Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — July 2, 2009

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

General Membership Breakfast GM 090714

Jul. 14, 2009, 7:30am at Hereford House Restaurant, 5001 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Cost: $15 members, $25 non members (paid in advance).

Continuing with the entrepreneurship theme, Robert Kolich from the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Johnson County Community College (JCCC KSBDC) will be our speaker at this month's membership breakfast. He will present information about the services KSBDC has to offer.

The mission of the JCCC KSBDC is to increase economic prosperity in Kansas by helping entrepreneurs and small business owners start and grow their businesses through professional consulting, training, and resources. They provide counseling services, small business workshops and resource information, including free, confidential, one-on-one consulting to existing and prospective small business owners in Johnson, Wyandotte, and Miami counties in Kansas.

Robert will also cover the SBA America's Recovery Capital (ARC) Loan. He will present information regarding the duration, operation and funding of the program; who the program is intended to help; what it can be used for; the loan criteria; and how lenders, small business owners, and the community will benefit. He will also provide information for lenders regarding training dates and contacts.

Join Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members for some of the area's best networking while enjoying an informative program and a great breakfast.

The reservation deadline for this event is Friday, July 10th by 5:00 pm!

Morning Mingling MM090707

Jul. 7, 2009, 8:00am at SureWest, 14859 W. 95th Street, Lenexa, 66215 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $10 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass.

Make "sure" you register to make great "connections" at the July Morning Mingling, hosted by SureWest.

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to communicate with each other while enjoying their morning pick me up. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win some great door prizes.

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, July 3rd by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Ribbon Cutting - Capitol Federal Savings Bank RC090715

Jul. 15, 2009, 8:30am at Capitol Federal Savings Bank - State Line Branch, 13100 State Line Road, Leawood, 66209
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Capitol Federal Savings Bank proudly celebrates more than 100 years of service to customers and communities. Join us in celebrating the grand opening of their new location in the Village of Seville shopping center located at 131st and State Line Road.

We will welcome this new Chamber member into the Leawood community by cutting the ribbon at 9:00 am.

After Hours Networking AH090722

Jul. 22, 2009, 5:00pm at Park Place Gallery, (Located in the Park Place Development), 11560 Ash Street, Leawood, 66211 — 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.

The July After Hours is a real "work of ART", so "pencil" in the date! "Picture" lots of great networking at this event hosted by Park Place Gallery.

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to "color their world with ART". Attendees will receive a great coupon offer from the Gallery, along with food, beverages, and a"draw"ing for great door prizes.

Registration deadline is Monday, July 20th by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!

Ed Session-Using Social Media to Grow Your Business CES09731

Jul. 31, 2009, 8:00am at American Academy of Family Physicians, Multi-Purpose Room, 11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Leawood, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members.

You've heard a lot about Social Media ~ LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and maybe you've even started a profile and played around a bit but you don't really understand what the big deal is and you certainly don't see how this can help you grow your business.

Using the right tools in the right way can be a great benefit to most businesses - at this workshop we'll cover the basics of what the tools are, successful proven tactics on how you can use the tools and a formula to get you started on the right path. These days you've got to be online to be found; now is the time to learn the right way to do that.

The reservation deadline for this event is Wednesday, July 29th by 5:00 pm, so use the link below and make your reservation today!

Leawood Community Events

City of Leawood's 4th of July Celebration

Jul. 4, 2009, 5:00pm at Leawood City Park, 10601 Lee Blvd., Leawood, 66211
Contact: Cody Kennedy – codyk@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x201
Cost: FREE General Admission! Wrist bands for children 14 and under - See web site for cost. Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=425

The Leawood Parks and Recreation Department is proud of the excitement and tradition that the annual 4th of July Celebration brings to the community. Leawood City Park will be the site for a variety of new and traditional family festivities on July 4th. Enjoy great entertainment, participate in games, and taste a variety of food from vendors.

The Aquatic Center will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kids activities and food vendors will take place from 5:00 - 9:30 p.m. Stage show events will be 5:45-7:00 pm and the musical entertainment will be provided by the Mikey Needleman Band from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:45 p.m.

General Admission is free. All Access Ride/Activity Bands (for children 14 and under) will be available. No Parking will be available in City Park. Free parking will be provided along the east side Tomahawk Creek Parkway and shuttle busses will be available for transportation to City Park at no cost. For more information call Cody Kennedy at (913) 339-6700 ext. 201.

Organic Farmers Market at One Nineteen

Jul. 6, 2009, 3:00pm 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 a unique selection of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables along with herbs and fresh-cut flowers. Seasonal offerings will also be available. The organic farmers market will take place at One Nineteen every Monday and Wednesday through September 30 from 3-7pm.

Tunes on Tuesdays

Jul. 7, 2009, 6:00pm at Park Place, 117th & Nall, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Barb Matt – info@destinationparkplace.com 913-381-2229
Cost: FREE 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 complete list of perfromers, please visit http://www.parkplaceleawood.com.

"Jazz It Up" Summer Concert Series at One Nineteen

Jul. 11, 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. See web link for a complete list of performers.

Chamber Pool Party at the Jewish Community Center

Jul. 12, 2009, 12:00pm at Jewish Community Center, 5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, 66211
Contact: Lauren Goldman – laureng@jewishkc.org 913-327-8094
Cost: Free! Please RSVP to laureng@jewishkc.org.

We look forward to a day of fun in the sun!

Free ice cream!

News & Announcements

Chamber Office Closed for the 4th of July

The Chamber office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the holiday and re-opening on Monday, July 6th at 8:30 a.m. In case of an emergency, please call 913-645-8237. 

Have a safe, fun holiday!!

Join the Wizards for a Night of Fireworks and FUN!

Come out and enjoy food, fun, and fireworks this weekend with the Wizards!

The Kansas City Wizards take on the Houston Dynamo this Saturday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 8:00 pm. Stick around after the game to enjoy fireworks from the stadium!

Monarch Plastic Surgery Celebrates their Grand Opening

On June 11th, Monarch Plastic Surgery celebrated the opening of their new location in Leawood with an afternoon Ribbon Cutting Celebration. Mayor Dunn and Leawood Chamber members were on hand to cut the ribbon. Afterwards, Grand Opening festivities continued into the evening.

Founded in 1995, Monarch Plastic Surgery and Skin Rejuvenation Center provides a broad range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgical services as well as skin care products and treatments for anti-aging and overall beauty and wellness.

Facing Adult Challenges as a College Freshman

More than 30% of students who drop out do so in their freshman year. Give your college bound student the tools s/he needs to face adult challenges.

This weekend seminar will ensure that your child develops a good "gut" which can lead them through common concerns such as how to balance studying and partying; how to respond to peer pressure; what to focus on when selecting a major; how to find friends who appreciate who they really are and more.

Seminar is offered July 23- 26th. Discounted pricing is available for students. See the Member MarketPlace listing, http://www.leawoodchamber.org/view_marketplace.cfm?marketitem_id=125, for specific times and details.

Natural Body Spa & Shop Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary

Natural Body Spa & Shop continues to enjoy success as their 20 year anniversary was marked on May 11th. Founded in the Morningside area of Atlanta in 1989, the company initially focused on a varied retail offering which included natural, botanical based skin, hair and body care products in addition to natural based candles, pure essential oils and personal care gift items.

What started as a small operation in a space no larger than 900 square feet quickly expanded to included spa services in addition to its retail boutique. Today, Natural Body operates 21 spa locations in seven states and the District of Columbia with 11 of those locations and the company’s headquarters in the Atlanta market.

In the late 1980’s, being natural and concerned for our environmental well being was always a brown color for Cici Coffee, Natural Body’s founder and CEO. Packaging was raw, perhaps “granola” to some, but as a broker in the natural foods and cosmetic industry, she knew there was true beauty in being brown and natural. And after her 25 years in the business, natural and sustainable has become a shade of green.

In the early 1980s, natural cosmetics were a rare find, usually enclosed in glass cases and out of reach from consumer touch or sampling. Coffee was convinced that if customers could experiment with the products, they’d be a hit. Her motto: “Sampling sells”. She opened the original Natural Body in 1989 as a ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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