Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — July 6, 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.

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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.

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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.

Chamber Education Program

Jul. 11, 2007, 8:00am at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Room 163, 12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Chamber Office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event; however, reservations are required.

The Effective Executive presented by Professor Barry Baysinger

Effective executives formulate and successfully implement distinctive, value-creating strategies that other organizations find difficult to imitate. They also create effective organizations and staff them with people capable of implementing the strategy, and motivate people in the organization to behave in ways that contribute to success.

The reservation deadline for this event is Monday, July 9th by 5:00 pm.

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.

Enjoy networking with Leawood Chamber members and 'future' members in a casual, business-card-friendly social environment. We'll have 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 July 23rd.

Leawood Community Events

Paint Me A Story

Jul. 6, 2007, 10:30am at 12683 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, 66205
Contact: Debbie Wright – paintglazefire@aol.com 913.661.2529
Cost: Price includes Ceramic Piece and Snack Weblink: http://www.paintglazeandfire.com/s/static/index.htm

Join us every OTHER Friday to create a special pottery project that goes along with a favorite children's book.

A wonderful time for parents (or other special adult friends) and children ages 3 - 5 to listen to a story and paint a ceramic piece related to the story.

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.

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

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)

Lead Where You Are

Be a part of the Leadership Summit 2007.  Why should you attend this leadership experience? 

The 2007 Leadership Summit is hosted by the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection and will take place August 9th through the 11th. 

Broadcast via satellite from the Willow Creek campus near Chicago, speakers include Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church and Founder of the Leadership Summit; Colin Powell, Former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Carly Fiorina, Former President and CEO of Hewlett-Packard; Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States and 2002 Nobel Peace Prize Recipient; Marcus Buckingham, a Sr. Researcher at the Gallup Organization, and more.  Visit the Web site for a list of all the speakers and their bios.

Don't Let Your Eyes Dry Out This Summer

Dr. Brandon K. Hunter and Hunter Family Vision are recognizing National Dry Eye Awareness Month in July by offering Free Dry Eye Consultations throughout the month. If you or someone you know may be experiencing the effects of Dry Eye, please call our office at 913.681.8555 to schedule your Free Dry Eye Consultation.

In Dry Eye Syndrome, underlying changes to the health of tear-producing glands can create an inability to produce the right amount of quality tears. This results in a tear film that doesn't provide enough nourishment or protection for your eyes. Common Dry Eye symptoms include a stinging, burning, or gritty sensation, sensitivity to light, and difficulty wearing contact lenses.

Hunter Family Vision is a premier eye care clinic located on the northwest corner of 135th Street and Roe Avenue in the Parkway Plaza development of Leawood, Kansas. They provide comprehensive vision and eye health testing, ocular disease management, a guaranteed contact lens program, and a large optical gallery. Call them at 913.681.8555 or visit us online at www.hunterfamilyvision.com.

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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