Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — February 4, 2011

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

Leawood Chamber Events

Education-Life & Estate Planning for the Family & Business

Feb. 11, 2011, 8:30 at Country Club Bank - Plaza Parkway, 2nd floor conference room, 13451 Briar Street, Leawood, 66209
Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members (paid in advance).

By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

Register by clicking on the link below:

If something unforseen were to happen to you today, would everyone you love and everything you own be okay tomorrow?

At this month's Education Session, Kyle Krull, J.D., CFP will tell people what they should consider when making Life & Estate plans for their faimily and the family business.

Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.

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 Wednesday, February 9th by 5:00 pm. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after February 9th.

Membership Luncheon & Debut - Brewing Business Success

Feb. 8, 2011, 11:15 at Ritz Charles Overland Park, Inc., Salon F (East Side), 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $25 members, $35 non members (paid in advance).

By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

Register by clicking on the link below:

Boulevard Brewing Company President, John McDonald, has been brewing business success since he founded the business in 1989.

Boulevard is the 2nd largest brewery in Missouri and has grown in double digits every year and maintained a strong reputation since it opened. John will tell you that a great business mind is not what has enabled the company to flourish. Vision, integrity, passion, determination, patience and the ability to attract outstanding people by inspiring them to have a fierce loyalty and dedication to the company is what has driven them to great success.

John embodies the character and culture of the organization he built and still walks through the brewery each morning to greet his employees and discuss the issues of the day.

Join us at this month's membership luncheon to hear John's story of entrepreneurship which led to one of the most prosperous specialty breweries in the United States.

In addition, our newest Chamber members will be presented in our quarterly "Chamber Debut". Attendees will receive a description from each business that has joined the Leawood Chamber in the past 90 days.

Chamber Members: As an added benefit, members will receive via email a spreadsheet with contact information of all the other member attendees at the event. This is another way we're working to make sure the Leawood Chamber is a great networking resource for Chamber members.

Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.

By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

Don't miss this informative program and the chance to make new business connections! The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, February 3rd, by 5:00 pm!

After Hours Networking

Feb. 16, 2011, 5:00 at Monarch Plastic Surgery & Skin Rejuvenation, 4801 W. 135th St., Leawood, 66224 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

Hosted by Monarch Plastic Surgery & Skin Rejuvenation.

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us at our After Hours event.

Use the link below to register today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.

Registration deadline is Monday, February 14th, by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!

Leawood Young Professionals After Hours Networking

Feb. 23, 2011, 5:00 at 77 South, 5041 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

Join us for some great networking at this month's Leawood Young Professionals After Hours event, hosted by 77 South!

If you are between the ages of 21 - 39 years old and wish to build your professional network and give back to the community, Leawood Young Professionals is the group for you!

Leawood Chamber members and guests are welcome! There is no cost to attend!

Use the link below to register today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.



Register today!! Registration deadline is Monday, February 21st by 5:00 pm!

Leawood Community Events

"Totally 80's" Daddy Daughter Date Night

Feb. 12, 2011, 6:30pm at The Lodge at Ironwoods Park, 14701 Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Lindsay Hart – LindsayH@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x158
Cost: $50 per couple Leawood Resident [$12 ea. additional daughter] $60 per couple Non-Resident [$17 eac. additional daughter] Weblink: http://www.leawood.org

Dress in favorite 80's attire! Event includes catered dinner, dancing, craft, souvenir photo, and door prizes!

Daddy Daughter Date Night

Feb. 18, 2011, 7:00pm at Ritz Charles, 9000 W. 137th St., Overland Park,
Cost: Call for event cost and reservations. Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org

Dads and daughters (grades K-5 only) will dance to music provided by a DJ and enjoy refreshments. All girls receive a keepsake portrait and a rose. Pre-registration required and space is limited.

Leawood Swim & Dive Team Registration

Feb. 28, 2011, 7:30am at Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Lindsay Hart – lindsayh@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x158
Cost: Please see website for event pricing. Weblink: http://www.leawood.org

Join the Leawood Swim & Dive Team! Registration will open for Leawood Residents on Monday, February 28, Non-Residents (past participants) can register on Monday, March 7, and Non-Residents (new participants) on Wednesday, March 9.

Participants may choose to register online at www.leawood.org, or in person at Leawood City Hall (4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, KS, 66211). All participants wishing to register online must call the Parks & Recreation Department by February 24 to retrieve a username, password, and verify that all household information on file is current.

All swim and dive team participants must be six years old by June 1, 2011. Swim team participants must be able to swim 50 yards (2 lengths of the Leawood pool) unassisted and without stopping to rest. The 50 yards should be completed “with ease”. Please be certain your child is comfortable in the water prior to registration. All dive team participants must be able to do a front flip off the board and be willing to try new skills.

 For more information call (913) 339-6700 ext. 154.

News & Announcements

The Leawood Chamber Welcomes its Newest Members

Affinis Corp
7401 W. 129th St., Suite 110
Overland Park, KS  66213
Ph: (913) 239-1100 Fax: (913) 239-2281
mmckenna@affinis.us  
http://www.affinis.us/
Business Category: Engineers - Civil, Site, Environmental & Consulting / Consultant / Consultant
Affinis is an Overland Park based firm specializing in Infrastructure Planning & Design, Civil Engineering & Sitework, Water Resources and Engineering Support for local, state and federal clients.

Alliance Benefit Group of Kansas City
10200 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO  64131
Ph: (816) 942-6700 Fax: (816) 942-4893
bdouglas@kcbenefits.com  
http://www.abgfs.com/
Business Category: Employee Benefits & Consultants / Retirement Planning Services / Retirement Planning Services
Alliance Benefit Group is one of the nation's most experienced independently-owned providers of consulting, fiduciary and administration services for retirement plans - and a wide range of other employee benefits.

Hicks Fowler Architects
3601 W. 122nd Terrace
Leawood, KS  66209
Ph: (913) 696-0507
bill@hicksfowler.com   ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Natural Body Spa and Shop Honored with National Award

Natural Body Spa and Shop has received  the 2010 Stevie Awards for Women in Business’ ‘Environmental Stewardship Program of the Year’ distinguished honor, according to Cici Coffee, Chief Executive Officer. Natural Body Spa and Shop has an area location at 4431 West 119th Street (the 119th Shops) in Leawood, KAN. The award selection, determined by a team of Stevie Awards judges comprised of business advisors and entrepreneurs, was based on significant and innovative practices in organizational stewardship of environmental resources by the day spa. Spa services include massage, facials, body therapies, and signature spa packages for both women and men. Locations carry aromatherapy, skin, hair and body care products, and home spa products. Spa gift cards are available for purchase. 

Natural Body Spa and Shop is a full-service ‘green’ day spa and is dedicated to environmental stewardship in each spa location and in business and spa practices. “The incorporation of  green elements are key components in the planning, building, design of spas and daily operations as we focus on reducing environmental impact while educating employees and guests about sustainability and eco-friendly practices,” according to Coffee. Natural Body has built upon the origin as a natural products outlet to become one of the greenest companies in the spa business today.  All marketing and collateral materials are printed on FSC ce ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Kansas Legislative Update 01-28-2011

Legislative Report for the Leawood Chamber of Commerce
For week ending January 28, 2011
From Bob Vancrum, Kansas Government Affairs Consultant

This week the pace picked up rapidly in Topeka as key committees began to work on significant pieces of legislation.  The highlight for the week was action on the Governor’s 2011 budget rescission bills (HB2014 and SB16).  As introduced, both make reductions mid-year for FY2011 (which ends in only 5 months).  As you may recall, it removes $75.00 base state aid per pupil from the schools, and cuts 2,000 unfilled positions across all state agencies.

Budget
In the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, it was clear the majority didn’t think the Governor went far enough.  They cut FY2011 further by reducing all agency salaries and wages by 7.5% for the last six pay periods of this fiscal year.  All state employees (with no exceptions) are cut the same 7.5%.  In higher education, the savings are to be transferred to the deferred maintenance of buildings (this avoids a federal penalty for non-maintenance of effort).  In addition, the committee directed the Secretary of Administration to begin the process of selling 10% of state assets. 

On Thursday, the Senate Ways and Means Committee disagreed.  They actually ended up increasing the Governor’s recommendation significantly by restoring some of the recommended cuts in state ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Shawnee Mission Home Health Care Offers Class about Senior Care Options

Shawnee Mission Home Health Care and Sunrise of Lenexa will offer Senior Care Options 101 on Thursday, February 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at Sunrise of Lenexa, 15055 W. 87th Street.

This free educational program is designed to help seniors and their families understand the resources, services and products available today for senior care. Participants will learn from professionals in senior care about what life is like in a senior living community, as well as the many alternatives available that assist seniors in maintaining a successful lifestyle. Understanding these options will help seniors and their families make informed decisions.

For more information or to enroll, call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777.

About Shawnee Mission Medical Center

Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) is a 445-bed facility with nearly 20,000 inpatient admissions and more than 200,000 outpatient admissions annually. SMMC has the busiest emergency department in Johnson County, the area's first accredited Chest Pain Emergency Center, a nationally recognized Center for Women's Health and delivers more babies each year than any other hospital in the metropolitan area.

SMMC employs more than 2,900 local residents and supports an exceptional staff of 700 physicians representing 50 medical specialties, the largest medical staff in Kansas City. Visit us on the Web at ShawneeMission.org.

Saint Luke’s Hospice Awarded $500,000 Challenge Grant

Saint Luke’s Hospice has been awarded a $500,000 Challenge Grant from The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation as part of a fundraising campaign for a freestanding, inpatient hospice facility. The award requires that $1.5 million be raised by January 2012 to be eligible to receive the grant. The $7 million project seeks $3.5 million in fundraising.

Currently, Saint Luke’s Hospice has received commitments for nearly 57 percent of this goal, which includes the Mabee Foundation challenge grant. Since 1975, Saint Luke’s Hospice has provided compassionate and dignified care to Kansas City-area patients and their families as a division of Saint Luke’s Health System Home Care Services. In fact, it was one of our country’s first hospice programs.

While in-home care will remain an important service of Saint Luke’s Hospice, not all patients at the end of life can be cared for adequately at home. A hospice residence can provide a comfortable, home-like setting where patients receive end-of-life care and their loved ones receive emotional support. But because Saint Luke’s Hospice doesn’t have an inpatient facility, Saint Luke’s must transfer more than 200 patients per year outside its health system to Kansas City’s other freestanding inpatient hospice program. This loss has a profound impact on the continuum of care as patients and their families have developed long-term relationships with Saint Luke’s doctors a ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Jeff R. Riesberg, P.E., is Named Chairman of The Builders' Association

Jeff R. Riesberg, P.E., has been named 2011 Chairman of the Board of The Builders’ Association. He has been a member of the Association’s Executive Board since 2007. He succeeds Rory O’Connor, Vice President of Construction of Sporting Kansas City, who remains an officer of the Association.

Mr. Riesberg is Regional Manager of Ceco Concrete Construction’s Midwest Region, which has offices in Kansas City and St. Louis. Ceco has been a member of The Builders’ Association since 1919. Locally, they have worked on recent high-profile projects including Sprint Center and The New Arrowhead.

Mr. Riesberg has a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University and is a licensed professional engineer in Ohio and Indiana. He also has an MBA from Rockhurst University.

Other officers include James W. Carson (Carson-Mitchell, Inc.), Vice Chairman; Jerry D. Daugherty (Reinhardt Construction Company), Assistant Chairman; Phillip W. Thomas (A.L. Huber general contractor), Assistant Chairman; and Scott Kelly (Taylor Kelly), Assistant Chairman. Directors on The Builders’ Association board include J. Brett Gordon (McCownGordon Construction); Gregory A. Dunn (Dun-Par Engineered Form Company); Daniel A. Euston (JE Dunn Construction Company); Arthur Tanner (Tinmaster, Inc.); Michael B. Long (The Bratton Corporation); Rosana Privitera Biondo (Mark One Electric Company, Inc.); Keith E. Wallis, Jr. (Prestressed Casting Co.); R. Scott ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

B2B Cookie Winner

Our B2B cookie winner for January is Dick Wetzler with Martin, Pringle Attorneys at Law! By attending a Leawood Chamber event and submitting his business card, Dick was automatically entered into a drawing for a dozen Blue Chip Cookies, compliments of Blue Chip Cookies in Town Center Plaza.

Congratulations, Dick!

Pictured L to R: Sheril Herman (American Companion Care); Dick Wetzler (Martin, Pringle Attorneys at Law); Becca Coleman (The Law Offices of Kyle E. Krull ); and Jim Cogswell (Leawood Police Department).

Adcuda Lunch & Learn: Is Your Website Built to Sell?

We invite you to join Adcuda President Casey Copeland and Accounts Director Jennifer Hoyt for some sweet eats and salty pro-tips for streamlining your website into a finely-tuned, goal-driven machine.

Sign up quick to reserve your spot at the table and be sure to bring your appetite and learning cap! For those of you who can't make it in person, we will be streaming this session on our blog at 11:30AM CST. All proceeds from this event will be donated directly to Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics of Kansas City. Please give what you can. Suggested donation is $10.00 per participant.

Didn't make it to the last session? Check out our blog for the last two sessions about local search and blogging. Adcuda is an internet marketing agency specializing in website design, search engine optimization, performance advertising, email marketing, social media advertising and content creation.

Member Profile

77 South

Located at 135th & Nall, this locally owned destination offers a fabulous lunch and dinner menu at incredibly affordable prices. Our American Fare is complimented by the handcrafted cocktail menu and locally developed wine list.

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