Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — November 5, 2010

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Membership Luncheon & Debut - Healthcare

Nov. 9, 2010, 11:15 at Ritz Charles Overland Park, Inc., 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $22 members, $32 non members (paid in advance).

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

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What are some of the changes we will see in Healthcare next year?

Our guest speaker at this month's membership luncheon is Ron Rowe, Director of Small Group Sales for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC). For more than 12 years Ron has been responsible for various advertising, sales, and product development initiatives at Blue KC. He currently serves on the Blue KC Healthcare Reform Task Force Oversight Committee and Co-Chairs the company’s Health Care Reform Product and Pricing sub-committee. Ron has worked in the healthcare industry in both the insurance and provider segments for more than 25 years.

Join Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members for some of the area's best networking while enjoying this informative program and a great meal.

In addition, our newest Chamber members will be presented in our quarterly "Chamber Debut". Attendees will receive a description from each business that has joined the Leawood Chamber in the past 90 days.

Chamber Members: As an added benefit, members will receive via email a spreadsheet with contact information of all the other member attendees at the event. This is another way we're working to make sure the Leawood Chamber is a great networking resource for Chamber members.

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.

Don't miss this informative program and the chance to make new business connections! The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, November 4th, by 5:00 pm!

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Ribbon Cutting - The Roasterie Cafe

Nov. 10, 2010, 11:00 at The Roasterie Cafe, One Nineteen Shopping Center, 4511 W. 119th Street, Leawood, 66209
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in welcoming The Roasterie to Leawood with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of their new location in the One Nineteen Shopping Center. Make sure you don't miss this exciting event!

For more information on The Roasterie, visit their web site at www.theroasterie.com.

After Hours Networking

Nov. 17, 2010, 5:00 at The Sweet Life at Grand Court, 12000 Lamar Ave., Overland Park, Morning Mingling 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

Don't miss this "sweet" event, where you can meet a new "companion", hosted by The Sweet Life at Grand Court and American Companion Care!

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us at our After Hours event. Make some great new business connections by participating in the best networking around town. The first 20 attendees will receive a bottle of wine!

Use the link below to register today!

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

Registration deadline is Monday, November 15th, by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!

Ribbon Cutting - Dental Expressions

Nov. 22, 2010, 4:00 at Dental Expressions, 14109 Overbrook Rd, Suite A, Leawood, 66224
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in welcoming Dental Expressions to Leawood with a ribbon cutting ceremony, celebrating the Grand Opening of their new location. Make sure you don't miss this exciting event!

For more information on Dental Expressions, visit their web site at www.dentalexpressionsleawood.com

Leawood Community Events

Special Olympics Bowl-A-Thon & Silent Auction

Nov. 6, 2010, 1:00pm at AMF College Lanes, 10201 College Blvd, Overland Park, 66210
Cost: Silent auction is free to public. To bowl, a minimum of $25 in pledges is needed. Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org

Don't miss this fundraiser which benefits the Blue Valley Blue Streaks Special Olympics team. Proceeds help buy equipment and team uniforms. Bowl, win prizes, and bid on great deals in the large silent auction! Open to entire community!

FREE Cholesterol Screenings November 6th

Nov. 6, 2010, 9:00am at Shawnee Mission Express Care, Express Care is located inside the Hy-Vee, 6655 Martway, Mission,
Contact: ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center – 913-676-7777
Cost: FREE - Space is limited. Call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777 to reserve your spot today.

Shawnee Mission Express Care will host a free cholesterol screening event on Saturday, November 6, 9 a.m. - noon. Express Care is located inside the Hy-Vee at 6655 Martway in Mission, next to the pharmacy.  

High cholesterol is one of the most controllable risk factors for coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke. Too much LDL (bad) cholesterol in your blood can build up in the inner walls of your arteries that feed the heart and brain. As a result, clots can form, increasing your risk for a heart attack or stroke. One in every six adults has high cholesterol.

A number of factors can be attributed to your cholesterol level such as age, gender, family history and diet. “Abnormal cholesterol numbers are a risk factor that can lead to cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death in the United States,” said Heather Jorns, Heart & Vascular Community Coordinator. “The good news is there are things you can do to improve your cholesterol numbers. The free screening event at Express Care is a wonderful opportunity to learn your risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease and what you can do to improve your overall health.&r ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Professional Edge: Leadership Symposium 2010

Nov. 10, 2010, 8:00am at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Auditorium, 12610 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Christine Hartigan – chartiga@ku.edu 913-897-8548
Cost: FREE - Register online or contact Christine Hartigan with any questions. Weblink: http://edwardscampus.ku.edu/speaker

Session one begins at 8 a.m. and covers the topic, “Managing/Navigating Change Within Your Organization,” presented by Sandy Price, Senior Vice President of HR at Sprint Nextel.

Session two begins at 9:15 a.m. and covers the topic “Employee Retention and Engagement,” presented by Nate Hancock, Leadership Development Consultant at Black and Veatch.

Kansas earthwork artist Stan Herd to speak at JCCC

Nov. 10, 2010, 6:00pm at Hudson Auditorium of the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66210
Cost: Free

Kansan Stan Herd, considered the world’s preeminent representational earthwork artist, will deliver his address, The Prairie Renaissance, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, in the Hudson Auditorium of the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Johnson County Community College. A reception precedes the event at 6 p.m. The lecture and reception, presented by JCCC’s Kansas Studies Institute, are free and open to the public.

Herd will be looking at themes of prairie art and how painters, sculptors and now filmmakers are rethinking the concept of the prairie in their subject matter.

In addition, the college is working toward a permanent crop art piece created by Herd, installed on the west side of campus near the Horticultural Science Center. Leiker says the finished piece would be a collaboration between KSI, the Nerman Museum, campus services, and horticulture and art history programs. Students in horticulture would help implement and maintain the piece.

“We are in the beginning discussions of a Stan Herd original to be created over the next two years, contingent on funding,” Leiker said.

According to his bio, Herd has been creatin ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Mom & Son Prom

Nov. 12, 2010, 7:00pm at Ritz Charles, 9000 W. 137th St., Overland Park, 66221
Cost: See web site for event cost and details. Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org/page/momsonprom.php

Moms and sons are invited to put on their dancing shoes and ritzy attire for this fun event! Dance to Top 40 hits and enjoy refreshments. A keepsake portrait and rose for mom included. Pre-register by 11/5. For boys in grades K-5 only.

News & Announcements

The Leawood Chamber Welcomes its Newest Members

Bank of the West
12200 State Line Rd
Leawood, KS  66209
Ph: (913) 345-0202 Fax: (913) 345-0316
Bryan.Farwell@bankofthewest.com   http://www.bankofthewest.com/
Business Category: Banks & Banking Associations
Bank: Private Banking - Retail Banking - Commercial & Business

Camelot Court Wine & Spirits
11841 Roe Ave
Leawood, KS  66211
Ph: (913) 338-3535 Fax: (913) 601-4960
alrado@hotmail.com  
Business Category: Liquor Stores / Wine
Family owned neighborhood liquor store with a passion for wine.  The store is conveniently located in the Camelot Court Shopping Center at 119th and Roe.
Referred to the Chamber by: Vincent Haworth, First National Bank

Flowers by Emily
11527 Ash Street
Leawood, KS  66211
Ph: (913) 685-1188
Emily@FlowersbyEmily.com   http://www.flowersbyemily.com/
Business Category: Florist / Gift Shops

Laser Sharp Fitness
13420 Briar Ste. A
Leawood, KS  66209 ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

SPIDERtel partners with leading web development firm In10sity Interactive

As part of a long term growth strategy, SPIDERtel Web Solutions of Kansas City is proud to join forces with In10sity, a national leader in web design, content management systems, advertising and marketing. SPIDERtel is now known as In10sity Midwest.

Joe Lieberman, founder of SPIDERtel, will remain on-board as President and a partner and continue to service existing clients while welcoming new ones. As a result of this partnership, SPIDERtel now represents a group of over 50 web design, development and marketing experts, with offices in New York, Knoxville, Kansas City, Nashville, Atlanta, and Naples, Florida.

The entire SPIDERtel team is excited about this new chapter in their 15 year history. They look forward to continuing their journey as a part of In10sity Interactive.

Clarks Shoes now open in Town Center Plaza!

Town Center Plaza welcomes their newest retailer, Clarks Shoes! 

Clarks is now open next to Soma Intimates on the South Side of the center.  Visit http://www.towncenterplaza.com to get a grand opening savings coupon!

Town Center Plaza
5000 W. 119th Street
Leawood, KS 66209
913-498-1111

Internist Joins St. Joseph Medical Center

Ahmed M. Madi, MD, recently joined the medical staff of St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Madi specializes in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree at Garyounis University in Benghazi, Libya. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Griffin Hospital in Derby, Conn., and his fellowship in nephrology at The University of Toronto. Dr. Madi’s practice is located at 9119 W 74th Street, Suite 354, Merriam, Kansas. 

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