Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — May 1, 2009

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Membership Luncheon and Debut GMM090512

May. 12, 2009, 11:30am at Ritz Charles Overland Park, Inc., 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $22 members (paid in advance), $32 non members.

Our guest speaker at this month's luncheon is Bo Fishback, vice president of entrepreneurship for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Bo will be addressing the significance and importance of entrepreneurs in an economic downturn.  Additionally, he will discuss the latest thinking from the Kauffman Foundation regarding what they can do to help catalyze a new, bigger crop of founders of high growth companies.

At the Kauffman Foundation, Bo is in charge of developing and advancing transformative programs to help strengthen entrepreneurial engagement in the economy and help entrepreneurs succeed.

Fishback has been involved in a variety of entrepreneurial initiatives. He is a founding team member of Orbis Biosciences, a drug delivery and particle fabrication company and a co-founder of Lightspeed Genomics, a next-generation genome sequencing company. Bo also developed the Equity Simulation Tool, OwnYourVenture.com, an educational tool that helps people understand the impact of raising equity financing. In addition to these ventures, he has worked with a variety of life sciences and high-tech startup companies in varying capacities.

In addition to an insightful program, our newest Chamber members will be presented in our quarterly "Chamber Debut". Each attendee will receive a description from each business that has joined the Leawood Chamber in the past 90 days.

The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, May 7th by 5:00 pm. Use the link below to register today!

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12th Annual A Taste of Leawood TOL090613

Jun. 13, 2009, 7:00pm at Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Cost: Ticket Price $65 in advance, $70 at the door, if available (Ticket Price includes all applicable sales tax)

Savor the summer starting with A Taste of Leawood!!

Tempt your palate with delectable samplings from 22 area establishments along with beverages, while enjoying music from the band Souled Out.

Extend the fun all summer long by taking home your souvenir wine glass and a gift bag full of goodies, including valuable vouchers with savings of over $150.

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 & colleagues as well!

Attendees must be 21 to attend. This is a rain or shine event and tickets are non-refundable.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: contact the Chamber staff at (913) 498-1514 or use the link below.

PLATINUM SPONSORS:

Brookdale Senior Living - CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann PC
Firestone Complete Auto Care
M&I Bank - Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Town & Country Bank - Town Center Plaza

GOLD SPONSORS:

Bank of Blue Valley - Commerce Bank, NA
Country Club Bank, N.A. - DEMDACO, Inc.
Discover Vision Centers - Hoefer Wysocki Architects, LLC
Kansas City Power & Light - Menorah Medical Center
The Jewish Community Center - Saint Luke's South

SILVER SPONSORS:

Clawson Benefit Concepts - IRONHORSE Golf Club
Sun Publications

SOUVENIR GLASS SPONSORS:

The Mission Bank and Valley View Bank

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Morning Mingling MM090505

May. 5, 2009, 8:00am at Clare Bridge, 12724 State Line Road, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $10 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass.

Each day at Clare Bridge, they "strive to ensure daily moments of success," so make sure you register to attend for some successful networking!

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking, and a Cinco De Mayo themed breakfast!

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, May 1st by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Professional Edge Series -Sustainable Messaging PE090506

May. 6, 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.

Dr. Simran Sethi, Professional-in-Residence, KU School

In an era of globalization and increased digital connectivity, individuals are armed with more knowledge then ever before. As companies work to balance revenue generation, social responsibility and environmental stewardship, it is essential that messages are conveyed in ways that are authentic and inspiring.

KU School of Journalism Professional-in-Residence and CNBC sustainable business contributor Simran Sethi will address some of the most effective ways to tell stories about sustainable enterprises and initiatives.

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, May 1st by 5:00 pm. Use the link below and make your reservation today!

After Hours Networking AH090520

May. 20, 2009, 5:00pm at Zest Restaurant, Misson Farms, 10681 Mission Road, Leawood, 66206 — 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.

Spice up your day by attending the May After Hours event at Zest, where we won't "rest" until we provide the "best" networking in the Mid-"west"!

Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for this great event.

SEATING IS LIMITED! The registration deadline is Monday, May 18th by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!

Leawood Community Events

Spectrum of Hope for Autism

May. 1, 2009, 6:30pm at The Lodge at Ironwoods, 147th and Mission Road, Leawood,
Contact: Donna – fundraising@asaheartland.org 913-724-3525
Cost: See Web Link for Event Cost Weblink: http://www.asaheartland.org/community/events/amc-entertainment-presents-spectrum-hope-autism

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 available. Please visit their web site, http://www.autismsocietyoftheheartland.org/, ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

GREASE production

May. 1, 2009, 7:00pm at Blue Valley North High School, Performing Arts Center, 12200 Lamar, Overland Park,
Cost: See web link or call for event cost. Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org

Visit Rydell High's Senior Class of 1959!

Enjoy favorite songs, including Devoted to You, Summer Nights and We Go Together.

Presentations on 4/30/2009 and 5/1/2009, same time and place.

Laundry Day on the Prairie at Oxford Schoolhouse

May. 2, 2009, 10:00am at Oxford Schoolhouse, located in Ironwoods Park, 147th & Mission Road, Leawood,
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=406

The docents of the Historic Oxford Schoolhouse will host a hands-on interactive demonstration program on Saturday, May 2nd beginning at 10:00 am near the one-room schoolhouse. The Oxford Schoolhouse is located in Ironwoods Park at 147th & Mission Road in Leawood, Kansas.

Bobbie Trowbridge will present a fun look at an old-time task of doing the laundry in the days before washing machines and dryers. According to the diaries kept by pioneer women, washing clothes was the job they dreaded the most. Laundry day was a difficult and weekly task that took all day on “Blue Monday”.

Join us for this FREE interactive experience of scrubbing laundry on washboards in large metal tubs of water with handmade soap. Each item will be hung on the clotheslines to dry, followed by an ironing demonstration inside the schoolhouse.

This fun and educational program is a great experience for mothers and daughters (or sons) to share. Please bring a small item to be laundered. In case of rain this event will be postponed to May 23rd.

Reservations are not necessary. For more information please phone at 913-339-6700 x157.

Women’s Heart Health Fair

May. 2, 2009, 9:00am at Menorah Medical Center's Entrance B, 5721 W. 119th Street, Overland Park, 66209
Weblink: http://www.menorahmedicalcenter.com/

Join the cardiology team at Menorah Medical Center (MMC) when they offer free heart-health screenings with on-the-spot results and counseling at the annual MMC Women's Heart Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon on May 2, at Menorah Medical Center's Entrance B (5721 W. 119th Street). The health fair is FREE and open to the public.

 "The time to address heart disease is now. When it comes to heart disease, prevention and education can save lives. This is vitally important, as we are all at risk for this disease, especially women," says MMC Cardiologist Elizabeth Dang, MD.

The health screenings include complete cholesterol and triglyceride, blood pressure, blood glucose levels, body mass index, bone density testing, waist circumference and review of family health history. Screening results are provided on-site and include an overall risk assessment and counseling with a licensed professional. Cooking demonstrations, more than 10 health educational booths plus a heart-healthy educational seminar are scheduled. The seminar will feature cardiologist Elizabeth Dang, MD. She will present a "Women and Heart Disease" seminar at 9 a.m. Also available are bre ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Kansas City Derby Fest on May 2, 2009

May. 2, 2009, 3:00pm at Maker's Mark® Bourbon House & Lounge, Kansas City Power & Light District - 1333 Walnut Street, Kansas City, 64105
Contact: Emily Baker – Emily@makersmarkrestaurant.com 816-739-4414

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

Shampooch Dog Wash

May. 3, 2009, 11:00am at Mission Farms Parking Lot, 106th Street & Mission Road, Leawood,
Contact: Vilma – xiphiuminc@aol.com 913-696-1616
Cost: Call 913-696-1616 or visit the Event Web Link for Event Cost. Weblink: http://www.xiphium.com/news.asp?id=21

Shop, Dine & Get Your Dog Washed at Mission Farms!

What better way to spend your day and help out a great organization like Animal Haven?

We love styling humans and thought it would be fun to wash and style their four-legged friends, too! Xiphium Salon and friends will be ready to splash, lather, and fluff your wagtastic friends while you shop and enjoy tasty treats throughout Mission Farms.

Photographers will be on hand for fun portraits and candid shots of you and your pets.

All proceeds to benefit Animal Haven.

Driving Home a Cure for PKD Golf Tournament

May. 4, 2009, 11:00am at The Deuce at The National, 10316 Tom Watson Parkway, Parkville, 64152
Contact: Kevin Full – kfull23@aol.com 913-851-1622
Cost: Visit website for Event Cost and Details Weblink: http://www.pkdcure.org/kansascitychapter

More than 600,000 Americans and 12.5 million newborns, children and adults worldwide battle Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) each and every day. There is hope! With your support, we can help find a cure for PKD!

Visit our website for more information, to register online, or to download registration forms.

American Diabetes Association Golf Challenge

May. 4, 2009, 11:30am at Lion's Gate Golf Course, 14225 Dearborn St, Overland Park,
Contact: Andrea Hayob – ahayob@diabetes.org 913-383-8210 x6842
Cost: Contact Andrea for more information. Weblink: http://www.diabetes.org

The American Diabetes Association of Greater Kansas City needs your support. Don't miss 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 ahayob@diabetes.org

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

May. 5, 2009, 11:00am at Coyote Grill, 4701 W. Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Megan Atkinson – megan@eatpbj.com 913-451-8888
Cost: Call Coyote Grill for Cinco de Mayo menu and costs!! Weblink: http://www.coyotegrillkc.com

The Sauza girls will be at Coyote Grill from 4-5 p.m., followed by the Corazon girls from 6-7. A Mariachi Band will be serenading from 6-8 p.m. We'll also be grilling out so you won't want to miss this fiesta!

Leawood Codes Administration Open House

May. 5, 2009, 4:00pm at Leawood City Hall - Oak Room, 4800 Town Center Dr, Leawood,
Weblink: http://www.leawood.org

Ever want to know why you need a building permit or when you need a building permit? How do you get a building permit? What needs to be inspected and why? Why do you need a licensed contractor?

Come learn the answers to these questions at the Second Annual Open House for learning about building permits, property maintenance and fire safety.

* Learn about the City’s new permit program which will allow for citizen interactivity
* Learn about finding a licensed contractor
* Learn about fire safety from the Leawood Fire Department
* Learn about the City’s Neighborhood Service Division

Refreshments will be provided.

Isn't It Romantic

May. 6, 2009, 7:30pm at Jewish Community Center, 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, 66211
Contact: Tammy Ruder – tammyr@jewishkc.org 913-327-8073
Cost: See Web Link for Event Cost. Weblink: http://www.jcckc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=Romantic&category=cultural_arts

Two young women struggling to escape from lingering parental domination and establish their own lives and identities is the story behind Wendy Wasserstein’s touching play “Isn’t It Romantic”. The play is being produced by the Jewish Community Center’s CenterSeason on May 6, 7 and 10 at 7:30 p.m., May 9 at 9 p.m. and May 10 at 2 p.m. in the Lewis and Shirley White Theatre, 5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, Kansas.

Investment-Grade Presentations

May. 7, 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=497&cid=1062&ecid=1062&crid=0&calpgid=265&calcid=947

You need to raise money for your company. You have identified some interested investors. How do you communicate your opportunity to them so they will invest? You need to learn how to use four tools: (1) your business plan; (2) your executive summary; (3) your elevator pitch; and (4) your PowerPoint presentation.

This seminar will focus on what investors expect to see in each of those documents. The seminar will be led by Joel Wiggins, President & CEO of the Enterprise Center of Johnson County and Executive Manager of the Mid America Angels Investments, LLC. Over the past twelve years he has helped hundreds of early stage companies better communicate their venture opportunities.

News & Announcements

Find Great Deals on the Member MarketPlace!

The Chamber's Member MarketPlace page offers an opportunity for Chamber members to advertise for FREE!

Be sure to visit the Member MarketPlace at http://www.leawoodchamber.org/marketplace.cfm to check out the latest specials!

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.

Mark your Calendars for the Splash of Spring Sale on May 16th!

Looking for a fun event? Don't miss the Splash of Spring Christian Family Services Community Day!!!

Saturday, May 16th
10 am - 4 pm
Red Bridge Church of Christ
101 W. Red Bridge Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114

All sorts of vendors and crafters will be there! Take part in a silent auction! Purchase treats from the Bake Sale! There will be inflatables for the kids and a classic car show for the "big kids"!

All proceeds benefit Christian Family Services.

While this is sure to be a great event to attend, perhaps you'd also like to donate an item as a way to promote your business and help a good cause all at the same time!

If you have items to donate to the sale, contact Mike McAuley at 913-383-3337, extn 103. If you would like to donate a certificate for the silent auction, contact Michelle Browning 913-579-3795 or DTConsultant@kc.rr.com. If you would like to donate a bakery item contact Annette Dalton at 816-941-0280.

SMMC Clinical Trial Offers Hope for Patients Unable to Regulate Blood Pressure

Rheos Hypertension (HT) Therapy, a new medical device-based treatment, offers new hope for patients with drug-resistant hypertension. Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) is the only Kansas City hospital to offer the treatment through a phase II clinical trail. The goal of the trial is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Rheos HT System in patients who have high blood pressure and are resistant to drug treatments and lifestyle modifications.

The system electrically activates the baroreceptors, the body’s natural pressure sensors in the carotid arteries. When activated, the baroreceptors send signals through the carotid nerves to the brain, which are interpreted as a rise in blood pressure. The brain works to counteract the perceived blood pressure increase by sending signals to other parts of the body to reduce blood pressure, including the heart, blood vessels and kidneys. By mimicking the function of the body’s natural pressure sensors, the Rheos HT System provides what physicians describe as a “physiologically rational” method of reducing blood pressure.

Candidates for this procedure are individuals who are on at least three blood pressure medications, with at least one being a diuretic. According to Vascular Surgeon Michael J. Beezley, MD, the Rheos procedure is unique in the sense that it uses the body’s own natural blood pressure sensors (baroreflex) to control blood pressure. The Rheos HT System is implante ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

HORSE n' Around Tournament at The Jewish Community Center

The Jewish Community Center presents H.O.R.S.E. ‘n Around, a basketball tournament on May 17 at The Center at 5801 W. 115th Street.

The competition, which is just what it sounds like – a simple game of H.O.R.S.E. – is open to the public, and designed for anyone who can throw a ball. But, with a chance to win $10,000 at the final regional tournament to be held in Kansas City in July, the stakes are much higher than the H.O.R.S.E you might remember as a child.

The Center’s tournament is the first of its kind in the country, and was born out of a game that is now becoming a national phenomenon. The inspiration for the Tournament came from David Kalb, who defeated Lebron James in H.O.R.S.E last year on a Malibu basketball court where scenes from "White Men Can't Jump" were filmed. It was Kalb's improbable victory over James that recently became famous on YouTube.

After doing some research on the Kalb-James match up, Keith Zimmerman, local sports promoter, created The H.O.R.S.E ‘n Around Tournament and will bring the nationals to Kansas City in July. Sam Lacey, former Kansas City Kings player, will be at The Center from noon to 2 P.M., for an autograph signing and meet and greet. Also, one lucky participant will be chosen by drawing to play a demonstration game of H.O.R.S.E. against Lacey.

The event also features a silent auction at The Center from May 11-17, with sports memorabilia from Tiger Woods, George Bre ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Vico's Ribbon Cutting

On April 3rd members of the Leawood Chamber welcomed Vico's as a new member of the Chamber with a ribbon cutting ceremony. It was a wonderful Grand Opening celebration complete with delicious fare and entertainment by Vince Cook.

Vico's is a modern boutique for women that recently opened in the Mission Farms Development. Be sure to stop by and visit this fantastic new addition to Leawood's shopping scene!

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