Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — December 12, 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

Mayor's State of the City Address GOV090113

Jan. 13, 2009, 11:30am at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $30 for members, $35 for non-members Prepayment is required.

Don't miss the chance to hear Leawood Mayor Peggy Dunn address accomplishments, issues and concerns facing our Leawood community.

Join your neighbors and members of the Leawood Chamber of Commerce as we present the Mayor's State of the City Address and Luncheon.

The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, January 9th by 5:00 p.m. Seating is limited, so make your reservation today.

There are sponsorship opportunities available! If you would like to give your business more exposure, or reserve a table at the event, contact Stephanie at stephanies@leawoodchamber.org or 913-498-1514.

Event Host Sponsors

CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
Saint Luke's South
Town Center Plaza

Register Online

Ribbon Cutting - Massage Heights RC081219

Dec. 19, 2008, 9:00am at Massage Heights, 4800 W. 135th, Suite 270, Leawood, 66224
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Massage Heights is located at 4800 W. 135th Street, Suite 270 in the Parkway Plaza shopping center. Join us on Friday, December 19th at 9:00 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate their grand opening!

Come welcome this new business to our community. It's a new franchise to the Kansas City area: Their membership-based Retreats are where busy people from all walks of life come to feel better, relieve stress, ease sore muscles and recharge. At a time where there's a pill for almost every ailment, it's good to know that massage is a time-tested, all-natural, drug-free alternative that can help you feel great!

Don't miss this fun event ~ Continental Breakfast will be served!

Morning Mingling MM090106

Jan. 6, 2009, 8:00am at The Coffman Group, 6300 Glenwood, Suite 200, Overland Park, 66202 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $5 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass

Make it your New Year's resolution to join us at our first networking event in 2009, hosted by The Coffman Group!

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking and a morning pick me up.

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, January 2th by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Leawood Community Events

Wizards Wonderland

Dec. 13, 2008, 1:00pm at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, 1800 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, 66111
Contact: Darren Gertsen – dgertsen@kcwizards.com 913-387-3444
Weblink: http://www.kcwizards.com

Join Santa Claus, Dynamo the Dragon, and the Wizards for a holiday outing!

Bring out the family to check out some of the Wizard's great seating opportunities for the 2009 season.

Finish your holiday shopping, with awesome Wizards merchandise, and come out to win some great door prizes!!!

Joe Quinn Christmas Special

Dec. 13, 2008, 7:30pm at Black Creek Coffeehouse, 15117 Rosewood St, Leawood, 66224
Cost: NO COVER Weblink: http://blackcreekcoffeehouse.com/index.php?pr=Music_Schedule

Live, in concert, Joe Quinn. Music at Black Creek Coffeehouse is always family friendly.

Enjoy live bands while having great tasting coffee, specialty drinks, foods and yummy desserts.

News & Announcements

Leawood Chamber Member Renewals - November 2008

Be sure to consider these businesses when you are shopping for goods and services.

You can learn more about these businesses by visiting the provided links, or go to http://www.leawoodchamber.org/member_directory.cfm
for a complete listing of Leawood Chamber member businesses and their contact information.


810 Zone www.810zone.com

Blue Valley Schools www.bluevalleyk12.org

Commerce Bank , NA www.commercebank.com

Commerce Bank-State Line www.commercebank.com

David W. Davies

Haake Companies www.haakeins.com

Klein & Company, Inc. www.klein-and-company.com

Leawood Chiropractic www.leawoodchiro.com

Neill, Terrill & Embree www.TaxAppealSite.com

(n)genius media inc. www.ngenius.com

Overland Park Place www.overlandparkplace.com


 

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

The Estates of Old Leawood Break Ground!

On October 16th, The Estates of Old Leawood celebrated the opening of their development with a Ground Breaking ceremony. Following the ground breaking, a festive celebration complete with great food, drink, and David Basse and the City Light Orchestra capped off a fantastic event.

Congratulations to The Estates of Old Leawood!


Estates of Old Leawood Ground Breaking

Market Your Business for FREE!!!

We all know that in these challenging economic times, consumers are looking for great deals.  Whether it be the best rate on a bank CD, or a big weekend sale on clothing, people are looking for the best value for their dollar. 
 
That's why the Leawood Chamber is proud to announce our "Member MarketPlace".  It's a special place where only Leawood Chamber member businesses can post their specials on anything from oil changes to special mortgage rates, and it's a FREE service for Chamber members.  All this information will be directly accessible to anyone visiting the Chamber's home page from a button called "$pectacular $avings". 

As our listings grow, the Chamber plans to actively market this site beyond our membership, to the entire community.  

And remember, it's only available to Leawood Chamber member businesses, and it's FREE!

Go to the following link where you'll find a form where you can input your specials for that week.  http://www.leawoodchamber.org/submit_marketplace.cfm
 

Town Center Plaza Offers FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

Bring the whole family out for a FREE horse drawn carriage ride at Town Center Plaza!

Rides will be offered every Saturday and Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM, November 29th - December 21st.

All rides will start and end on the north side of the center in front of Keedo and Stride Rite.

Free Flu Shot Clinic at Shawnee Mission Outpatient Pavilion at Prairie Star Parkway

Protect yourself before the flu season hits at a FREE walk-in flu shot clinic on Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Shawnee Mission Outpatient Pavilion at Prairie Star Parkway.

The new facility is located on the southwest corner of K-7 and Prairie Star Parkway in western Lenexa. Free vaccinations will be available for the first 300 individuals at the clinic. Patients must be 18 years of age to receive a shot and pregnant women should check with their physician before being vaccinated.

For more information, call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777 or logon to www.ShawneeMission.org/PrairieStar.

MADD MATTERS

MADD matters to those who need our organization and those who through our efforts remain safe while driving.

Please make a small contribution today...every dollar supports our programs-

3675 S. Noland Rd. Independence MO 64055.

For more information, contact Tricia Carcopa at 816-254-5200 or tricia.carcopa@madd.org.

Member Profile

Robert Thompson - Smith Barney

As your Financial Advisor, Robert Thompson will spend the time to understand your financial concerns and work in partnership with you to develop a customized investment program that can best meet your needs.

As your relationship builds over time, Robert will be able to anticipate your changing circumstances and help advise you on appropriate investment strategies.

Please feel free to contact Robert at 913-253-7150 or robert.c.thompson@smithbarney.com. He looks forward to serving your long-term investment needs.



Leawood Chamber of Commerce
11300 Tomahawk Creek Parkway #240, Leawood, KS 66211
Web: www.leawoodchamber.org
Email: chamber@leawoodchamber.org
Voice: 913-498-1514   Fax: 913-491-0134
 

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