Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — June 12, 2009

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

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.

View Scheduled Participating Establishments

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:

Tickets are available at the Chamber office until 4:00 pm on Friday, June 12th. Contact the Chamber staff at (913) 498-1514 or use the link below.

Tickets may also be purchased at :

-Town Center Plaza until 5:00 pm on Friday, June 12th
-Hereford House in Leawood until 3:00 pm on Friday, June 12th.
-Leawood Hy-Vee until 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 13th.

In addition, tickets will be available for $70 each at the door, if still available.

Take a look inside the goodie bag to see the wonderful savings each attendee receives...Visit http://www.leawoodchamber.org/view_news.cfm?news_id=1214

PLATINUM SPONSORS:

Brookdale Senior Living - CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
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

After Hours Networking AH090624

Jun. 24, 2009, 5:00pm at IRONHORSE Golf Club, 15400 Mission Rd., Leawood, 66224 — 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.

A little "birdie" told us you need to "swing" by "FORE" some great Leawood Chamber networking at IRONHORSE Golf Club!!

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us at our June After Hours event.

Registration deadline is Monday, June 22nd by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!

Chamber Education Session CES090626

Jun. 26, 2009, 8:00am at Town & Country Bank, 1st floor Conference Room, 4707 West 135th Street, Leawood, 66224 — Register Online
Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members.

If you are a business owner who is starting to consider succession planning and/or exit options, this presentation will provide an overview of the process.

Tim Skarda, a certified M&A intermediary, and Kelly Skarda, a Certified Business Appraiser, both of Allied Business Group, Inc., will give an educational presentation for business owners, their spouses and advisors. The event will provide a rare opportunity for participants to view the exit planning process from both a business appraiser and business broker's perspective.

Topics discussed will include the process of business valuation and how owners can better understand how to increase their companies' value. The presenters will also address preparing a company for market and how to control the sale process to achieve maximum value.

CLE/CPE/CE credit for Kansas and Missouri. Attorneys may obtain one CLE credit from the Kansas and Missouri Bar Association. To do so, please RSVP at least 30 days in advance (per Kansas Bar Association). Accountants may receive one recommended CPE credit. Final approval is subject to the Kansas and Missouri Board of Accountancy.

The reservation deadline for this event is Wednesday, June 24th by 5:00 pm, so use the link below and make your reservation today!

Leawood Young Professionals After Hours Networking YP090701

Jul. 1, 2009, 5:00pm at JP Wine Bar, 4311 W. 119th Street, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost for to attend this event. Leawood Chamber Members and Guests are invited.

Hosted by Jp Wine Bar and Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery!

The festivities will take place at Jp Wine Bar, 4311 W. 119th Street, Leawood, KS 66209

As a way to enjoy Somerset's delicious wine, hang out in J.P.'s sleek and sophisticated atmosphere, and get to know our fellow young professionals, there will be a wine tasting contest. You'll pair up with someone you don't know and put your wine knowledge to the test. Those who do well with the contest will receive prizes! It's sure to be an entertaining way to learn more about wine and meet great people!

If you are between the ages of 21 - 39 years old and wish to build your professional network and give back to the community, Leawood Young Professionals
is the group for you!

Leawood Chamber members and guests are welcome! There is no cost to attend!

Register today!! Registration deadline is Friday, June 26th by 5:00 pm!

Leawood Community Events

2009 Annual Sizzlin’ Summer Book Sale

Jun. 12, 2009, 10:00am at Metcalf South, 9635 Metcalf, Overland Park,
Weblink: http://www.jocolibrary.org/templates/JCL_NewsListItem.aspx?id=13479

2009 Annual Sizzlin’ Summer Book Sale

Sponsored by Johnson County Library and Friends of the Library

June 10-13, 2009

Metcalf South, 9635 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS

(sale located on the lower level near Sears)

Wednesday, June 10 – Friday,  June 12, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

One of the region’s largest and best used book sales. Approximately 100,000 items including hardback and paperback books and audiovisual materials sorted by category.

Leawood Art Exhibit & Reception

Jun. 12, 2009, 5:30pm at M&I Bank, 11301 Nall Ave., Leawood, 66211
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=415

The Leawood Arts Council and M&I Bank will host a unique community event to celebrate local artists. The two organizations have joined together for the fourteenth year of this collaboration. This show will feature the works of artists, Ric Cummings, Barbara Neth, Roy Raymer, and Dierk Van Keppel.

Photographer Ric Cummings primarily works in black and white concentrating on landscapes and cityscapes. Tones, shapes and textures are enhanced in black and white. His images are photographed in both film and digitally from locations around the world. The final results are Giclee prints on cotton rag paper, using up to seven density carbon black ink to achieve the maximum in tonal control and longevity.

Ric’s passion for photographic art developed while in college at Purdue University and when he was stationed in Northern Italy with the Army. As a volunteer in the photography department at the Nelson Atkins Museum and study at JCCC, Cummings refocused his perspectives. Leaving a career in sales and management, in 1996 he opened Black & White Specialties in Lenexa.

Watercolor allows Barbara Neth to experience surprise and excitement with every painting. ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Outdoor Movie: Singin' in the Rain

Jun. 12, 2009, 8:30pm at The Villas at Grace Gardens, 145th & Nall, 5419 W 145th St, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Faith Franzen – ggrcffranzen@sbcglobal.net 913-681-0800
Cost: Free Admission Weblink: http://www.gracegardenscommunity.com

Grace Gardens (145th &Nall)  presents an outdoor showing of "Singin' in the Rain" Admission is free.

"Jazz It Up" Summer Concert Series at One Nineteen

Jun. 13, 2009, 4:00pm at One Nineteen, 119th and Roe, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Amy Kraft – AKraft@reddevelopment.com (913) 788-3700
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.onenineteenshopping.com/promotions.asp

Enjoy the smooth summer sounds of live jazz featuring Kansas City's best jazz performers. "Jazz It Up" is a free summer concert series at One Nineteen taking place every Saturday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. throughout the summer. There will be no concert on Saturday, July 4. See web link for a complete list of performers.

Party in the Park

Jun. 14, 2009, 2:00pm at Ironwoods Park, 147th and Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=423

Activities include scavenger hunts on the trails, activities in the Nature Center, crafts at the Historic Oxford School, balloon artists, face painters and magicians in the Lodge, music at the Amphitheater, inflatables for the kids, free open climb at the Challenge Course Wall, tours of the cabins and much more!

Performances on the stage include the Doo Dads, the Klamm Jamboree Band, the Culture House – Showstoppers, Lynn O’Brien’s Cheer & Dance Camp and the United Studios of Self Defense.

June Jubilee

Jun. 14, 2009, 5:30pm at DoubleTree Hotel Overland Park, 10100 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66210
Contact: Susan Lebovitz – slebovitz@safehome-ks.org 913-378-1518
Cost: See Web Links for Event Cost Weblink: http://www.safehome-ks.org

On Sunday, June 14, 2009, SAFEHOME will hold its 17th Annual June Jubilee. The theme for this year’s event is “Joyful Expressions.” This year’s event will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel Overland Park, 10100 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS from 5:30-9:00 p.m.

June Jubilee will feature a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment, and a short program.  Governor Mark and Stacy Parkinson are serving as honorary chairs for this year’s event.

For more information, call Susan at (913) 378-1518 or visit SAFEHOME's website at http://www.safehome-ks.org/SiteResources/Data/Templates/t2.asp?docid=569&DocName=June%20Jubilee.

Kenwood Wine Dinner

Jun. 15, 2009, 6:30pm at Coyote Grill, 4701 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Megan Atkinson – megan@eatpbj.com 913-451-8888
Cost: Contact Coyote Grill for Event Cost. Weblink: http://www.coyotegrillkc.com

Chef Kendal Harbe and Guest Speaker, Scott Schnieder, will present a delicious five course meal with perfect wine parings.

Safety City

Jun. 15, 2009, 9:00am at Cedar Hills Elementary School, 9100 W. 165th St., Overland Park,
Cost: Call or visit website for cost and registration information. Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org

For children in grades K-1 (as of fall 2009). Full of activities and programs designed to create and develop safe, healthy habits. Representatives from the community teach points of safety. Other sessions 6/22-6/25 and 6/29-7/2.

Tunes on Tuesdays

Jun. 16, 2009, 6:00pm at Park Place, 117th & Nall, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Barb Matt – info@destinationparkplace.com 913-381-2229
Cost: free to the public Weblink: http://www.parkplaceleawood.com

Every Tuesday from 6-8 pm in June, July, and August, listen to live music from great local musicians and spend the evening at Park Place!

For a list of performers, please visit http://www.parkplaceleawood.com.

Lights, Camera, Action!

Jun. 17, 2009, 4:00pm at The Grand Court Overland Park, 6101 West 119th Street, Overland Park, 66209
Contact: Bridget Snodgrass – bsnodgrass@brookdaleliving.com 913-345-9339
Weblink: http://www.brookdaleliving.com/grand-court-overland-park.aspx

Join Grand Court Overland Park for a Star-Studded Evening as they celebrate 21 years of excellence!  

Take home an 8x10 photo of you on the red carpet! Live music, hors d’oeuvres, door prizes and tours. Dressing as your favorite movie star is optional.

R.S.V.P. by June 15 to (913) 345-9339

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C.W. Gusewelle-Lecture and Book Signing

Jun. 17, 2009, 6:00pm at Town Village Leawood, 4400 W 115th St, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Bank of Blue Valley – statusclub@bankbv.com 913-234-3000
Cost: Call or visit web site for event cost information. Weblink: http://www.bankbv.com/Program-Calendar/Index.htm

Bank of Blue Valley and Leawood Town Village are excited to host Charles Gusewelle, a longtime Kansas City Star columnist and author for a lecture and book signing June 17th at 6pm.

Food, beverages and wine will be served.

Event will take place at Town Village Leawood, 4400 W 115th St Leawood, KS

Reservations required, please call 913.234.3000 to reserve a spot today!

Marvels in Motions by Mad Science

Jun. 18, 2009, 9:30am at Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park, 147th & Mission Rd., Leawood,
Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=421

The Leawood Arts Council will present “Grinnin’ & Groovin’” entertainment for the entire family each Thursday in June. This event series continues with a presentation of Marvels in Motion by Mad Science of Greater Kansas City on June 18th.

Mad Science of Greater Kansas City returns to Leawood this summer with “Marvels in Motion” on June 18th. Observe the power of forces; gravity, centrifugal force, inertia and more. See forces move a rocket-propelled car and a jetpack.

This outdoor show will be held at the Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park at 147th & Mission Road. The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end by 10:30 a.m. In the event of rain the event will be held in the Lodge at Ironwoods Park. Bring your entire family for fun-filled entertainment that will thrill children of all ages.

Come and enjoy the entertainment, stay to visit the Historic Oxford Schoolhouse or the Prairie Oak Nature Center. Our friends from the Leawood Library will be on hand to give out Summer Reading Logs.

Each ‘Grinnin & Groovin’ event will be a not-to-be-missed experience. The amphitheater has some concrete ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Leading New Ventures Workshop

Jun. 18, 2009, 11:00am at Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket Street, Lenexa, 66214
Contact: Meredith Hauber – mhauber@ecjc.com 913-438-2282
Cost: See web site for event cost. Weblink: http://www.ecjc.com/s/656/index.aspx?sid=656&gid=1&pgid=507&cid=1071&ecid=1071&crid=0&calpgid=265&calcid=947

You’ve taken the plunge. You’ve started a company. Now what? You must lead it. That is a daunting task for anyone. So what do you have to be good at in order to build the success of your company?

This workshop primarily focuses on the tasks, not the personality, of the CEO. Specifically, we will consider six key practices you need to effectively lead your new venture. Led by Dr. 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.

Reptiles Up Close and Personal

Jun. 18, 2009, 11:30am at Park Place, 117th & Nall, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Barb Matt – bmatt@destinationparkplace.com 913-381-2229
Cost: free to the public Weblink: http://www.parkplaceleawood.com

"REPTILES, UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL" is a fun, fast-paced, educational romp through the realm of reptiles and writing. Five to six amazing live reptiles from around the world are brought out during this multimedia program. One of these is always a large snake weighing 75 lbs or more. The audience will learn how we are different from reptiles, what we share with them, and why we need them around.

News & Announcements

Take a Look Inside this Year's "A Taste of Leawood" Goodie Bag!

 Savor the Summer!
Each person that attends “A Taste of Leawood”
will receive the following valuable vouchers:

119 The Restaurant – Buy one entrée, get 2nd of equal or lesser value FREE

Adjust Your Health Chiropractic And Acupuncture – Call to schedule your complimentary consultation and receive ½ off your first visit!

blanc burgers + bottles – Receive one complimentary Chocolate or Vanilla Malt

Blue Valley Recreation – FREE Child Pool Admission with Paid Adult

Bravo! Cucina Italiana – Receive $5 off Carryout with a purchase of $20 or more.

Bristol Seafood Grill - $20 off dinner or $10 off lunch

Bonefish Grill – Receive one order of Bang Bang Shrimp!

Cactus Grill – Free Espinaca OR QuesoRizo Dip with entrée purchase.

CA Men's Fine Grooming – Receive THE WORKS which includes scalp massage, shampoo and condition, hot towel treatment, expert haircut, in-chair sport MANicure, old fashioned shoeshine and a beverage – Valued at $55

Cruise Planners Sets Sail with a Ribbon Cutting!

On April 30th Cruise Planners celebrated their Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:30 PM followed by festivities into the evening. Mayor Dunn and Leawood Chamber members were on hand for the celebration. A representative from Royal Caribbean International spoke as well.

We welcome Cruise Planners and wish them SMOOTH SAILING with their new Leawood business!

Pictured L to R: Becca Coleman (Kyle E. Krull, P.A.); Monte Giddings (CBIZ/Giddings Group); Pauley Palmer (Cruise Planners/You Go Cruising LLC); Stephen Bright (Cruise Planners/You Go Cruising LLC); Linda Ahlhelm; Mayor Peggy Dunn (City of Leawood); Kevin Jeffries (Leawood Chamber) and Jim Cogswell (City of Leawood - Police)

Leawood Chamber Member Renewals - May 2009

Be sure to consider these businesses when you are shopping for goods and services.

You can learn more about these businesses by visiting the provided links, or go to http://www.leawoodchamber.org/member_directory.cfm
for a complete listing of Leawood Chamber member businesses and their contact information.

435 South Magazine www.435southmag.com

Anab's Insurance Agency/Allstate Insurance Company www.allstate.com/anab

Angel Watchers Pet Sitting Service, LLC

Centriq Training www.centriq.com

The Design Connection, Inc. www.designconnectioninc.com

Discover Vision Centers www.discovervision.com

Durrie Vision www.durrievision.com

Fastsigns of Overland Park  www.fastsigns.com/20

Gerald E. Harvey, Jr. CPA, PA www.budharveycpa.com

Hometown Threads www.hometownthreads.com

Ihloff Salon ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Summer Financial Fitness Fair

Please join Essential Knowledge for a Financial Fitness Fair presented by Kansas City Saves and Community America Credit Union on June 20th, 2009 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Independence Center Mall at 2035 E Independence Center Dr, Independence, MO 64057.

This FREE event will feature experts that will address issues like budgeting, credit, mortgages, investments, and how to teach kids about money. Come and watch short presentations to help you get on track to save money and eliminate debt or to ask experts your questions!

Click here for more information http://www.kansascitysaves.org/resources/events.asp

Kansas Speedway announces ARCA RE/MAX Series Kansas Lottery $150 Grand

This week Kansas Speedway announced that the ARCA RE/MAX Series will return for a ninth season to the facility. The Kansas Lottery $150 Grand will race on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 4 PM.

“I’m looking forward to having the ARCA RE/MAX Series return to Kansas Speedway,” said Kansas Speedway President Jeff Boerger. “The Kansas Lottery $150 Grand has provided some great racing and last year’s race saw current NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Scott Speed visit victory lane for the first time in a stock car, and Ryan Newman raced in the Kansas Lottery $150 Grand in 2001. “This year’s race should prove to be another great race and fans may be seeing some of the future NASCAR stars in this race.”

Tickets for the Kansas Lottery $150 Grand are on sale now and are available by calling 866.460.RACE, online at http://www.kansasspeedway.com and at the Kansas Speedway ticket office. Discounted tickets are available for groups of 15 or more people by calling Doc Shobe at 913.328.3300.

Member Profile

Mathis Photography

Mathis Photography has 35 years experience serving the business community of Johnson County and Greater Kansas City. We do executive, business, and entertainer photos as well as architectural, editorial, and panoramic photography.

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