Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — April 27, 2007
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
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Leawood Chamber Events
10th Annual 'A Taste of Leawood' Event
Jun. 16, 2007, 7:00pm at
Leawood City Hall Courtyard,
4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Leawood Chamber of Commerce – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514
Cost: Tickets on sale now! Individual admissions are $65 in advance & $70 at the door (if still available).
Must be 21 to attend. Rain or shine.
'A Taste of Leawood,' one of the area’s premier events, is now entering its tenth year! Enjoy a casual evening of music, spirits and culinary splendor from the area’s finest establishments under the stars in the Leawood City Hall Courtyard.
The sounds of the Dan Doran Band will fill the air as patrons enjoy wines, spirits and tantalizing selections from the following: 40 Sardines, Atlanta Bread Company, Bonefish Grill, BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, Bristol Seafood Grill, Cactus Grill, Caribou Coffee, Cheeseburger In Paradise, CoCo Bolo's, Harry & David, Hereford House, Leawood Hy-Vee Catering, Let's Dish, Longhorn Steakhouse, McAlister’s Deli, On the Border, Paddy O'Quigley's, Plaza III The Steakhouse, & Yahooz. Also, special thanks to Pepsi Americas.
Event attendees will also have the opportunity to enter a drawing for gift certificates from these fine establishments!
Tickets are on sale NOW at the Chamber office! Only 300 tickets are still available for this event, so contact the Chamber staff at (913) 498-1514 to purchase your tickets today! You may also send us an e-mail at chamber@leawoodchamber.org, if you would like more information. Keep checking the Leawood Chamber web site for updates on this great event!
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to make new connections and friends within our community, while enjoying Leawood’s finest! Make sure you invite your friends, neighbors, business associates & collegues as well!
Must be 21 to attend. Rain or shine.
Platinum Sponsors
CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann PC - Commerce Bank
Hoefer Wysocki Architects - M&I Bank
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Town & Country Bank
Standard Beverage Corporation
Souvenir Glass Sponsor
Sunrise Assisted Living
Morning Mingling
May. 1, 2007, 8:00am at
Apricot Lane,
4841 West 117th Street, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Chamber Office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $5 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass
Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to attend this month's Morning Mingling event hosted by Apricot Lane. Come participate in some great Leawood Chamber networking. A continental-style breakfast will be provided by our host. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win some great door prizes.
The reservation deadline is 5:00 pm on Friday, April 27th.
Chamber Education Program
May. 2, 2007, 8:00am at
KU Edwards Campus,
Regnier Hall Room 163, 12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Chamber Office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Weblink: http://edwardscampus.ku.edu/speaker
Dr. James K. Gentry, professor KU School of Journalism, will share some important points for those who are math averse but who need to understand financial statements and the numbers of business to advance in their organizations. This program will give you five key insights that can smooth your plan -- and it will be relatively painless!
There is no cost to attend this event; however, reservations are required. The reservation deadline for this event is April 30th by 5:00 pm.
General Membership Meeting
May. 8, 2007, 7:30am at
Ritz Charles Overland Park,
9000 West 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221 — Register Online
Cost: $15 members (paid in advance), $17 non members.
Join Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members for some of the area's best networking while enjoying an informative program and a great meal.
Our newest Chamber members will be presented in our quarterly "Chamber Debut". Each attendee will receive a business card and a description from each business that has joined the Leawood Chamber in the past 90 days.
The guest speaker for our meeting is Victor A. Hogstrom, the President and CEO of KCPT, the local public television station. He began his tenure at KCPT on August 1, 2005. In his short tenure at KCPT he has doubled local programming and has put the station on a solid financial footing. He is also host of One on One with Victor Hogstrom, a popular talk show airing Friday nights on KCPT. With a list of awards and accomplishments to complement his resume, he brings a wonderful track record of leadership to the Kansas City area.
The meeting will start with breakfast followed by the "Chamber Debut" and our guest speaker, Victor A. Hogstrom. The reservation deadline for this event is May 3rd by 5:00 pm!
Leawood Community Events
Securing a Vibrant Future
Apr. 27, 2007, 11:30am at
Uphaus Hall, College Church of the Nazarene,
2020 E. Sheridan, Olathe, 66062
Contact: Don Eaton – deaton@mnu.edu 913-971-3604
Cost: Table sponsorships are $500 per table.
Individual tickets are $75 per person. Weblink: http://www.mnu.edu/services/foundation/index.php
MNU Fine Arts students will provide musical entertainment followed by a keynote address by President Ed Robinson.
Art Show & Reception
Apr. 27, 2007, 5:30pm at
M&I Bank,
11301 Nall, Leawood, 66211
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free Weblink: http://leawood.org
The Leawood Arts Council and M&I Bank will hold an art show and reception featuring the art of woodturner Rus Blaser, photographer Paul Bonnichesn, painter Marie Kissinger, and mulitmedia artist Bob Stewart. Join us for art, entertainment and refreshments.
Brenda Hoff to Perform at ARTichokes
Apr. 27, 2007, 7:00pm at
127th & Metcalf Avenue,
Overland Park, 66213
Contact: debbie wright – paintglazefire@aol.com 913-661-2529
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.paintglazeandfire.com
Brenda Hoff has a strong musical background, starting with the piano at an early age. As an adult, she became a hapist and now owns three harps.
Ms. Hoff has a large repertoire of many different styles of relaxing, soothing solo music, including classical, Celtic, contemporary, romantic, show tunes, sacred, Jewish, Asian, and Christmas music.
Flag Football Tournament to Benefit Marillac
Apr. 28, 2007 at
Bishop Hogan Field in Kansas City,
Contact: Jesse Morgan – morganjesse@sbcglobal.net (816) 419-6507
Weblink: http://www.marillac.org/Events.htm
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity will sponsor a Flag Football Tournament to benefit Marillac on April 28th at Bishop Hogan Field in Kansas City. For more information or to enter your team, contact Jesse Morgan at (816) 419-6507.
Marillac is a private, not-for-profit agency located in Overland Park, Kansas providing residential treatment, psychiatric hospital services, outpatient services and alternative schooling for children ages 6 through 17 with special emotional and behavioral needs. Marillac’s mission is to provide troubled children and families hope for a brighter tomorrow. For more information on Marillac and its services, please visit www.marillac.org or call (816) 508-3300.
News & Announcements
Leawood Chamber of Commerce Moves to New Office This Week
The Leawood Chamber office will be closed on Thursday, April 26th, in order to move to their new location. The new office address is:
4707 W. 135th Street #270
Leawood, KS 66224
If you need immediate assistance on Thursday, please call (913) 645-8237.
Once the office is operational, all phone and fax numbers will remain the same.
Plaza III, The Steakhouse Announces Participation in OpenTable.com
Plaza III, The Steakhouse announces it's participation in OpenTable.com, an online reservation service. The web site provides a fast, efficient way to find an available table at a specified time for free!
Reservations can be made around the clock. When you make your reservation on OpenTable.com, it is recorded in the restaurant's computerized reservation system, instantly!
An OpenTable membership is free. OpenTable members can earn Dining Rewards for online reservations that they make and honor.
Beginning 4-24-07, guests may also go straight to Plaza III’s website to make the same reservation they make through OpenTable. Contact Plaza III at 913-239-8499, online at www.plazaiiisteakhouse.com, or go online at www.opentable.com for more information.
Kansas City Power & Light Issues Request for Proposal For Wind Energy in Missouri & Kansas
Kansas City, MO (APRIL 16, 2007) – Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L), a subsidiary of Great Plains Energy (NYSE: GXP), announced today it is seeking bids to develop up to 400 MW of emission-free, renewable wind generation in Missouri and/or Kansas. KCP&L will assess proposals to add a minimum of 100 MW in 2008 and up to an additional 300 MW from 2009 through 2012. The company’s first wind project, The Spearville Wind Energy Facility in Spearville, Kansas, became operational in 2006.
“Our first venture into wind energy in Spearville is a major success and we will build on that model, collaborating with all stakeholders, as we increase our renewable portfolio,” said Bill Downey, President and CEO of KCP&L. “In addition to Spearville, we will be reviewing other sites in both Missouri and Kansas.”
The company’s Spearville Wind Energy Facility began supplying renewable, clean energy to KCP&L customers in October, 2006 and provides enough power to meet the annual needs of 33,000 households. Projects like Spearville have also provided a valuable economic boost to the rural areas where they are located.
More Awards for Draw the Line
Draw the Line Advertising received two awards at the recent Advertising Club of Kansas City OMNI/ADDY awards event.
A Bronze award was received for the interactive holiday self-promotion "Happy Holidays" and a Silver was awarded for the Gift of Life Web Site.
This was the second award Draw the Line earned for the Gift of Life web site – earlier, it had won a first place award in the recent Council on Philanthropy "Philly" awards in Kansas City.
For more information, contact Karen Swope at 913-451-6116 ext. 125, or visit their website at http://www.drawtheline.com/.
Member Profile
Draw the Line Advertising and Design
Draw The Line Advertising and Design is a brand-focused marketing communications company. We have over 23 years of experience in brand development providing consultation and creative services to businesses of all sizes, ranging from start-ups to multi-billion dollar companies.
Our brand expertise includes insightful consultation and situational analysis, award-winning design that relates the brand visual component to the customer experience, and the marketing savvy to ensure that we develop effective communications with definition and impact.
Draw The Line clients participate in a creative process that is different from that provided by many advertising agencies. By eliminating the layers of account executives and their managers typical of large agencies, we provide service that is more focused and personal. Communication is direct, collaboration is more efficient, and projects can be completed in shorter time frames.
Whether your company is in a growing phase or expanding in new directions, it will get there faster with Draw The Line as its creative partner.
Located at 10955 Lowell, Suite 400 in Overland Park.
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