Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — May 4, 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, State Line Hy-Vee and Town Center Plaza!
Only 300 tickets are still available for this event, so get your tickets early! You may contact the Chamber staff at (913) 498-1514 or send us an e-mail at chamber@leawoodchamber.org, if you would like more information or to purchase tickets.
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
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!
After Hours Networking
May. 16, 2007, 5:00pm at
Valley View Bank,
11813 Roe Avenue, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Chamber office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: There is no additional cost for Leawood Chamber Members to attend this event. There may be a nominal charge for guests to attend.
Enjoy networking with Leawood Chamber members and 'future' members in a casual, business-card-friendly social environment. We'll have great door prizes, food & beverages, and of course the area's best networking. You'll want to be sure to attend! The reservation deadline for this event is May 14th.
Quarterly Member Orientation
Jun. 1, 2007, 8:00am at
Leawood Chamber Office,
11300 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy #240, Leawood, 66211
Cost: Free for Chamber members.
If you are a new representative for an existing Chamber Member or are a representative for a brand new Member, we welcome you to join us for our informative Member Orientation. This is your chance to meet the staff, representatives from the Board, representatives from the Ambassador Committee and fellow Chamber members. Learn the history of the Chamber and ways to maximize the value of your membership. Enjoy continental breakfast, coffee and conversation! Please bring your business cards and be prepared to introduce yourself!
Leawood Community Events
John Stephens Memorial Golf Tournament
May. 4, 2007, 7:15am at
Prairie Highlands Golf Course,
14695 S. Inverness Street, Olathe, 66057
Contact: Kyle Henne – kahenne@mnu.edu 913-971-3607
Cost: Individual player: $125,
Team of 4: $500,
Bronze Sponsor: $500,
Silver Sponsor: $850,
Gold Sponsor: $1,000,
Platinum Sponsor: $1,500. Weblink: http://www.mnu.edu/events/golf/
All proceeds support the John Stephens Memorial Endowment Fund which provides scholarships for math and science students at MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Your entry fee includes: 18 holes of golf with cart, golf gift, continental breakfast, driving range, on-course refreshments, & buffet lunch at the course.
Dave Ramsey Book Signing and Discussion
May. 4, 2007, 7:00pm at
Borders,
12055 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Laura Olinger – lolinger@bordersgroupinc.com 913-663-1143
Cost: Free to public
Ramsey debunks the many myths of money and attacks the illusions and downright deceptions of the American Dream. Please join us for a signing and discussion with Dave Ramsey. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Copacabana musical opens May 4 in Blue Valley
May. 4, 2007, 7:30pm at
Blue Valley North High School,
11200 Lamar, Overland Park, 66209
Contact: Catherine Niedt – cniedt@bluevalleyrec.org 913-685-6000
Cost: $7 each (available in advance; also 30 minutes before each show) Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org
Blue Valley Recreation Youth Players presents Barry Manilow’s musical comedy Copacabana on Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 5 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Blue Valley North High School.
A Pre-Show “all-you-can-eat” pancake supper, provided by Chris Cakes, is Friday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Blue Valley North High School commons area. Supper includes pancakes, sausage, and beverage for just $7 per person. For more information call Blue Valley Recreation at 913-685-6000. Blue Valley Recreation Youth Players theater program is proud to be the first group to present this show in the Johnson County area.
Friday Night Music at ARTichokes
May. 4, 2007, 7:00pm at
ARTichokes,
10557 Mission Road, Leawood, 66206
Contact: Jackie Warren – jackie@artichokeskc.com 913-206-5810
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.artichokeskc.com
Enjoy free, live music at ARTichokes from singer/songwriter Bob Walkenhorst.
News & Announcements
Leawood Chamber of Commerce has Settled into Their New Office
The Leawood Chamber has settled into their new office. The new address is:
4707 W. 135th Street #270
Leawood, KS 66224
The office is operational, all phone and fax numbers have remained the same. They hope to have an Open House sometime after 'A Taste of Leawood."
SAFEHOME Announces Annual June Jubilee
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.— On Sunday, June 3, 2007, SAFEHOME will hold its 15th Annual June Jubilee, “The Magic Is You,” to benefit the women and children who are clients of Johnson County’s only provider of services for victims of domestic violence.
The “The Magic Is You” Jubilee includes dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment, and a short program.
Irv Robinson is the Honorary Chair of the event. Irv Robinson is the CEO of Robbie Manufacturing, Inc., a successful supplier of printed plastic packaging for the food, beverage and consumer goods industries. He and his business have supported SAFEHOME for the past 15 years, and recently helped raise $6.2 million in a Capital Campaign for SAFEHOME's new facility. He is also involved in a number of other fundraising campaigns in the Jewish Community and donates his time and resources to other charitable organizations, such as Harvesters, University Academy, Breast Cancer Research, KU Hillel, and Sunflower House.
Stan Cramer will be the Master of Ceremonies, with music by Marc Inzerillo. Major sponsors include Robbie Manufacturing, Inc.; Bank of Blue Valle ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Leawood Chamber Welcomes Its Newest Members
Daney Appraisal LLC
10512 Pawnee Lane
Leawood, KS 66206
Ph: (816) 304-4375 Fax: (913) 642-4355
nicole@daneyappraisal.com
www.daneyappraisal.com
Business Category: Appraisers
Daney Appraisal, LLC, a woman-owned residential appraiser in Leawood, Kansas offers rapid turnaround and a commitment to customer communication on your vital real estate appraisals. Come see us at www.daneyappraisal.com!
His & Her Fitness, LLC
5328 W. 151st Street
Leawood, KS 66224
Ph: (913) 206-7645
hisandherfitness@gmail.com
www.hisandherfitness.net
Business Category: Personal - Fitness Training / Nutritional Products
Private personal training studio with nutritional products.
Leawood Family Care, P.A. ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
B2B Cookie Winner
This month's B2B cookie winner is Kathy Hardgree from Sunrise Assisted Living in Leawood. By attending the Leawood Chamber's April 13th Super Charged Networking event and submitting her business card, Kathy was automatically entered into a drawing for a dozen Blue Chip Cookies, compliments of Blue Chip Cookies in Town Center Plaza.
Pictured (from Sunrise Assisted Living in Leawood unless otherwise noted) are: David Cox (Bank of Blue Valley), Jennifer Felix (Borders Books & Music), Kathy Hardgree, Tony DiFolco, Jim Rochel (UBS), Nancy McVay, Kelly Wessling & Katherine Ensor.
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.
You can reach a Draw the Li ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for complete profile)
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