Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — December 17, 2010

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Mayor's State of the City Address

Jan. 13, 2011, 11:30 at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $32 for members, $42 for non-members. Prepayment is required.

By clicking on the "Register Online" link, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

Register by clicking on the link below:

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 10th Annual Mayor's State of the City Address and Luncheon.

Seating is limited, so make your reservation today. Individual admissions are $32 for Chamber members and $42 for non-members.

Sponsorship opportunities are available! Please contact Stephanie Scholfield at stephanies@leawoodchamber.org for additional information.

Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!

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 Monday, January 10th by 5:00 p.m. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after the reservation deadline.

— Register Online

Morning Mingling

Jan. 4, 2011, 8:30 at Leawood Chamber of Commerce office, (Located in the Country Club Bank building, second floor), 13451 Briar Street, Suite 201, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

This month's Morning Mingling will be held at the Leawood Chamber's new office in the Country Club Bank building.

Stop by and see YOUR new office! The Chamber’s staff is settled into the new location and look forward to all their members stopping by!

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, December 31st, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Ribbon Cutting - Laser Sharp Fitness

Jan. 5, 2011, 4:00 at Laser Sharp Fitness, 13420 Briar, Ste. A, Leawood, 66209
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in welcoming Laser Sharp Fitness to the Leawood business community with a ribbon cutting ceremony. We will be celebrating the Grand Opening of their new location, so make sure you don't miss this exciting event!

To learn more about Laser Sharp Fitness, visit their web site at www.lasersharpfitness.com

Leawood Community Events

Ihloff Salon - Shake Up Your Makeup

Dec. 18, 2010, 10:00am at Ihloff Salon, 4860 W 135th Street, Leawood, 66224
Cost: none Weblink: http://www.ihloffkc.com

One day only with AVEDA guest makeup artist!

At this event she will share her makeup tips and tricks and give you detailed instructions to easily recreate your look. Ask questions or simply sit back and relax. Either way, you'll leave looking & feeling fabulous!!

Dance Party Fundraiser

Dec. 18, 2010, 6:00pm at DanceWorks Conservatory, 13149 State Line Road, Kansas City, 64145
Contact: Joe Hamrick – joehamrick30@gmail.com 913-563-9354
Cost: Call for event cost and details. Weblink: http://www.danceworksconservatory.com

Come help the DanceWorks Conservatory's competition team raise money to compete!

Plan to bring the kids, ages 5-13 years old, on Saturday night, December 18th, from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM, to DanceWorks Conservatory.

They'll dance the night away and learn from DanceWorks Conservatory's guest teachers, make up their own dances in a group, and put on a performance for each other. Snacks will be provided throughout the night. The kids will be split up into two groups based on age, and come together for the last hour for a DJ dance party! Sign up at DanceWorks Conservatory's office or call in for event cost and additional information.

News & Announcements

Shop Leawood-Holiday Shopping Just Got Easier!

The Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of a new "Shop Leawood" button located on the Chamber's web site.

Now you can easily see a list of the Chamber's retail members. Simply visit our web site, click on the "Shop Leawood" logo (located on all web pages), and take a look at all the great retailers that support our community by being a part of the Chamber.

If you are looking for some terrific gift ideas for the holidays, look no further than our Leawood Chamber retailers - They're sure to have something for everyone on your list.

The new retailers' link is the perfect complement to the Chamber's restaurant and lodging guides, which are also both accessible via the Chamber's web site.

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Click on this logo on any page of the Chamber's web site to view a list of the Chamber's retailers.

The Leawood Chamber Welcomes its Newest Members

77 South
5041 W. 135th Street
Leawood, KS  66224
Ph: (913) 742-7727 Fax: (913) 742-7725
thearnolds@everest.com   http://www.77south.net/
Business Category: Restaurants/Clubs / Caterers

AAA Party Rental
310 West 80th Street
Kansas City, MO  64114
Ph: (816) 333-1767 Fax: (816) 444-7270
christie.aaarental@gmail.com   http://www.aaapartyrental.com/
Business Category: Rentals Party/Equipment
AAA Party Rental offers rental items for any type of function large or small, private and corporate. Tents, tables, chairs, linen, china, catering equipment, glassware, wedding equipment, and so much more!

Allegiant Technology
14643 W. 95th Street
Lenexa, KS  66215
Ph: (913) 599-6900 Fax: (913) 599-6902
bdancer@allegiantusa.com   http://www.allegianttechnology.com/
Business Category: Telephone Communication-Equipment

Clockwork Architecture
423 Delaware St, Suite 102
Kansas City, M ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Leawood Chamber Member Renewals - November 2010

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

You can learn more about these organizations by visiting the Chamber's Member Directory at http://www.leawoodchamber.org/member_directory.cfm.
There you will find a complete listing of Leawood Chamber members and their contact information.

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810 Zone http://www.810zone.com/
 
Awnings by Haas, Inc http://www.awningsbyhaas.com/
 
Block Real Estate Services LLC http://www.blockllc.com/

Blue Valley Educational Foundation http://www.bvef.org/
 
CDO Management, Inc. http://www.cdomanagement.com/
 
Comfort Plus Shoes http://www.comfortplusshoes.com/
 
CrossFirst Bank http://www.crossfirstbank.com/

CV|Vision http://www.cv-vision.com/

Firehouse Window Cleaning & Tinting http://www.firehousetintandclean. ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

The Roasterie Café Ribbon Cutting

On November 10th, Mayor Peggy Dunn, members of the Leawood Chamber, and The Roasterie Café's staff gathered to celebrate the grand opening of their new café in the One Nineteen shopping center.

After a successful five years at the Brookside Roasterie Café location, The Roasterie has expanded by opening this new Leawood café. You'll find an assortment of pastries, bagels and cookies for a sweet snack and their drink menu offers something for everyone. Stop by and enjoy top line teas, signature blends, espresso and specialty drinks.

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B2B Cookie Winner

Our B2B cookie winner for October is Matt Fitzgerald with Power Group Companies! By attending a Leawood Chamber event and submitting his business card, Matt was automatically entered into a drawing for a dozen Blue Chip Cookies, compliments of Blue Chip Cookies in Town Center Plaza.

Congratulations, Matt!

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Pictured L to R: Kat Zaborny (Make-A-Wish Foundation); Caryn Clements (CrossFirst Bank Leawood); Matt Fitzgerald (Power Group Companies); Nancy McAuley (McAuley & Crandall, PA); Sheril Herman (American Companion Care); and Kathy Anthony (Sun Publications).

NoRTH RESTAURANT BRINGS CREATIVE NEW OPTIONS TO MODERN ITALIAN MENU

Classic recipes with a modern twist has been the standard for NoRTH restaurant’s menu and now the three-year-old Leawood restaurant is offering a variety of new items that use imaginative combinations featuring timeless Italian ingredients.

Take the restaurant’s new Bucatini for example. NoRTH chefs designed an innovative recipe using the restaurant’s wildly popular Braised Short Rib to create a pasta dish adding the tender meat from the Braised Short Rib to pasta, baby tomatoes, roasted peppers and garlic. The new pasta entrée is just one of the new pasta menu options. Others include: Chitarra with butternut squash, Brussels Sprouts and hazelnut brown butter and Strozzapreti with chicken, mushrooms, spinach, toasted pine nuts in a light parmesan cream.

“We use our guest’s response to our menu to generate innovative new creations. We’ve tweaked a few items on the menu to align with their feedback and have developed inventive new items based on special requests and favorites among our guests,” said John Hildenbrand, general manager of NoRTH. Other new entrée items include a Grilled Ahi with cauliflower puree, spinach, lemon and olive oil tapenade; a hearty Sea Bass served with beluga lentil ragout and pancetta braised greens; Peasant Shrimp with Borlotti beans, tomato and Swiss chard; and a Kansas City favorite, the Fire Roasted NY Steak with crisp potatoes and caramelized cipollini.

NoRTH guests w ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Introducing Artisan Design Solutions

Introducing Artisan Design Solutions, a full-service personal and home renovation company. They believe that anything that touches your personal life they can help. Artisan Design Solutions offers concierge services all the way to total home renovation.

Home Renovation & Handyman Services: From small to large projects, floor to roof, they can repair, restore, or renovate any part of your home. They provide the architectural and interior design, as well as manage the project to completion. Their experienced architectural designer is hands-on throughout the entire project.

Concierge Services and Event Planning: From housecleaning, to help with errands, and shopping, to menu and event planning for your wedding, family get-together, or holiday parties, they handle every detail. 

Artisan Design Solutions provides you with the help you need to get all of those items on your list accomplished that you just don't have time to amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. They believe in building relationships with customers, investing the time necessary to feel comfortable, and to make the right decisions. They manage the entire project: from the onset of the process, to the completion of construction, or the day of the event. They are your designers, project managers, and quality control team. Their aim is to bring your ideas to life and in the end ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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