Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — February 2, 2007

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

2007 State of the County Address

Mar. 27, 2007, 11:30am at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 West 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $28/ person or $275 for a table of 8

The Leawood Chamber of Commerce and the Johnson County Chairman of the Board Annabeth Surbaugh cordially invite you to attend the 2007 State of the County Address. In conjunction with the Johnson County Public Policy Council. This will also be a great opportunity to network with members and other chambers throughout the area.

The cost is $28 / person, or $275 for a table of 8. Advanced reservations and payment are required. Please RSVP and send payment by 5pm on Tuesday, March 20th. We are unable to refund on cancellations received after the registration deadline. Unfortunately we will not be able to accommodate walk ups at this event. The Chamber accepts checks, Visa, Discover, Mastercard and American Express. Make checks payable to the Leawood Chamber of Commerce.

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Morning Mingling

Feb. 6, 2007, 8:00am at Hereford House Restaurant, 5001 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Chamber office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $5 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking and a continental-style breakfast. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win two $25 gift certificates to Hereford House & a set of Hereford House Mugs.
There is no cost to attend this event. The reservation deadline for this event is February 2nd.

General Membership Meeting

Feb. 13, 2007, 11:30am at Leawood South Country Club, 12700 Overbrook Rd, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Chamber Office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org (913) 498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: $20 members (paid in advance), $22 non members.

Join us at the Leawood Chamber Membership Luncheon on February 13th, Valentine's Eve, for a chance to walk away with a sweet treat for your Valentine!

Our newest Chamber members will be presented in our quarterly "Chamber Debut". Each attendee will receive a business card and a description from each business that has joined the Leawood Chamber in the past 90 days.

This month, Thomas Thornton, the first president and CEO of the Kansas Bioscience Authority, will present a short program. Thomas joins the KS Bioscience Authority with a strong background in business and economic development. He will talk about his background and provide his thoughts and ideas on how this group will guide the state in its bioscience investments. You won't want to miss this informative presentation!

The meeting will start with lunch, followed by the "Chamber Debut" and our guest speaker for the day.

The reservation deadline for this event is February 7th by 5:00 pm, so click on the link below to register today!

2007 Legislative Breakfast Series

Feb. 17, 2007, 7:30am at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 West 137th Street, Overland Park,
Contact: Chamber Staff – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514

The Leawood Chamber of Commerce and the Johnson County Public Policy Council sponsor the Legislative Breakfast Series to enhance the communication and exchange of information between the business community and the Johnson County state legislative delegation. Legislators will be on hand to discuss issues and offer the most current legislative updates. All meetings will take place at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park, 9300 West 137th Street. Casual attire is requested. Breakfast will be served promptly at 7:30 a.m.

Speaking: Senator Karin Brownlee; Representatives Jeff Colyer, Ronnie Metsker, Tim Owens and Stephanie Sharp

Chamber Member single breakfast $20 Non-member single breakfast $25
Chamber Member series discount package price:
(all 5 breakfasts, savings of $15) $85
The reservation deadline for each breakfast is the Wednesday preceding the date. Reservations must be made in advance.
Download Reservation Form:

http://www.leawoodchamber.org/Downloadable%20files/2007_Leg_Breakfast.pdf

The Legislative Breakfast Series is a prepaid event.
Dates and Speakers are subject to change.

Leawood Community Events

"A Special Tribute to President Gerald Ford"

Feb. 8, 2007, 7:30pm at KU Edwards Campus, 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, 66213
Cost: FREE. No ticket required. Weblink: http://www.edwardscampus.ku.edu

Part of the Presidential Lecture Series: "The 2008 Campaign, and a Special Tribute to President Ford." Featuring well-known presidential historian, Richard Norton Smith.

Seminar on ACT/SAT and College Admissions

Feb. 8, 2007, 7:00am at Ball Conference Center, 21350 W 153rd Street, Olathe,
Contact: Stephen Heiner – info@getsmarterprep.com 913-322-3400
Cost: $0 Weblink: http://getsmarterprep.blogspot.com/2007/01/myths-vs-realities-college-admissions.html

Is the SAT really the preferred test of elite schools? Shouldn't a student just take ACTs over and over, hoping to get a higher score? Shouldn't a student be "well-rounded" to have a better chance of getting into college?

If you answered yes to any of these following questions, you'll be interested to know why you're wrong. Come to our Free Seminar, February 8th at 7pm at the Ball Conference Center in Olathe. Admission is free  and no names or addresses will be taken. This is an informational talk given as a service to the community. Door prizes will be given, including partial and full scholarships for our test prep classes.

Valuation Workshop

Feb. 8, 2007, 3:00pm at ECJC Conference Center, 8527 Bluejacket St., Lenexa, 66214
Contact: Jayne Vehlewald – jvehlewald@ecjc.com 913-438-2282
Cost: $50 per person

This workshop covers the term sheet and helps entrepreneurs understand how to value their business when raising capital. Topics covered include offering terms, factors that affect valuation, valuation by life stage, and valuation methodologies. The workshop also assists entrepreneurs in preparing an actual valuation for their business.

News & Announcements

Job Posting

The City of Leawood, Parks and Recreation Department seeks applicants for an Administrative Assistant position to: provide administrative support for the Parks & Recreation Department, seek advertising contracts for the program guide, manage the front desk and registration operations, complete all personnel activities for the department and coordinate bill payment/purchase requisition process including contracts, as well as monitoring and reconciling same. 

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field or equivalent job experience required.  Must have two (2) years experience with Word and Excel.  Must know basic accounting principles. 

Starting rate of pay: $15.32 per hour.  Must be available to work 2 evenings per month for committee meetings.  City residency not required.  Offers of employment conditional upon passing appropriate tests including a drug screen.

For more information contact: Cathy McDonald, HR Generalist
Phone: (913) 339-6700 ext. 189  Fax: (913) 339-6781
cathym@leawood.org

National Tire & Battery Cuts Ribbon at New Location

Leawood Chamber of Commerce staff and Board members joined Andy Kennedy, General Manager, and the National Tire & Battery staff in dedicating their new location located at 13521 Madison Avenue, in Kansas City Missouri (135th & State Line).  Pictured are Teri Murphy, Chamber Ambassador; David Cox, Chamber Ambassador; Shawna Davidson, Chamber Board Chair; Jim Rochel, Chamber Ambassador; James Azeltine, Leawood City Councilmember; Andy Kennedy, NTB General Manager; Linda Murray, Leawood Chamber; Robert Thompson, Chamber Ambassador.

NTB is a tire and battery shop that also works on shocks, struts, alignments, oil changes, brakes, and preventative maintenance.

You can learn more about NTB by visiting their web site at http://www.NTB.com/.

B2B Cookie Winner

This month's B2B cookie winner is Janet Dunklau from REGAL Awards & Advertising Specialties.  By attending the Chamber's December 5th Morning Mingling event and submitting her business card, Janet was automatically entered into a drawing for a dozen Blue Chip Cookies, compliments of Blue Chip Cookies in Town Center Plaza.  Accepting the cookies on her behalf are Jim Kuklenski, Owner & Marsha Naron.

 

Pictured (from REGAL Awards unless otherwise noted) are: Jim Kuklenski, Jennifer Felix (Borders Books & Music), Marsha Naron, David Cox (Bank of Blue Valley)

Cline Wood Agency Forms Transportation Division

Jan. 26, 2007

The Kansas City Business Journal reported today that Cline Wood Agency of Leawood, Kansas has hired Cathy Wilson Pec to head up its newly formed Transporation Risk Management Division.

Cline Wood Agnecy has been a member of the Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member since 1998.  For the complete story, go to: www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/stories/2007/01/22/daily35.html?f=et65&hbx=e_du

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