Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — December 2, 2011

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Mayor's State of the City Address

Jan. 24, 2012, 11:15am at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $35 for members, $45 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 11th Annual Mayor's State of the City Address and Luncheon.

Seating is limited, so make your reservation today. Individual admissions are $35 for Chamber members and $45 for non-members.

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 Thursday, January 19th by 5:00 p.m. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after the reservation deadline.

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Event Patron Sponsors:

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Ribbon Cutting - Talk of the Town

Dec. 5, 2011, 11:00am at Talk of the Town, 5201 W. 135th St., Leawood, 66224
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of Talk of the Town restaurant and their arrival to the Leawood Community with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Peggy Dunn will start at 11:00 AM. Don't miss this exciting event!!

To learn more about Talk of the Town, visit their web site at www.talkofthetowngrill.com

Morning Mingling

Dec. 6, 2011, 08:00am at Amore Chocolate Pizza Company, 4821 W. 117th Street, Leawood, Chamber Staff 66211
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

Leawood Chamber members, 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 2nd, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

KU Edwards Campus Professional Edge Series

Dec. 7, 2011, 08:00am at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Auditorium, 12610 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, 66213
Cost: FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP online or by calling (913) 897-8413.

Speaker: Kerry Benson, lecturer, School of Journalism - Social Media: Communicate Like a Human - not a Robot

Individuals who use dated marketing/sales speak and hyperbole when navigating the social media landscape will cause their efforts to fall flat. Kerry Benson will offer ideas for creating effective social media content that keeps communication "social" and engaging.

*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

Leawood Community Events

Holiday Traditions on the Prairie

Dec. 3, 2011, 9:30am at Oxford School House, Ironwoods Park, 147th and Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free

Celebrate old-time holiday traditions on the Prairie in the Historic Oxford Schoolhouse. Free and fun for all ages!

Breakfast with Santa

Dec. 3, 2011, 8:30am at The Lodge at Ironwoods Park, 14701 Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Cost: $11 / Leawood Resident Discount Rate - $9 Children 2 and under are FREE! (registration is required for head count purposes) Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/parks/breakfastwithsanta.aspx

Come spend the morning with Santa and enjoy an all-you-can-eat pancake, sausage, juice and coffee breakfast provided by the Leawood Lions Club.

Get your picture taken with Santa and view it online at www.leawood.org. Pictures will be available to print for FREE from the Leawood website. Pictures will not be given on site.

2 sessions to choose from!

Session 1: 8:30-10:00am

Session 2: 10:30am-12:00pm

Registration Deadline - Wednesday, November 23; 5:00pm

250 particpants per session maximum.

Royals' Aaron Crow Meet and Greet

Dec. 3, 2011, 2:00pm at U.S. Toy Store, 2008 W. 103rd Terr, Leawood, 66206
Cost: FREE

Your little Slugger is invited to a very special event with 2011 Kansas City Royals All-Star Aaron Crow! The Royals All-Star will visit U.S. Toy on Saturday, December 3rd from 2pm-3pm. Kids will get a chance to meet Aaron Crown and get a free signed autograph!

Plus, enjoy our discounts of up to 20% on great holiday toys like, Lego & Playmobil. The first 100 kids in line will also receive a free fun box. Don't miss the chance for your little slugger to meet one of the Royals' brightest stars!

Pictures with Santa

Dec. 10, 2011, 10:00am at Bank of Blue Valley, 11935 Riley, Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Bev McCrave – bmccrave@bankbv.com 913-234-2215
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.bankbv.com

Santa and his helpers will be at Bank of Blue Valley on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10-Noon. Come see Santa and get your picture taken for free!

Sam Stryke Holiday Concert

Dec. 13, 2011, 7:00pm at KU Edwards Campus, 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Christine Hartigan – chartiga@ku.edu 913-897-8400
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.edwardscampus.ku.edu/events

Pianist Sam Stryke and his jazz trio return to campus to bring warmth to a winter evening. Enjoy a wonderful holiday music experience with Stryke's heartfelt renditions of favorite carols and stirring improvisations.

For this concert, KU Edwards asks guests to bring gently used or new children's books to be donated to the Reach Out and Read KC program.

ABWA, K. C. Express Network Luncheon

Dec. 20, 2011, 11:20am at Deer Creek Country Club, 7000 W. 133rd Street, Overland Park, 66209
Contact: Nancy Miller, President Elect – nmiller55@kc.rr.com (913) 599-1155
Cost: $20.00 guest Weblink: http://www.abwakcexpress.org/meetings.html

Do you have a burning desire to succeed? Dan Stalp, Transformational sales coach, networker extraordinaire, author & VP of Sandler Sales Training will speak on “Why People Fail to Influence” on December 20th. Dan will give you the insight you need to achieve your goals. Make your dreams come true. Kindly RSVP @ www.abwakcexpress.org

Arti Gras

Feb. 24, 2012, 6:00pm at Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: $25 Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/committees/art/artigras.aspx

Leawood's first juried art show. Come enjoy the opening Gala to benefit the Leawood Foundation. Or visit Saturday and Sunday to continue reviewing the art.

News & Announcements

Get Noticed - Become a Leawood Chamber 2012 Advantage Sponsor

Since its incorporation in 1995, the Leawood Chamber of Commerce has grown to consist of nearly 500 member businesses. Our member businesses employ more than 51,000 employees in and around the Leawood area. Chamber staff executes an average of four networking events per month that attract anywhere between 60-300+ people per event. The Leawood Chamber constantly has our members needs at top of mind and can be counted upon to represent them in regards to legislative issues. 

Economic activity in the Leawood area has far outpaced activity in most of the region.  Commercial construction activity, corporate relocations, retail sales, restaurant sales & room nights continue to exceed expectations. Within the next 18-24 months, nearly 1,000 new employees will be moving to Leawood and will occupy over 200,000 square feet of office space.  This all means more potential customers for your organization, and more visibility in front of growing & expanding businesses.

As you know, throughout the region, the Leawood name is associated with prosperity and success. The Leawood area business community continues to thrive; your organization and its support of the Chamber can play an important role in helping us to continue to make that happen. 

Click HERE to view the available sponsorships for 2012, including individual event sponsorships. We trust t ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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Menorah Medical Center Announces the Arrival of the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System

Menorah Medical Center, part of HCA Midwest Health System, Kansas City's largest healthcare network, recently acquired the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System. The advanced technology enhances a surgeon's ability to perform complex minimally invasive surgical procedures, enabling patients to experience a quicker recovery and fewer side effects.  The da Vinci provides highly magnified visualization inside the body while offering a surgeon greater precision and can be used for a multitude of procedures including prostatectomy, hysterectomy, coronary artery bypass and colorectal surgery, among others.
 
"Menorah's acquisition of the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System shows our commitment to patients to provide the latest minimally invasive surgery," says Kansas City Urology Care surgeon, Christian Hettinger, MD, who cares for patients at Menorah Medical Center.  "This technology will allow us to provide the best possible outcomes and affirms our dedication to provide the community with access to the latest medical advancements."
 
Studies show that the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System allows for shorter hospital stays, reduced risk of infection, less blood loss and quicker returns to normal daily activities. With small incisions, patients often leave the hospital sooner and experience a recovery that is only a fraction of the time required for a traditional operation.
 
The da Vinci prostatectomy, or rem ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Show Your Leawood Pride at the 2012 State of the City Address

The 2012 State of the City Address, presented by the Leawood Chamber of Commerce, is quickly approaching. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24th from 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Ritz Charles, located at 9000 W. 137th Street in Overland Park, will be hosting all members and guests.  Leawood Mayor Peggy Dunn will be presenting.

Sponsorships for this event are available and will sell quickly. For sponsorship benefits and pricing, please click HERE.

Top 5 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Miss This Opportunity:

• Create, Develop, and Enhance Credibility
• Get Recognized by the Movers and Shakers in this Community
• The 300+ Attendees make for Highly Targeted Marketing
• Increase Brand Recognition and Awareness
• Prove you Support the City of Leawood’s Leadership Team and the Chamber

Please note, sponsors must notify the Chamber by Monday, December 19th to ensure placement in all promotional materials. To reserve your spot, please call the Chamber office at 913-498-1514 or email jamic@leawoodchamber.org.

For event information, please see the link below.

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Ten Year Leawood Chamber Members to be Recognized at 2011 Annual Meeting

In appreciation of their long term commitment to the Leawood Chamber, 15 businesses will be recognized at the upcoming Annual Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 14th from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. The following 15 members are celebrating 10 years of Chamber membership:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
• Blue Valley Recreation Commission
• Pat Colloton, Attorney at Law
• The Commerce Trust Company
• CrossFirst Bank
• DLR Group
• Hoefer Wysocki Architects
• Johnson County Government
• Kansas Gas Service
• McAuley & Crandall, PA
• McGrew Financial Consultants
• Overland Park Convention Center
• RE/MAX State Line Real Estate, Inc.
• United Methodist Church of the Resurrection
• Zschoche Financial Planning

The continued support of these businesses has helped the Chamber in fulfilling its mission to promote commerce in the Leawood area.

Each of these businesses will be recognized at the event and the Chamber will present them with a special plaque in recognition of their 10 year membership. A photo of the representatives of these organizations attending the event will be posted on the Chamber's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/leawoodchamber) after the event.

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

Burns & McDonnell Creates New Transportation and Water Infrastructure Divisions

Burns & McDonnell has expanded to 11 operating divisions as a final step in implementing a planned restructuring of its Infrastructure Group into separate water infrastructure and surface transportation infrastructure divisions.

Ron Coker has been named vice president and general manager of the Water Group and Benjamin J. Biller has been named vice president and general manager of the Surface Transportation Group. Coker previously was the officer in charge of marketing for the Infrastructure Group, focused on water projects. Biller was the officer in charge of project delivery and marketing of highway, road and bridge projects in the Infrastructure Group. The establishment of the two new divisions and promotions of Coker and Biller are effective Jan. 1, 2012.

"The need for infrastructure investment in all parts of our country is now reaching critical urgency," said Burns & McDonnell Chairman and CEO Greg Graves. "Creating these two divisions now positions Burns & McDonnell to provide a resource to our clients as they focus on the dire needs and challenges of bringing our water infrastructure and roads and bridges up to the standards required in the 21st century."

"Burns & McDonnell has a long history of advocating for clean water and safe roads and bridges and we believe that history is now about to repeat itself," said James Foil, senior vice president and general manager of the current Infrastructure Group. ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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