Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — October 2, 2009
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
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Leawood Chamber Events
Luncheon-Mass Media: Beyond Face to Face Networking
Oct. 13, 2009, 11:30am at
Ritz Charles Overland Park, Inc.,
9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $22 members (paid in advance), $32 non members.
How are traditional media providers positioning themselves to take advantage of the current media trends to benefit you and your organization?
Representatives from the mass media industries will join us to discuss current trends and what they think their future will look like. They'll also share how businesses can take advantage of the different media options that are available.
Our panel guests include:
Craig Allison Vice President and General Manager for KSHB-TV and KMCI-TV
Angela Arnold General Sales Manager for KBEQ, Wilks Broadcasting
Linda Norfleet Owner, Ruth Burke & Associates
David Small Co-Publisher, Sun Publications
Join us for this informative presentation and lunch!
The reservation deadline for this event is 5:00 pm on Thursday, October 8th, so reserve your spot today!
— Register OnlineMorning Mingling MM091006
Oct. 6, 2009, 8:00am at
Bank of Blue Valley,
13401 Mission Road, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $10 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass.
"LEND" us a few hours and "BANK" on a great morning of socializing at this month's Morning Mingling, hosted by the Bank of Blue Valley!
Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking. Attendees can "DEPOSIT" their business card for the opportunity to win some great door prizes.
The registration deadline for this event is Friday, October 2nd, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!
Leawood Young Professionals After Hours Networking YP091007
Oct. 7, 2009, 5:00pm at
Aloft Leawood,
11620 Ash St., Leawood, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost for to attend this event. Leawood Chamber Members and Guests are invited.
Hosted by Aloft Leawood! Stop by for some great networking and see Leawood's first hotel!
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!
Register today!! Registration deadline is Monday, October 5th by 5:00 pm!
KU Edwards Campus Professional Edge Series
Oct. 7, 2009, 7:30am at
Regnier Hall, KU Edwards Campus,
12610 Quivira Road, Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Ed Foley – efoley1@ku.edu 913-897-8413
Cost: No cost to attend. Please RSVP. Weblink: http://www.edwardscampus.ku.edu/community/professional_edge.shtml
How to Invest in a Volatile Market
Dr. Catherine Shenoy, professor, KU School of Business
Networking & Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Presentation: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Regnier Hall - Auditorium
The investment world was turned upside down in 2008. This presentation will discuss what changed in the market; how investors, government regulators, and financial institutions responded; and what it means for market participants today.
Click here to register: http://www.edwardscampus.ku.edu/community/professional_edge.shtml
Economic Development Summit Luncheon EDC091007
Oct. 7, 2009, 11:30am at
Ritz Charles Overland Park,
9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: $30 Per Person & $240 for a Table of 8
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT LUNCHEON
Hosted by the Johnson County Partnership, a collaboration of the county's economic development councils
Registration opens at 11:30 am
Luncheon and Program from 12:00-1:30 pm
$30 Per Person & $240 for a Table of 8
Joel Kotkin, will be the afternoon's keynote speaker. Author of the critically-acclaimed book, The City: A Global History, Mr. Kotkin is an internationally-recognized authority on global, economic, political, and social trends. In his remarks, he will discuss how suburban communities will tackle growth and development issues in the decades to come.
Mr. Kotkin writes the weekly "New Geographer" column for Forbes.com and his work appears in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The American, and on Politico.com. He also previously wrote the monthly "Grass Roots Business" column in the New York Times' Sunday Business section and served as West Coast Editor for Inc. Magazine. His current project is a book looking at how the nation will evolve in the next forty years.
A respected futurist and Presidential Fellow in Urban Futures at Chapman University in Orange, California, Mr. Kotkin consults for many leading economic development organizations, private companies, regions and cities. To learn more about Mr. Kotkin, visit www.joelkotkin.com.
Leawood Community Events
Farmer's Market
Oct. 3, 2009, 7:00am at
137th Street, between Antioch & Switzer,
Overland Park, 66221
Cost: No charge to come and browse! Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org/farmers_market.asp
All produce is grown within a 125-mile radius of Overland Park.
Help Paint the Menorah Campus PINK!
Oct. 6, 2009, 4:00pm at
The Breast Center of Menorah Medical Center, located near Entrance B,
5721 W. 119th Street, Overland Park,
Weblink: http://www.menorahmedicalcenter.com
The public is invited to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Menorah Medical Center (MMC) on Tuesday, October 6, from 4-6 p.m. in The Breast Center of Menorah Medical Center, located near Entrance B (5721 W. 119th Street).
The community is invited to help paint the Menorah campus pink – including the water fountains. Pink ribbons will be available to tie around the trees to honor courageous women everywhere and pink balloons will be released at 5:45 p.m. in celebration of those affected by breast cancer. Gail Worth of Gail's Harley-Davidson, a supporter of breast cancer causes, will be available for photos with her motorcycles; in addition, complimentary pink hair extensions, fingernail and toe art, hand and foot massages and refreshments will be available.
Liv Aids, a heart-shaped, simple medical device from breast cancer survivor Olivia Newton-John, will be distributed to help women perform a proper and correct breast self-exam every month.
"It's essential that we take charge of our health by choosing healthy lifestyles, conducting monthly self-exams and having an annual mammogram," says Pam Handlan, Breast Center of Menorah Dire ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
"When Your Sales System Works"
Oct. 6, 2009, 7:30am at
Coffman Group Sales & Marketing Institute,
6300 Glenwood, Suite 200, Overland Park, 66202
Contact: Anne Cull – anne@coffmangroup.com 913-236-9055
Cost: No cost to attend. Weblink: http://www.coffmangroup.com/events/index.asp
Without a Sales System, your salespeople.....
* Constantly discount to win business
* Are perceived as just another salesperson instead of a trusted advisor
* Can't understand why prospects aren't buying from them
* Accept "think-it-overs" instead of geting a clear next step
* Provide costly "unpaid consulting' that never goes anywhere
Are your salespeople giving everything and getting nothing?
DEVELOP A SALES SYSTEM THAT WORKS!
This Executive Workshop is a free two hour training session where you can see first hand how Coffman Group handles the same sales issues that you deal with everyday. Invest two hours, the gas it takes to get here and discover why you need and want to have a working sales system. Limited to the first 25 people.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: CEO's, Presidents, Senior Executives, VP's of Sales
KU Edwards Campus Community Events: Goldenberg Duo
Oct. 7, 2009, 7:00pm at
KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Auditorium,
12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Christine Hartigan, Public Relations/Marketing Dept. – chartiga@ku.edu 913-897-8548
Cost: FREE, no ticket required Weblink: http://www.edwardscampus.ku.edu
The brother-sister duo will perform an eclectic mix of classical music from many composers.
Ladies Night at Bank of Blue Valley
Oct. 8, 2009, 5:30pm at
Bank of Blue Valley,
13401 Mission Road, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Darcy Weaver – dweaver@bankbv.com 913-888-7852 x1227
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.bankbv.com
Come for a night of shopping and fun!
Over 30 vendors and tons of door prizes! Admission is free. Hors d'oeuvres, wine and desserts will be served! Bring a friend and start your holiday shopping early!!
Exit Planning for the Family Business
Oct. 9, 2009, 11:00am at
Hereford House - Town Center Plaza,
5001 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Cost: See web site for cost and registration information. Weblink: http://www.alliedbizgroup.com/workshop/
Allied Business Group invites you to this half-day workshop, presented by four local advisors, who will provide you with a unique perspective on exiting a business. From the distinct vantage points of a business appraiser, business intermediary, business-tax attorney and financial advisor, business owners and their families will gain insight into the exit planning process.
Speakers:
Kelly Skarda, Certified Business Appraiser
Allied Business Group, Inc.
Tim Skarda, Certified Business Intermediary
Allied Business Group, Inc.
Seamus Smith, Tax Attorney
Vold & Morris, LLC
Ryan Poage, Certified Financial Planner
Ryan Poage & Company
Schedule
11:00-11:30 Registration
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00-3:50 Presentations
3:50-4:30 Private Q&A with speakers
For cost and registration information, visit http://www.alliedbizgroup.com/workshop/ or call 913.897.3599< ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
She Loves Me
Oct. 9, 2009, 8:00pm at
Leawood City Hall, Oak Room,
4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: See web site for event cost and details. Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=439
Some consider "She Loves Me" to be the most charming musical ever written. Based on the same book as "You've Got Mail", "Shop Around the Corner" and "In the Good Old Summertime".
The Leawood Stage Company is pleased to present a concert style production of the Broadway musical She Loves Me in the Oak Room on the lower level of Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive. Friday and Saturday October 9th and 10th, performances will begin at 8:00 p.m. Evening performances will be seated “Dessert Theater” featuring dessert and beverages. A free Sunday matinee will be theater style seating with no food or drinks beginning at 2:00 pm.
Georg and Amalia are two feuding clerks in a European parfumerie during the 1930s who secretly find solace in their anonymous romantic pen pals, little knowing their respective correspondents are none other than each other. Funny, intelligent, honest and sentimental, She Loves Me is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old world elegance and nostalgia, yet as universal and relevant as ever in this age of internet romances.
Be a part of this unique community ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
News & Announcements
New Local Senior Living Community Offers Complete Continuum of Care
Brookdale Senior Living, one of the largest owners and operators of senior living communities, is set to open The Sweet Life at Grand Court Overland Park to serve the needs of those in the greater Kansa City metro area. The new community will offer 100 rehabilitation and skilled nursing center rooms, 40 Alzheimer’s/dementia care apartments and 40 personalized assisted living apartments.
“The Sweet Life name has become synonymous with excellence in senior living services during the past six years at our original rehabilitation and skilled nursing location, the Sweet Life Rosehill,” said Kari Schmidt, Divisional Vice President of Operations for Brookdale Senior Living. “Building on that tradition of excellence, The Sweet Life at Grand Court Overland Park was developed to provide an additional convenient location in the Overland Park area.”
In the Kansas City area, Brookdale Senior Living provides more than 1,700 apartments and suites in nine campus locations.
With The Sweet Life at Grand Court Overland Park conveniently located near other Brookdale communities, a continuum of care for older adults in the greater Kansas City metro area has been accomplished.
The continuum of care offers the following:
~Independent living at The Grand Court Overland Park, The Grand Court at Kansas City and Town Village Leawood and Foxwood Springs, offering individuals a variety of apartment home selections.
Exclusive MD Celebrates Grand Opening
On September 9th, Exclusive MD celebrated the grand opening of their new practice with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Exclusive MD is a forward thinking, innovative concierge medical practice that uses modern technology with old fashion values to provide personalized, accessible healthcare. Their office is located in Leawood's Mission Farms.
Congratulations and welcome to the community, Exclusive MD!
Xiphium Salon Announces Harvesters Food Drive
Xiphium Salon believes in helping our community whenever possible. It is for this reason that they will be offering a savings on retail purchases through the month of October when you donate items to Harvesters Community Food Network.
The food drive will begin October 1st and end on October 31st. Visit the Chamber's Member MarketPlace at http://www.leawoodchamber.org/view_marketplace.cfm?marketitem_id=142 for complete details.
Become Indispensable - Save the Date for this Informative Seminar
Business people in a tough market know delivering superior results secures their jobs and their customers. Vendors often have comparable products - Your only advantage is the quality of your relationship.
Potentials Development invites you to attend this powerful experiential weekend seminar (October 22-25th) to increase your emotional intelligence and get results. Visit http://www.activateyourgenius.com for additional information or contact Lidia Young at 913-681-6068.
Member Profile
Being a leader in the insurance and financial services industry for over a century and a half means continually striving for improvement. New York Life has a history notable for consistent financial strength, as well as dynamic innovation. New York Life's first priority has always been their policyowners' financial well-being.
To keep pace with policyowners' needs, the Company has launched new products, enhanced product features, expanded quality service, and pioneered new technologies. Breaking new ground is part of the New York Life tradition. That's what makes them the "The Company You Keep®."
Contact Us
7500 College Blvd.
Suite 800
Overland Park, KS 66210
Phone: (913) 451-9100
Fax: (913) 451-2654
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