Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — October 22, 2010
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
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Leawood Chamber Events
Ribbon Cutting - Hoefer Wysocki Architects
Oct. 22, 2010, 3:00 at
Hoefer Wysocki Architects,
11460 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Suite 400, Leawood, 66211
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Come join us in welcoming Hoefer Wysocki Architects to Leawood with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new location. Mayor Dunn will assist us in cutting the ribbon, so make sure you don't miss this exciting event!
For more information on Hoefer Wysocki Architects, visit their web site at www.hwa.net
Survival, Success, Succession
Nov. 1, 2010, 3:00 at
JCCC, Center for Entrepreneurship,
The Cube, Regnier Building, 2nd Floor, 12345 College Boulevard, Overland Park, 66210
Cost: Please RSVP to Barbara Millard, Associate Professor, JCCC at (913) 469-8500 x 4792 or bmillard1@jccc.edu
YOU ARE INVITED TO A SPECIAL EVENT
A Johnson County Community College – FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS NETWORK forum, presentation and open discussion about issues involved in family owned business:
FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS
Survival, Success and Succession®
When: Monday, November 1 – 3:00 pm – 5:00pm
Where: JCCC, Center for Entrepreneurship – The Cube, Regnier Building, 2nd Floor – 12345 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 66210-1283
Please RSVP to Barbara Millard, Associate Professor, JCCC
(913) 469-8500 x 4792 or bmillard1@jccc.edu
Come meet other family business owners and the JCCC Family Business Class to discuss current issues and concerns about
Survival, Success, Succession®*
Introduction and Welcome by Barbara Millard, Associate Professor Entrepreneurship, Johnson County Community College
Presentations by:
Sherman Titens, Founder & Managing Director of the Family Owned Business Network,
Gina Stuelke, President of the 113 year old Kenton Brothers Systems for Security who will share her family's experience and knowledge.
Open Discussion by:
Family Business Owners. Time is planned for attendees to network and participate.
CO-SPONSORED BY:
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP,
THE FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS NETWORK, and
LEAWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
*Survival, Success, Succession is a proprietary mark of THE FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS NETWORK.®
Morning Mingling
Nov. 2, 2010, 8:00 at
Leawood Family Care, P.A.,
11301 Ash, Leawood, After Hrs Networking 66211 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Members & Non Members use the link below to register:
The Doctors are in at Leawood Family Care! Learn how "Family Practice is their Specialty," while participating in our specialty, helping you create new business connections!
Leawood Chamber members, their 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 29th, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!
Leawood Young Professionals After Hours Networking
Nov. 3, 2010, 5:00 at
Sullivan's Steakhouse,
4501 W. 119th St., Leawood, Special Events 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Members & Non Members use the link below to register:
Swing by Sullivan's Steakhouse 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, November 1st by 5:00 pm!
Leawood Community Events
Hillcrest Annual Gala & Auction
Oct. 23, 2010, 6:00pm at
Ritz Charles,
9000 W. 137th St., Overland Park, 66221
Contact: Becky Poitras – bpoitras@hillcrestkc.org 816-694-7849
Cost: Individual TIckets: $75
Table of Eight: $600 Weblink: http://www.hillcresttransitionalhousing.org/Gala.aspx?affiliate=kansas
You're invited to attend the Hillcrest Annual Gala & Auction. All proceeds benefit Hillcrest's transitional housing programs in Kansas.
Admission includes dinner and dessert, cash bar, silent and live auctions. Semi-formal attire is suggested.
Annual Open House at Leawood Chiropractic
Oct. 23, 2010, 10:00am at
Leawood Chiropractic,
4835 W 135th St, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Megan Collins – megan@leawoodchirokc.com 913.239.0202
Cost: no cost
Leawood Chiropractic has made many changes in the last 9 months. They have added another Chiropractor, a Massage Therapist, and a Nutrition Coach. And they've redecorated!
Come check out these new additions at their Annual Open House. There will be Door Prizes, Free Spinal Screening, Free Chair Massages, Nutritional Tips, and other Family Fun!
For more information log on to http://www.leawoodchirokc.com. Bring a friend and Leawood Chiropractic hopes to see you there!
Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery Tour
Oct. 24, 2010, 5:00pm at
Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery,
29725 Somerset Road, Somerset, 66071
Cost: Call 913.685.6000 for tour cost information. Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org
With more than 8,000 grape vines, this treasure is located in the rolling hills of local countryside. Wine tasting included. Registration deadline is October 20.
Explore the Link Between Genetics & Breast Cancer
Oct. 27, 2010, 5:30pm at
St. Joseph Medical Center,
Medical Mall Atrium, I-435 and State Line Road, Kansas City, 64114
Cost: Free - Seating is limited, so please call 816-943-2584 to reserve your seat. Weblink: http://www.carondelethealth.org/
St. Joseph Medical Center invites the community to attend a free event exploring the link between genetics and breast cancer on Wednesday, October 27, in the Medical Mall Atrium at St. Joseph Medical Center on I-435 and State Line Road.
The Breast Center at St. Joseph will be providing walk-in mammograms from 4-6 p.m., participants will need a photo ID and insurance card. Champagne and hors d'oeuvres will be served from 5:30-6:30 p.m., while women are invited to have photos taken with their “favorite genes” (mothers, daughters, friends, etc.). Presentations from Larry J. Geier, MD, and Julie Markey, will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Geier is board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine. He has a passion for cancer genetics and, as result of his leadership, Kansas City Cancer Center has received national recognition for its work in genetic risk evaluation, assessment, testing and management.
Markey chose to have a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy after learning she was at high risk for developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, possibly saving her life. Her courageous story of facing the odds head on will inspire and move ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Hillcrest Ribbon Cutting
Oct. 28, 2010, 9:45am at
Connelly Hall,
3101 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, 66102
Contact: Emily Winkleman – ewinkleman@hillcrestkc.org 913-400-2573
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.hillcresttransitionalhousing.org
Please join Hillcrest Transitional Housing in celebrating the opening of a new program aimed at addressing the needs of homeless youth.
News & Announcements
Wild Birds Unlimited Celebrated Grand Opening
On August 26th, Councilmember Lou Rasmussen, members of the Leawood Chamber, and Wild Birds Unlimited's staff gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Wild Birds Unlimited's new location in Camelot Court.
The event was a great opportunity to visit the new store and see all it has to offer. Wild Birds Unlimited is a terrific place to discover nature and the world of backyard birdfeeding!!
To learn more, visit Wild Birds Unlimited's web site at www.wbu.com/kansascity.
Leawood Chamber members and Wild Birds Unlimited staff look on as Leawood Councilmember Lou Rasmussen and Wild Birds Unlimited owners, Doc and Diane Gover, along with their grandson, Joe Placek, cut the ribbon on August 26th.
B2B Cookie Winner
Our B2B cookie winner for August is Brian Pyle with Business Training Solutions LLC! By attending a Leawood Chamber event and submitting his business card, Brian was automatically entered into a drawing for a dozen Blue Chip Cookies, compliments of Blue Chip Cookies in Town Center Plaza.
Congratulations, Brian!
Pictured L to R: Brian Pyle (Business Training Solutions LLC); Eric Clemenson (Bank Midwest); and Vincent Haworth (First National Bank).
Share Your Knowledge with Fellow Chamber Members
If you think you have something valuable to teach fellow members of the Leawood Chamber, here is your chance!
We are currently requesting presentation proposals for the Leawood Chamber’s 2011 Business Education Programs. The sessions we are seeking presenters for are tentatively scheduled for February 2011, March 2011, April 2011, August 2011, September 2011, and October 2011.
Presentation proposals should be sent to Stephanie Scholfield at stephanies@leawoodchamber.org by Friday, October 29th at 5:00 p.m.
Below is a link to the informational form which states the objective, the scope of work, the minimum criteria, the evaluation criteria, etc.
Please note:
- Instructor or his/her organization must be a member of the Leawood Chamber of Commerce
- Instructor must be an experienced presenter
- Presentation can't be self-serving, designed to create leads, or solicit class members
Once we receive all proposals, we will forward them on to the Education Committee. Selection of instructors for the classes will be completed by November 19, 2010.
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TO WIN GIFT CARDS TO USE AT TOWN CENTER PLAZA!
Visit www.GoShopStar.com and find the Town Center Plaza page to find out more! Two lucky ShopStar Members (register today - it's free) will receive up to $500 in gift cards to use at Town Center Plaza stores!
Simply post a response to the forum topic on the home page before midnight October 22, 2010 to be registered to become one of two official Town Center Plaza ShopStar Haulers.
So what’s a hauler? A Hauler is a shopping aficionado who scores spectacular finds then shares fun information about their buys on YouTube.
This is your chance to get up to $500 in gift cards to use at Town Center Plaza stores then star in up to 5 TCP ShopStar Hauler YouTube videos in November. See official rules posted on the rewards page.
Math Monkey Open House - October 29th and November 12th
The first quarter of school is behind us and parent/teacher conferences are just around the corner.
Is your child getting bored in school and needs to be challenged? Maybe your student is struggling and needs a boost in confidence.
In either case, Math Monkey of Leawood can help. Math Monkey places students in classes based on where they ARE, instead of where school says they should be. Their mental math strategies and game-based curriculum builds confidence, mental agility, problem solving and reasoning skills. Most of all it is FUN!
Come to Math Monkey's FREE open house and show your child just how much fun math can be!
October 29th and November 12th
Grades K-2 4:30-5:15 pm
Grades 3-4 5:30-6:15 pm
Grades 5-6 6:30-7:15 pm
Each student will receive an initial assessment and fun lesson. Space is limited so call now and reserve your spot.
Math Monkey of Leawood
15061 Nall Avenue
Leawood, KS 66224
913-897-6284
High Five For Fashion - October 28th, 2010
Who knew putting an end to diabetes could be so fashionable? Now is the time to put your best hand forward and participate in a “High Five for Fashion,” as the American Diabetes Association of Greater Kansas City hosts the shopping experience of a lifetime.
Join nearly 200 guests and an array of exciting vendors on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at Soho 119, located at 4419 W. 119th in Leawood, Kansas, beginning at 5:30 p.m. for a trunk show and cocktail party, followed by a fashion show and raffle drawings.
You can participate as a retailer, a sponsor, or an enthusiastic guest who loves to shop and support a great cause. No matter what your commitment is that evening, the biggest commitment you will make is the positive impact in the fight against diabetes, hands down. However, on this particular evening, you will want to raise your hand in a spirited “high five” fashion…for the fashion show event of the season. Putting a stop to diabetes never looked better.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the American Diabetes Association of Greater Kansas City. Ticket price is $35 and is 100% tax deductible. Go to http://www.diabetes.org/HighFiveForFashion to purchase tickets. Space is limited so don't delay!! Call (913) 383-8210 for more information.
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Vein Centers for Excellence of Kansas City
Dr. Craig Schwartz is the owner and medical director at Vein Centers for Excellence of Kansas City. Located in Leawood, Dr. Schwartz has been offering the most complete and state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for vein disease at his dedicated vein center. Dr. Schwartz holds triple board-certifications in Vascular Surgery, General Surgery and Phlebology (study of vein disease).
Vein Centers for Excellence of Kansas City
11409 Ash, Suite B
Leawood, KS 66211
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