Calendar of Events CartEvent ListingSelect Category: All Categories AM Live Annual Awards Banquet Business After Hours Business Blast Golf Classic Ground Breaking Leadership Alumni Mtg. Leadership Lenexa LEDC Monthly Meeting Legislative Affairs Mtg. Luncheon New Member Breakfast Progressive Power Lunch Quick Start Breakfast Ribbon Cutting Special Events Speed Networking Bkft. Speed Networking Lunch Strictly Social Calendar View<< PrevNext >>Wednesday, August 22, 2018Kansas Sales and Compensating Use Tax for Construction ContrThis presentation by the Kansas Department of Revenue specifically targets construction contractors and subcontractors. The workshop covers how sales tax applies to materials and labor, project exemption certificates, sales tax returns, and billing.When:Wednesday, August 22, 2018 9:00 AM thru 11:30 AMWhere: Johnson County Community CollegeRegnier Center, 14512345 College Blvd.Overland Park, KS 66210 For More Info:Ellen Clickner913-469-3878ksbdc@jccc.eduhttps://ce.jccc.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=8610 Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Wednesday, August 22, 2018Kansas Retail Sales and Compensating Use TaxThis workshop covers the basics of Sales and Use Tax as it applies to retail business, as well as the appropriate uses of the different exemptions that may be encountered. Other topics discussed include record keeping for audit compliance and estimated tax payments. This information is presented by a tax specialist with the Kansas Department of Revenue.When:Wednesday, August 22, 2018 1:00 PM thru 05:00 PMWhere: Johnson County Community CollegeRegnier Center, 14512345 College Blvd.Overland Park, KS 66210 MapFor More Info:Ellen Clickner913-469-3878ksbdc@jccc.eduhttps://ce.jccc.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=8605 Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Thursday, August 23, 2018GAME - PURPOSEFUL VALUE BASED CULTURE with Rachel Keck GAME (Growth through Action, Measurement and Engagement) is designed to help results-driven business owners scale and grow successfully. Each 2.5 hour workshop, led by industry or topic experts, features practical business topics discussed and applied to YOUR business, relationship building with like-minded business owners, support and accountability from advisors and peers, use of GrowthWheel, the internationally recognized online work tool and project management program, and unlimited access to a video library of past GAME speakers. The August 23rd session will focus on Purposeful Value Based Culture with Rachel Keck (Workplace Culture) If you own a business with sales in excess of $250,000, APPLY NOW at bit.ly/GAME-2018$99 for a series of 5 GAME sessions (a $250 value made possible by our sponsors)When:Thursday, August 23, 2018 7:30 AM thru 10:00 AMWhere: Johnson County Community CollegeRegnier Center, Room 14512345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210 MapFor More Info:Stephanie Landis913-469-3878slandis1@jccc.eduhttp://www.jccc.edu/conferences/game/index.html Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Thursday, August 23, 2018LuncheonLunch & LearnSECURITY & HOW TO PREVENT CYBER THREATSPresented by Laura Baldwin, Consolidated Communications70% of organizations experience a security breach each year and it takes an average of 86 days to detect a breach. Come & learn what you can do to protect your organization, large or small.When:Thursday, August 23, 2018 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PMWhere:Park University Lenexa City Center Campus17101 W. 87th Street Pkwy.Lenexa, KS 66219MapRegistration:There is no fee to attend this event. Guests, please contact the Chamber to register. All attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Thank you!For More Info:Lenexa Chamber913-888-1414staff@lenexa.org Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Monday, August 27, 2018Want to Foster or Adopt? Take the First Step with TIPPS-MAPPOne of the first and most important steps to becoming a licensed foster or adoptive parent is to complete TIPS-MAPP classes (Trauma Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence – Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting). These classes are designed to prepare you to care for a child who may have experienced trauma and to provide you with many other supportive skills in your journey as a foster or adoptive parent.This is a 10-week course, and KVC Kansas offers the training at no cost to participants.Class size is limited, so please call or email the organizer listed below for more details.All classes are taught from 6pm – 9pm.Upcoming classes are as follows:Monday, August 27thThursday, September 27thWhen:Monday, August 27, 2018 6:00 PM thru 09:00 PMWhere:1211 N. 8th Street Kansas City, KS 66101For More Info:Kalyn Thayer913-890-7513kthayer@kvc.orghttps://kansas.kvc.org/event/want-foster-adopt-take-first-step-tipps-mapp-training-kansas-city/ Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Thursday, August 30, 2018AM LiveAM Live - Fiser Group TailgateCelebrate the start of fall and football at the annual AM LIVE Tailgate Party at Fiser Group! Grilled brats, great breakfast treats, numerous prizes and the chance to meet and make business contacts with your fellow chamber members!When:Thursday, August 30, 2018 8:00 AM thru 09:00 AMWhere:Fiser GroupMapRegistration:Online registration is closed. Please join us at the Fiser Group where you may register for the event on site. There is no cost to attend this Event. Non Members Welcome. Thank You!For More Info:Lenexa Chamber of Commerce913-888-1414staff@lenexa.org Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Tuesday, September 04, 2018Special EventsChairman's Ambassadors Meeting (Ambassador Members Only)Chairman's Ambassadors meet monthly to build a better Chamber through volunteer leadership. They work to engage members in Chamber events and activities, increase retention of current members, and recruit new members. Members of the Ambassadors are selected through a nomination process and must be active participants in a vareity of Lenexa Chamber events, programs and committees. For additional information about this and other volunteer opportunities, please contact the Chamber.When:Tuesday, September 4, 2018 4:30 PM thru 06:00 PMWhere:J-Bar at the Embassy Suites HotelFor More Info:Lenexa Chamber of Commerce913-888-1414staff@lenexa.org Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Wednesday, September 05, 2018Quick Start BreakfastQuick Start BreakfastQuick Start your day with a delicious hot breakfast buffet!Get in, get out and get informed at this popular event where you will hear the latest from Chamber President Blake Schreck; make brief comments about your business and meet other chamber members who may just be your next customers!When:Wednesday, September 5, 2018 7:45 AM thru 08:30 AMWhere:Paulo & Bill's Restaurant 16501 Midland Dr.Shawnee, KS 66217MapRegistration:Online registration for this event is now closed. Please join us at Paulo and Bill's where you may register on site. Thank You! Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Wednesday, September 05, 2018University of Saint Mary Information SessionJoin the University of Saint Mary Overland Park Campus for an Information Session. Meet with facutly and advisors to learn about USM's flexible undergraduate and graduate degree programs. RSVP at www.stmary.edu/success or call 913.319.3003 for more information. When:Wednesday, September 5, 2018 6:00 PM thru 07:00 PMWhere:4500 College Blvd., Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66211For More Info:Joe Perez913.319.3003joe.perez@stmary.eduhttp://www.stmary.edu/success Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Thursday, September 06, 2018GAME - PURPOSEFUL ORGANIZATIONGAME (Growth through Action, Measurement and Engagement) is designed to help results-driven business owners scale and grow successfully. Each 2.5 hour workshop, led by industry or topic experts, features practical business topics discussed and applied to YOUR business, relationship building with like-minded business owners, support and accountability from advisors and peers, use of GrowthWheel, the internationally recognized online work tool and project management program, and unlimited access to a video library of past GAME speakers. The September 6th session will focus on Leveraging Your Human Capital with ThriveOn ConceptsIf you own a business with sales in excess of $250,000, APPLY NOW at bit.ly/GAME-2018$99 for a series of 5 GAME sessions (a $250 value made possible by our sponsors)When:Thursday, September 6, 2018 7:30 AM thru 10:00 AMWhere: Johnson County Community CollegeRegnier Center, Room 14512345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210 MapFor More Info:Stephanie Landis913-469-3878slandis1@jccc.eduhttp://www.jccc.edu/conferences/game/index.html Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Thursday, September 06, 2018Business After HoursBusiness After Hours - Top NotchTop Notch is growing! Come and see their building's new addition while mixing and mingling with your Chamber friends. Top Notch Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has been proudly serving the Kansas City Metro & Johnson County since 1974. They take pride in knowing that each and every one of their customers is completely satisfied, and every job is done completely and correctly, the first time.When:Thursday, September 6, 2018 5:00 PM thru 06:30 PMWhere:Top Notch Heating, Cooling & Plumbing23754 W. 82nd TerraceLenexa, KS 66227MapRegistration:Online registration for this Event is now closed. Please join us at Top Notch Heating, Cooling and Plumbing where you may register on site. There is no cost to attend. Thank You! Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Saturday, September 08, 2018Community PicnicGather up some family and friends and join us for a Community Picnic - Sept. 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Covenant Church (15700 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa, KS)! We’re pulling out all the stops for this year’s picnic. Live musicMouthwatering, smoked pulled pork, smoked ribs, burgers, hot dogs and sidesSnow conesBounce housesObstacle coursesDunk tankGamesA balloon artistPetting zoo… and more! There’s something for everyone. The event is free and open to the public. If you are able, bring along canned goods to donate to our local food pantry. See you at the picnic! If your business is interested in being a sponsor for the Community Picnic, please contact Barry Elam at 913-951-7077 or chefbmelam@yahoo.com. When:Saturday, September 8, 2018 11:00 AM thru 02:00 PMWhere:15700 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa, KSFor More Info:Alexia Lang9136310215alexia.l@cccks.orghttp://www.cccks.org/ Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Tuesday, September 11, 2018AM LiveAM LIVE - Olathe Ford LincolnJoin Olathe Ford Lincoln for an AM LIVE in their NEW commercial facility!When:Tuesday, September 11, 2018 8:00 AM thru 09:00 AMWhere:Olathe Ford Lincoln Commercial205 S. Fir Olathe, KS 66061MapRegistration:Online registration for this event is now closed. Please join us at Olathe Ford Lincoln Commerical Facility @ 205 S. Fir, Olathe, where you may register on site. Thank You!For More Info:Lenexa Chamber of Commerce913-888-1414staff@lenexa.org Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Tuesday, September 11, 2018Ribbon CuttingRibbon Cutting - Fresenius Medical Care Lenexa, LLCJoin us for a Ribbon Cutting at Fresenius Medical Care Lenexa, LLC!When:Tuesday, September 11, 2018 4:30 PMWhere:Fresenius Medical Care Lenexa, LLC13201 W. 98th St.Lenexa, KS 66215MapRegistration:There is no cost to attend this event!Register NowFor More Info:Lenexa Chamber of Commerce913-888-1414staff@lenexa.orgThursday, September 13, 2018Special EventsArt Trolley Tour Across LenexaJoin the Lenexa Arts Council and the Lenexa Chamber of Commerce for an evening of art! Take the 5th Annual Trolley Tour Across Lenexa viewing art & enjoying receptions at the below Lenexa locations. 6:00 pmCity Hall at Lenexa City CenterRefreshments in the Gallery6:30 pmWelcome 6:45 pm Board Trolley1st Stop: Springhill Suites 2nd Stop: Lakeview Village @9:00 pmReturn to City HallWhen:Thursday, September 13, 2018 6:00 PM thru 09:00 PMWhere:The Trolley will depart from and return to: Lenexa City Hall17101 W. 87th StreetLenexa, KS 66219MapFor More Info:Lenexa Chamber of Commerce913-888-1414staff@lenexa.org Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Saturday, September 15, 2018Beak n Wings, Inc. Fall Bird ExpoFeaturing raffles - small item raffles will be held throughout the dayLarge raffles begin at 3:00 pm and the large cage raffle will be held at 3:30 pmBake saleOn-site adoption for small birdsSilent auction50/50 PotCaricature Artist on site from 10 am - 12pm - get a picture of your bird!Educational materialsGift item saleNew and used cages, bird supplies for saleBasic Bird Care 101 Class at 12 pmAdditionally, our vendors will be bringing:Exotic birds - in the past these have included Hyacinth Macaws, Rose-breasted Cockatoos, Major Mitchell Cockatoos and rare varieties of finches and canaries. The number and type of birds will vary, we cannot guarantee which birds will be present. Bird Supplies - specialty foods, bulk foods, bird treats, toys and toy parts, cages of all sizes (new and used), perches, play gyms and stands.Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and children under 15, free for children under 10. When:Saturday, September 15, 2018 9:00 AM thru 04:00 PMWhere: Lenexa Community Center13420 Oak St. Lenexa, KS 66215MapFor More Info:Dean Tyson913-322-3398admin@beaknwings.orgbeaknwings.org Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Wednesday, September 19, 2018Dealing with Government Contracting Officials Interactions with federal Contracting Officers are part and parcel of government contracting, but many traps exist for the unwary. This presentation covers the "do's" and "don'ts" of dealing with Contracting Officers, including proposal discussions/negotiations, change orders and directives, ethical rules and restrictions, and much more. Packed with real-life examples and practical tips, this seminar will leave government contractors better educated - and more confident - in their dealings with the government. Presenter: Steven Koprince, Government Contracts & Small Business Attorney.*Pre-registration is required.http://www.ptassist.com/services/ptac_web_register.php?id=F2C2B52642 When:Wednesday, September 19, 2018 8:30 AM thru 12:30 PMWhere: Johnson County Community CollegeRegnier Center, Room 101 12345 College BlvdOverland Park, KS 66210 For More Info:Kansas PTAC316-978-6788jjohn512@jccc.eduhttp://www.jccc.edu/professional-resources/small-business/ptac.html Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Wednesday, September 19, 2018LuncheonChamber LuncheonOur September luncheon will feature a presentation from futurist Steven Ames, who is here working with residents and members of the business community to define the future we want for Lenexa through Vision 2040.When:Wednesday, September 19, 2018 11:30 AM thru 12:00 PMWhere:Holiday Inn & Suites 8787 Reeder Rd.Overland Park, KS 66214MapRegistration:This event is now closed. Thank You!For More Info:Lenexa Chamber of Commerce913-888-1414staff@lenexa.org Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Thursday, September 20, 2018GAME - PURPOSEFUL HIRING: Right Fit for Growth GAME (Growth through Action, Measurement and Engagement) is designed to help results-driven business owners scale and grow successfully. Each 2.5 hour workshop, led by industry or topic experts, features practical business topics discussed and applied to YOUR business, relationship building with like-minded business owners, support and accountability from advisors and peers, use of GrowthWheel, the internationally recognized online work tool and project management program, and unlimited access to a video library of past GAME speakers. The September 20th session will focus on Purposeful Hiring: Right Fit for GrowthIf you own a business with sales in excess of $250,000, APPLY NOW at bit.ly/GAME-2018$99 for a series of 5 GAME sessions (a $250 value made possible by our sponsors)When:Thursday, September 20, 2018 7:30 AM thru 10:00 AMWhere: Johnson County Community CollegeRegnier Center, Room 14512345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210 MapFor More Info:Stephanie Landis913-469-3878slandis1@jccc.eduhttp://www.jccc.edu/conferences/game/index.html Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Thursday, September 20, 2018DIBBS – A Way to Sell to the MilitaryThe Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) is the automated system for contractors to access information about solicitations which are in support of America’s warfighters. The site is your gateway to find opportunities for selling food, fuel and energy, uniforms, medical supplies, and construction and barrier equipment to the Federal Government. Approximately 85% of the spare parts for the military fleet are purchased through this site.The Kansas PTAC is providing training on how to navigate through DIBBS. Attendees will learn:- -How to register to quote on this site- -How to access specifications and drawings needed to bid on this site- -How to submit quotesWhen:Thursday, September 20, 2018 1:30 PM thru 04:00 PMWhere: Johnson County Community College12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210 MapFor More Info:Kansas PTAC316-798-6788jjohn512@jccc.eduhttp://www.ptassist.com/services/ptac_web_register.php?id=1ABF252129 Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Calendar View<< PrevNext >>Member Directory | Calendar of Events | Member Account | Calendar of Events | Members Bulletin Board