Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — February 13, 2009
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
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Leawood Chamber Events
2009 State of the County Address GOV090331
Mar. 31, 2009, 11:30am at
Ritz Charles Overland Park,
9000 West 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $30/ person or $240 for a table of 8
The Johnson County Public Policy Council and the Chairman of the Board of Johnson County Commissioners, Annabeth Surbaugh, cordially invite you to attend the 2009 State of the County Address and Luncheon.
The cost is $30 / person, or $240 for a table of 8. Advanced reservations and payment are required. The reservation deadline for this event is by 5pm on Monday, March 23rd. Refunds will not be made on cancellations received after registration deadline.
Check-in on March 31st will begin at 11:30 am, followed by lunch at noon and Chairman Surbaugh's Address at 12:30 pm.
— Register OnlineRibbon Cutting - Capitol Federal Savings Bank RC021709
Feb. 17, 2009, 8:30am at
Capitol Federal Savings Bank,
15081 Nall Ave, Leawood, 66223
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Capitol Federal Savings Bank proudly celebrates more than 100 years of service to customers and communities. Join us in celebrating the grand opening of their new location in the Nall Valley shopping center located at 151st and Nall.
Mayor Dunn and the Leawood Chamber will welcome this new Chamber member into the Leawood community with a ribbon cutting at 9:00 am.
After Hours Networking AH090218
Feb. 18, 2009, 5:00pm at
Sam's Club,
8300 W. 135th St., Overland Park, 66223 — Register Online
Cost: There is no additional cost for Leawood Chamber Members to attend this event. Guests $10 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass.
You've shopped there, but have you tried networking there??
Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking.
Registration deadline is February 16, by 5:00 PM, so RSVP today.
Education-How to File for Property Tax Relief CES090227
Feb. 27, 2009, 8:00am at
Town & Country Bank,
1st Floor Conference Room, 4707 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224 — Register Online
Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members.
Are you a commercial property owner searching for tax relief? Do you lease your office or retail space and have an interest in knowing how property taxes affect your lease rate? If so, then you won't want to miss this Chamber Education Session on property tax relief presented by Linda Terrill!
Linda Terrill with Neill, Terrill & Embree will give a presentation on how the appeal system is set up for commercial property and details on how one can file an appeal for property tax relief. She will also spend time on the current issues facing real property owners and review several new cases that can provide relief for businesses.
Linda has a law degree from Washburn University and a Masters in Tax Law from UMKC School of Law. She formerly served as the General Counsel to the Kansas Court of Tax Appeals, formerly known as the Board of Tax Appeals.
Linda went into private practice after working in the Court of Tax Appeals. She exclusively works in the field of state and local taxation with an emphasis on property tax appeals. Her clients include Nebraska Furniture Mart, Legends Shopping Center, Best Buy, Petsmart and many other commercial property owners in litigation matters to reduce their property taxes on their buildings.
The reservation deadline for this event is Wednesday, February 25th by 5:00 pm, so use the link below and make your reservation today!
Leawood Community Events
Fall in Love with Park Place
Feb. 13, 2009 at
The Ice at Park Place,
117th & Nall, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Barb Matt – info@destinationparkplace.com 913-381-2229
Weblink: http://www.parkplaceleawood.com
Bring a date...bring a friend...The Ice at Park Place is offering a sweetheart of a deal on skating admissions this Valentine's Day Weekend!
Visit http://www.leawoodchamber.org/view_marketplace.cfm?marketitem_id=62 to get all the details on this fun holiday treat!
What Makes A Candidate Shine?
Feb. 18, 2009, 7:00am at
Prince of Peace Catholic Church,
16000 W. 143rd Street (between Blockbob and Murlen), Olathe,
Contact: Fred Fosnacht (group facilitator) – fmfosnacht@mycatholicvoice.com 913-495-9920 x100
The Leawood Chamber received a special invitation to attend this informative session:
The Prince of Peace Job Club is honored to have Laurie Minard as a guest speaker next Wednesday, February 18th, from 7:00 - 8:30am. Laurie is highly respected and valued Human Resources Executive for a top tiered company here in Kansas City. She also serves on several Community and Professional Boards within the Kansas City metro area. In this time of increased unemployment, she will discuss the topic of ' What Makes A Candidate Shine' above the others. There will be a presentation; however, a Q & A format will be the main structure for the meeting.
Please contact the chamber office if you would like to attend.
Bukaty Companies Power Lunch Seminar
Feb. 18, 2009, 12:00pm at
Bukaty Companies,
11221 Roe Ave, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Stephanie Leith – 913-345-0440
Weblink: http://www.bukaty.com
The workshop will provide an overview of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Attendees will receive information on the written notice requirements; copies of the model notices for plan use, and receive answers to questions related to the more complex administration issues associated with the regulation.
RSVP to Stephanie Leith at 913.345.0440 or e-mail powerlunch@bukaty.com. Lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. Only one representative per company please.
Additional reserved seminar parking is located on the southeast side of Bukaty Companies building. The event is sponsored by Bukaty Companies and the Leawood Chamber of Commerce.
Online Productivity Bootcamp Workshop
Feb. 19, 2009, 11:00am at
Enterprise Center of Johnson County,
8527 Bluejacket St., Lenexa, 66214
Contact: Jayne Vehlewald – jvehlewald@ecjc.com 913-438-2282
Cost: See Web Link for Event Cost. Weblink: http://www.ecjc.com/s/656/index.aspx?sid=656&gid=1&pgid=466&cid=990&ecid=990&crid=0&calpgid=265&calcid=947
This workshop demonstrates how you can use BaseCamp, HighRise, Skype and Google Apps to organize your business and increase productivity with very little monthly expense.
Basecamp and Highrise are project and contact management programs designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind, yet powerful enough for the advanced user. Skype is an online telephony service with inexpensive calling and conferencing options. Google Apps provide “Microsoft Office-like” capabilities but with online live collaboration and sharing features. All of these services are free or less than $10 a month for beginning users.
Bring your laptops, this will be a hands-on workshop presented by entrepreneur, Dr. Dan Melton, founder and Team Chief of npT Labs.
An all day Sandler Training "Boot Camp"
Feb. 23, 2009, 8:00am at
Sandler/Brooks Associates Training Facility,
10955 Lowell Avenue, Suite 650, Overland Park, 66210
Contact: Dan Stalp – dstalp@brooksassociates.us 913-451-1760 x101
Cost: See Event Web Link for Cost. Also visit the Chamber's Member MarketPlace for special discount for Chamber Members!
Materials, breakfast and lunch included in cost. Weblink: http://brooksassociates.sandler.com/download/25781/
As a Boot Camp Attendee you'll discover: How to get your prospects/clients to make and keep commitments; Why our 3 step, iron-clad qualifying techniques shorten your sales cycle and reduce "think it overs"; What "stealth selling" is and why saying the opposite of what your prospect expects can change your business; Why not every prospect deserves your proposal.
Be sure to visit http://www.leawoodchamber.org/view_marketplace.cfm?marketitem_id=60 to learn more about Chamber Member discount!
News & Announcements
Chamber Office Closed for Presidents' Day
The Chamber office will be closed on Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents' Day and will reopen on Tuesday, February 17th at 8:30 a.m.
In case of an emergency, please call 913-645-8237.
Capitol Federal opens new office in Leawood
Capitol Federal opens new office in Leawood
Beginning Presidents’ Day, February 16, at 9:00 a.m., Capitol Federal will begin the grand opening of its newest True Blue location at 15081 Nall Avenue, Leawood. On Tuesday, February 17, at 9:00am, the Leawood Chamber of Commerce will be on hand to conduct the ribbon cutting ceremony, and Capitol Federal Foundation will make a special presentation to the Blue Valley Educational Foundation. Other grand opening festivities will continue throughout the week including drawings for prizes and a special gift for opening an account. Capitol Federal also is offering its annual Presidents’ Day CD on February 16.
The new Nall Valley location is the Bank’s 41st branch and its 19th Greater Kansas City office. It is open Monday – Thursday 9 am to 4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The new full-service 3,102 sq. foot branch includes the convenience of a neighborhood loan office and a 24-hour drive-up ATM.
Appointed to manage the new office is Vice President-Branch Manager, Christopher Collins. A Business Administration graduate of Kansas State University, Collins joined Capitol Federal in November 2003. He served as a teller and customer service representative prior to being named assistant branch manager for the College Boulevard location and later t ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Firestone Celebrates Grand Opening
On January 15th, Firestone celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony!
Firestone is a leading provider of auto maintenance, repairs and tires for a reason: They believe in offering a total auto care experience that perfectly meets each customers' needs.
Firestone is located at 13620 Washington Street, Kansas City, MO (135th & State Line corridor).
Congratulations and Welcome to Firestone!
Town Center Plaza Launches "Kids With Heart" Program
Over the past two years, Town Center Plaza and Ward Parkway Center have had the honor of recognizing Kansas City youth who have demonstrated care, compassion, and concern for others through the Kids With Heart program. We are proud to announce the third annual installment of Kids With Heart and are excited to highlight the amazing contributions made by our local youth.
The Kids With Heart program recognizes 10 exceptional young people who are passionate about volunteerism and community service.
Through nominations by members of the community, two grand-prize winners and eight runners-up will be selected as Town Center Plaza and Ward Parkway Center Kids With Heart award recipients; prizes include a $500 donation to the charity of the two grand-prize winner’s choice and ten $100 shopping sprees. This year’s Kids With Heart program will kick off Valentine’s Day weekend and culminate on April 18th with a recognition ceremony. The new timing of the program is designed to coincide with National Volunteer Month (April).
“The Kids With Heart program is something we look forward to every year,” said Melissa Kirchner, Marketing Director at Town Center Plaza. “Over the past two years, we have had the privilege to meet and recognize outstanding kids in the community. We continue to be inspired by these children and are excited to learn about what kids in the Kansas City area are doing to help others.”
Town Center Pl ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Leawood Chamber Member Renewals - January 2009
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.
A.B. May http://www.abmay.com/
ARTichokes http://www.artichokeskc.com/
AT&T http://www.att.com/
The Banking and Tax Law Group, LLP http://www.banktaxlaw.com/
Block & Company, Inc. http://www.blockandco.com/
Bott Radio Network http://www.bottradionetwork.com/
First National Bank http://www.fnbk.com/
Flowers by Emily http://www.flowersbyemily.com/
JCCC Center for Entrepreneurship offers Family Business Series
JCCC Center for Entrepreneurship offers Family Business Series
The Center for Entrepreneurship at Johnson County Community College, a partnership between the Kansas Small Business Development Center and the Entrepreneurial Studies program, will offer a Family Business Series, three workshops on succession planning, tax planning and communicating, specific to the unique challenges faced by family businesses.
• Preparing a Business for Successful Transition will be 8-11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the Capitol Federal Conference Center, Regnier Center, JCCC.
This session will cover the critical stages necessary for a successful business transition.
• What You Should Know About Tax Planning for 2009 will be 8-10 a.m. Thursday, March 12, in room 270 of the Regnier Center. The overview will cover the top 10 tax ideas to be aware of in a family-owned business.
• From the Kitchen Table to the Conference Table: Family Business Communications will be 8 a.m.-noon, Thursday, April 9, Capitol Federal Conference Center.
In this session, Laura Michaud, nationally recognized family business coach, author and owner of The Michaud Group, will provide real tactics you can implement immediately to improve communications in your family business.
Call 913-469-2323 to register for all three seminars and refer to C ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Shop for your Sweetheart and Support Fellow Chamber Members!
As Valentine's Day approaches, be sure to check out all the great specials Chamber businesses have posted on the Member MarketPlace!
For instance, did you know that Irish Crystal Company has over 150 SALE items?? Don't miss this opportunity to spoil your sweetie and support fellow chamber members at the same time!!
The Member MarketPlace is accessible to anyone visiting the Chamber's home page from a button called "$pectacular $avings" or you can visit http://www.leawoodchamber.org/marketplace.cfm
Be sure to check the Member MarketPlace page often since Chamber members are always posting great opportunities to save!!
Member Profile
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College Nannies & Tutors began in 2000 when business student Joseph Keeley took a job as a nanny in Edina, Minnesota. As a nanny, Keeley realized that he was more than a babysitter, but rather an "Active Role Model" for the children. He recognized a need for a unique and specialized service that connected parents with safe and reliable nannies & tutors or role models. He found these role models in current college students, college graduates and certified teachers looking to make a positive difference through their jobs working with children and adolescents. The College Nannies & Tutors organization has since expanded to become the nation's largest nanny and tutor resource.
The Overland Park Placement Center serves the Kansas City, Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Olathe, and surrounding communities. They are a full service agency providing Full-Time Nannies, Part-Time Nannies, Summer ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for complete profile)
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