Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — April 10, 2009
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
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Leawood Chamber Events
Breakfast -Survive & Thrive in These Economic Times GM090414
Apr. 14, 2009, 7:30am at
Hereford House Restaurant,
5001 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Cost: $15 members, $25 non members (paid in advance).
Our guest speaker at this month's membership breakfast meeting is Maria Meyers, the Director for the Innovation Center at the University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC). She assisted in creating the center, which works with students, faculty, and the community to start and grow businesses in the Kansas City region.
In June 2003, Meyers joined UMKC to start up KCSourceLink, which helps connect businesses to a network of over 140 business-building resource providers in the area. KCSourceLink assists aspiring, emerging, and existing small business owners in finding the right resources when needed.
Meyers has experience in business operations, marketing, and strategic planning and she has helped create success for both for-profit and nonprofit companies in various industries.
If you would like to have a great meal and listen to an informative presentation by Maria Meyers, then use the link below an make your reservation today! The reservation deadline for this event is Friday, April 10th by 5:00 pm.
— Register OnlineRibbon Cutting - J.P. Wine Bar RC090416
Apr. 16, 2009, 4:00pm at
J.P. Wine Bar,
4311 W. 119th Street, Leawood, 66209
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of J.P. Wine Bar in Leawood with a ribbon cutting ceremony! We will cut the ribbon at 5:00 pm!!
Sleek and sophisticated, JP Wine Bar offers eclectic wine flights paired with small plates. Attendees will get to sample some of their great appetizers. Make sure you don't miss this fun event!
Email 119JP@jpwinebar.com to RSVP today!
J.P. Wine bar is located in the new One Nineteen development.
After Hours Networking AH090422
Apr. 22, 2009, 5:00pm at
Town Village Leawood,
4400 W. 115th St., Leawood, 66211 — 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.
Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to come and enjoy some great networking at beautiful Town Village Leawood!! One visit and you'll see why this community is the "Talk of the TOWN"!
Registration deadline is Monday, April 20th by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!
Ribbon Cutting - Comfort Plus Shoes RC090424
Apr. 24, 2009, 2:00pm at
Comfort Plus Shoes,
11715 Roe Ave, Leawood, 66211
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Comfort Plus Shoes is a leading innovator and provider of "doctor recommended" shoes and foot care products. They will be celebrating the Grand Opening of their new location in the Camelot Court shopping center.
Mayor Dunn and the Leawood Chamber will welcome this new Chamber member with a ribbon cutting at 2:00 pm.
Leawood Community Events
Soho 119 Easter Brunch
Apr. 12, 2009, 10:00am at
Soho119 (in the One Nineteen Center),
4419 West 119th Street, Leawood,
Weblink: http://www.soho-119.com
soho 119 invites you to Easter Brunch!
Celebrate the holiday with a delicious meal, assorted desserts & delectable drinks!
Menu:
Sugar-Crusted French Toast
Ratatouille and Fontina Crepes
Vegetarian Paella
Italian Frittata Trio
Buttery Eggs Benedict
Traditional Greek Spanakopita
and More!
Pizza and Politics with Michael Glassner
Apr. 15, 2009, 6:30pm at
KU Edwards Campus - Regnier Hall 163,
12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, 66213
Cost: Admission is free. RSVP by Monday, April 13 to aliciak@ku.edu Weblink: http://edwardscampus.ku.edu/events/
Pizza and Politics with Michael Glassner
Presented by the Dole Institute of Politics
Glassner is a spring 2009 Visiting Fellow to the Dole Institute. He is a long-time advisor and friend of Senator Dole's and most recently served as the Director of Vice-Presidential Operations for McCain/Palin.
Sales Training Doesn't Work!
Apr. 17, 2009, 11:45am at
Coffman Group Sales & Marketing Institute,
6300 Glenwood Street, Building 10, Suite 200, Overland Park, 66202
Contact: Anne Cull – anne@coffmangroup.com 913-236-9055
Cost: No cost to attend Weblink: http://www.coffmangroup.com/events
Learn how to grow sales, income, and profits through non-traditional selling.
Is this you?
- I’ve read a lot of books and been to some seminars, but I need something that looks at me and my company individually.
- I’m committed to growing my income and business significantly and know I may need to embrace some new tactics and ideas in order to do it.
No commitment required, seating is limited to the first 30 people. You MUST RSVP.
MTC's 2009 Strategic Business Forum
Apr. 17, 2009, 8:00am at
Bartle Hall,
301 W. 13th St., Suite 100, Kansas City, 64105
Contact: Barb Littrell – barb@mtcweb.com 816-471-3553 x233
Cost: See web link for event cost. Weblink: http://www.mtcweb.com/mtcweb/registration.html
You're invited to...
MTC's 2009 Strategic Business Forum presenting the winner of the XTREME Technology Makeover Date:
Friday, April 17, 2009
8am - 3pm (Agenda)
3pm - 5pm (Meet & Greet Networking)
Location: Bartle Hall, Kansas City MO
To Register: www.MTCweb.com/mtcweb/registration.html
Midwest Technology Connection presents its 2009 Strategic Business Forum on Friday, April 17, 2009, with this year’s highlight of the XTREME Technology Makeover award presentation.
During the day technology and local business executives will share their strategies and insights on how to stay competitive in today’s tough economy. Technology Break-outs as well as vendor booths will provide guests the opportunity to learn more about specific solutions and vendors.
As a highlight of the event, MTC will award the contest winner with a customized technology solution in the value of up to $130,000 as well as several other solutions awards and prizes.
Platinum event sponsors: Microsoft, HP and Avaya.
F ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Sculpture Dedication
Apr. 18, 2009, 2:00pm at
Leawood City Park - Lion’s Shelter,
10601 Lee Blvd., Leawood, 66206
Contact: Leawood Cultural Arts Coordinator – 913-339-6700 x157
Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=401
Sculpture Dedication
The Art in Public Places Initiative of the Leawood Arts Council is proud to host the dedication of a group of new sculptures by Jorge Blanco. These brightly painted aluminum sculptures by Blanco were commissioned by APPI to celebrate the athletic endeavors that take place in Leawood City Park.
Children participating in Leawood’s spring soccer program have been invited to vote in naming the sculptures. Anyone wishing to participate can vote between "GOOD MATCH" and "FOR THE GOAL" for the soccer players, and between “RUN RED RUN” and “SO FAR, SO GOOD" for the runners. Ballots can be filled out at Leawood City Hall, the Concessions at Leawood City Park.
The two red runners are located on the hillside near shelters A & B and the soccer fields at the east side of the park. The runners appear to be running up the hillside. Two soccer figures in action are located near of the pool’s main parking lot, west of the Lions shelter, and south of soccer field #2. ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
News & Announcements
AMC Entertainment Presents “Spectrum of Hope for Autism” on May 1, 2009
AMC Entertainment Presents “Spectrum of Hope for Autism” on May 1, 2009
The Autism Society of the Heartland (ASH) will host the 2nd annual ASH BASH, Spectrum of Hope for Autism, on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at The Lodge at Ironwoods, 147th and Mission Road in Leawood, Kansas. More than 300 civic leaders, community leaders, philanthropists, executives and business owners will come together to raise money for this charitable cause.
The evening will feature dinner, host bar, a live auction and live music by Matthew D and Random Tuesday. 100% of proceeds from this event will go to the Autism Society of America’s local chapter, Autism Society of the Heartland (ASH), a metropolitan 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps families and kids in the Greater Kansas City area with financial, emotional and educational support.
This event is being presented by AMC Entertainment. Individual tickets and sponsorship opportunities for this event are still available. Please visit their web site, http://www.autismsocietyoftheheartland.org/, for more information.
... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)The Leawood Chamber Welcomes its Newest Members
Angel Berry Realtors Inc.
7030 W. 107th St.
Overland Park, KS 66212
Ph: (913) 341-4441 Fax: (913) 341-3342
angelberry@angelberryrealtors.com www.angelberryrealtors.com
Business Category: Real Estate-Residential / Real Estate-Commercial & Industrial
Commercial & Residential Selling, Leasing, Building, and Developing. Servicing both Kansas and Missouri. A company small enough to FEEL your needs, but large enough to FULFILL them.
Referred to the Chamber by: Paul Khoury, PB&J Restaurants dba Coyote Grill
Appraisal & Consulting Services Group
6925 W. 151st Terrace
Overland Park, KS 66223
Ph: (913) 385-9600 Fax: (913) 385-9696
tslack@appraisalgroupcentral.com
Business Category: Real Estate Appraisers
Real estate appraisal; Litigation testimony; Property tax representation.
Bacchanalia
12450 Newton
Overland Park, KS 66213
Ph: (913) 696-1138 Fax: (913) 696-1297
privatedining-kc@sbcglobal.net B2B Cookie Winner
Our B2B cookie winner for February is Laura Butler with Mary Kay! By attending a Leawood Chamber event and submitting her business card, Laura was automatically entered into a drawing for a dozen Blue Chip Cookies, compliments of Blue Chip Cookies in Town Center Plaza.
Congratulations, Laura!
Pictured L to R: Stephanie Scholfield (Leawood Chamber of Commerce); Angela Davidson (Leawood Chamber); Laura Bulter (Mary Kay); Dan Butler (Laura's son); Chris Collins (Capitol Federal Savings Bank); and Kevin Jeffries (Leawood Chamber).
Joy Baer – Fresco Show
The arts help make our community strong and vibrant, and that's why Town & Country Bank has a community room that displays work by local artists. If you enjoy art, be sure to check out the art on display the next time you visit the bank. Photography, painting, textiles - whatever the medium, you'll be impressed by the talent and creativity of our Kansas City featured artists.
Now on View during April 2009
Joy Baer – Fresco Show
You will see Frescos on plaster, stone and fresco caseins on canvas. She is inspired by the storytelling frescoes of Pompeii, Italy, where she has also taught workshops on the subject.
Fun Photos of April 7th's Morning Mingling Networking Event
On April 7th over 80 people gathered at Costco Wholesale, our host for this month's Morning Mingling. We enjoyed delicious Costco breakfast fare and Black Creek Coffeehouse coffee drinks. Costco rolled out the red carpet for the Leawood Chamber offering a wonderful morning of networking for all!
Monarch Plastic Surgery & Skin Rejuvenation Center - Opens New Facility
Monarch Plastic Surgery & Skin Rejuvenation Center is relocating to a new Leawood location.
Construction will be completed and the new facility will be open for business May 11. The building will house Monarch Plastic Surgery and Monarch Skin Rejuvenation Center. The location at 135th Street and Roe Avenue will replace their current Leawood location at 5401 College Boulevard Suite 203 and Suite 204. Monarch's office in North Kansas City on 9401 N. Oak Trafficway, Suite 100 will remain open. The address of the new location will be 4801 West 135th Street Leawood, KS 66211.
Monarch's growth in both its cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and skin rejuvenation services has necessitated the expansion into the 16,000 sq. ft. space. The stand-alone building is being designed by the prestigious 360 Architecture, Inc. and being built by Purdum Construction. With a great location, the new facility will offer state-of-the-art patient rooms, reception area and an amazing skin care facility. Construction began in June and will be completed for the May 11, 2009 grand opening.
Monarch Plastic Surgery offers men and women the most advanced procedures for facial and body enhancement and reconstruction. Skin rejuvenation treatments for anti-aging and overall beauty and wellness – like BOTOX® Cosmetic and soft tissue fillers – are all designed for optimal results with little or no down time. Monarch Skin Rejuvena ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
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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