Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — September 10, 2010

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Membership Luncheon- Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Sep. 21, 2010, 11:30 at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $22 members, $32 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:

It is more than an iconic building reshaping the downtown skyline.

Opening Fall 2011, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will provide our region with bold programming and performances, as well as innovative youth outreach and education programs.

To learn more about the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, please attend the Leawood Chamber of Commerce meeting on September 21, 2010 for an update given by Larry Kembell from the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. He will bring you up to date on construction progress, funding, programming, and will share their exciting plans for the future.

Chamber Members: As an added benefit, members will receive via email a spreadsheet with contact information of all the other member attendees at the event. This is another way we're working to make sure the Leawood Chamber is a great networking resource for Chamber members.

Board Elections for 2011 will also take place at this meeting, so Chamber members, make sure a representative from your company attends and votes. (Election notices will be sent to the voting representative for all member businesses)

Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!

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

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

The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, September 16th by 5:00 pm. Please contact the Chamber office if you have any special dietary needs.

— Register Online

Morning Mingling

Sep. 14, 2010, 8:00 at Saint Luke's South, Conference Rooms A & B, 12300 Metcalf, Overland Park, Entertainment Guide 66213 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members.

Members & non-members use the link below to register:

Fill your prescription for great networking at this month's Morning Mingling event, hosted by Saint Luke's South Hospital.

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to attend.

Use the link below to register today!

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

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, September 10th, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Leawood Young Professionals After Hours Networking

Sep. 15, 2010, 5:00 at NoRTH Modern Italian Cuisine, (One Nineteen), 4579 W. 119th St., Leawood, Community Event 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

Join us for a fun evening of networking and making new business connections in a casual, hip and upbeat environment at NoRTH Modern Italian Cuisine!

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!

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, September 13th by 5:00 pm!

Ribbon Cutting - StickSisters Art Furnishings & Accents

Sep. 16, 2010, 4:00 at StickSisters Art Furnishings & Accents, 5041 W. 119th Street, Overland Park, Morning Mingling 66209
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in welcoming StickSisters Art Furnishings & Accents as a new member of the Leawood Chamber and the Leawood business community with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new location. Mayor Dunn will assist us in cutting the ribbon, so make sure you don't miss this exciting event!

Afterwards they will host an amazing art show from local artist, Laura Nugent. Laura was most recently seen as the featured artist for the 2010 Prairie Village Art Fair. You won't want to miss her beautiful work!

You can also bring a pair of gently worn shoes to donate for "Shoe Kansas City" sponsored by Elite Feet and KSHB and earn the opportunity to draw for 10-20% off any one item in the shop - no exclusions!

For more information on StickSisters' festivities, click on the link below.

Ribbon Cutting Details

Leawood Community Events

Ladies' Night of Pampering to benefit SAFEHOME

Sep. 10, 2010, 5:00pm at Total Care Chiropractic, 8600 W. 95th St.,, Overland Park, 66212
Contact: Jan Abbey – jabbey@safehome-ks.org 913-378-1511
Cost: Please visit web site and scroll down to Ladies' Night of Pampering event info for event cost. Weblink: http://www.safehome-ks.org/SiteResources/Data/Templates/t2.asp?docid=567&DocName=Special%20Events

In a busy world, it is hard sometimes to remember to take care of ourselves first. On Friday, September 10th, Total Care Chiropractic and Ashley & Associates will be hosting the 2nd Annual Ladies' Night of Pampering.

Join them from 5-9 p.m. at Total Care Chiropractic, 8600 W. 95th St., Overland Park, KS. This year's event includes manicures, massage, hair styling, yoga, food, and so much more.

All proceeds benefiting SAFEHOME, Johnson County’s only domestic violence agency. For more information, contact Jan at 913-378-1511. Call Total Care Chiropractic at 913-383-8505 to purchase your tickets today!

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His & Her Fitness Client Appreciation Party

Sep. 11, 2010, 6:00pm at His & Her Fitness Studio, 5328 W 151st St, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Christina Larson – hisandherfitness@hotmail.com 913-206-7645
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.hisandherfitness.net/

His & Her Fitness Studio appreciates their clients and would like to celebrate five years in Leawood with them. Join the His & Her Fitness team for healthy food, fun, drinks, and laughs. Come and go as you please. They will be happy to see you. Attire is business casual.

Farmers Market

Sep. 11, 2010, 8:00am at Blue Valley Recreation Complex, 9701 W. 137th St., (east fields parking lot), Overland Park, 66221
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org/page/market.php

Held rain or shine every Saturday through October 16th!

High-quality vendors offer fruits, vegetables, honey, and more. All produce grown within 125 miles of Overland Park.

I Do Bridal Show and Fashion Show Luncheon

Sep. 12, 2010, 10:00am at Ritz Charles, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Contact: Susie Weinrich – sweinrich@ritzcharlesop.com 913-685-2600
Cost: Brides and Grooms enter Free See web site for event cost for additional guests. Weblink: http://www.ritzcharles.com/index/IDoBridalShow.asp

The Ritz Charles invites you to an....

I Do Bridal Show and Fashion Show Luncheon

Brides and Grooms enter for FREE, see web site for event cost for additional guests.

Enjoy champagne, punch, hors d'ouevres and Kansas City's best vendors

Fashion Show Luncheon 12:30 pm -2:00 pm

Register to attend at http://www.ritzcharles.com/index/IDoBridalShow.asp. Entrance into the Bridal Show includes Gourmet 3 course lunch with champagne, and Swag Bags with valuable vendor products and exclusive discounts. Fashion Show hosted by Bridal Extraordinaire. Each ticket purchased is a chance to win a designer gown from Bridal Extraordinaire.

FirstMondays

Sep. 13, 2010, 9:30am at Scooter's Coffeehouse, Southwest Corner of College and Antioch, 11106 College Blvd, Overland Park, 66210
Contact: Mimsy Winston – mwinston@fnbk.com
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.fnbk.com

Join First National Bank at their monthly FirstMondays event for complimentary coffee at Scooter's and to network with other business owners like yourself!

**Please note that this will be the Second Monday in September, because the First Monday of the month conflicts with Labor Day**

A Night On The Border benefits Parkinson Fndn.

Sep. 13, 2010, 4:00pm at On The Border, 5200 W. 119th St., Leawood, 66209
Contact: Robin Farrell – robin@parkinsonheartland.org 913-341-8828
Weblink: http://www.parkinsonheartland.org/

Join us at On The Border in Leawood (5200 W. 119th St.) to watch Monday Night Football and the KC Chief's home opener vs. the San Diego Chargers. From 4:00p - 10:00p, 10% of your food and beverage purchases will be donated to the Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland. Dine-in and Carry-out. The Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland provides programs to educate and support healthcare professionals, Parkinson patients and their caregivers. All funds raised by the Parkinson Foundation support research, programs and services in Kansas and western Missouri.

Massage Envy - Massage for the Cure September 14th

Sep. 14, 2010, 9:00am at Massage Envy of Leawood, 4314 W. 119th Street, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Massage Envy – clinic0266@massageenvy.com 913-491-4440
Cost: $49 - One Hour Massage Weblink: http://www.massageenvykc.com

On September 14th, take the fight personally with a $49 massage, we will donate $15 from every massage during our one-day event to our local Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Call to book your appointment today at 913-491-4440.

 

News & Announcements

St. Joseph Medical Center to Host Free Family Health Celebration September 25th

St. Joseph Medical Center will host a free Family Health Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 1-4 p.m., on the medical center campus at I-435 and State Line Road.

The community is invited to participate in a variety of free health screenings, including blood pressure checks, diabetes risk assessments, balance screenings, bone density heel screenings and more. Cholesterol and glucose screenings will also be available for a nominal fee to the first 150 people.

Community organizations will be on hand to provide wellness information, including the American Heart Association, Kansas City Cancer Center and the Lyme Disease Association of Greater Kansas City. Door to Door Organics will be distributing free, fresh organic produce.

Children can get in on the fun with activities such as a teddy bear and doll check-up clinic, fire truck tours, a moonwalk and obstacle course, face painting and a balloon artist.

For more information on the Family Health Celebration at St. Joseph, call 816-943-2584.

CoreFirst Bank & Trust Opens Leawood Location

CoreFirst Bank & Trust recently opened a 4th Kansas City location in Leawood at 123rd & State Line. The new branch is open extended hours and provides a full line of both personal and business banking services.

CoreFirst Bank & Trust is a locally owned community bank with headquarters in Topeka, Kansas. Over the past three years of growth and expansion, CoreFirst has opened locations in Shawnee, Olathe and Lenexa. To find out more about their rich history and impressive list of financial "firsts" visit them at http://www.CoreFirstBank.com.

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CoreFirst Bank & Trust Leawood branch

Summit Publications, Inc. Launches New Web Site

Summit Publications, Inc. a leading independent directory publisher of over 670,000 “White Book” community telephone directories in the Greater Kansas City Metro and surrounding area has launched its new Internet platform. The company’s web site, located at BestLocalSearch.com, was developed by Summit Publications, Inc. and Innovectra Corporation--a software services pioneer of web, mobile and local search solutions.

Summit directory users now have online access to business listings and Yellow Pages for local merchants and service providers through BestLocalSearch.com. “Our goal is to become the favorite local shopping destination within the communities we serve,” said Todd Hageman, General Manager at Summit Publications. “Innovectra is helping us execute a multi-dimensional plan that enables our directory information to be discovered online via search engines, mobile devices and social networking sites,” he added.

The new site features business, category or keyword search applications with reverse lookup, and easy access to popular search categories like restaurants, health & beauty, autos and doctors.

“Extending the Yellow Pages across multiple channels to connect consumers with local merchants is an important distribution stra ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Local Hotel named “Best of MidAmerica”

The Overland Park Marriott was honored with a “2010 Best of MidAmerica” award by Meetings MidAmerica magazine.

Readers of Meetings MidAmerica voted online or by ballot using the following criteria to select the winners: quality of meeting space; guest rooms; guest services and amenities; food and beverage service; the efficiency and helpfulness of staff; the availability of technical equipment; recreational facilities and activities; and overall value and experience. The awards program is designed to help event planners determine sites in North America that are the “region’s most outstanding choices for meetings.”  The winners were announced in the July/August issue of Meetings MidAmerica.
 
The totally reinvented hotel in Overland Park, KS now boasts a sophisticated and stylish retreat that is sure to delight both business and leisure guests alike. This modern hotel offers spacious new guest rooms highlighted by connectivity panels, flat screen TVs and granite bathrooms, fresh pre-function space, an elegantly-appointed ballroom and an array of dynamic event options. The stunning Overland Park Marriott also features scrumptious restaurants, a posh lounge & sushi bar, as well as Marriott's newest $3.5 million M.I. Greatroom lobby concept to welcome in wearied travelers with grandeur and grace. Experience the transformation for yourself and marvel in the exceptional restoration and renewal of the Marriott Hotel in ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Financing Local Government in Tough Economic Times

The Kansas Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Relations (KACIR) is holding two public forums this month to give local government officials as well as the public an opportunity to discuss financing for local governments.

Many local governments are trying to determine if there is a need for more or different revenue sources.  What happens to services to the public when more cuts are made?  KACIR members and other local officials will talk about cost savings ideas and other “out of the box” local government financing issues.   

Planned topics to cover include:

• Many local governments utilize sales taxes.  Is your current level of sales tax authority sufficient to meet your needs?
• Would you favor changing the distribution formula for local option sale taxes imposed by a county?
• Many cities or counties have begun to identify the services that can be eliminated in order to reduce expenditures and free up revenue for essential services.  Has your local government identified or utilized cost savings measures?
• Is consolidation an answer?

These forums will allow discussion of financing issues before the November elections and before the 2011 legislative session in January.

Meeting dates and locations:

September 9, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Hays: Sternberg Museum of Natural History, ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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