Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — July 13, 2007

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Super Charged Networking

Jul. 17, 2007, 4:00pm at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: Free for Chamber members.

This month our Membership Meeting takes a new direction! Increase the volume and quality of business connections with Super Charged Networking.

Expand your new contact list in an efficient way by joining us at this event. Attendees will participate in unstructured networking and structured networking. Make sure you bring your business cards!!

Beverages and will be provided by Ritz Charles Overland Park. As a bonus, they will be providing a cash bar starting at 5:00 with hors d'eouvres. This will give attendees a chance to extend their networking time.

This event is sponsored by Satoraum Salon Beauty Wellness located at 5433 W. 151st St. in Leawood. For more information, call their location at (913) 851-2956 or visit their web site at www.satoraum.com.

The reservation deadline for this event is 5:00 pm on Friday, July 13th.

— Register Online

Network with over 1,000 People at the Kansas Speedway

Sep. 28, 2007 at Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Blvd., Kansas City, 66111
Cost: $35 which includes lunch

Last year over 1,000 people from 20 area Chambers participated in the Office Depot Chamber Day at the Kansas Speedway!

On Friday, September 28th, the Kansas Speedway will once again host a metro-wide event before the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Qualifying & Practice Day activities.

The Chamber Day Package includes:

Access to the VIP Hospitality Pavilion
One general admission ticket for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Qualifying & Practice Day
Lunch with Cash Bar
Entertainment inside and outside the gates
DOOR PRIZES!!
Networking Opportunities

An event day schedule will be posted at a later date.

Tickets are $35 per person and must be paid in ADVANCE. Contact the Chamber office at 913-498-1514 to confirm ticket availability.

— Register Online

After Hours Networking

Jul. 25, 2007, 5:00pm at Mazzarese Fine Jewelry, 4850 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224
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.

Don't miss your chance to enter the door prize drawing for some gift certificates to Mazzarese!

Enjoy networking with Leawood Chamber members and 'future' members in a casual, business-card-friendly environment while viewing fine jewelry at Mazzarese Fine Jewelry's new location!

Our hosts will provide food and beverages and, of course you will be participating in the area's best networking, so you'll want to be sure to attend!

The reservation deadline for this event is Monday, July 23rd by 5:00 pm.

Morning Mingling

Aug. 7, 2007, 8:00am at KU Edwards Campus, 12600 Quivira Road, 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 and a continental-style breakfast. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win some great door prizes.

The reservation deadline for this event is August 3rd.

General Membership Meeting

Aug. 14, 2007, 7:30am at Leawood South Country Club, 12700 Overbrook Rd, Leawood, 66209 — 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.

Have you been wondering about the progress of Park Place going in at 117th & Nall? Well here is your chance to get the most up-to-date information. Jeff Alpert from Park Place Developers, LLC will be our guest speaker.

The meeting will start with breakfast followed by the "Chamber Debut" and our guest speaker, Jeff Alpert. The reservation deadline for this event is May 3rd by 5:00 pm!

Leawood Community Events

Relay For Life of Overland Park/Leawood

Jul. 13, 2007, 7:00pm at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex, Overland Park,
Contact: Caitlin Faddis – Caitlin.Faddis@cancer.org 913-747-6020
Cost: $10.00 Registration, encouraged to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Weblink: http://www.acsevents.org/opleawoodrelay

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society signature fundraising event. Together we work to increase cancer awareness, celebrate life, honor survivors and work toward a cure.

Relay For Life is a community event that creates a festive atmosphere including team members camping out, enjoying entertainment, sharing food, playing games, and developing a strong community camaraderie. Teams or individuals can sign up on-line or by calling the American Cancer Society at 913-432-3277.

Free Music this Friday at ARTichokes

Jul. 13, 2007, 7:00pm at ARTichokes, 10557 Mission Road, (Mission Farms), Leawood,
Contact: Jackie Warren – 913-322-9481
Cost: FREE! Weblink: http://www.artichokeskc.com/

Enjoy the combination of the folk guitar & classical violin provided by Kelly and Molly Werts this Friday at ARTichokes!

90-Day Planning Workshop for Business Owners

Jul. 18, 2007, 8:30am at Webster House, 1644 Wyandotte, Kansas City, 64108
Contact: Caroline Smith – carolinesmith@actioncoach.com 913-648-4711
Cost: Call for more informaiton about pricing. Discounts for additional team members from the same company Weblink: http://www.actioncoach.com/carolinesmith/events.php

We all know that every business SHOULD have a 90-day plan but somehow there never is the time to create or update your plan. Only 3% of the businesses in the US have written business plans - and yet those 3% control over 90% of the wealth in the US!

GrowthCLUB is your chance to step out of the business and get focused. We'll work with you to map out a winning game plan for the next 90 days. Plus with proven strategies and expert training, you and your team will get back to your business with clear direction and new tools to achieve your goals faster.

GrowthCLUB creates Massive Results. You'll leave with; Energy, vision and focus for the next 90 days in your business; Take home strategies to build your profits right away; A ready-to-implement 90-day plan; Powerful confidence, leadership and decision making skills to take you and your business even further.

Join other business owners and Caroline Smith, your ActionCOACH Business Coach, for an exciting day of planning for your business. Call 913-648-4711 to reserve your seat!

News & Announcements

Swim Quik relocates to Parkway Plaza in Leawood

Swim Quik, a Kansas City retail tradition for more than 30 years, has opened at Parkway Plaza (between Nall & Roe, on the North side of 135th Street). Visit their new location and check out their Grand Opening specials!

Swim Quik carries the latest swimwear fashions & accessories year-round for the entire family. It also stocks a full range of equipment and swimwear for the recreational or competitive swimmer. Whether for competition or fun n' sun fashion, Swim Quik has it!

For more information, check out their web site at http://www.swimquik.com/. It's Always Summer At Swim Quik!

Leawood Chamber Membership Renewals forJune 2007

Be sure to consider these 30 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.

435 South Magazine http://www.gpppubs.com/
Associates Solutions, Inc.
http://www.associates-solutions.com/
Bank of Kansas City Mortgage Group
Bell/Knott & Assoc. Corporate Architects http://www.bellknott.com/
Berger & Carmody, P.A. http://www.bergercarmody.com/
CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. http://www.cbizkc.com/
Children's Mercy South Leawood Chamber Welcomes Its Newest Members

Aspire Business Development Inc.
14810 Sherwood Road
Leawood, KS 66224
Ph: (913) 660-9400
skinkade@swbell.net
Business Category: Business Coaching
Helping business owners be more effective, make more money, and work less using proven one on one coaching techniques, hundreds of business strategies and interactive educational workshops.

Bella B's Boutique
6908 W. 135th Street
Overland Park, KS 66223
Ph: (913) 402-9229 Fax: (913) 402-9228
bella@bellabsboutique.com http://www.bellabsboutique.com/
Business Category: Apparel
A Kansas City fashion destination offering the latest trends from the coasts and runways.

Everest Connections
9647 Lackman Road
Lenexa, KS 66219
Ph: (913) 825-3000 Fax: (913) 322-9729
lgoldman@everestgt.co ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Member Profile

Fulk Chiropractic

Fulk Chiropractic was established in 1983 by Dr. Charles Fulk. Since that time, Fulk Chiropractic continues to grow each year and is now one of Kansas City’s largest chiropractic clinics with 11 doctors to serve you.

All of our doctors work to maintain the highest level of service to all of our patients, focusing on the “nuts and bolts” of chiropractic – making sure an individual’s joints are moving properly. They have become very good at treating the spine and common problems such as headaches, low or mid-back pain, neck pain, pain during pregnancy, motor-vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, stress, scoliosis, carpal tunnel symptoms, and much more.

Fulk Chiropractic consistently sets the standard for chiropractic care by offering coverage seven days a week, 24-hour emergency care, and accepting all forms of insurance in the Kansas City area.

As a part of the Chamber, we would like to develop working relationships with other members and provide information to those who are in need of chiropractic care throughout the community. Please stop by our clinic or give of us a call to set up a free consultation and ex ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for complete profile)

Leawood Chamber of Commerce
11300 Tomahawk Creek Parkway #240, Leawood, KS 66211
Web: www.leawoodchamber.org
Email: chamber@leawoodchamber.org
Voice: 913-498-1514 Fax: 913-491-0134

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