Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — March 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.
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 OnlineAfter 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 a 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!
Professional Edge Series -Engaging with China PE090401
Apr. 1, 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.
Sheree Willis, Executive Director, KU Confucius Institute
Do you see articles on China every day in the press and wonder how you can use this news? Are you looking for ways for your business or organization to participate in the explosive growth of economic, professional, and cultural partnerships between the United States and China?
This talk will address getting prepared to conduct business in China. Learn how an awareness of language and culture can help you develop better business relationships with Chinese counterparts.
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, March 27th by 5:00 pm. Use the link below and make your reservation today!
Leawood Community Events
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)
Preventing Diabetes
Mar. 24, 2009, 3:00pm at
The Villas at Grace Gardens,
145th & Nall, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Faith Franzen – ggrcffranzen@sbcglobal.net 913.681.0800
Weblink: http://www.gracegardenscommunity.com/
The Villas at Grace Gardens is hosting a speaker from the American Diabetes Association.
This will be an interactive presentation on preventing diabetes. Space is limited. Please call to reserve a spot if you'd like to attend.
Mom's Night Out
Mar. 26, 2009, 7:00pm at
Natural Body Spa and Shop,
4431 W 119th St., Leawood, 66223
Contact: Irene Brennan – irene.brennan@naturalbody.com 913-338-0620
Cost: Free of Charge
Please join Natural Body Spa and Shop as well as College Nannies and Tutors for a great evening...
Experience the spa free of charge: chair massages, eye brow waxing, and hand treatments. Explore the ALL NATURAL product lines that Natural Body Spa and Shop has to offer and mingle with qualified Nannies, tutors, and babysitters. Food and Beverages will also be provided.
Impact of Mobile Technologies on Your Organization
Mar. 26, 2009, 11:00am at
Enterprise Center of Johnson County,
8527 Bluejacket Street, 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=482&cid=1047&ecid=1047&crid=0&calpgid=265&calcid=947
With 4 billion wireless subscribers worldwide, understanding what mobile technologies and mobile media can (and cannot) do has never been more valuable—even if your target market is a bit smaller than that.
This workshop will explore the past, present, and future realities that mobile devices and services bring to businesses, associations, and governments. Specifically, we will look at cases regarding healthcare, retail, and advertising, along with technologies like 2D code scanning, short codes, and location-based services.
You will also get a chance to see how mobile can “bridge the gap” between traditional and interactive advertising, and what it takes to pull all the pieces together.
By the end of this session, you will have an essential framework for considering how these technologies could impact your organization.
SKY BLUE, Family-Friendly Blues-Rock Band
Mar. 28, 2009, 7:30pm at
Black Creek Coffeehouse,
15117 Rosewood Dr, Leawood,
Contact: Jim Mathis – 913 269-6709
Weblink: http://www.skyblueband.net/
Be sure to check out Sky Blue, a family-friendly blues-rock band, at Black Creek Coffeehouse!
When Jim Mathis isn't busy with his photography business, Mathis Photography, he is entertaining the crowd with the rest of the Sky Blue band!
Tomahawk Trail Clean-Up
Mar. 28, 2009, 1:00pm at
Tomahawk Park,
119th & Mission Road, Leawood,
Contact: Prairie Oak Nature Center – 913-681-0902 x10
Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=397
Tomahawk Trail Clean-Up
Saturday, March 28
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Tomahawk Park
(119th & Mission Road)
Bring your scout troop, club, neighbors or yourself to Tomahawk Park for a fun event with a purpose! We would like to invite everyone out to enjoy the park and pick up litter along the trail, creek and areas from Leawood City Park to I-Lan Park. This feel-good event benefits your community and nature. It’s a great time to make a clean-sweep before everything greens up and litter is more difficult to find.
Trash bags, gloves and snacks will be provided. You must provide supervision for all children attending. This is an excellent opportunity to give back to your community.
Registration is required for this free event by calling the Prairie Oak Nature Center at 913-681-0902 Ext. 10. You will receive a starting time for your group between the hours of 1-3 p.m.. Thank you for your service!
Leawood Stage Company Auditions
Mar. 28, 2009, 1:00pm at
Leawood City Hall (Oak Room),
4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: April Bishop – stageco@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=381
Leawood Stage Company Auditions
Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29
1:00-6:00 p.m. each day
Leawood City Hall
Oak Room
4800 Town Center Drive
Leawood, KS 66211
Calling all actors, singers and dancers ages 7 through adult! The Leawood Stage Company will hold auditions for Lerner and Loewe’s classic musical “BRIGADOON” on Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Oak Room of the Community Center, on the lower level of Leawood City Hall. Enter the building through the north doors.
“BRIGADOON” will be preformed July 16, 17, 18, 19, & 23, 24, 25, and directed by veteran actor/director Eric Van Horn at the Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park.
Everyone auditioning must be prepared to sing 16 measures from any musical with live accompaniment. There will be an accompanist provided so all those who audition are requested to bring sheet music in your key. Everyone should also be prepared to participate in a short dance/movement audition. Comfortable dress and shoes are suggest ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
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COUNTRY MUSIC STAR PHIL VASSAR COMING TO JCCC
The Cohen Community Series presents An Evening with Phil Vassar at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, in Yardley Hall at Johnson County Community College.
Vassar has produced 16 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including two No. 1s ¬ Just Another Day in Paradise (2000) and In a Real Love (2004). With charisma and GQ-good looks (really, his photo was in the magazine), the baritone, pianist and songwriter will be performing his well-known hits, including those from his newest album, Prayer of a Common Man.
As a songwriter, Vassar scored hits for artists Tim McGraw (For a Little While, My Next Thirty Years), Jo Dee Messina (Bye, Bye, I'm Alright), Collin Raye (Little Red Rodeo), and Alan Jackson (Right on the Money). In 1999, he was first named by ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) as Country Songwriter of the Year.
Tickets can be purchased for the performance by calling the Carlsen Center box office, 913-469-4445, or going online at http://www.jccc.edu/philvassar. A limited number of VIP tickets will include the concert and a post-show reception with Vassar, available by contacting Christy McWard, cmcward@jccc.edu. All proceeds go to JCCC scholarships and programs.
The American country music star is the second presenter in the Cohen Community Series, inaugu ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Consign, Volunteer, Shop at Kid’s Closet Connection April 1-3 at the Overland Park Convention Center
Kid’s Closet Connection is having their tenth semi-annual sale bringing area moms together to sell their children's gently used clothing and related items at terrific prices.
The sale will be open to the public April 1, 2009 to April 3, 2009 at the Overland Park Convention Center (OPCC). There is no charge for admission.
Consigners make profits from the items they sell, and don’t have to work at the sale. Tagged items can be dropped off at the OPCC on Monday, March 30 from 9am to 8pm and Tuesday, March 31 from 9am to 1pm. Consigners and volunteers get to shop before the sale opens to the public.
For more information, visit http://www.kidscloset.biz/ or call (913) 488-1961.
“It is so important in today's society that we learn to recycle our resources including our outgrown children's items that are otherwise in great condition.” said Sharon Smitka, owner of Kid’s Closet Connection. “These sales have given our community a way to help the environment by making money while selling your children's outgrown items and in turn, purchase nearly new items in great condition at prices drastically less than retail.”
Kid's Closet makes a large donation of clothing and other items to Angel Babies after the sale. This charity benefits unwed teenage mothers.
... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)American Diabetes Association Golf Challenge
The American Diabetes Association of Greater Kansas City needs your support. Foursomes are still available for the 21st Annual American Diabetes Association Golf Tournament on Monday, May 4, 2009.
The 18-hole scramble will be at Lion's Gate Golf Course and will begin with a shotun start at 11:30. Lunch is provided, as are refreshments throughout the course. Prizes and giveways will be awarded to winners of the tournament.
Most importantly, please join the American Diabetes Association in fighting for the more than 320,000 people in Kansas City who are living with diabetes.
Curious how diabetes is affecting your company's bottom line? Let us know and we can give you a detailed estimate. For more information about diabetes or the ADA Golf Challenge, contact Andrea Hayob at (913) 383-8210, ext. 6842, or hayob@diabetes.org
The Member MarketPlace is "SWIMMING" with great deals!
The Member MarketPlace is "SWIMMING" with great deals!
Our Chamber members are offering ways to protect your assets and beat the recession!!
Take a look at the latest specials....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.
Member Profile
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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