Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — February 20, 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 OnlineEducation-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. Please feel free to forward this invitation to your organization's CFO or any other interested individuals.
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!
Morning Mingling MM090303
Mar. 3, 2009, 8:00am at
Soho 119,
4419 W. 119th St., Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $10 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass.
Greet your morning with "style" at the Leawood Chamber of Commerce Morning Mingling on Tuesday, March 3rd from 8:00 - 9:30 am at Soho 119!
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 some great door prizes.
Be sure to join us and start your day in the proper "fashion"!
The registration deadline for this event is Friday, February 27th by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!
Professional Edge Series-Harnessing the Power of e PE090304
Mar. 4, 2009, 7:30am at
KU Edwards Campus,
Regnier Hall, 12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, 66213 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event; however, reservations are required.
Dr. Kissan Joseph, Professor, KU School of Business
The internet and digital technologies continue to profoundly impact all aspects of commerce. This talk will highlight emerging trends and key opportunities, with special emphasis on the marketing function.
Coffee and pastries will be provided at 7:30 a.m. by the Bank of Blue Valley.
The reservation deadline for this event is Friday, February 27th by 5:00 pm. Use the link below and make your reservation today!
Quarterly Member Orientation OR090306
Mar. 6, 2009, 8:00am at
Leawood Chamber of Commerce,
1st floor conference room, 4707 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224
Cost: Free for Chamber members.
If you are a new representative for an existing Chamber Member or are a representative for a brand new Member, we welcome you to join us for our informative Member Orientation.
This is your chance to meet the staff, representatives from the Board, representatives from the Ambassador Committee and fellow Chamber members. Learn the history of the Chamber and ways to maximize the value of your membership. Enjoy continental breakfast, coffee and conversation!
Please bring your business cards and be prepared to introduce yourself!
Event Sponsor: Nelson Family Dentistry
Leawood Community Events
Disney Skating Party at The Ice at Park Place
Feb. 21, 2009, 12:00pm at
Park Place,
117th & Nall, Leawood, 66211
Contact: The Ice at Park Place – info@destinationparkplace.com 913-663-2070
Weblink: http://www.parkplaceleawood.com
Kids 12 and under who dress as their favorite Disney character will receive FREE admission and skate rental at The Ice at Park Place and a pass to "Disney on Ice Presents Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey" at Kemper Arena, April 1-5!
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!
The Process of Raising Capital Workshop
Feb. 26, 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=462&cid=986&ecid=986&crid=0&calpgid=265&calcid=947
This workshop explains the steps entrepreneurs need to take to raise capital.
Topics include traits necessary for raising capital, angel investors (who are they and what do they look for in an investment), federal and state securities laws, Regulation D, private placement memorandums, and subscription documents. Additionally, the workshop covers potential deal-breaker issues and post-closing considerations.
Soho and Song
Feb. 26, 2009, 7:30pm at
Soho119,
4419 W. 119th Street, Leawood,
Contact: Paula Wolff – pwolff@soho-119.com 913-338-5800
Soho119 is pleased to present a performance by The HeartAches and a reception to benefit Heartland Men's Chorus at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, February 26.
The HeartAches, the small ensemble of Heartland Men's Chorus, consists of 12 men singing in close harmony. Their repertoire ranges from comic to sublime, showcasing a wide variety of musical styles. The group will present a mini-concert, followed by a wine and hors d'oeuvre reception.
During the reception, guests will have the chance to purchase items from Soho119's collection of clothing and accessories. Soho119 will donate a portion of the evening's proceeds to the Chorus, which is now celebrating 23 years of beautiful music. True to their mission, the 130-member Chorus is reaching out to new audiences to advance their vision: Our Voices Enlighten, Inspire, Heal and Empower.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for the Chorus to expand our reach in the metro area and make new friends with folks who, once they hear us, will want to experience our full concerts," says Rick Fisher, HMC's executive director.
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2nd Annual Girls Night Out!
Feb. 27, 2009, 6:00pm at
Ceramics & Coffee House @ Paint Glaze & Fire,
12683 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Denise & Debbie – paintglazefire@aol.com 913-661-2529
Weblink: http://www.paintglazeandfire.com
LADIES TAKE TIME JUST FOR YOU!
Enjoy a fun "GIRL NIGHT" with ceramics, food, chair massages and amazing boutique shopping! Bring a friend ... the more the merrier!
So plan ahead for those upcoming gift needs - graduation, Mother's Day, etc!
RSVP TODAY - Last year we had standing room only. Hurry, reservations will be taken for a limited number of painters - call 913.661.CLAY today.
GREAT PRIZES, PROVIDED BY OUR VENDORS, WILL BE RAFFLED OFF DURING THIS FANTASTIC EVENING - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.
News & Announcements
B2B Cookie Winner
Our B2B cookie winner for November is Larry Foster from Job Source USA! By attending a Leawood Chamber event and submitting his business card, Larry was automatically entered into a drawing for a dozen Blue Chip Cookies, compliments of Blue Chip Cookies in Town Center Plaza.
Congratulations, Larry!
Pictured L to R: Shawn McCune, CKD (Kitchen Design Gallery); Jim Mathis (Mathis Photography); Cherise Lyon (His & Her Fitness, LLC); Linda Murray (Leawood Chamber of Commerce); Larry Foster (Job Source USA); Debbie FitzGerald (Job Source USA); and Becca Coleman (Kyle E. Krull, P.A.).
Shawnee Mission Medical Center Celebrated their Critical Care Services Expansion
In honor of their Critical Care Services Expansion, Shawnee Mission Medical Center invited seven local Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening of the facility with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Celebration on January 21st.
The Critical Care Services Expansion design was made with the comfort of patients and families in mind. From dedicated hallways for transportation of patients to assure privacy, to larger rooms in the intensive care, and critical care units that offer a place for loved ones to spend the night, each feature acknowledges the importance of family in the healing process.
Congratulations to Shawnee Mission Medical Center on this exciting expansion!
What a crowd!
Trinity, a mobile of fused and blown glass, by Dierk Van Keppel is a striking addition to the SMMC's Critical Care Expansion.
... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)Massage Heights is Already Reaching Great "Heights"!
Given the current economic forecast, it seems like we hear our share of bad news. For a change, wouldn't it be nice to hear a little good news, too?!?
New chamber member, Tom Dusterhoft, with Massage Heights recently wrote the chamber and shared this terrific news:
Since our soft-opening on December 5th our business has been better then expected. The number of guests who we placed into Lifestyle Membership Programs (71 new members) significantly out performed our forecast of 35 new members. Our success centers around customer care. Providing a relaxing, uplifting experience to our guests from the time they enter our Retreat to the time they leave.
Our success has been significantly helped by the Leawood Chamber of Commerce as well. The support to our business has been outstanding. Our Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Networking Events gave us immediate exposure to others who have clients or employees who would benefit from the relaxation and wellness of massage and some Chamber Members have joined themselves.
Thank you for all your help.
Tom Dusterhoft
Massage Heights
Parkway Plaza (135th & Roe)
Congratulations to Tom and the rest of the Massage Heights team for a great start! We wish them continued success in the future!!
... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)This week's Member MarketPlace Specials
As always, you can "BANK" on great specials from your Leawood Chamber members! In fact all "SIGNS" indicate that this week's MarketPlace specials are sure to make you "SMILE"!
So make it a "CHIEF" priority to visit the Member MarketPlace regularly!
To take a look, "ZOOM" over to the Chamber's home page and click on the button called "$pectacular $avings" or you can visit http://www.leawoodchamber.org/marketplace.cfm.
Colon Cancer Awareness Presentation
March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month and Menorah Medical Center (MMC) encourages residents 50 years of age and older to get screened for colorectal cancer because 93% of all cases are diagnosed within this age group.
“Both men and women are at risk for colorectal cancer. Routine screening for colorectal cancer in persons aged 50 and over is extremely important because this disease often develops with few, if any, symptoms at first,” said Dr. David Bouda, Medical Director of Midwest Cancer Care at MMC.
Bouda will offer a community education presentation on March 10, 2 p.m., at Silvercrest at Deer Creek, 13060 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kansas. The presentation will educate participants about risk factors; signs and symptoms; and screening guidelines. Free take home test kits will be available for the first 100 persons over the age of 50.
This event is open to the public at no charge. At the end of the seminar, attendees are offered an immediate opportunity to ask questions of Bouda. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited. For more information and to register, please call 913-541-7400.
For additional information concerning colorectal cancer or any of the risk assessments or scheduled screenings, visit http://www.menorahmedicalcenter.com.
... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)Member Profile
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