Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — March 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.

Check-in on March 31st will begin at 11:00 am, the doors will open at 11:15 am followed by lunch at noon and the program will begin at 12:30 pm.

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.

Use the link below to make your reservation today!

— Register Online

Chamber Night at the NAIA Basketball Tournament

Mar. 23, 2009, 4:30pm at Municipal Auditorium Exhibition Hall, 301 W 13th St (North Entrance 13th & Central), Kansas City, 64105
Contact: Chamber Office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: $12 each, includes admission

Join members from over 20 area Chambers from across the KC Metro for a fun-filled Chamber Night at the 2009 Buffalo Funds-NAIA Divison I Men's Basketball National Championship.

The Chamber Shootout will be hosted during halftime of the second game of the National Semi-Finals.

Also after halftime of the second game, enjoy the VIP Hospitality Room. Just bring your Chamber Night ticket stubs!

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, March 13th by 5:00 pm, so use the link below to register!

After Hours Networking AH090325

Mar. 25, 2009, 5:00pm at Johnson County Community College, Regnier Center Bldg, Room 270, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66210 — 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.

We're sure you'll "make the grade" at this month's After Hours Event! Join the Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' members and get an "education" in networking!

Registration deadline is Monday, March 23rd by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!

Education - How to Give Effective Feedback CES090327

Mar. 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.

More than 77% of managers admit they have difficulty giving feedback to underperforming employees.

Giving effective feedback to those we manage, our peers, our boss or board is an important skill to develop. It can have significant impact on our career, ability to lead, and is one of the key factors in building healthy relationships.

Lidia Young, LSCSW, is an Executive Coach who has worked with groups and individuals for more than 20 years, and since 1995 has focused on coaching business leaders, management teams and entrepreneurs. In working with leaders, Lidia helps individuals achieve greater confidence and consistency in their decision making and day-to-day people and self-management skills, which leads to improved results and increased team buy-in and commitment. For more information about Lidia, visit http://www.ActivateYourGenius.com.

The reservation deadline for this event is Wednesday, March 25th by 5:00 pm, so use the link below and make your reservation today!

Leawood Community Events

Family Fun Night at PowerPlay

Mar. 13, 2009, 6:00pm at PowerPlay, 13110 W. 62nd Terr, Shawnee, 66216
Contact: Amber Bourek – abourek@safehome-ks.org 913-432-9300
Cost: See web link for event cost. Weblink: http://www.safehome-ks.org/SiteResources/Data/Templates/t2.asp?docid=567&DocName=Special%20Events

Join SAFEHOME on Friday, March 13th from 6-9 p.m. at PowerPlay, 13110 W. 62nd Terr in Shawnee, KS, for their Family Fun Night fundraiser. The ticket price includes your choice of four attractions, credits for additional attractions or arcade games, and a pizza buffet.

A portion of the proceeds benefit SAFEHOME, a comprehensive provider of services for victims of domestic violence.

Visit SAFEHOME's web link and print off the flyer to present the night of the event.

Leawood Art Exhibit & Reception

Mar. 13, 2009, 5:30pm at M&I Bank, 11301 Nall Ave., Leawood, 66211
Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=393

The Leawood Arts Council and M&I Bank will host a unique community event to celebrate local artists. The two organizations have joined together for the fourteenth year of this collaboration. This show will feature the works of artists, Julie Johnson, Elaine Lierly Jones, Jeff Walker, and Pat Woodworth.

Photographer Julie Johnson has participated in numerous juried art shows across the region. A love of nature and travel provide the framework for exploring with her camera in hand. The excitement of a new image can let the mind travel far from the ordinary, whether an image is a handful of daffodils from the local grocery or a small Mexican village.

After many years as an accountant and full time mom, Julie took a photography class at JCCC. Her classmates were half her age, but she found that her life experiences provided invaluable perspective for artistic expression. Johnson’s award winning photos have appeared in travel books, magazines and corporate galleries.

Elaine Lierly Jones is a Johnson County native who now lives out in the country near Gardner where she is surrounded by inspiration. She ha ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

KANSAS CITY WIZARDS 2009 FIRST KICK EVENT

Mar. 16, 2009, 5:00pm at Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Road, Lee's Summit, 64086
Cost: Call for event cost. Weblink: http://www.paradise-park.com/directions.html

On Monday, March 16, from 5-8 p.m., the Kansas City Wizards will host a family event to kickoff the 2009 Major League Soccer season at Paradise Park in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Wizards fans will be able to enter Paradise Park and play games at a vast discount. The Wizards begin the 2009 season Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. CT against Toronto FC at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.

Fans can enjoy attractions such as Go Karts, Rock Climbing Wall, Miniature Golf, Bumper Cars, Foam Factory, and the Children's Edutainment Center. Wizards players will be on hand to sign autographs and interact with fans, and the new Starting 11 Girls will be introduced as well.

http://www.kcwizards.com

Leawood Arts Council Studio Tour

Mar. 21, 2009, 10:30am at Transportation will depart from Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Cost: See Web Link for Event Cost Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=396

Leawood Arts Council Studio Tour

For the first time, The Leawood Arts Council will host a traveling studio tour on Saturday, March 21st.

This unique tour of the Crossroads Arts District will include private tours at Belger Arts Center, Pi Gallery and Lawrence Lithography. The motor coach will depart from Leawood City Hall at 10:30 am and return at 2:30 pm. The registration price will cover the cost of lunch and transportation.

The Belger Arts Center, located in the Belger Building, has exhibition space and offices on the third floor with gallery space on the ground floor for large installations and monumental sculpture. The Center has a varied exhibition program encompassing art and design from the John & Maxine Belger Family Foundation as well as from generous collectors and artists from around the world. The Foundation was created to focus on the works of a few specific artists, collecting and documenting their work in depth throughout their careers to educate the public. The principal focus has been on artists Robert Stackhouse, William Christenberry, William T. Wiley, Terry Allen, R ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

News & Announcements

Leawood Chamber Member Renewals - February 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.

American Academy of Family Physicians www.aafp.org

Brooks Associates/Sandler Sales Institute www.brooksassociates.us

Ceramics & Coffee House @ Paint Glaze & Fire www.paintglazeandfire.com

Comfort Care Homes of Kansas City, LLC www.comfortcarehomes.com

Community Foundation of Johnson County www.gkccf.org

Continental Title Company www.ctitle.com

CruiseOne www.cruisetravelescape.com

Draw the Line Advertising www.drawtheline.com

First Community Bank www.fcbankonline.com

Graham Giblin

Fun Photos of March 11th's Super-Charged Networking Event

This week's Super-Charged Networking session was the largest in Leawood Chamber recorded history!

73 people gathered at the Ritz Charles Overland Park! Every attendee met at least 17 people - What a great way to network with fellow members and guests!

March 11th Super-Charged Networking

This week's Member MarketPlace Specials

Looking for fabulous salon products? Looking for a gift for someone special? Looking for interior design assistance? Looking for great deals on all sorts of products and services?

Look no further!! The Member MarketPlace has specials just for you....Visit http://www.leawoodchamber.org/marketplace.cfm or visit the Leawood Chamber home page or Member Memo and click on the "$pectacular $avings' button.

If you enjoy receiving great specials from our Chamber members, perhaps you'd like to return the favor....Do you have a great offer for our members? Be a part of the Member MarketPlace by submitting your organization's specials at http://www.leawoodchamber.org/submit_marketplace.cfm.

Ribbon Cutting Celebration - Capitol Federal Savings Bank

Capitol Federal Savings Bank recently celebrated the Grand Opening of their new location in the Nall Valley shopping center located at 151st and Nall.

On February 17th, Mayor Dunn and the Leawood Chamber welcomed this new Chamber member into the Leawood community with a ribbon cutting celebration. In addition to the ribbon cutting festivities, the Capitol Federal Foundation made a special presentation to the Blue Valley Educational Foundation.

Congratulations and best wishes to Capitol Federal Savings Bank!

Capitol Federal Ribbon Cutting

Volunteers needed for E-Waste / Shredding Event on April 25

Electronics Recycling Day

Do you want to get rid of your old computer?
Maybe your stereo, scanner or personal printer?

The City of Leawood is teaming up with the City of Overland Park in hosting their annual
Electronics Recycling Day
Saturday, April 25, 2009
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Shawnee Mission South High School
5800 W. 107th St.
(between Nall and Lamar)

Residents can bring their unwanted electronics to this collection event.

There is no charge to recycle computer CPUs, keyboards, mice, VCRs, stereos, scanners and personal printers. Charges will apply to computer monitors, televisions and large printers.

To recycle 10 or more computers, contact Surplus Exchange at 816/472-0444 to schedule a pickup at your location.

Some of the collected equipment will be inspected, reconditioned and reused whenever possible. Obsolete or non-working equipment will be disassembled and the components recycled. NOTE: All electronics collected are handled by companies that are certified by the Basel Action Network.

Over the past four years, Overland Park has sponsored several recycling events and netted more than 407,000 pounds of unwanted electronics, including more than 2,800 monitors and 2,250 printers.

Why recycle your electronics?

Currently, only a small percentage of electronic devices are recyc ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Member Profile

Allied Business Group

Allied Business Group is a local mergers and acquisitions firm that primarily assists business owners through the complex process of selling their business. The firm also provides certified business valuations for a variety of reasons including but not limited to preparing a business for a future sale, estate and gift taxes, marital dissolution, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), and buy/sell agreements. They use their relationships with local and national lenders to help with debt and equity financing to help a company achieve their optimal capital structure.

Allied Business Group helps business owners optimally exit their business by connecting their clients with multiple buyers, creating a competitive environment where value, rather than price, is the focus. They can help businesses raise capital to fund growth organically, or can help businesses identify and complete acquisitions to grow inorganically.

The firm boasts a 70% success rate compared to an industry average of less than 35%, and has an annual growth rate of 74% since its inception in 2002.

Jeremy Simmons is Allied Business Group's Leawood Chamber representative. Ple ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for complete profile)

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