Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — October 30, 2009

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

2009 Annual Meeting-The Spirit of Entrepreneurship AN091202

Dec. 2, 2009, 11:30am at Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, 66211
Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members.

Join us in celebrating "The Spirit of Entrepreneurship" at the 2009 Leawood Chamber Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Awards luncheon.

Previous Hall of Fame Award Winners

This two hour event is open to the public and provides a way for the Chamber to connect with 300 area business and community leaders. Our scheduled guest speaker is Cindy Reynolds, Owner of Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery and President of Guy's Snacks Corporation.

Individual tickets are available for this event. For more information, call the Chamber office at 913-498-1514, or email chamber@leawoodchamber.org. Individual admissions are $50 for Chamber members / $60 for non-members.

The reservation deadline for individual tickets is Tuesday, November 25th by 5:00 pm. Use the link below and register today for this exciting event!

If you make a reservation, do not attend and have not prepaid, we will invoice your organization. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after November 25th.

Event Host Sponsors:

CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. - M&I Bank - Shawnee Mission Medical Center - Town & Country Bank
Town Center Plaza

Event Patron Sponsors:

Bank of Blue Valley - Commerce Bank, N.A.- Country Club Bank, N.A. - DEMDACO, Inc. - Discover Vision Centers - Kansas City Power & Light - The Jewish Community Center - Menorah Medical Center

Event Associates:

Clawson Benefit Concepts - Sun Publications - UMB Bank, n.a.

— Register Online

Morning Mingling MM091103

Nov. 3, 2009, 8:00am at Hereford House, 5001 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $10 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 and a continental-style breakfast. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win some great door prizes.

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, October 30th, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Leawood Young Professionals After Hours Networking YP091104

Nov. 4, 2009, 5:00pm at Sumo by Nambara, 4800 W. 135th St., Suite 108, Leawood, 66224 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost for to attend this event. Leawood Chamber Members and Guests are invited.

Hosted by Sumo by Nambara! "Roll In" and get "wrapped up" in a terrific evening of networking!

This swanky, new Japanese Steakhouse, Sushi and Martini Bar boasts great food and drinks with over 200 menu items for any occasion!

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, November 2nd by 5:00 pm!

Lunch & Debut-It's "Bean" a Successful Venture

Nov. 10, 2009, 11:15am at Ritz Charles Overland Park, Inc., 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221 — Register Online
Cost: $22 members (paid in advance), $32 non members.

Who would have guessed that one man’s passion for coffee would lead to one of the most renowned specialty coffee roasters in the nation, located right here in the Kansas City Metro area?

Danny O’Neill, a.k.a. the Bean Baron, fell in love with coffee during his senior year of high school when he spent a year in Costa Rica as an exchange student. On November 22, 1978, Danny picked his first batch of coffee beans and 15 years later he founded The Roasterie in the basement of his Brookside home.

Today, The Roasterie’s blends can be found in espresso bars, coffeehouses, fine restaurants, high-end grocers, offices, etc. Attend this month’s membership luncheon to learn more about Danny’s entrepreneurial experience!

In addition to an insightful program, our newest Chamber members will be presented in our quarterly "Chamber Debut". Each attendee will receive a description from each business that has joined the Leawood Chamber in the past 90 days.

The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, November 5th by 5:00 pm. Use the link below to register today!

KU Edwards Campus Professional Edge Series

Nov. 11, 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

Leadership Symposium II

Schedule:
Networking & Breakfast: 7:30 - 8 a.m.
Session One: 8 - 9 a.m.
Session Two: 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Session Three: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Topics include:

Session One: Leading in Tough Times
Nate Hancock, leadership development consultant, Black & Veatch

Session Two: Generational Perspectives on Leadership
Panel Discussion facilitated by Dr. Tracy Russo, associate professor, KU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Session Three: Resilience – Hope Within Yourself
Bill Tidd, director of employee assistance program, Saint Luke’s Health System.

Click here to register: http://www.edwardscampus.ku.edu/community/professional_edge.shtml

Leawood Community Events

KU Edwards Campus Community Event

Nov. 4, 2009, 7:00pm at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Auditorium, 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Christine Hartigan – chartiga@ku.edu 913-897-8548
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.edwardscampus.ku.edu/

Blue Valley Northwest Jazz Band consists of the best musicians in the program and the students are among the brightest and highest achieving in the school. Concert is free. No ticket required. For more information, call the KU Edwards Campus at (913) 897-8400 or visit http://www.edwardscampus.ku.edu.

Steve Petra & PetraPuppets

Nov. 4, 2009, 4:30pm at Oak Room, Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Leawood Cultural Arts office – 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: FREE! Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=444

The Leawood Arts Council and the Leawood Pioneer Branch of the Johnson County Library will host Steve Petra and the PetraPuppets performing It’s Alive! How Our Organs Work. on November 4th at 4:30 pm in the Oak Room of Leawood City Hall. This performance is made possible though a partnership with the Carlsen Center Arts Education Program at Johnson County Community College.

It’s Alive! How our Organs Work is a wild science class presented by ventriloquist Steve Petra. The show features audience participation, illusions, music and original songs. Learn how our organs work from large talking body part PetraPuppets, such as the brain, the heart, lungs and intestines.

Children ages 4 to 11 will be educated on the body’s organs through topics like: “Who’s in Charge” about the brain and nervous system, “Give Me Some Air” about breathing with the lungs, nose, and wind pipe, “Pump it Up” about the heart and blood vessels, and “Guts at Work” about the digestive system.

Steve Petra is a professional puppeteer trained at the National Theatre of Puppet Arts and Jim Henson Productions, Manhattan. Petra ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

The Ice at Park Place is Open!

Nov. 6, 2009 at Park Place, 117th and Nall, Leawood, 66211
Cost: See web site link or call for skating fees. Weblink: http://destinationparkplace.com/happenings/events/87

Take a spin around The Ice at Johnson County's only outdoor ice rink at Park Place! Grab a hot chocolate and enjoy a fun and convenient family outing in the beautiful Park Place setting. Group discounts are available! Hours of operation until January 1st are Monday - Saturday 11am-10pm and Sundays noon-8pm.

News & Announcements

B2B Cookie Winner

Our B2B cookie winner for September is David Dwyer with Ameriprise Financial! By attending a Leawood Chamber event and submitting his business card, David was automatically entered into a drawing for a dozen Blue Chip Cookies, compliments of Blue Chip Cookies in Town Center Plaza.

Congratulations, David!

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Pictured L to R:  David Dwyer (Ameriprise Financial); Kevin Jeffries (Leawood Chamber); and Huey Huynh (Business Data Security).

Aloft Leawood Celebrates its Grand Opening

On September 24th, Leawood's first hotel, Aloft Leawood, celebrated their grand opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. After cutting the ribbon, attendees enjoyed lunch and had the opportunity to tour this wonderful addition to our community.

Aloft Leawood is a fresh, fun, forward-thinking hotel alternative. Stop by the hotel the next time you're in Park Place to take a look at its modern design and fantastic amenities. 

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Pictured L to R: Jennifer Kramer (Aloft Leawood); Brandon Raney (Presidian); Mayor Peggy Dunn (City of Leawood); and Kevin Jeffries (Leawood Chamber).

Carondelet Health Announces Kansas City Cardiology Partnership

Carondelet Health announced that it has entered into an employment agreement with Kansas City Cardiology Associates (KCCA) effective January 1, 2010. This employment agreement includes all 14 cardiologists, as well as the existing office staff.

The Kansas City Heart Group has been dedicated to St. Joseph Medical Center for more than 20 years and will continue to be a vital cardiology practice at Carondelet Heart Institute. The two physician groups will work collaboratively to grow and expand the Carondelet Heart Institute.

"We are excited about Kansas City Cardiology integrating more fully into Carondelet Health," said Fleury Yelvington, Carondelet Health President and CEO. "Having the group involved at St. Mary's Medical Center has been a great experience for both parties, so expanding the relationship is an excellent transition."

"Having a second outstanding cardiology group will help us achieve our long range goals for the growth and regional presence of the Carondelet Heart Institute at St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Mary's Medical Center."

KCCA will move its current Kansas City practice location to the St. Joseph Medical Center campus in early January. The exact location of that office will be announced at a later date as the details are finalized. The existing practice locations in Lee's Summit and at St. Mary's Medical Center will remain.

John Holkins, MD., President of Kansas City Cardiology Assoc ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Shawnee Mission Medical Center and Bass Pro Shop Host Prostate Screening Event

Shawnee Mission Medical Center has partnered with Kansas City Urology Care and Intuitive Surgical to host a prostate health education event on Thursday, November 5, 4-9 p.m. at the Bass Pro Shop in Olathe located at 12051 Bass Pro Drive.

Attendees will learn the latest information on prostate treatment options and have the opportunity to test drive the newest da Vinci™ Surgical System. The da Vinci allows for prostate removal with smaller incisions, less pain and blood loss and better return to normal function. PSA screenings, which can help identify prostate cancer early on, will be available at no charge. Doctors will also be on-hand to answer questions.

According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, a man is 35 percent more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than a woman is to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Additionally, a non-smoking man is more likely to develop prostate cancer than he is to develop colon, bladder, melanoma, lymphoma and kidney cancers combined. It is estimated that more than 2 million American men currently living with prostate cancer. For more information, visit http://www.ShawneeMission.org or call 913-676-2062.

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

Blue Valley's Story

Blue Valley’s story: The district has come a long way!

The amazing story that shows how far the district has come over the past 10 years is ready for everyone to see. New on the district’s Web site is a video that will make those who see it proud to be a part of Blue Valley Schools.

In the four minute video, Superintendent Tom Trigg talks about the district’s success and then demonstrates the tremendous progress over the past 10 years.

“I am actually able to show our community the academic growth of our students year-by-year since 2000,” said Tom Trigg, superintendent. “My very favorite part of the story is how we can see the growth accelerate after the implementation of the strategic plan. It’s just amazing.”

The video was created because the district is incredibly proud of its students and staff and wants others to see the achievement over the past 10 years, Trigg said.

“Our commitment to unparalleled personal growth and unprecedented academic success is one we take seriously,” he said.

Go to http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/dots to experience a visual story of Blue Valley's journey.

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

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