Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — September 25, 2009

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Chamber Education Session - Referrals 2.0 CES090930

Sep. 30, 2009, 8:00am at American Academy of Family Physicians, Multi-Purpose Room, 11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Leawood, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members.

NOTE: Due to an overwhelming response, the location of this event has changed. It will now be held in the Multi-Purpose Room at the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Would you like to make more of the referrals you get materialize? Want to know what you can do to get your customers motivated to talk about you? Do you give quality referrals and would like to see more in return?

Imagine if you had a business where you only needed to spend a tiny amount on advertising or marketing! Or what if your current customers and alliances were so excited about your business that they brought all the new customers you could handle right to your door?

When most of your business comes through referrals, your business becomes self-sustaining, allowing you to work on expanding your product line and service offerings, and other value-added efforts.

Discover the strategic relationship process necessary to drive referrals directly to you in this informative workshop with professional executive coach, Rick Burgess of Coffman Group Sales and Marketing Institute.

You will learn...

-A system and process for getting more and better referrals
-The difference between word-of-mouth and a true referral system
-How to generate referrals from customers who've never given you a referral before
-How to get referrals without phoning and asking
-How to create a system for nurturing referrals
-How to ensure you continually receive referrals
-How to get quality referrals from alliances and partnerships

**BONUS**
Social Media Tactics to generate true referrals!

Ribbon Cutting-Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland RC09101

Oct. 1, 2009, 4:00pm at Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland, 8900 State Line Road #320, Leawood, 66206
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

The Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland invites you to join them in celebrating their One Year Anniversary in their new location!

Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. at (913) 341-8828, or robin@parkingsonheartland.org, by Wednesday, September 30th. The private parking lot and entrance is located on the North side of the building.

The Parkinson Foundation Of The Heartland is dedicated to providing education, service, and research to people with Parkinson's and their caregivers. The Parkinson Foundation also provides educational programs for professionals.

Network with over 1,000 people at the Kansas Speedway

Oct. 2, 2009, 10:30am at Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Blvd., Kansas City, 66111
Cost: $35 which includes meal

NOTE: After September 21st, if available, tickets can be purchased through the Kansas Speedway for $40. Call (913) 328-3317 for additional information.

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, October 2nd, the Kansas Speedway will once again host a metro-wide event before the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Practice Day & Qualifying activities.

Two-time NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart will be making his first visit to Office Depot Chamber Day as the guest driver. Plus, don't miss the door prizes, great food and action on the track throughout the day.

Tickets are $35 per person and must be paid in ADVANCE by 3:00 pm on September 21st. Contact the Chamber office at 913-498-1514 to confirm ticket availability.

Morning 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 Friday, October 2nd 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.

Please mark your calendar for this insightful presentation and watch your inbox for registration details.

Leawood Community Events

Farmer's Market

Sep. 26, 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.

BIDS FOR KIDS 2009 "Tailgate Party"

Sep. 26, 2009, 6:00pm at Ritz Charles Overland Park, Inc., 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Contact: Gary Bussing – garyb@leawood.org 913-647-4405
Cost: See web site for event cost. Weblink: http://www.leawoodrotary.org

Join the Leawood Rotary as they host a tailgate party to benefit three great children's charities "FIRST DOWN FOR DOWN'S SYNDROM, MARILLAC AND SYNERGY SERVICES".

Bids for Kids 2009 is a dinner event featuring silent and live auctions and dancing following the auctions.

The event is Saturday, September 26th at 6:00pm at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park. For more information, contact Gary Bussing at 913-647-4405 or garyb@leawood.org.

Health Savings Account Seminar For Businesses

Sep. 28, 2009, 8:00am at National Bank Of Kansas City, 10700 Nall Ave, Overland Park, 66211
Weblink: http://www.bankofkc.com

National Bank of Kansas City invites you to a Health Savings Account Seminar 

HSAs and high-deductible health care plans can save your company thousands. Find out how at this free seminar presented by Mike Nelson, instructor for the Missouri Bankers Association. They'll even feed you breakfast!

Date:
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009

Time:
8 - 9:30 a.m.

Where:
National Bank Of Kansas City
Overland Park Branch
10700 Nall Ave. 

RSVP by emailing your name to irabiz1@bankofkc.com or call (913) 383-6492

Organic Farmers Market at One Nineteen

Sep. 28, 2009, 3:00pm at One Nineteen, 119th and Roe, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Amy Kraft – AKraft@reddevelopment.com 913-788-3700
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.onenineteenshopping.com/promotions.asp

Enjoy a unique selection of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables along with herbs and fresh-cut flowers. Seasonal offerings will also be available. The organic farmers market will take place at One Nineteen every Monday and Wednesday through September 30 from 3-6:30 pm. This is the last week of the 2009 organic farmers market!

Cancer Prevention Education Session

Sep. 29, 2009, 1:00pm at Tallgrass Creek, 13800 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park,
Cost: No cost to attend, but registration is requested as space is limited. Weblink: http://www.menorahmedicalcenter.com/

Midwest Cancer Care at Menorah Medical Center and Tallgrass Creek are pleased to partner to offer a community education presentation on cancer prevention on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. at Tallgrass Creek,13800 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kansas.

Dr. David Bouda, FACP is a cancer visionary and head of the innovative Midwest Cancer Care at Menorah and will discuss how to boost the immune system to fight cancer, tips for a cancer-fighting diet, ways to increase health through happiness and other ideas to improve overall health. His out-of-the-box approach to treating and supporting cancer patients is garnering acclaim within the medical community and with those fighting the disease on the front lines—the individuals diagnosed with varying stages of cancers from breast to colorectal to leukemia to lung.

Part of Dr. Bouda’s initiative is to get in the trenches and educate the community on patient-centered cancer care that strikes a balance with traditional evidenced-based care. His presentation at Tallgrass Creek will help attendees understand the importance of merging the two approaches for success in treating the individual.

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Results Driven Marketing

Sep. 29, 2009, 7:30am at Commerce Bank, 115th and Nall, 11405 Nall Ave, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Shelly Doan – shelly.doan@commercebank.com 816-234-2250
Cost: Free - Please RSVP to Shelly Doan.

This interactive presentation will help you experience a shift in mind-set and a fresh approach for negotiating in today's business climate, including:

-6 ways to persuade the other side

-10 principled negotiation skills and strategies

-5 things to remember about emotional needs

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn and network! Free breakfast will be served and attendees will be registered to win a fabulous door prize.

Style & Glow at Sunlight Day Spa

Sep. 29, 2009, 3:00pm at Sunlight Day Spa, 7373 West 107th Street, Overland Park, 66212
Weblink: http://www.sunlightdayspa.com

On Tuesday, September 29th from 3 pm to 8 pm please join Sunlight Day Spa for shopping, mini massages, skin evaluations, food and drinks! It's their annual trunkshow and will take place at Sunlight Day Spa (located in the old Sun Newspaper building - 7373 West 107th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212).

They will feature several local artisans, boutiques and brand new eyewear from Ed Hardy!

Contact them at 913-754-2023 for more information or click the following link to view the invitation and rsvp! http://sunlightdayspa.com/eblast/091709_StyleandGlow/091709-StyleandGlow.htm

Activate Your Genius Seminar Preview

Sep. 30, 2009, 7:00pm at Town & Country Bank, 4704 135th St., Leawood, 66224
Contact: Lidia Young – LYoung@ActivateYourGenius.com 913-681-6068
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.ActivateYourGenius.com

People do business with those they like, know and trust. Come to a Preview of the Activate Your Genius: Real Results from the Real You seminar to discover what you can do to improve key relationships.

ARCA RE/MAX Series - Kansas Lottery $150 Grand

Oct. 1, 2009, 8:00am at Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Blvd., Kansas City, 66111
Contact: Doc Shobe – jshobe@kansasspeedway.com 913-328-3317
Cost: See web site for event cost. Weblink: http://secure.racetickets.com//KansasSpeedway/ft/TicketSales/index.cfm?event=tixList&display=tixList&EstablishmentKey=5&EstablishmentType=T&TixEventID

The Kansas Lottery $150 Grand will race on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 4 PM. “I’m looking forward to having the ARCA RE/MAX Series return to Kansas Speedway,” said Kansas Speedway President Jeff Boerger. “The Kansas Lottery $150 Grand has provided some great racing and last year’s race saw current NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Scott Speed visit victory lane for the first time in a stock car, and Ryan Newman raced in the Kansas Lottery $150 Grand in 2001. “This year’s race should prove to be another great race and fans may be seeing some of the future NASCAR stars in this race.”

Tickets for the Kansas Lottery $150 Grand are on sale now and are available by calling 866.460.RACE, online at http://www.kansasspeedway.com and at the Kansas Speedway ticket office. Discounted tickets are available for groups of 15 or more people by calling Doc Shobe at 913.328.3300.

News & Announcements

Attend an OPEN HOUSE at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel on October 1st

The Sheraton Overland Park Hotel invites you
to an Open House on Thursday, October 1st!

Join them for a site visit between 4-7pm and experience their recent transformation:

NEWLY REVITALIZED GUESTROOMS
VIBRANT NEW LOBBY BAR
SNEAK PEAK AT THEIR FUTURE 'SHERATON FITNESS '
NEW SHERATON LINK CAFÉ

All attendees will have a CHANCE TO WIN
A Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed
25,000 Starwood Preferred Guest Points
A Free One Night Stay at any Starwood Hotel

For more details please contact the Sheraton Sales Office at 913-234-2198.

Sheraton Overland Park Hotel
at the Convention Center
6100 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 66211

B2B Cookie Winner

Our B2B cookie winner for August is Wayne Bennett with Kansas Secured Title! By attending a Leawood Chamber event and submitting his business card, Wayne was automatically entered into a drawing for a dozen Blue Chip Cookies, compliments of Blue Chip Cookies in Town Center Plaza.

Congratulations, Wayne!

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Sara Steele from Kansas Secured Title accepts the B2B Blue Chip Cookies on behalf of Wayne Bennett at the September Membership Meeting. 

Pictured L to R: Stephanie Scholfield (Leawood Chamber); Sheril Herman (American Companion Care); Sara Steele (Kansas Secured Title); Nancy McAuley (McAuley & Crandall, PA); and Rick O'Neal (M&I Bank)

9th Annual Freaky Fall Fest

The City of Leawood Parks and Recreation Department will present the 9th Annual “Freaky Fall Fest”, to be held at Leawood City Park (10601 Lee Blvd.) on Friday, October 23 from 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Activities will include inflatables and rides, pumpkin painting, a creepy cake walk, the great pumpkin hunt, face painters, clown/balloon artists and more.

There will also be dancing and costume contests (children 10 and under), Haunted Hayrides (nominal charge per ride, come early to get your ticket) and the 6th Annual “Trunk-or-Treat”.

Participants can enjoy food, music and more at this “spooktacular” event! General admission is free and activity wristbands can be purchased for children 14 years and under that will allow unlimited access to all activities (except hayrides).

For more information please call Lindsay Youle at (913) 339-6700 ext. 158.

Destination Maternity® and Republic of Couture to Open at One Nineteen

Two new tenants have recently signed leases at One Nineteen, an outdoor lifestyle center located at 119th Street and Roe Avenue in Leawood. This will be the first Kansas location for both Destination Maternity® and Republic of Couture. The retailers join an impressive list of other first-to-market tenants at One Nineteen, including Crate & Barrel, west elm, Mitzy London's and Soho 119 along with the first and only Sullivan's Steakhouse and NoRTH restaurants in the market. 

"It's exciting to continue the tradition of providing a one-of-a-kind experience for all of Kansas City to enjoy," said Amy Kraft, marketing director for One Nineteen. "These new retailers compliment the existing businesses with their trend-setting fashions and proven success."

Republic of Couture is expected to open in winter 2009 and will occupy 5,187 square feet located between Mitzy London's and Mochi Yo. Destination Maternity® will open in early 2010 and will occupy 5,270 square feet between Apple and Natural Body Spa and Shop. 

Destination Maternity® offers a selection of fashion from their three specialty maternity brands, the luxurious A Pea in the Pod Collection™, contemporary A Pea in the Pod® (formerly Mimi Maternity®), and amazing fashion and prices at Motherhood® Maternity. In addition, skincare, fitness and nutritional products are available to pamper the pregnant woman - even classes to condition the mind a ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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