Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — June 16, 2006

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

A Taste of Leawood 2006

Jun. 17, 2006, 7:00pm at Leawood City Hall Courtyard, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood,
Contact: A Chamber staff person – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514
Cost: $60 in advance, $70 the day of the event. Tickets on sale @ Leawood Hy-Vee & Town Center Plaza office.

One of the area`s best events now entering its ninth year! Enjoy a casual evening of culinary splendor from the area`s finest restaurants under the stars in the Leawood City Hall Courtyard.

The jazzy blues sounds of the Dan Doran Band will fill the air as patrons enjoy wines, spirits and tantalizing selections from many area restaurant menus. We expect a crowd of 600 people to enjoy jazz and samplings of the Leawood area`s finest cuisine, beverages and spirits in the Leawood City Hall Courtyard on Saturday, June 17th from 7pm to 11pm.

Participating restaurants this year are:
40 Sardines ~ Atlanta Bread Company ~ Bravo! Cucina Italiana ~ Cactus Grill ~ Caribou Coffee ~ Cold Stone Creamery @ 132nd & State Line ~ Hereford House Restaurant ~ Let's Dish! ~ Longhorn Steakhouse ~ McAlister's Deli ~ On the Border ~ Sushi House ~ Yahooz

Don`t miss out on this unique opportunity to make new connections and friends within our community!

Must be 21 to attend. Rain or shine.

To pick up your tickets visit Hy-Vee at 123rd & State Line or the Town Center Plaza office.

For more information, call the Chamber at (913) 498-1514.

Platinum Sponsors
CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. - Commerce Bank - First National Bank - M&I Bank - National Bank of Kansas City - Shawnee Mission Medical Center - Standard Beverage Corporation

Gold Sponsors
Bank of Blue Valley - Discover Vision Centers - Kansas City Power & Light - Saint Luke?s South - Walton Construction Company, LLC

Silver Sponsors
AT&T - Country Club Bank - Gliem & Giddings, LLC - Heartland Bank - Kansas City Home Care Inc. - Lathrop & Gage L.C. - The Mission Bank - Park Place Partners, LLC - Town & Country Bank

Souvenir Glass Sponsor
Menorah Medical Center

After Hours Networking

Jun. 28, 2006, 5:00pm at Freedom Pointe of Overland Park, 9201 Foster, Overland Park, 66212
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, so please contact Linda for more information at 913-498-1514 or email her at lindam@leawoodchamber.org.

Enjoy networking with Leawood Chamber members and future members in a casual, business-card-friendly social environment. We'll have some great door prizes, food and beverages, and of course the area's best networking. You'll want to be sure to attend!

Artisan Francais Ribbon Cutting

Jun. 28, 2006, 9:00am at 6759 W. 119th Street, Overland Park, 66209

Join us as we help dedicate this fabulous French Bakery. This is a joint ribbon cutting event with the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce.

Morning Mingling

Jul. 6, 2006, 8:00am at Ricoh Business Systems, 10900 W. 86th Street, Ste. 100, Lenexa, 66214
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

Another chance for members, prospective members and guests to get to know each other. Pastries, door prizes and your morning pick me up will be provided!
There is no cost to attend this event.

Membership Mtg: Keynote Speaker: KC Chief Kendall Gammon

Jul. 11, 2006, 11:30am at Leawood South Country Club, 12700 Overbrook Rd, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Leawood Chamber – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: $18 members (paid in advance), $20 non members.

Kendall Gammon is the personification of the All-American success story.

From his humble beginnings growing up amidst the wheat fields of Rose Hill, Kansas, he began his quest for success at an early age. He ultimately landed a football scholarship to NCAA Division II Pittsburg State University where he helped his team win a national championship in 1991.

Dating back to those small-town origins, Gammon has always surrounded himself with countless successful people who have helped provide him with a multitude of life lessons. Gammon's commitment to four key principles, Setting goals, Noticing strengths, Accepting accountability and Practicing persistence, have empowered him to achieve his life long dreams of playing in the NFL, culminating in both a Pro Bowl and the Super Bowl. These very same principles have also enabled him to build a great family and even a thriving business. His against-all-odds story of achievement will inspire you to build your business and personal future around these principles.

Now in his 14th year with the Kansas City Chiefs, we are pleased to have Kendall address our group. Join Leawood Chamber members and guests for lunch, a great time networking and a very informative program.

Leawood Community Events

Mazzarese Watch Fair

Jun. 16, 2006, 11:00am at Mazzarese Jewelry, Town Center Plaza, 5053 West 117th Street, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Mark Mazzarese – mark@mazzarese.com 913.491.4111
Cost: None

Featuring representatives from the legendary Swiss watch companies represented by Mazzarese. An opportunity to view and acquire the new introductions and limited edition timepieces. Just in time for Father's Day!

Journey Into Wellness

Jun. 17, 2006, 8:00am at Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66211
Weblink: http://www.journeyintowellness.org

Journey into Wellness will nourish minds, bodies and spirits at their first annual wellness event at the Overland Park Convention Center on Saturday, June 17 from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. This event is open to the public and features more than 20 nutrition and wellness presentations, breakout sessions and interactive workshops by national and local experts including Dr. James Gordon, author of Manifesto for a New Medicine, and Founder of Center for Mind Body Medicine, Cancer Guides and Food as Medicine; Dr. Mark Liponis, author of Ultra Prevention; and many more.

Your Wellness Connection, P.A., has partnered with Journey into Wellness to bring health and wellness exhibitors together to showcase at this one-day event focusing on improving well being by healthy eating, healthy living, and maintaining a positive spiritual life. The event will conclude with an organic farmer's market beginning at 4:15 p.m. in the courtyard of the Overland Park Convention Center. Attendees can take nutritional information learned during the day and recipes provided by the speakers to purchase fresh food and practice new skills at home.

Tickets are $75 for individuals, $99 for professionals ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Free Internet Safety Seminar

Jun. 20, 2006, 6:00pm at SuperTechs, 13153 State Line Road, Kansas City, 64145
Contact: Brad Quigley – bquigley@gosupertechs.com 913-677-9477
Cost: $0

Do your children use a computer? So do mine. As a parent and owner of SuperTechs, I am acutely aware of the dangers that exist on the internet. This is why SuperTechs has joined forces with representatives from the Leawood Police Department and the Blue Valley School District to host a free internet safety seminar for parents and children.

We have a lot of good information that will help keep parents aware of what is going on out there and some great ways to minimize potential risks. Please forward this e-mail to anyone with children actively using the internet. Look forward to seeing you there. Brad Quigley - President

Employee Handbook Workshop

Jun. 21, 2006, 10:00am at Bukaty Companies Office, 11221 Roe Ave., Leawood, 66211
Contact: Stephanie Clark – powerlunch@bukaty.com 913-345-0440
Cost: Free. Lunch will be provided. Due to limited seating, one representative per company please. Weblink: http://www.bukaty.com/Power_Lunch.aspx

Back by popular demand. Bring a copy of your employee handbook and be prepared to dive in and discover where your handbook is in need of updating. Leave your notes and handbook behind, and we'll provide you with the updated material you need.

News & Announcements

Adult Tap Classes with Lonnie McFadden

Tap with Kansas City's best entertainer (recently featured in the Kansas City Star). Whether you have taken tons of dance classes or not even one, you will enjoy his classes. Classes begin June 19th (Mondays) from 7-8 pm (Beginning) and 8-9 pm (Advanced).

Shawnee Mission Medical Center to Host Kansas City’s First Live Surgical Webcast

Shawnee Mission Medical Center will host the Kansas City metropolitan area’s first live surgical Internet broadcast on Wednesday, June 21, at 6 p.m. During the Webcast, internationally recognized surgeon Joseph B. Petelin, MD, FACS, will perform a laparoscopic colectomy, in which part of the colon is removed using a minimally invasive approach.

Traditionally the procedure has required a single 7-10 inch incision, however the laparoscopic technique allows three or four small incisions to be used – promoting reduced postoperative pain and discomfort, decreased time in the hospital, and a quicker return to work and full activity.

The live Webcast will be the hospital’s first in a series of four broadcasts throughout the next year designed to educate the public about minimally invasive surgical options for the treatment of colon cancer, hip replacement, prostate cancer and cardiology. “Patients are turning to the Internet for health information and education more than ever before,” said Petelin. “This live broadcast will allow patients to not only learn about a specific condition, but to also see firsthand what treatment for that con ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Business Dedications / Ribbon Cuttings

Leawood Mayor Peggy Dunn joined Leawood Chamber members and Ambassadors in helping dedicate the following Leawood Chamber member businesses this past month:

Bonefish Grill - 5021 W. 135th Street
Cheeseburger in Paradise - 5041 W. 135th
FitnessQuest - 2313 W. 143rd St.
DanceWear Express - 12904 State Line Rd.
National Bank of Kansas City - 10700 Nall Ave. 

Bonefish Grill

 
Cheeseburger in Paradise

Fitness Quest

DanceWear Express

Is Red Tape Slowing Down Your Ability to Do Business?

Did you know that one of the services we offer to Leawood Chamber members is assistance in cutting through unnecessary red tape with local and county government agencies?

We can't make rules already on the books go away, but we can often help you find right people to talk to so that your project is completed as quickly as possible. We can also meet with government officials to see if existing regulations are necessary or might be in need of ammendment.

If you're having trouble with a permitting, signage, or other similar issue, give Chamber President Kevin Jeffries a call at 913-498-1514, or contact him by email at kevinj@leawoodchamber.org and he'll be happy to lend a hand.

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