Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — August 12, 2011

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

Leawood Chamber Events

After Hours Networking

Aug. 17, 2011, 5:00 at Sullivan's Steakhouse, 4501 W. 119th St., Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us at our After Hours event.

Use the link below to register today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.

Registration deadline is Monday, August 15th, by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!

Leawood Young Professionals After Hours Networking

Aug. 24, 2011, 5:00 at M&I, A part of the BMO Financial Group, Villaggio Branch, 4501 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66214 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

Join us for some great networking at this month's Leawood Young Professionals After Hours event!

If you are between the ages of 21 - 39 years old and wish to build your professional network and give back to the community, Leawood Young Professionals is the group for you!

Leawood Chamber members and guests are welcome! There is no cost to attend!

Use the link below to register today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.



Register today!! Registration deadline is Monday, August 22nd by 5:00 pm!

Education Session - Modern Productivity for Business Owners

Aug. 26, 2011, 8:30 at Country Club Bank - South Leawood, 2nd floor conference room, 13451 Briar, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members (paid in advance).

By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

Register by clicking on the link below:

Are you tired of being tired and behind all the time?

The world is moving faster every single day - and it moves exceptionally fast for business owners. If you don't have a good foundation for productivity, if you're not consistently getting things done, then you are getting buried and at risk of getting left behind!

What if you had a clear handle on everything that had to be done (and what didn’t) along with a proven way to process all of that information overload? Today you’re getting overwhelmed with noise and there’s no apparent way to catch up...! You need a proven system and you need to start leveraging the technology you already have to help you be a productivity machine. There’s not a silver bullet out there, but you can start adding extra hours to your day with some fundamental changes.

Shawn Kinkade with Aspire Business Development works with business owners to help them get the traction they need to take their business where they want it to go. Helping his clients be more productive is part of that equation. In this 90 minute workshop you’ll learn the 2 most important components to being productive along with several tactics you can implement quickly and start seeing benefits right away. Whether your problem is having too much to do and not enough time to do it or just being overwhelmed with interruptions and an inability to stay organized, this session will set you on the right track. Everyone is getting farther behind every day because of all the complexities of life and technology in 2011.

Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.

By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

The reservation deadline for this event is Wednesday, August 24th, by 5:00 pm!

Leawood Community Events

Farmer's Market

Aug. 13, 2011, 8:00am at 9701 W. 137th St., Overland Park, 66221
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org

Come shop fresh local products from high-quality, honest vendors. Fruits, veggies, meat, plants, honey, and more--all produced within a 125-mile radius of Overland Park.

Blue Valley Rec 25th Anniversary

Aug. 13, 2011, 4:00pm at RC, 9701 W. 137th Street,
Contact: Dawn Harmon – dharmon@bluevalleyrec.org 913-685-6006

Blue Valley Recreation is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a free community event Aug. 13, 4-9 p.m. at the RC (9701 W. 137th Street). Enjoy carnival games, fun attractions, music, and more.

Jazz Concert Series

Aug. 14, 2011, 6:00pm at Amphitheater at Ironwoods Park, 147th and Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free

Real Bikers Wear Pink Motorcycle Ride for Cancer

Aug. 14, 2011, 8:00am at Sam's Club, 8300 W. 135th Street, Overland Park, 66213
Cost: Riders/passengers: $30/each Weblink: http://www.rbwp.org

Real Bikers Wear Pink will host our 5th annual ride on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Registration/check-in will begin at 8am. The ride will begin in the parking lot of Sam's Club in Overland Park, on 135th Street, 2 blocks west of 69 Highway.

One of our sponsors, Chris Cakes, will be there serving pancakes, sausage and orange juice for all riders.

The route is approximately 100 scenic miles through Johnson County and a little piece of northern Miami County - all in Kansas. There are gas stations along the way and we've incorporated some of the most interesting roads in the area.

While breast cancer is more prevalent in females, it is an "equal opportunity" disease - and so is this ride. So, Ladies and Gentlemen, please join us for our fifth ride this autumn. The ride will end at Coach's Bar & Grill - located at 148th and Metcalf. They will donate 20% of their lunch sales to the foundation as well. Kick back, have some lunch and enjoy - you know there will be great raffle prizes, too.

Your registration donation of $30 also gets you a very collectible, commemorative Real Bikers Wear Pink T-shirt. All net proceeds will go to Susan G. Komen for t ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Chemical Dependency Symposium

Aug. 16, 2011, 8:00am at Comfort Keeper's Home Care, 10310 State Line, Leawood, 66215
Contact: Stephen Bright – StephenBright@ComfortKeepers.com 913 385-2636
Cost: Cost is $81 or $40 for people on Comfort Keepers email/guest line. 6 CEUs will be provided by Johnson County Community College's Health & Human Services Division. Weblink: http://www.ComfortKeepers.com/Office-171

Ron Griffin, MSW, MSA will discuss disease models of addiction and how to identify interventions to reduce stigma. Griffin is a past vice president of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Greater Kansas City and has extensive history working in mental health and substance abuse.

Women & Wealth

Aug. 16, 2011, 5:30pm at Sunlighten, 7373 W. 107th St, Overland Park, 66212
Contact: Kevin LeDuff – kevin.leduff@ml.com 913-906-5240
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.totalmerrill.com/TotalMerrill/system/ViewFAPage.aspx?pageurl=farrell.leduff

A Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor can help you develop a customized strategy that puts you on track for the future you envision while you deal with the challenges of a hectic life. Join us for a complimentary seminar where we'll talk about addressing financial concerns such as retirement, investing, philanthropy, caregiving and estate planning.

Free Movie Night

Aug. 19, 2011, 8:30pm at Amphitheater at Ironwoods Park, 147th and Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free

Free movie night featuring "Footloose." Film begins at 8:30 p.m. Preshow activities at the Oxford Schoolhouse from 7:00-8:30 p.m. In case of bad weather, film will be moved into Lodge.

News & Announcements

Summit Publications, Inc. Reveals New Look for Local Telephone Directory

The 2011-2012 edition of the Summit Publications Blue Valley Telephone Directory will be delivered to area residences and businesses in the upcoming weeks.

Summit Publications is pleased to announce a new, colorful cover design featuring a beautiful photograph. The change was implemented after Market Authority, an independent research group, conducted a series of extensive studies in the Johnson County, Kansas area. The study found that consumers prefer a directory that is visually appealing, which often leads them to keep it longer and use it more often than similar products.

Although the former, predominately white cover has changed, the small size, format, community-focus, up-to-date listings and advertising inside will continue to include the top-quality information that area business owners and residents have come to expect.

Summit Publications, a member of the Association of Directory Publishers, was founded in March 2003. Corporate headquarters are located in Kearney, Missouri and satellite offices are maintained in Overland Park, Kansas and Independence, Missouri. The company currently publishes 18 community-focused directories in the Kansas City metropolitan area. BestLocalSearch.com is the company’s online local search engine that answers the needs of today’s electronic users. The consistent return on inve ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Shawnee Mission Physicians Group Offers On-Site Flu Shots for Employers

The flu can impose a considerable economic burden for employers, contributing to increased health care costs and lost productivity. However, Shawnee Mission Physicians Group can help prevent the flu from impacting your workforce with a 2011 on-site flu vaccine clinic.

Studies have shown the total number of lost workdays attributed to influenza-like illness is 28 percent lower for those who received the flu vaccine and total savings were estimated at $83.84 per person vaccinated, including productivity gains and reduced use of medical care and prescription drugs.

As a covered benefit through your group health insurance plan, Shawnee Mission Physicians Group can offer the vaccine to your employees for little or no out-of-pocket cost. Help protect your employees and your bottom line by scheduling an on-site flu vaccination clinic.

For more information, contact Shay Carlson at shay.carlson@shawneemission.org or 913-789-4087.

Leawood Chamber Member Renewals - July 2011

Be sure to consider these businesses when you are shopping for goods and services.

You can learn more about these organizations by visiting the Chamber's Member Directory. There you will find a complete listing of Leawood Chamber members and their contact information.

AesthetiCare Medical Spa
http://www.greatskinkc.com/

All Seasons Party & Tent Rental
http://www.allseasonstentrental.com/

Andrè's - Hawthorne Plaza
http://www.andreschocolates.com/

Avila University
http://www.avila.edu/

California Pizza Kitchen
http://www.cpk.com/

CARSTAR, Metcalf
http://www.carstar.com/

Continental Consulting Engineers, Inc.
http://www.ccengineers.com/

Continua Hospice, LLC
http://www.continuahh.com/

Costco Wholesale
http://www.costco.com/

Cupcake A ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

WYANDOTTE/JOHNSON SAFETY NET COALITION CELEBRATES PRIMARY CARE SAFETY NET CLINIC WEEK

Governor Brownback has proclaimed August 7 - 13 as Primary Care Safety Net Clinic Week. Wyandotte/Johnson Safety Net Coalition is pleased to promote Primary Care Safety Net Clinic Week 2011 as part of a weeklong campaign to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of Kansas clinics that provide a “safety net” for the most vulnerable Kansans – those who are uninsured and underinsured.

In 2010, Kansas clinics provided comprehensive primary care to more than 215,000 people, regardless of their ability to pay. More than 29,000 of those residents were from Wyandotte and Johnson counties and were provided care at one of the seven safety net clinics that are affiliated with the Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved (KAMU). Duchesne Clinic, Health Partnership Clinic, Silver City Health Center, Mercy and Truth Medical Missions, Southwest Blvd. and Quindaro Family Health Care, Swope Health Wyandotte, Swope Health West, and Turner House Children’s Clinic all play a vital role in our communities by helping their patients stay healthy and out of emergency rooms.

About 347,000 Kansans are uninsured. Nationwide, there are 44 million uninsured and another 56 million who are without a source of primary care. But even if all Americans suddenly had health insurance, millions still wouldn’t be able to access primary care because of where they live. There simply aren’t enough doctors and nurses in places that need them m ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Baker University Sponsors Fundraiser for Joplin Relief

Baker University's School of Professional and Graduate Studies and School of Education are sponsoring a fundraiser for Joplin relief. On Tuesday, August 16th, enjoy lunch or dinner at Jose Pepper's Border Grill & Cantina or Cactus Grill, present the coupon and 10% of your meal ticket will be donated to the Joplin Tornado Relief Fund. This includes to-go and catering orders.

To print the coupon, please click.

For information on degree programs for working adults, visit http://www.bakeru.edu/spgs-home.

Hillcrest Transitional Housing - Resident Manager

Hillcrest Transitional Housing in Kansas City, KS, is looking for a Resident Manager to provide a presence and serve as a mentor for youth ages 16-21 transitioning from homelessness to self-sufficiency.

We provide a private apartment in exchange for 15 hours of service to the organization per week. The 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment (appliances provided) is located at the corner of 31st St. and Minnesota Ave. in KCK.

Applicant must be sensitive, responsible, mature, willing to help youth in need, reliable, have problem solving skills, the ability to work with a diverse population, enforce program rules, and be at the apartments on a regular and consistent basis, including evenings and weekends.

The Resident Manager is responsible for basic property maintenance--no special maintenance skills required, but helpful. This position is perfect for a couple or individual who enjoys working with youth and wants to give back to the community. Applicant couples must be married. For more information, contact Emily Winkleman at ewinkleman@hillcrestkc.org.

Member Profile

Panera Bread

With the single goal of making great bread broadly available to consumers across America, Panera Bread freshly bakes more bread each day than any bakery-cafe concept in the country. Every day, at every location, trained bakers handcraft and bake each loaf from scratch, using all-natural ingredients to ensure the highest quality breads.

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