Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — March 18, 2011

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

Leawood Chamber Events

2011 State of the County Address

Mar. 29, 2011, 11:30 at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 West 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $30 person or $300 for a table of 8 By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

The Johnson County Public Policy Council and the Chairman of the Board of Johnson County Commissioners, Ed Eilert, cordially invite you to attend the 2011 State of the County Address and Luncheon on March 29th, 2011.

Check-in on March 29th will begin at 11:30 am, followed by lunch at noon and Chairman Eilert's Address at 12:30 pm.

The cost is $30 / person, or $300 for a table of 8. Advanced reservations and payment are required.

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 by Monday, March 21st. Sorry, we will not be able to refund cancellations received after the registration deadline.

After Hours Networking

Mar. 23, 2011, 5:00 at Town Village Leawood, 4400 W. 115th St., Leawood, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

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, March 21st, by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!

Ribbon Cutting - The Gents Place

Mar. 24, 2011, 4:00 at The Gents Place, 11544 Ash Street, Leawood, 66221
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in welcoming The Gents Place to Park Place and celebrating their new business name with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

We will be celebrating their new location at Park Place and new name. The ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Dunn will start at 4:00 pm. There will be refreshments immediately following.

Education Session-Are You Like a Doctor or a Beggar

Mar. 25, 2011, 8:30 at Country Club Bank - South Leawood, 2nd floor conference room, 13451 Briar, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
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:

Doctors spend their time with prospects and clients conducting an interview to see if they are a good fit or need to be referred on. Beggars find themselves hoping, wishing and even begging for the opportunity to "just show their expertise" in hopes a sale will be made. Beggars are also fans of offering free consulting to “prove they know their stuff”.

During this seminar presented by Dan Stalp with Sandler Training/Brooks, you will learn how to ask questions and qualify your prospects and clients, rather than feeling like a beggar. You’ll learn how prospects can “close themselves” rather than you “closing them”.

Learning Outcomes - At the conclusion, participants will learn how to:

~Talk ½ as much as they listen
~Stop begging for the business
~Qualify their prospects and clients
~Find real pain, rather than symptoms
~Reduce or stop back-outs

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, March 23rd, by 5:00 pm!

Leawood Community Events

Wine Tasting

Mar. 20, 2011, 5:30pm at Gaslight Grill, 5020 W. 137th St., Leawood, 66224
Contact: Charles Peach – cpeach@gaslightgrill.com 913-897-3540
Cost: $20 per person Weblink: http://www.gaslightgrill.com

Will host an informal wine tasting with appetizers. Sample 7 different wines for only $20! Cheers!

Free Veterans Benefits Workshop

Mar. 24, 2011, 6:30pm at The Sweet Life Grand Court, 12000 Lamar Ave, Overland Park, 66209
Contact: Jennifer Semple – jsemple@brookdaleliving.com (913) 663-2888
Cost: No Charge

Veterans, widows of Veterans and Veterans’ dependents are invited to a special educational workshop on Veterans benefits. This free workshop presented by Benefit Brokers will be held at The Sweet Life Grand Court, 12000 Lamar Ave in Overland Park on Thursday, March 24th from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Roughly one third of all senior citizens in this country could qualify for a little known veterans disability income benefit. Attend this workshop on March 24th to learn more.

Friends & Family Spring Shopping Spree

Mar. 24, 2011, 10:00am at Harry & David @ Town Center Plaza, 5244 W. 119th St, Leawood, 66209
Cost: FREE

Friends & Family Spring Shopping Spree. Save 25% March 24 - 28. Our biggest savings event is your perfect opportunity to buy for your family, friends, clients and YOU! Save 25% on your product purchase. Offer valid March 24-28, 2011. Does not apply to previous purchases, in-store catalog orders, or to the purchase of gift cards or products containing alcohol. Void where prohibited by law. No cash value. Does not apply to taxes or Delivery & Processing charges. Not valid with other offers or coupons. Use Coupon code: 945646.

Afternoon Tea at Yia Yia's

Mar. 26, 2011, 2:30pm at Yia Yia's, 4701 W 119th St, Overland Park, 66209
Contact: Stephanie Cochran – stephanienunley@yahoo.com 913-345-1111
Cost: $30 Per couple

Afternoon Tea Tea Sandwiches Cucumber Smoked salmon and cream cheese dill Egg mayonnaise and cress Jam and butter (peanut) Toasted cheese and ham Corrination chicken paprika roulade Salmon and crab paprika roulade with pea greens Spinach crepe roll with smoked trout and horseradish Dessert Scones with clotted cream and jam Assorted cupcakes Petit fours

Technology Career Seminar

Mar. 30, 2011, 6:00pm at Centriq Training, 8700 State Line Road, Suite 200, Leawood, 66206
Contact: Russ Mondry – rmondry@centriq.com 913-322-7044
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.TechSmartKC.com/ct

Are you or someone you know looking for a new career option? One that doesn’t necessarily require 2-4 years of college? Then come to Centriq Training’s Technology Career Seminar. Information Technology (I.T.) is an integral part of almost every business. That’s why technology offers a great career path for those with: i) the right job skills; and ii) industry recognized Microsoft Certifications.

In this informative free seminar, Centriq Training – Kansas City’s leading I.T. training company - presents the exciting and rewarding technology job (and career) opportunities available to Microsoft Certified Professionals today. We then show you how our unique TechSmart KC program can get you started on this new career path in just four months.

If you or someone you know are even thinking about new career options, don’t miss this chance to learn about the opportunities available for a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist! For more information or to register for this free event, go to www.TechSmartKC.com/ct

News & Announcements

Marathon Moving - Making a Move in 2011

When Roger Ward and his wife Dana, purchased a fledgling delivery service in late 2007, they could not have known the journey for which God had been preparing them. Before the opportunity presented itself, they were being equipped – through their military training, business seminars, and life experiences.

With the help of an insightful advisory board, Ward has worked to create a franchise system that will bring the local moving industry into the 21st century. This system will operate under the name of Great Day Moving and will provide a business opportunity that is both low-cost and highly effective for entrepreneurs.

Through this new proprietary franchise system, all the capabilities will culminate with a new automated process that keeps costs down for the consumer as well as enhance the quality of service. With all of the back-office operations provided, new franchisees will have more time to tend to the customer’s needs and marketing.

This April, Marathon Moving & Delivery begins operating as the first Great Day Moving franchise. Great Day Moving Corporate plans to have three franchises operating within the greater Kansas City area by late Spring 2011. This will create a more affordable moving service due to the placement of franchises throughout the metro area, as well as opportunities for new business owners, and new jobs for Kansas City workers. Ward plans to rapidly expand the franchise opportunity over the next several years throu ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

A Taste of Leawood Offers Fantastic Marketing Opportunities

"A Taste of Leawood" is an annual community event, where attendees can enjoy samplings from some of the area's finest restaurants, while listening to the popular band Souled Out and sampling a variety of featured wines, spirits and other beverages. 

This week the Leawood Chamber of Commerce released the 2011 "A Taste of Leawood" sponsorship opportunities. Several of the sponsorships have already been sold and Chamber members are encouraged to email Jami at jamic@leawoodchamber.org as soon as possible to reserve your spot. These opportunities are only available to Leawood Chamber members. For more information about membership, please email Linda at lindam@leawoodchamber.org.

Click to view a full list of available sponsorships for this event that is scheduled on Saturday, June 11, 2011.

Individual tickets are now available as well for $65 per person, plus tax, in advance. This event has sold out several times in years past, so be sure to purchase your tickets today by visiting http://leawoodchamber.org/view_chamber_event.cfm?event_id=164&cat=5056081 .

Leawood Chamber members also have the oppor ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Avila University Career Fair April 5, 2011

Avila University Career Fair

When: April 5, 2011
Time: 9am - 3pm
Where: Mabee Fieldhouse Cost: Free

Kansas Legislative Update 03-11-2011

Legislative Report for the Leawood Chamber of Commerce
For week ending March 11, 2011
From Bob Vancrum, Kansas Government Affairs, Consultant

This was a busy week because the legislature is very near the second of the legislative deadlines they set at the beginning of the Session.  By a week from Wednesday all non-exempt bills (i.e., except primarily appropriations, tax) will be considered dead for the Session.  Most committee action will cease on March 16th and members will be on the floor the 17th -23rd.  Conference committees, bills exempted by leadership, and possible action on a 2012 budget bill, will then take us to April 1st, when they adjourn until veto session.

Despite the flurry of activity, the stalemate continued on the first major appropriations bill of the year – HB2014, the Governor’s so called “rescission” or “cuts” for fiscal year 2011.  It appeared for a time that the House had accepted the Senate proposal No. 7 on Thursday, but the House conferees indicated even though they were accepting, they were not going to enthusiastically support it and they expected it to die in the House Floor.  At that point, the Senate conferees rejected the House offer as one not being made in good faith.  The issue was how much of the $22 million, which both sides agree, must be added to state special education funding for FY 2011 to prevent the federal government from le ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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