland Park, 66210
Contact: Janis Dickey – janis.dickey@MSSB.com 913-402-5254
Cost: Free- LUNCH PROVIDED

Supporting Public Education - Making a Difference

Guest Speaker: Linda Roser Executive Director Shawnee Mission Educatin Foundation

Are We Talking Enough? Survivorship and Sexuality

Oct. 26, 2011, 6:30pm at Community Center for Health and Education on St. Joseph campus, 1000 Carondelet Drive, Kansas City, 64114
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.stjosephkc.com

Join the Breast Center at St. Joseph Medical Center for a special evening with Barbara Rabinowitz, PhD, MSW, RN, nationally renowned speaker and founder of the National Consortium of Breast Centers, as she leads an open discussion about life after breast cancer treatment.

Robert Walzel Concert

Oct. 27, 2011, 7:00pm at KU Edwards Campus, 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Christine Hartigan – chartiga@ku.edu 913-897-8548
Cost: This event is free. No ticket required. Weblink: http://www.edwardscampus.ku.edu

From major symphony orchestras to jazz and commercial music, Robert Walzel, dean of KU's School of Music, has performed in virtually every medium featuring clarinet and saxophone. Due to construction on the Edwards Campus, please enter campus from 125th Street and park in one of the North parking lots. Enter the Regents Center building and from there you will be directed to the event, which takes place Regnier Hall

Stressed? Scattered? Sucked Dry?

Oct. 27, 2011, 7:00pm at Johnson County Public Library - Corinth Branch, 8100 Mission Rd, Prairie Villiage, 66208
Contact: Mona Raglow – mona@mindinmotionkc.com 913-583-0392
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=iftem6fab&oeidk=a07e51nbpxd4327e993

In this workshop, you’ll learn what the mistakes are and leave with a practical way to do something immediately.

**Why having an “open loop” makes it impossible for you to de-stress even when you’re doing everything else right

***How changes in your physiology make you irritable and cranky and what to do about it

***How to use a CRITICAL part of your body more than just 5% of the time so that you can be clear, focused and stress-free

***Dr. Ladd Carlston, DC is the owner of Mind in Motion - a stress-relief center in Leawood, KS. He has defined a new niche in stress relief and human potential by combining the best of acupressure, chiropractic, massage, and breathing techniques into one relaxing and life-energizing process.

Four One-Act Plays

Oct. 28, 2011, 8:00pm at Oak Room, City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Weblink: http://www.leawoodstageco.org

Dramatic readings of four one-act plays by Morgan Allen, Cathrine Filloux, David Hanson, & Rich Pauli. Special Q&A with playwrights will follow each performance.

News & Announcements

CrossFirst Bank is Growing to Better Serve You!

Effective October 31, 2011, CrossFirst Bank and CrossFirst Bank Leawood (formerly Town & Country Bank) will officially merge. The two banks owned by CrossFirst Holdings, LLC, have been operating side-by-side for some time now, and they couldn't be happier to combine resources as one institution.

Many of the CrossFirst Bank bankers located in Overland Park have already moved to the extraordinary CrossFirst Bank Leawood location at 4707 West 135th Street. The remaining team members will relocate there, and their Overland Park location will permanently close, at 5 p.m. on October 31.

For the original CrossFirst Bank customers, nothing changes with the exception of their physical location. CrossFirst encourages you to stop by and see their beautiful new headquarters at the corner of 135th and Roe. An additional advantage of the Leawood location is that customers may bank using the drive-up lane and ATM. For customers' convenience, the Leawood drive-up is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The lobby is open until 5 p.m.

CrossFirst Bank continues to offer some of the most attractive rates in the area. If you are interested in learning more or depositing additional funds, please contact any of their Relationship Bankers at (913) 327-1212. You can also call that number for any questions about the new move or merger.

CrossFirst Bank appreciates the opportunity to serve their customers in extraordinary ways.

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

Featured Chamber Benefit of the Month - Use of Chamber Logo!

The Chamber wants to ensure that our member businesses make the most of their Chamber membership investment. In order for that happen, it is our job to inform members about all the things the Chamber can assist with in promoting and marketing your business.

Hence, the Chamber will be highlighting one member benefit each month. One of the most popular sayings around the Chamber is, "You will get out of it, as much as you put into it." This proves to be the case time and time again. Read on to find out more about this month's highlighted benefit and make sure you are taking advantage of it!

Did you know that according to the recent 2011 Annual Leawood Chamber Member Survey, approximately 75% of Chamber members currently do business with other Chamber members?

Did you know that according to a Shapiro Study, a person is 63% more likely to do business with a company when they know they are a Chamber member?

When potential customers are deciding on which products and/or services to use, it is not uncommon for them to check out the company's website and reviews.

Wouldn't it add to your company's credibility to have the "Proud to be a Member of the Leawood Chamber of Commerce" logo on the homepage of your website? It not only adds to the credibility of your company, but it also shows that your company cares about the community and business climate in which it does business.

This ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

First Ever Leawood Chamber Market Luncheon Deemed a Sold Out Success

On Tuesday, October 11th, Leawood Chamber of Commerce members and guests, gathered for the first ever Leawood Chamber Market Luncheon. The event marked one of the biggest turnouts of the year for Leawood Chamber Luncheons with a sold out attendance of 118 people.

The event’s venue Leawood South Country Club, allotted guests room to mingle, visit exhibitor tables and enjoy the great BBQ that was served. There were a total of 16 exhibitor tables that lined the perimeter of the room. Each exhibitor showcased a great display of who they are and what they have to offer. Each exhibitor generously gave away at least one door prize to one lucky attendee that had a minimum value of $25. The Leawood Chamber made the door prize drawing a bit more exciting by adding five $75 Visa gift cards to the mix.  

“We were thrilled with the interest and response we received from both the exhibitors and attendees for this new event. The feedback that we were able to gather following the event from both groups was further proof that a worthwhile time was had by all,” said Chamber President and CEO, Kevin Jeffries.

Above: Attendees visit the Kansas City Homes and Gardens table

 According to the exhibitor survey responses we received after the event, 100% felt the event was either very v ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Check Presentation at Gordon Biersch on October 13

Gordon Biersch Restaurant and Brewery located in Park Place, collected donations during its pre-opening preview lunches and dinners for the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI). Funds collected totaled $10,072.

Gordon Biersch Check Donation 

The strong response in support of the opening of the Leawood location marks the most funds raised for a charity in the history of the Gordon Biersch restaurant openings. General Manager Chris Stuewe presented the check to the executive director and members of CCVI. The check presentation took place Thursday, October 13 at Gordon Biersch in Leawood’s Park Place.

CCVI presented Gordon Biersch with a piece of art created by the children that benefit from the services made possible by this contribution.

Christmas Party at Nevaeh Aveda Concept Salon

Join us December 1st from 6 pm to 9 pm for:

Book a color get a complimentary cut on first visit!

Blue Valley Schools Achieve Standard of Excellence

Students in the Blue Valley School District continue to perform at the highest academic levels, as evident in the annual Standard of Excellence report from the Kansas State Department of Education. All schools within the district earned the Standard of Excellence in reading and 32 schools earned the Standard of Excellence in math.

The Standard of Excellence is awarded to schools where a larger percentage of the students score in higher performance categories and fewer score in the lower tiers on the Kansas Assessment tests.

Of the 234 possible opportunities for achieving the Standard of Excellence in reading and math, Blue Valley earned 233. If science is included in addition to reading and math, Blue Valley schools earned 265 out of 267 possibilities.

“We are thrilled with these outstanding results,” said Tom Trigg, superintendent. “I am extremely proud of our students, teachers and principals for their hard work.”

Earlier this fall, Blue Valley was also notified that for the ninth year in a row, the district and all of its schools made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act.

According to research conducted by the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Blue Valley is the only district in the nation with more than 20,000 students to have achieved AYP in every school, grade and subgroup for all nine years AYP has been in existence. On the reading assessment, 97.4 percent of Blue ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

JD Power & Associates give highest marks to AT&T's U-verse TV service

AT&T U-verse TV Ranks Highest in Three Regions Nationwide DALLAS,

Consumers say AT&T U-verse® TV outperforms all competitors in customer satisfaction in the North Central, South and West regions, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Residential Television Service Provider Satisfaction StudySM released today. Since its premiere on the J.D. Power and Associates rankings in 2008, this is the third time that U-verse TV has received the highest results in all three regions where it was ranked and the fourth year in a row that AT&T U-verse topped the South and West regions.

Customers ranked AT&T* highest in overall satisfaction in a study that evaluates performance and reliability, customer service, cost of service, billing, programming and offerings and promotions. The annual study measured customer satisfaction with residential TV providers, including Internet Protocol (IP) TV, cable and satellite services.

In all, 23,880 video customers in the U.S. participated in the study. AT&T U-verse outscored all competitors in the South (11 providers), West (9), and North Central (9) regions, and scored significantly higher than the industry average in each of the three regions. AT&T U-verse was not included in the East region study.

“From ordering to installation to continuous upgrades, we work hard to provide the best experience for U-verse customers at every single moment,” said Ralph de la Vega, President ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

State Legislative & Regulatory Listening Tour

Some feel that Government legislation and regulation are inhibiting their investment and expansion in their business. Kansas legislators are aware of this burden and want to hear from you the Kansas business community on how what government can do to get out of your way so you can do what you do best...create jobs and grow the Kansas economy!

Some of the topics that will be discussed include:

In coordination with the statewide tour by the Officer of the Repealer, Dennis Taylor, the Kansas Chamber, Kansas Society for Human Resource Management (KS SHRM) and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) have come together with the Leawood Chamber of Commerce, and other area Chambers, to sponsor a forum for you to voice your ideas and concerns of unnecessary or burdensome regulations and laws. 

The panel of elected officials includes Secretary Taylor, and the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Ranking Minority members of the Kansas House and Senate Commerce committees.

Registration is FREE for this event! We just ask that you complete a short survey prior to the eve ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

PT Teller - Equity Bank

As an Equity Bank Teller Banking Representative, your primary function is to meet the needs of our customers by providing excellent customer service.

Job Functions:

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

A position at Equity Bank brings you the security and room to grow offered by a fast growing company, and the neighborliness of a community bank where you’ll know the customers by name, and work in a team-oriented environment.

Submit your resumes to: mmitchell@equitybank.com

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

SHRED TO PROTECT YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

SHRED TO PROTECT YOUR SMALL BUSINESS. 135th & State Line, Saturday, October 15, 8 am - noon Shredding event sponsored by Commerce Bank. Limit of 3 boxes per business.

Member Profile

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