Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — August 22, 2008

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Network with over 1,000 people at the Kansas Speedway

Sep. 26, 2008, 10:00am at Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Blvd., Kansas City, 66111
Cost: $35 which includes brunch

Network with business leaders from over 30 Kansas City area Chambers of Commerce at the Office Depot Chamber Day at the Kansas Speedway!

On Friday, September 26th, the Kansas Speedway will once again host a metro-wide event before the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Practice Day & Qualifying activities.

Don't miss the door prizes, great food and action on the track throughout the day. Plus, hear from Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Office Depot Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series!

Event Day Schedule:

10:00 am Office Depot Chamber Day and Networking Begins in the NEW LOCATION: Hospitality Village overlooking Turns 1& 2
10:15 am Carl Edwards, N0. 99 Office Depot driver, speaks to the group followed by BRUNCH, more networking and door prizes
11:30 am NASCAR Practice Sessions
3:10 pm NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series O'Reilly Auto Parts Qualifying
6:00 pm Midwest Ford Dealers presents SpeedFest (Autograph session in display area)

Tickets are $35 per person and must be paid in ADVANCE by September 12th. Those who purchase tickets by September 12th, will receive a parking pass for more convenient parking.

Contact the Chamber office at 913-498-1514 to confirm ticket availability. Ticket packages will be mailed the week of September 15th.

— Register Online

Bonus Networking Session

Aug. 28, 2008, 5:00pm at Commerce Bank, Corinth Square, 4006 W. 83rd Street, Prairie Village, 66208 — Register Online

This After Hours event is a networking bonus! Commerce Bank and AT&T are co-sponsoring this event for members of the Northeast Johnson County Chamber and members of the Leawood Chamber.

Don't miss this evening of building business connections with fellow Chamber members and NE Johnson County Chamber members.

The reservation deadline for this event is Tuesday, August 26th.

Natural Body Spa and Shoppe Ribbon Cutting

Sep. 5, 2008, 4:00pm at Natural Body Spa and Shoppe, 4431 W. 119th Street, Leawood, 66209

Come join us in welcoming Natural Body Spa and Shoppe as a new member of the Leawood Chamber with a ribbon cutting ceremony! There will be a small reception following.

Natural Body Spa and Shoppe is located in the new One Nineteen development. They provide spa services including facials, manicures, waxing, pedicures and body treatments.

Morning Mingling

Sep. 9, 2008, 8:00am at Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard, 3832 West 95th Street, (Ranchmart Shopping Center), Leawood, 66206 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $5 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, September 5th by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Leawood Community Events

Jazz Concert Series at Ironwoods Park

Aug. 24, 2008, 6:00pm at Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park, 14701 Mission Road, Leawood,

The Leawood Arts Council and Town & Country Bank have collaborated to host “Sundays in the Park” Jazz Concert Series each Sunday evening beginning August 17th through 31st. The concerts will be held at the Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park at 14701 Mission Road. All concerts are free and will begin at 6:00 pm.

On August 24th the second performance of this jazz series will feature Grand Marquis. After 10 years of refinement, Grand Marquis is one of the hardest working bands in Kansas City. Continuing the Kansas City Jazz tradition and making their own brand of jumpin’ blues and hot swing jazz, Grand Marquis is in high demand throughout the Midwest.

The quintet features Lisa McKenzie on drums, guitarist Sammy Nicolier, trumpeter Chad Boydston, bass player Ben Ruth, and saxophone player Bryan Redmond. Grand Marquis is innovative, versatile and thoroughly entertaining.

Please join us Sunday evening at Ironwoods Park Amphitheater. Some seating is available however we recommend bringing a blanket and/or lawn chairs. Picnics are welcomed but alcohol is not allowed within the park.

For more information, please call Town & Co ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Headache & Pain Center, PA Labor Day 5K Run

Sep. 1, 2008, 7:30am at Leawood City Park, 10601 Lee Blvd., Leawood,
Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=344

Entry forms are now available for the 18th Annual Labor Day 5K Run, presented by the Leawood Parks and Recreation Department, The Headache & Pain Center, PA, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Coca-Cola. Whether you’re a walker, beginning runner, a veteran runner, or a wheelchair athlete, this event is for you!

Join us for a morning run on Monday, September 1 at Leawood City Park, 10601 Lee Blvd. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. for the wheelchair division and 7:35 a.m. for all other participants. The closed course will begin and end at Leawood City Park in front of the tennis courts.

For complete event details visit http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=344

News & Announcements

ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center Continues to Provide Needed Service to the Community

The ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center (AAN) began in 1986 with one nurse answering the phone. More than twenty years and two million calls later, the 36 nurses that now staff AAN are celebrating their impact on the community.

AAN is a community service provided by Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC), accepting calls 24 hours a day from individuals with non-emergency medical questions. Prior to AAN, people would frequently call their doctor or the Emergency Department (ED) with such questions. Doctors can often be difficult to get a hold of, and while nurses were fielding calls made to the ED, they weren’t able to take care of patients in their department.

Jennifer Smith, RN, AAN Manager, said the service fills a void. “We provide a service that allows people to get answers when it isn’t always convenient,” she said. “We are here 24 hours a day to assess any medical situation.”

Smith said they have received many letters and calls from people who say the Resource Center saved their life or helped them avoid a serious situation. For example, a recent caller stated her daughter had gotten something in her eye. The AAN team was instrumental in helping her to take care of her daughter, preventing permanent blindness.

The AAN nurses taking calls have an average of 28 years of experience. Some of the nurses were even a part of the team in 1986, so their experience is highly valued. Because people call in looking for advice ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Robert Johnson, Jr. elected to serve the National Recreation & Park Association

Robert Johnson, Jr., resident of Leawood, was recently elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for the National Recreation and Park Association.

NRPA is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts. Bob has served on the Blue Valley Recreation Commission Board of Commissioners since 2002, chairing the board from 2006-2008. He led efforts to deliver two major facility projects: the new North Baseball Fields and the indoor Aquatic Center. Bob is also currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Kansas Recreation and Parks Association, headquartered in Topeka.

Blue Valley School District Board Member Dan French stated "Bob Johnson has shown strong commitment to our community and improving the quality of life through recreation. Through his work at state and national levels, I believe he sees opportunities to make a bigger impact. We appreciate the time he dedicates to key issues at all levels of recreation."

Leawood Chamber Member Renewals July 2008

Be sure to consider these 37 businesses when you are shopping for goods and services.

You can learn more about these businesses by visiting the provided links, or go to http://www.leawoodchamber.org/member_directory.cfm
for a complete listing of Leawood Chamber member businesses and their contact information.

All Seasons Party & Tent Rental http://www.allseasonstentrental.com/
Aspire Business Development Inc. http://www.aspirekc.com/
Bonefish Grill http://www.bonefishgrill.com/
Centriq Training http://www.centriq.com/
Children's Mercy South www.childrensmercy.org
United Methodist Church of the Resurrection http://www.cor.org/
Cochran, Head, Vick & Company, P.A. http://www.chccpa.com/
The Commerce Trust Company http://www.commercebank.com/
Continental Consulting Engineers, Inc. http://www.ccengineers.com/
Costco Wholesale The Leawood Chamber Welcomes its Newest Members

Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64145
Ph: (816) 501-3750
Fax: (816) 501-2451
Ron.Slepitza@Avila.edu
http://www.avila.edu
Business Category: Schools, Colleges & Education
As a Catholic university sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Avila's graduates are inspired, insightful, integrated, inclusive, innovative, and influential leaders prepared to make a difference.

Black Creek Coffeehouse
15117 Rosewood
Leawood, KS 66224
Ph: (913) 814-3848
Fax: (888) 277-4282
info@blackcreekcoffeehouse.com
http://www.blackcreekcoffeehouse.com
Business Category: Coffee House/Restaurants/Clubs
Dine In or Drive Thru. Espresso based drinks; teas and fruit smoothies; Breakfast & lunch sandwiches, salads, soups, quiche; desserts and gelato! Free Wifi, Live Music and Private Meeting Room.

cater with a Click
15506 College Blvd.
Lenexa, KS 66219
Ph: (913) 888-6655
Fax: (913) 438-5625
marybeth@caterwithaCl ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Local Artists Featured at Leawood Fine Art Gallery

Leawood Fine Art Gallery is representing more area artists than ever before!

Stop by to see the latest in fine art paintings, mixed media works, art glass, and Raku. Also, they provide quality conservation framing and custom mirrors!

Member Profile

INFUSION

INFUSION, utilizes powerful design and strategic technology to produce integrated visual communication solutions by connecting essential core values to targeted concepts.

From brand identity to website development, INFUSION stocks an arsenal of creative resources used to develop impacting design that resonates across all lines of communication. At INFUSION, they stress collaboration with their clients as the best way to develop engaging creative that resonates across all media while properly meeting the goals and objectives necessary for success.

INFUSION was founded in 2002 as GraphicSource Creative Group. Over the next few years their media team worked with an expanding client base to develop advanced internet-based software applications and custom web solutions for clients both locally and across the country.

In 2006 they began the process of re-branding their organization to better reflect their broad service and product offering. In 2007 they launched their new brand, INFUSION, and continue to service clients across multiple market sectors and in various industries. Their focus is on mid and small sized organizations.

INFUSION can provid ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for complete profile)

Leawood Chamber of Commerce
11300 Tomahawk Creek Parkway #240, Leawood, KS 66211
Web: www.leawoodchamber.org
Email: chamber@leawoodchamber.org
Voice: 913-498-1514 Fax: 913-491-0134

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