Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — October 7, 2011

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Education Session-Power & Benefits of a Mentoring Program

Oct. 14, 2011, 08:30am at Country Club Bank - South Leawood, 2nd floor conference room, 13451 Briar, Leawood, Tapas 66209
Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members (paid in advance).

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Mentoring can be defined as a process in which the mentor serves as a role model, trusted counselor, or teacher who provides opportunities for development, growth and support to less experienced individuals. There is power in mentoring. During this session we will review the benefits of mentoring for the mentor, mentee and the organization. We will discuss what mentoring is and what it is not as well as differentiate between mentoring and orientation. We will review the basics of starting a mentoring program and will discuss the key roles of the mentoring advisory committee and mentor coordinator in developing and sustaining a mentoring program.

Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!

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 this event is Wednesday, October 12th, by 5:00 pm!

General Market Luncheon

Oct. 11, 2011, 11:15am at Leawood South Country Club, 12700 Overbrook Rd, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: $25 members, $35 non members (paid in advance).

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A Market Luncheon is an opportunity for Leawood Chamber members to visit exhibitor tables and learn more about their fellow chamber member businesses, while enjoying informal networking over lunch.

Benefits for Attendees:
Have a chance to win 1 of 20+ door prizes that are worth a minimum of $25.
Informally network with other business professionals
Enjoy at great lunch at fellow Chamber member, Leawood South Country Club

Exhibitors Include:

American Companion Care
Catholic Community Hospice
Comfort Keepers
Commerce Bank
Emergent Care Plus
Integrity Home Care
Johnson County Community College
Kansas City Homes & Gardens
Leawood Fine Art
M&I, A Part of BMO Financial Group
Migraine Relief Chiropractic
Mind in Motion
ReachLocal
Schloegel Design Remodel, Inc.
Sante' Boutique at Shawnee Mission Medical Center
ServPro of Leawood/Overland Park

Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!

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 this event is Thursday, October 6th, by 5:00 pm. Use the link below to register today!

KU Edwards Campus Professional Edge Series

Oct. 12, 2011, 08:00am at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Auditorium, 12610 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, Sweets 66213
Cost: FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP online or by calling (913) 897-8413.

Speaker: Dr. Rick Ginsberg, dean, School of Education - "Leading Through a Fiscal Tsunami

The American economy has been in recession for several years. How have leaders dealt with this "new normal," and what has been the personal impact on leaders during an economic turndown? Dr. Ginsberg explores how K-12 and higher education leaders address these challenges and will share ideas and concepts relevant to all leaders..

*Pastries and coffee provided at 7:30 a.m.

Please visit the Web site to register online or contact Ed Foley at (913) 897-8413.

Presenting Sponsor: Burns & McDonnell

Ribbon Cutting - 801 Chophouse

Oct. 18, 2011, 04:30pm at 801 Chophouse, 11616 Ash St., Leawood, 66211
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in celebrating the opening of 801 Chophouse and welcoming them to the Leawood Community with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

We will be celebrating the arrival of 801 Chophouse in Leawood. The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 4:30 p.m. Don't miss this exciting event!!

To learn more about 801 Chophouse, visit their web site at www.801chophouse.com

Leawood Community Events

Panera Bread Swing For Live Golf Tournament

Oct. 10, 2011, 12:00pm at Leawood South Country Club, 12700 Overbrook Road, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Christie Glaeser – christie.glaeser@panerakansas.com 913-563-4932
Cost: $125.00 for Individual golfer or $500 for a four person team. Sponsorship opportunities available as well. Weblink: http://www.panera-kansas.com

Join us on October 10, 2011 for the Panera Bread Golf Tournament. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit Gilda's Club of Kansas City. Gilda's Club was formed to create a warm, welcoming place so people never have to face cancer alone. You can sign up by visiting http:www.panera-kansas.com.

Henry and Tom Bloch Book Talk and Signing

Oct. 11, 2011, 7:00pm at Regnier Hall Auditorium on the KU Edwards Campus,
Contact: Christine Hartigan – chartiga@ku.edu 913-897-8400
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.edwardscampus.ku.edu

Henry and Tom Bloch will discuss their latest book, Many Happy Returns: The Story of Henry Bloch, America’s Tax Man. The father and son will tell the H&R Block story of entrepreneurship and philanthropy. The event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in Regnier Hall auditorium on the KU Edwards Campus. Free, no ticket required.

Aphasia:The Movie

Oct. 11, 2011, 5:00pm at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Regnier Center/RC101, Overland Park, 66210
Contact: Stephen Bright – conniebrockert@comfortkeepers.com 913 385-2636
Cost: $10 CRN 91357 Weblink: http://www.jccc.edu/hhs

Starring actor Carl McIntyre, suffered a massive stroke in 2005. This resulted in the disorder Aphasia, which is defined as loss of language. In 2007, he returned to the theater, and is considered a success story. Come learn his story and more about Aphasia.

Pancake Days Fundraiser

Oct. 14, 2011, 11:00am at Oak Room, Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Ken Habiger – khabiger1@kc.rr.com 913-897-3435
Cost: Adults - $6 Children under 10 - $3 Weblink: http://www.leawoodlions.org

All you can eat, pancakes, sausage, juice, & coffee. Friday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Abilene Trip with Dwight Eisenhower

Oct. 15, 2011, 8:00am at leave from Lenexa City Hall, 12350 W. 87th Pkwy, Lenexa,
Cost: $40 Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org

For ages 50 and up. Travel comfortably in a temperature-controlled bus to Ike's hometown. Local re-enactor Bill Nicks will be Eisenhower, and he'll share many historical tales. Hear about D-Day, FDR, Churchill, deGaulle, Stalin, Sputnik, the U-W Spy Plane, and more! Find out why Ike was reluctant to run for president. Fee includes admission to Eisenhower's boyhood home and presidential museum. Offered in partnership with Olathe Parks & Rec.

Family Fall Festival

Oct. 15, 2011, 1:00pm at Recreation Complex, east fields, 9701 W. 137th St., Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $5.00 for residents of the BV School District; $6 for non-residents Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org/page/fall_festival.php

For ages 9 and under (with adult). Come celebrate our 19th Annual Family Fall Festival! Costumes are encouraged. Enjoy games, kites, face painting, clowns, a moonwalk, refreshments, a petting zoo, and horse-drawn hayrides. Help KC Ronald McDonald Houses by bringing canned fruit, paper towels, travel-size toothpaste, deodorant, non-perishable snack items, or umbrellas. First 500 registrants receive a fee pumpkin and a treat bucket!

50 Days of Music Festival @ aloft Leawood

Oct. 15, 2011, 7:00pm at w xyz bar, aloft Leawood - Overland Park, 11620 Ash Street, Leawood, 66211-7800
Contact: Lynne Fleenor – lynne.fleenor@aloftleawood.com 913-345-9430 x4339
Cost: free to public Weblink: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=292770384081793

Lara Wisdom, Nashville Singer - Songwriter, Performing Live in the w xyz bar at aloft Leawood - Overland Park, Saturday, October 15th at 7:00 PM

News & Announcements

Tiny Tim Holiday Fantasy is November 6

The annual Tiny Tim Holiday Fantasy is Sunday, November 6, at the Overland Park Convention Center. The silent auction and hors d'oeuvres begin at 5 p.m.; and the dinner, program and live auction begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds from Tiny Tim benefit children and families served by the Lee Ann Britain Infant Development Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

Individual tickets are $100 and a table of 10 with preferred seating is $1,000.

For more information, contact Stephanie O'Sullivan at 913-676-2148 or stephanie.osullivan@shawneemission.org.

Attention Hiring Companies and Job Seekers!

Baker University is sponsoring a free Career Expo to assist students and community members who are seeking employment. The Career Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, October 21 at the Overland Park campus, 7301 College Blvd. It will be an opportunity for attendees to network with others, discuss employment opportunities with qualified employers, and participate in sessions designed to improve the necessary skills to gain successful employment.

The day will include workshops presented by Baker University faculty. These workshops will include:

• How to Build Your Resume 
• Practice Interview Sessions 
• Business Writing 

Social Networking Schedule for Friday, October 21, 2011

• 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Workshops for Job Seekers Workshops in resume writing, interviewing skills,business writing, and social media 
• 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Career Expo

For more information, call 913.491.4432 or visit www.bakerU.edu/spgs

Employers regsitration: www.bakeru.edu/BUexpoCareersKansasCity

Attendees registration: www.bakeru.edu/BUexpoKansasCity

BlueCreek Announces Branch Opening

BlueCreek Investment Partners, LLC opened the doors to its permanent office suite in the Timberlands building located at 4000 West 114th Street, Suite 190, in Leawood. BlueCreek, an independent wealth management group headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, specializes in financial planning and wealth management solutions for families and businesses. The firm will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house catered by Room 39 on Thursday November 3rd from 4:30 to 7:30 PM.

The new Leawood office is managed by Senior Financial Advisor, John Christensen. Robert Mayes, founding partner of BlueCreek, indicated Leawood was chosen as a branch location due strongly to Christensen. "We are excited about our new office in Leawood, Kansas, and the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful community,” Mayes said. “John Christensen has a solid reputation as a professional in the wealth management arena and is the number one reason we chose to open our first branch office here."

BlueCreek's investment advisors and staff represent over 200 years of combined experience with diverse backgrounds from within the financial industry. The firm provides goal-oriented solutions for clients wishing to extend their wealth through face-to-face consultations and customized investment strategies. In announcing the opening of BlueCreek-Kansas, Christensen stated, "BlueCreek Investment Partners is the perfect fit to serve my clients and the Kansas City community ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Sporting Club Launches Sports and Entertainment Technology Company Sporting Innovations

Sporting Club announced Tuesday the formation of Sporting Innovations, a technology company focused on innovation in sports and entertainment. Sporting Innovations is positioned to utilize key technologies, including Google Fiber, Panasonic Enterprise Solutions, Cisco StadiumVision and Cisco Connected Stadium high-density Wi-Fi, to drive revolutionary fan experiences and deliver a multi-dimensional revenue platform for teams,leagues and venues.
 
The overarching objective is to help teams grow their revenue, while simultaneously creating additional value for the fan. Utilizing strategic relationships with some of the world’s leading technology providers, Sporting Innovations is well-positioned to become a pioneer in providing software solutions that will support the future of sports and entertainment properties, as well as offering design, consultation and implementation services.
 
“Sporting Innovations is at the forefront of today’s trends in technology in sports,” said Stuart Hamilton, senior director of Sports and Entertainment Innovations at Cisco. “Its understanding, commitment and vision for connecting fans, teams and partners through the use of technologies is advanced in this industry and something that demonstrates a well-thought-through and differentiated strategy for addressing this opportunity.”
 
“As a longtime leader in technology, this new venture with Sporting Innovation ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Start Living Now Global Summit

Oct. 10-28th.
12:00-1:00 PM
Monday thru Friday

Carrie Jacobs Ballard will host interviews with experts in a large variety of fields to support listeners to find answers in all areas of life, such as financial, relational, writing your E-book for profit, Feng Shui placement in your home or office for prosperity, and so much more!

Johnson County OKs $18.1 Million for Stormwater Projects

The 2012 Stormwater Management Program approved Thursday, September 29, by the Johnson County Board of Commissioners totals more than $18.1 million, including funding for capital projects in six cities.

The Board approved the plan unanimously.

Kent Lage, manager of the Urban Services Division of the Johnson County Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, said the 2012 Stormwater Management Program has budgeted $14.1 million next year for 12 design/construction projects in Olathe, Shawnee, Merriam, Overland Park, Gardner, and Leawood. The department is located at 1800 West 56 Highway, Olathe.

The plan also sets aside approximately $3.2 million for supplementary projects/efforts to support the Stormwater Management Program and funding for other countywide stormwater initiatives. According to Lage, the projects will enable cities to continue flood mitigation and initiate several proactive efforts.

“These efforts will continue to migrate the program focus from the traditional reactive focus only, to include a leading-edge proactive focus that is necessary for the program, the cities and the county to have a positive impact on efforts to stop the creation of future flooding problems, protect the public, minimize the impacts to the environment, and comply with unfunded federal mandates,” he advised the Board in a briefing sheet.

In the 2012 plan, four capital projects are located in the city of Olathe, incl ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Johnson County CARS Provides $15.7 Million in 2012

Road improvements totaling $15.7 million for 2012 involving 20 new projects in nine cities, were unanimously approved Thursday, September 29, by the Johnson County Board of Commissioners.

The funding included $12,739,462 for the County Assistance Road System (CARS) program that was approved in August by the Board as part of the county’s FY 2012 Budget plus the use of $2,983,538 from 2010 and 2011 CARS projects for a total authorization of $15,723,000.

Kent Lage, manager of the department’s Urban Services Division, said the $2.9 million was being “returned” by Overland Park and Olathe for three projects in which economic conditions, lower construction bids, or the receipt of additional federal funds have decreased the CARS funding requirements. The department is located at 1800 West 56 Highway, Olathe.

Most of the projects on the CARS to-do list in 2012 will involve major maintenance of existing roadways, such as asphalt overlays, curb repairs, storm sewers, sidewalk improvements that include ADA compliant ramps, pavement markings, and traffic loops.

Two projects, both in Overland Park, will span two years, beginning in 2012 and ending in 2013, to improve traffic capacity on 159th Street from Quivira to Antioch roads and on Quivira Road from College Boulevard to 119th Street.

The 159th Street project will receive $6,450,000 in 2012 CARS funding to widen the existing two-lane thoroughfare to four ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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