Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — September 26, 2008
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
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Leawood Chamber Events
District 3 Johnson County Commissioner Forum
Oct. 1, 2008, 11:30am at
Ritz Charles Overland Park,
9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $15 for Overland Park and Leawood Chamber members, $20 for non-members
Join members of the Leawood and Overland Park Chambers of Commerce, as we hear from the 3rd District County Commission candidates David Lindstrom and James Azeltine. These gentleman will be facing off in the November 4 election.
Learn more about the candidates and their positions on issues important to you and your business while enjoying a great lunch prepared by Ritz Charles Overland Park.
Registration begins at 11:30 am, followed by lunch and the program from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
The reservation deadline for this event is 5:00 pm on Friday, September 26th, so use the link below and RSVP today!
— Register OnlineEducation Program-Sustainable Workplace Strategies
Oct. 1, 2008, 8:00am at
KU Edwards Campus,
Regnier Hall, 12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, 66213 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event; however, reservations are required.
Jeff Severin, director, KU Center for Sustainability
From reducing waste to buying recycled, going green is good business. Severin will discuss strategies for steering your business toward a more sustainable future.
The Bank of Blue Valley is providing coffee & pastries at each event beginning at 7:45 a.m.
The reservation deadline for this event is Monday, September 29th by 5:00 p.m., so reserve your spot today!
Morning Mingling
Oct. 7, 2008, 8:00am at
Villa Ventura,
12100 Wornall Road, Kansas City, 64145 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $5 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass
Stop by Villa Ventura on this crisp, autumn morning, to enjoy a Fall Fest!
Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking and delicious, seasonal breakfast treats.
The registration deadline for this event is Friday, October 3rd by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!
Leawood Community Events
Kiwanis Kids' Health Fair
Sep. 26, 2008, 4:00pm at
Lionsgate Plaza,
NE corner of 143rd & Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, 66223
Contact: Terri Murphy, Kiwanis Club – tmurphy@bankingunusual.com 913-568-7585
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.leawoodkiwanis.org
Free Food, Prizes, and Entertainment!
Health screenings for backpack safety, nutrition, and car seat installation.
Don't miss this fun and educational event!
Luxury Home Tour Sept. 25th - 27th
Sep. 26, 2008, 10:00am at
2008 KMBC Concept Home Tour,
6300 Verona Road, Mission Hills, 66208
Children's Mercy's Childhood Cancer Program is the beneficiary of all tour proceeds during the 2008 KMBC Concept Home Tour.
September 25 - 27, 2008
Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
63rd and Verona in Mission Hills, KS
For admission cost, visit http://www.kmbc.com/concepthome/17118351/detail.html
The KMBC Concept Home is currently on the market for just under $4 million dollars. Come out and see this home for yourself. You'll gather literally hundreds of ideas while supporting a terrific cause. Experience an architectural meld of fine woods, glass, granites and stone, specialty lighting, newest sight and sound technology, a professional kitchen, cutting edge décor, an elevator and exterior terraces. The finished lower-level includes a wine room, home theater, guest suite, exercise room, and loggia overlooking an extraordinary patio.
Parking: On street, but please obey no parking signs.
New decor and building features are being added every day. See some of the updated photos at http://www.630 ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Family Fun Day at Menorah Medical Center
Sep. 27, 2008, 11:00am at
Menorah Medical Center,
5721 W. 119th Street, Overland Park, 66209
Weblink: http://www.menorahmedicalcenter.com/CustomPage.asp?guidCustomContentID={0EF60597-0C5E-4B67-ACD3-AC133AA20D3F}
The first 50 kids to participate in the bike rodeo (Bring your bikes!) will receive a free bicycle helmet courtesy of the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City.
Kid's health and safety activities with health screenings for adults too!
Also enjoy: an ambulance tour by Johnson County Med-Act, pony rides, balloon artist, giant bounce house and obstacle course, Identikid fingerprinting, pictures with Brigade Mascot, Captain Max Runway, sandwiches provided by Chick-fil-A, free health screenings and more!
The Process of Raising Capital Workshop
Oct. 2, 2008, 3:00pm at
Enterprise Center of Johnson County,
8527 Bluejacket St., Lenexa, 66214
Contact: Jayne Vehlewald – jvehlewald@ecjc.com 913-438-2282
Cost: See website for cost. Weblink: http://www.ecjc.com
This workshop helps entrepreneurs understand the process of raising capital. Topics covered include traits necessary for raising capital, angel investors (who are they and what do they look for in an investment), federal and state securities laws, Regulation D, private placement memorandums, and subscription documents. Additionally, the workshop covers potential deal-breaker issues and post-closing considerations.
Kansas City Symphony Trio Ensemble
Oct. 6, 2008, 7:00pm at
Regnier Hall auditorium,
12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Elaine Warren – elainew@ku.edu 913-987-8400
Cost: FREE
This performance is part of the Kansas City Symphony’s Community Connections outreach program designed to bring the symphonic experience directly to your neighborhood.
Admission and parking are free. No tickets required.
Breast Cancer Awareness at Menorah Medical Center
Oct. 7, 2008, 4:00pm at
Menorah Medical Center, Entry B,
5721 W. 119th Street, Overland Park,
Paint the Campus Pink with ribbons dedicated to courageous women everywhere. Come tie your ribbon!
-Balloon release in memory of those affected by breast cancer at 5:45 p.m.
-Walk-in mammograms from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
-Door prize drawings
-Free bagels from Panera Bread
-KUDL live broadcast
News & Announcements
Tide Dry Cleaners Opens Flagship Store in Leawood!
Tide unveiled the first-ever Tide Dry Cleaners and celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 4th!
At the ceremony we learned how Leawood was carefully selected to be the home of Tide Dry Cleaner's flagship store. We welcome them to our community and wish them great success!
One Nineteen Ribbon Cutting Celebration
One Nineteen, the new lifestyle center located at 119th and Roe in Leawood, celebrated it's Grand Opening September 5-7, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony kicking off the festivities Friday, September 5th.
We welcome One Nineteen to the Leawood community and wish all the fantastic shops and eateries in the center much success!
The One Nineteen Ribbon Cutting was a great celebration - See the crowd mixing and mingling while enjoying Dean & DeLuca's delicious fare.
Natural Body Spa and Shoppe celebrates its Grand Opening!
On September 5th we welcomed Natural Body Spa and Shoppe to the community with a ribbon cutting ceremony!
Natural Body Spa and Shoppe is located in the new One Nineteen development. While they have stores throughout the country, this is their first in the Kansas City area. They provide spa services including facials, manicures, waxing, pedicures and body treatments.
Congratulations to Natural Body Spa and Shoppe!
Swim Quik is accepting applications for retail manager
Swim Quik is accepting applications for a retail manager. Must have experience in fashion retail. Must be motivated and dependable and enjoy working with customers.
Main responsibilities include customer service, merchandising products and displays, managing sales staff, maintaining a positive shopping environment, and assisting with preparation of product for the sales floor.
Flexible hours. FT or PT. Submit resume to: swimquik1@aol.com or deliver in person to Swim Quik at 4876 W. 135th Street, Leawood (NW Corner of 135th & Roe).
Muffins and Mammograms at Menorah Medical Center
Every Saturday in October, join Menorah Medical Center for Muffins and Mammograms from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Menorah is located at 5721 W. 119th Street in Overland Park. Use Entry B.
Appointments and walk-ins are available and free pastries will be provided while you wait.
For a softer, more comfortable digital mammogram, please call 913-498-MAMM (6266) to schedule your appointment.
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