Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — June 8, 2007
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
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Leawood Chamber Events
Town Art Show
Jun. 15, 2007 at
Town Center Plaza,
5000 W. 119th St., (Between Nall & Roe on 119th Street), Leawood, 66219
Contact: Sue Hunter – shunter1@kc.rr.com 816-444-4284
Cost: Free to public, rain or shine Weblink: http://www.townart.org
If you enjoy original art, food and music, then you will not want to miss the 9th Annual Town Art Show!
This year, the Town Art Show will display original art presented by 130 Artists who will compete against one another for thousands of dollars in prize money. After the award process, the show will open to the public starting on Friday June 15 through Sunday June 17, when the Artists offer for sale the works presented in the competition. The Art Show will take place at Town Center Plaza in Leawood Kansas. A food court will be provided, so visitors can enjoy food and beverages while walking the aisles.
The official hours are as follows:
Friday, June 15 - 4:00pm to 8pm
Saturday, June 16 - 10:00am to 8pm
Sunday, June 17 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
All booth and jury fees paid by the participating artists as well as all charitable contributions raised at the Show will be passed on to the benefactor; The Parkinson's Association of the Heartland. A number of gifts donated from participating artists will be disbursed via a drawing available to all those who attend the show. All proceeds from the drawing go to Parkinson Foundation as well.
Please contact Sue Hunter if you are interested in assisting with the Art Show or making a contribution to The Parkinson's Association of the Heartland. For more information visit the TOWN ART web site.
10th Annual 'A Taste of Leawood' Event
Jun. 16, 2007, 7:00pm at
Leawood City Hall Courtyard,
4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Chamber Staff – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514
Cost: $65 in advance, $70 at the door(if available). Tickets also on sale @ State Line Hy-Vee & Town Center Plaza office.
'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 the Town Center Plaza office!
Only 200 tickets are still available for this event, so get your tickets early! To reserve your tickets immediately, use the link below.
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!
Attendees must be 21 to attend. This is a rain or shine event and tickets are non-refundable.
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
After Hours Networking
Jun. 27, 2007, 5:00pm at
Leawood Fine Art,
11843 Roe (Camelot Court), 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 viewing fine art and networking with Leawood Chamber members and 'future' members in a casual, business-card-friendly environment at Leawood Fine Art.
There will be 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 Monday, June 25th.
Morning Mingling
Jul. 10, 2007, 8:00am at
Marillac Center,
8000 W. 127th Street, Overland Park, 66213
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
Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking hosted by Marillac. Enjoy breakfast items such as coffee cake, spiced cider, coffee, etc. and of course there will be some great door prizes.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about Marillac and how you can be a part of their annual fundraiser, Marillac?s Enchanted Forest at Union Station. Attendees will see examples of holiday-themed trees that are donated and auctioned off each year. It is never too early to start thinking about the Holidays!
There is no cost to attend this event for Chamber Members. The reservation deadline is July 6th.
Leawood Community Events
Friday Music at ARTichokes
Jun. 8, 2007, 7:00pm at
ARTichokes,
10557 Mission Road, (Mission Farms), Leawood,
Contact: Jackie Warren – 913-322-9481
Weblink: http://www.artichokeskc.com
Enjoy free, live music this Friday at ARTichokes performed by singer/songwriter Kate Buchanan!
Ribbon Cutting for new Borders/Seattle's Best Cafe
Jun. 9, 2007, 1:00pm at
Borders cafe,
12055 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Laura Olinger or Michael Ryan – lolinger@bordersgroupinc.com 913-663-1143
"We are excited to open the first Seattle's Best Coffee cafes in Kansas City," said Wanda Fisher, senior marketing manager for Borders Group, Inc.
Stop by and help Borders celebrate the Grand Opening of their new cafe!
Fuddruckers Fundraiser to benefit Marillac
Jun. 13, 2007, 11:00am at
Fuddruckers,
Olathe Pointe Shopping Center, 14905 W. 119th St, Olathe,
Contact: Jennifer Siukola – jsiukola@marillac.org 816-508-3309
Simply stop by the Fuddruckers in the Olathe Pointe Shopping Center between 11am and 8pm on Wednesday, June 13th for lunch or dinner. A percentage of all sales will be donated to Marillac.
Marillac is a local, non-profit facility providing mental health care and treatment services for children ages 6 through 17. For more information about Marillac, call (816) 508-3300 or log onto www.marillac.org
Valuation Workshop
Jun. 14, 2007, 11:00am at
ECJC Conference Center,
8527 Bluejacket St., Lenexa, 66214
Contact: Kathy Giacomino – kgiacomino@ecjc.com 913-438-2282
Cost: $50 (includes boxed lunch)
This workshop covers the term sheet and helps entrepreneurs understand how to value their business when raising capital.
Topics covered include offering terms, factors that affect valuation, valuation by life stage, and valuation methodologies. The workshop also assists entrepreneurs in preparing an actual valuation for their business.
News & Announcements
Leawood Chamber Welcomes Its Newest Members
Andrè's - Hawthorne Plaza
4929 West 119th Street
Overland Park, KS 66209
Ph: (913) 498-3440 Fax: (913) 498-3442
rivaz@andreschocolates.com www.andreschocolates.com
Business Category: Restaurants/Clubs / Bakeries
Offering the highest quality confections and luncheons presented in Swiss tradition. Join us at Hawthorne Plaza or south of the Country Club Plaza.
Referred to the Chamber by: Karen Swope with Draw the Line Advertising.
The Business Brokerage Group
11115 Ash
Leawood, KS 66211
Ph: (913) 387-3187 Fax: (913) 387-3190
ggooding@bbgbrokerage.com http://www.bbgbrokerage.com/
Business Category: Business Brokers / Business Valuations
The business brokerage group is a mergers and acquisitions firm specializing in small, closely held business transactions and valuations. ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Does Your Non-Profit Need More Volunteers?
In an effort to connect volunteers with the organizations who need their help, the Kansas Lt. Governor, Mark Parkinson, is asking organizations from throughout Kansas to list their volunteer opportunities on the State's web site. "By increasing awareness about the opportunities available to Kansans, I"m sure we will make an even greater positive impact in our communities and the entire state" notes Kansas Lt. Governor Parkinson.
Kansas currently ranks fifth nationally in overall volunteering rates. If you are a non-profit looking for volunteers, visit http://www.governor.ks.gov/ltgov/volunteer/ to list the volunteer opportunities available with your organization.
Leawood Chamber Membership Renewals for November 2006
Be sure to consider these businesses when you are shopping for goods and services.
You can learn more about these businesses by following 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.
Accurate Title Company, LLC www.accuratetitleco.com
Bank of the West www.bankofthewest.com
Blue Valley Schools www.bluevalleyk12.org
Cactus Grill
Dick's Sporting Goods www.dickssportinggoods.com
Hyland Law Firm www.hylandkc.com
JT&T Accounting/Tax Service www.setacctg.com
Ronnie Kahn
Klein & Company, Inc. www.klein-and-company.com
Kross Of ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Member Profile
Kathy Brecheisen, Real Executives - Hedges Real Estate
With proven marketing and technology programs, Kathy Brecheisen helps people in the region successfully buy or sell their homes with one objective: Legendary Customer Service.
Kansas City and surrounding areas have found Kathy to be a business partner they can count on to bring them the results they expect and equally important, in a manner that reduces their day to day business stress. Kathy’s knowledge and experience will guide you through the real estate process from log in to move in and help you with all the details before, during and after the sale.
Kathy Brecheisen, Realtor/Consultant
Real Executives – Hedges Real Estate
1037 Vermont
Lawrence, KS 66044
785-760-1075
RealtyX.com/kathybrecheisen
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