Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — October 3, 2008

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

Sponsored by Shawnee Mission Medical Center at https://www.shawneemission.org/content/view/8638/1486/

Leawood Chamber Events

Coffee - Morning Mingling MM081007

Oct. 7, 2008, 8:00am at Villa Ventura, 12100 Wornall Road, Kansas City, 64145
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $5 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass

Stop by Villa Ventura on this crisp, autumn morning to enjoy a Fall Fest!

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

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, October 3rd by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

— Register Online

Imagery Ribbon Cutting

Oct. 3, 2008, 3:30pm at Imagery, 10577 Mission Road, Leawood, 66206

Come join us in welcoming Imagery as a new member of the Leawood Chamber with a ribbon cutting ceremony!

Imagery is located at 105th and Mission Road in the Mission Farms development.

For over 20 years, Imagery has been the ultimate destination for the style conscious of Kansas City. Imagery features trendy clothing and accessories for men and women, plus contemporary designs for the home, straight from New York, Los Angeles and Canada. You might remember their Westport store....They recently moved the business to Leawood, and we're thrilled they are part of the community.

Senate Candidate Forum-Pat Roberts & Jim Slattery

Oct. 15, 2008, 11:30am at Overland Park Marriott, 10800 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park,
Cost: $28 members, $35 non members.

The Johnson County Public Policy Council and the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce present a candidate forum for United States Senator featuring U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (Republican) and Former Congressmand Jim Slattery (Democrat).

Learn more about the candidates and their positions on issues important to you and your business while enjoying a great lunch prepared by the Overland Park Marriott.

Check in will begin at 11:30 am followed by lunch and the program from 12:00-1:30 pm.

The cost is $28 for Chamber members and $35 for non-members. A reserved table for 10 is $320. The reservation deadline is Wednesday, October 8th. No reservations will be taken at the door.

Call 913-491-3600 for reservations and additional information.

You may also download and submit the following reservation form:

http://www.leawoodchamber.org/Downloadable%20files/RobertsSlatteryForum.pdf

Super-Charged Networking SCN081015

Oct. 15, 2008, 8:00am at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221 — Register Online
Cost: Free for Chamber members, $5 for non-members.

This month our Membership Meeting takes a new direction! Increase the volume and quality of business connections with Super Charged Networking.

Expand your new contact list in an efficient way by joining us at this event. Attendees will participate in unstructured networking and structured networking. Make sure you bring your business cards!!

This event is sponsored by Davidson Promotional Products. For more information, call Shawna Davidson at (913) 851-9100 or visit their web site at http://www.davidsonpromo.com.

The reservation deadline for this event is 5:00 pm on Monday, October 13th, so reserve your spot today!

After Hours Networking "Puttin' on the Ritz" - AH1022

Oct. 22, 2008, 5:00pm at Ritz Charles, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221 — 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.

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win some great door prizes.

The registration deadline is Monday, October 20th, by 5:00 pm, so use the link below and make your reservation today!

Leawood Community Events

Park Place to host Brigade Mini Camp

Oct. 4, 2008, 10:00am at Park Place, 117th & Nall, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Barb Matt – info@destinationparkplace.com 913-381-2229
Cost: Free to the public Weblink: http://www.parkplaceleawood.com

This camp will offer three, one hour football sessions at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm fo ages 6-15 and three one hour cheerleading sessions at 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm for ages 6-13.

Four Brigade players will teach the football camp and several Brigade cheerleaders will lead the cheerleading camp.

The event is FREE but advance registration is required. Please call 816-235-7780 or send an email to info@destinationparkplace.com by 4:30 pm on October 3rd to register. For more information, please visit our website at www.parkplaceleawood.com.

Kansas City Symphony Trio Ensemble

Oct. 6, 2008, 7:00pm at Regnier Hall auditorium, 12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Elaine Warren – elainew@ku.edu 913-987-8400
Cost: FREE

This performance is part of the Kansas City Symphony’s Community Connections outreach program designed to bring the symphonic experience directly to your neighborhood.

Admission and parking are free. No tickets required.

Breast Cancer Awareness at Menorah Medical Center

Oct. 7, 2008, 4:00pm at Menorah Medical Center, Entry B, 5721 W. 119th Street, Overland Park,

Paint the Campus Pink with ribbons dedicated to courageous women everywhere. Come tie your ribbon!

-Balloon release in memory of those affected by breast cancer at 5:45 p.m.
-Walk-in mammograms from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
-Door prize drawings
-Free bagels from Panera Bread
-KUDL live broadcast

Bootstrapping Your Business Workshop

Oct. 9, 2008, 3:00pm at Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket St., Lenexa, 66214
Contact: Jayne Vehlewald – jvehlewald@ecjc.com 913-438-2282
Cost: See website for cost. Weblink: http://www.ecjc.com

Bootstrapping represents one of the surest routes to success for many entrepreneurs....

In fact, there have been many great American businesses launched with less than $20,000. So how does one go about bootstrapping? Does it mean you need to build desks out of doors and sawhorses? Or, is it something more? Our Bootstrapping Your Business Workshop will provide you with many proven bootstrapping techniques that will allow you to build on your “street smarts” while stretching your dollars. Also, the second half of the workshop includes a panel discussion with successful local entrepreneurs who share their strategies for bootstrapping success.

Leadership Day 2008

Oct. 14, 2008, 7:30am at Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66211
Contact: Tricia Luedke – tluedke@enterprisebank.com
Cost: Call Mike Bruening at 816-505-7537 for event cost and registration.

Hosted by Enterprise Bank & Trust, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, RSM McGladrey, Iron Horse LLC, Schifman Remley Associates and Aristocrat Motors, Leadership Day 2008 will be an opportunity for business owners to gain powerful insight into issues affecting their businesses.

The breakfast keynote speaker will be Fred Pryor, Creator of the Pryor Center for Leadershp Development at William Jewell College and Chairman of the Board of Fred Pryor Seminars.

The lunch keynote speaker will be Dr. Joseph A. Michelli, author of "The New Gold Standard: 5 Leadership Principles for Creating a Legendary Customer Experience Courtesy of Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company."

Break-Out Sessions:
Risk Management/IT Fraud
Strategic Planning
Tax Credits/New Market Tax Credits
Rebranding Your Company
Controlling Health Care Costs
How to Value a Business
Economic Update
Leading Through a Difficult Time

Register online at http://www.enterprisebank.com (see Enterprise News/Leadership Day 2008 in the ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

News & Announcements

City Union Mission’s virtual Celebrate Hope Banquet

You are invited to City Union Mission’s virtual Celebrate Hope Banquet. Join us online October 5th through October 11th, as we Celebrate Hope!

This will be our 3rd "virtual" web banquet for the homeless! This is a way for you, your friends, and your business to provide hope for Kansas City's men, women, and children who are poor or homeless. This years' goal is to raise $3.5 million by January 31, 2009.

We will be sharing with you testimonies, ministry updates, and award recipients, all without the added expense of renting a location, and the associated speaker and audiovisual costs.

“Donors were telling us that they didn’t need another banquet to go to. They preferred more of their funds to go towards feeding the poor & homeless, rather than towards the escalating costs of a hotel and speaker. Now this is truly a Banquet for the poor & homeless! Frankly we are always amazed and grateful for the generosity of people in Kansas City. Every year they prove their heart for the less fortunate,” said Dan Doty, Executive Director at City Union Mission.

For more information, please call Cara Madden directly at 816.329.1497 or visit www.cityunionmission.org.

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CHAMBER DIRECTORY CORRECTION

Unfortunately, there was a mistake in our new Leawood Chamber Directory.

Please take a look at page 33. You will notice that the "D's" started too early which means J. Douglas Cusick, M.D., F.A.C.S., Inc. and CV|Vision were listed under the "D's" instead of the "C's".

We apologize for the error and inconvenience.

Menorah Medical Center to present award to Senator Pat Roberts

You are invited to join us at Menorah Medical Center in Conference Room 1 at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, as Senator Pat Roberts will be presented with the Kansas Hospital Association's Distinguished Health Care Advocate award. Please show Senator Roberts your appreciation on his support on various health care issues.

First State Bank & Trust Co.- Job Opening

First State Bank & Trust Co. is seeking a Private Banking Representative for the College/Metcalf location. This is a part time position.

Responsibilities include: providing personal customer care, handling depository accounts and teller transactions, and contributing, where needed, to the efficiency of the office. Desired qualities include: service oriented, conscientious, previous teller or accounting experience, schedule flexibility. Please contact Leigh Briggs at 913-327-1111 or Leigh@bankkansas.com

Grand Opening at Imagery in Mission Farms

Join Imagery for their Grand Opening celebration this Saturday, October 4th from 5-8 pm! The Leawood Chamber will help kick off the celebration with a ribbon cutting ceremony this Friday, October 3rd at 3:30 pm.

Imagery is:

the store that readers of Pitch Weekly have named The Best Place to Buy Men’s and Women’s Clothes over the years
the ultimate destination for the style conscious of Kansas City, featuring trendy clothing and accessories for men and women, plus contemporary designs for the home
the store consumers have depended on for 26 years to dress you in unique fashions from New York, Los Angeles, and Canada

This Westport original has been reborn in a new location, Mission Farms, at 105th and Mission Road in Leawood, Kansas. Enjoy a meet and greet with Al Crumly, the founder and new owners Roberta Brown and Robert Reynolds.

Stop by and be a part of creating new traditions with Imagery!

Who Are Leawood's Movers & Shakers?

Each year, the Leawood Chamber of Commerce gives out awards to individuals and/or businesses that have helped the Leawood community in an extraordinary way. We will recognize these outstanding community builders at the 2008 Annual Meeting Luncheon on December 2nd at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel.

Think about those who have made a difference in our community. The Chamber wants to recognize these local heroes, but we need the help of our members. Simply fill out this nomination form and return it to the Chamber office by 5:00 pm on Friday, October 24th.

Nomination Form

Previous Winners:

2000 - Gold Bank, Marcia Rinehart & William Basore
2001 - Leawood Police & Fire Dept., Gene and Lee Alt & Town Center Plaza
2002 - Heartland Bank, Gene & Peggy Schmidt & Bettie Bridges
2003 - Barbara Unell & Steven L. Anderson
2004 - Donald C. Brain, Jr. & Mary Tearney
2005 - Adam Hamilton & Alice and Mel Hawk
2006 - Sid Mitchell & Bill Ellwood
2007 - Doug Harris & Randy Wiler

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

Member Profile

INFUSION

INFUSION, utilizes powerful design and strategic technology to produce integrated visual communication solutions by connecting essential core values to targeted concepts.

From brand identity to website development, INFUSION stocks an arsenal of creative resources used to develop impacting design that resonates across all lines of communication. At INFUSION, they stress collaboration with their clients as the best way to develop engaging creative that resonates across all media while properly meeting the goals and objectives necessary for success.

INFUSION was founded in 2002 as GraphicSource Creative Group. Over the next few years their media team worked with an expanding client base to develop advanced internet-based software applications and custom web solutions for clients both locally and across the country.

In 2006 they began the process of re-branding their organization to better reflect their broad service and product offering. In 2007 they launched their new brand, INFUSION, and continue to service clients across multiple market sectors and in various industries. Their focus is on mid and small sized organizations.

INFUSION can provid ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for complete profile)

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