Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — April 3, 2009
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
Sponsored by Shawnee Mission Medical Center at http://www.shawneemission.org/heart-vascular-care/heart-aware-risk-assessment.html
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 (paid in advance), $25 non members.
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 - Vico's RC090403
Apr. 3, 2009, 4:00pm at
Vico's,
10671 Mission Road, Leawood, 66206
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Come join us in welcoming Vico's as a new member of the Leawood Chamber with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their Grand Opening on Friday, April 3rd. Enjoy food and beverages, along with entertainment by Vince Cook.
Vico's is a modern boutique for women that just opened in the Mission Farms Development. Their Grand Opening festivities will begin on Thursday, April 2nd from 4-6 pm at Zest (also located in Mission Farms). Enjoy food provided by Vico's along with fun fashion modeling and a chance to win a $500 gift certificate! The fun continues on Saturday also!!
Ribbon Cutting - SFP RC090407
Apr. 7, 2009, 4:00pm at
SFP,
11550 Ash, Ste. 220, Leawood, 66224
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Join us Tuesday, April 7 for an exclusive open-house at SFP's new corporate headquarters. We will help them celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony!
There will be plenty of refreshments plus autographs from Peyton Sellers, the SFP-sponsored NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver. Be there to hear SFP announce its commitment to education and the development of tomorrow's agribusiness leaders. It's an event you won't want to miss!
Please RSVP to Beth Davis at davisb@osborn-barr.com, or 816-410-5167 by Friday, March 27th.
SFP is a team of experts committed to providing cost-effective and environmentally sound solutions to the crop nutrient industry. They are proud to have devoted the past decade to solving agriculture's long-standing fertilizer challenges, so they will also be commemorating this 10-year milestone at the event.
Morning Mingling MM090407
Apr. 7, 2009, 8:00am at
Costco Wholesale,
12221 Blue Valley Pkwy., Overland Park, 66213 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $10 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass.
There is no "cost" for great networking at April's Morning Mingling!
Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking and a continental-style breakfast. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win some great door prizes.
The registration deadline for this event is Friday, April 3rd, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!
Ribbon 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.
Leawood Community Events
Fresco Show to Benefit Medical Missions Foundation
Apr. 3, 2009, 4:00pm at
Town & Country Bank,
4707 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224
Weblink: http://www.joybaerfrescoes.com
You are invited to attend a
Wine and Cheese Reception on
Friday, April 3rd, 2009
4:00 - 8:00 PM
at
Town & Country Bank
4707 West 135th Street
Leawood, Kansas 66224
Proceeds go to Medical Missions Foundation
Serving Children and families around the world
information@mmfworld.org
This event will be a wonderful way to kick off Joy Baer's April Art Exhibit at the Town & Country Bank. 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.
Walk MS Johnson County
Apr. 4, 2009, 8:00am at
Shawnee Mission Park, Theater in the Park,
7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, 66217
Contact: Rachel – info@nmsskc.org 913-432-3927
Cost: Call 913-432-3927 or visit website for registration info. Weblink: http://walkksg.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=WLK_KSG_Register
Walk MS participants are in various stages of life - students, professionals, homemakers, retired individuals - They all join together to create a world free of MS.
A key to each Walk’s success is the phenomenal number of dedicated volunteers. By walking or volunteering and raising money to fight multiple sclerosis, you join more than 200,000 Americans who will contribute more than $37 million to Walk MS 2009.
Volunteers are also needed for Walk MS, both before and during the event. Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering.
Meet the Easter Bunny at Bank of Blue Valley
Apr. 4, 2009, 9:00am at
Leawood Bank of Blue Valley,
13401 Mission Road, Leawood,
Meet the Easter Bunny
At Your Leawood Bank of Blue Valley!
Saturday, April 4th
9-11 AM
13401 Mission Road
Leawood, KS
913-234-3010
Easter Egg Hunt for Three Age Groups
Up to 4 Years * 5-8 Years * 9-12 Years
First Age Group Begins at 9:15 AM
NO NEED TO RSVP ~ Fun for the Whole Family!
Refreshments and Free Pictures
With the Easter Bunny
Eggstravaganza
Apr. 5, 2009, 11:00am at
Leawood City Park,
10601 Lee Boulevard, Leawood,
Contact: Lindsay Youle – 913-339-6700 x158
Cost: See web link for lunch costs. Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/parks/eggstravaganza.aspx
Eggstravaganza
Join in the fun at Leawood City Park for the Parks & Recreation Department's 16th Annual Egg Hunt Sponsored by National Bank of Kansas City
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Leawood City Park - 10601 Lee Boulevard
Lunch and Activities 11:00am - 12:30pm
Egg Hunt begins at 12:30pm
The event is FREE for all participants with plenty of eggs for everyone!
Activities for children include a balloon artist, stickers and free pictures with the Bunny.
The egg hunt will start at 12:30pm for all ages and will be divided into three age categories:
Infant-3 years: Soccer field #4
Ages 4-6 years: Soccer field #5
Ages 7-9 years: Soccer field #8
The Leawood Kiwanis Club will be serving a hot dog lunch (hot dog, chips and drink) from 11:00am - 12:30pm at the Lion's Shelter in City Park. Visit web link for lunch cost.
For more information, please contact Lindsay Youle at ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Family Day with the Kansas City Wizards
Apr. 5, 2009, 2:00pm at
CommunityAmerica Ballpark,
1800 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, 66111
Cost: For tickets, call (913) 387-3400 or visit http://www.kcwizards.com. Weblink: http://web.mlsnet.com/t105/fans/theme_nights/2009/index.jsp
WIZARDS RETURN HOME APRIL 5 FOR FAMILY DAY
2:00 Game Time
Bring the family out for the Wizards Sunday afternoon match against the San Jose Earthquakes.
The Wizards will provide fun activities and prizes for fans of all ages, including an autograph session at Dave and Buster's after the match with the entire squad. The Wizards will also recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA).
Mini horses will be on hand for children to ride, and inflatables will be set up on the concourse inside the stadium. Before the match, Radio Disney's Rockin' Road Crew will perform on the concourse near the inflatables. Wizards goalkeeper Kevin Hartman will also be honored for breaking the MLS career saves record March 28 against Colorado.
Sponsor: Sprint
Giveaway: 5,000 Team Posters
Concert - KU Jazz Combo
Apr. 8, 2009, 7:00pm at
KU Edwards Campus - Regnier Hall auditorium,
12600 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, 66213
Cost: Admission is free. No tickets required. Weblink: http://edwardscampus.ku.edu/events/
Concert: KU Jazz Combo
Presented by the Lied Center
Enjoy performances from students in KU's award-winning Jazz Studies Program, directed by Dan Gailey, including big band combos, vocal jazz ensembles and several levels of improvisation in this important American art form. Get a taste of what makes KU Jazz Festival one of the region's premier jazz events.
Social Media Workshop
Apr. 9, 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 Event Web Link for cost and how to register. Weblink: http://www.ecjc.com/s/656/index.aspx?sid=656&gid=1&pgid=490&cid=1055&ecid=1055&crid=0&calpgid=265&calcid=947
We are on the brink of a new era of communication with consumers: social media. Please join us for a workshop journey to uncover the mysteries of the online world.
What are social networks? How can brands and organizations leverage social media? Discover how to use existing communities and how to create a community. Topics explored will also include MySpace, Facebook, Flickr, Wikipedia, SecondLife, YouTube, Blogs etc.
Lots of real-world examples and demos will be covered and then the all important ----- how to begin! This workshop will be presented by Frank Jurden with VML.
News & Announcements
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)
Johnson County Sales Tax Rate Increases 1/8-cent on April 1st
Voter-Approved JCERT Tax Increase Went Into Effect on April 1
In an election last fall, Johnson County voters approved this increase. The sales tax increase applies to the entire county, and will fund bioscience through the Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT).
Remember to VOTE APRIL 7TH!!
Don't miss the April 7th Countywide election!
Be sure to go to the polls and cast your ballot - Here's a list of positions being filled:
Mayor and/or City Council seats in Bonner Springs, DeSoto, Edgerton, Fairway, Gardner, Lake Quivira, Merriam, Mission Hills, Mission Woods, Olathe, Overland Park, Roeland Park, Spring Hill and Westwood Hills
Board of Education seats in all six area school districts
Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees
Water District #1 of Johnson County Board of Directors
To get full details on next week's election, please visit the Johnson County Election Office website at http://www.jocoelection.org.
Advance voting is available. To see hours and locations, visit http://www.jocoelection.org/voters/AdvanceVoting.htm.
Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship
Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship Returns to Leawood South
The Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship presented by Zurich, an event of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Serving Kansas and Western Missouri, returns to Leawood South Country Club May 15-17th.
The tournament is a stop on the Duramed FUTURES Tour, the professional developmental tour of the LPGA. The pros arrive in Kansas City on Monday or Tuesday of tournament week for registration and a practice round, and some help out at clinics for young golfers and sponsors. Sponsors, pro-am players, housing hosts and volunteers get a chance to “Meet the Pros” at a pre-tournament event. Area golfers can play alongside the FUTURES pros in the NKF Pro-AM on Wednesday, May 13, or the Celebrity Pro-Am on Thursday, May 14. The FUTURES Tour is in its 29th season, and this year has 14 events offering a purse of $100,000 or more, including the Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship. The top ten money winners at the end of the season earn their LPGA Tour card for the following year. Seven of the top ten finishers from last year’s Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship were in the top ten on the Duramed FUTURES Tour money list. In fact, the last two winners of the Kansas City event have moved on to the “big tour,” so a new champion will be crowned again in 2009. The inaugural winner was Liz Janangelo, and the 2008 champion was Mindy Kim, ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Kansas City Derby Fest on May 2, 2009
Maker's Mark® Bourbon House & Lounge Presents Kansas City Derby Fest Benefiting Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics Saturday, May 2, 2009 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Live music, silent auction, cocktails, hor d'oeuvres and a derby hat contest for the ladies. Admission includes cocktails, heavy hor d'oeuvres and dessert. Tickets available for advance purchase at Maker's Mark® Bourbon House & Lounge in the Kansas City Power & Light District or they may be purchased the day of the event. Cocktail attire recommended.
Millionaires Row available for 10 people Includes VIP service, lunch, cocktails, and front row/private seating to watch the Derby.
Contact Emily Baker at 816.739.4414 or Emily@makersmarkrestaurant.com for event details and cost.
Event to be held at the Kansas City Power & Light District 1333 Walnut Street Kansas City, MO 64105 816.442.8115
JCCC receives funds for solar electric photovoltaic project
JCCC receives funds for solar electric photovoltaic project
On March 25, the Kansas Department of Commerce notified Johnson County Community College of an award of $82,000 in Workforce Solutions Funds to assist the college in the implementation of a solar electric photovoltaic training program.
JCCC will use the funds to support and develop a program over the next two years to train workers to install and service solar panels for electric generation. According to Jay Antle, executive director, JCCC Center for Sustainability, the increasing demand for renewable energy is, in turn, increasing the demand for people with expertise in PV application.
“As solar technology improves, traditional coal-powered energy prices go up, and state and federal government solar tax credits increase, there will be more and more people required to configure, mount and maintain solar electric systems — from small private homes to large commercial operations,” Antle said.
The Kansas Department of Commerce administers the Workforce Solutions Fund to help postsecondary workforce training institutions throughout the state respond more effectively to the workforce training needs of critical industries in Kansas. Funds are strategically invested into projects designed to enhance Kansas post-secondary institutions’ training services and/or training capacity for the benefit of Kansas companies.
... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)Don't be an APRIL FOOL...
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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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