August 2009 NEWSletter

CONGRESSIONAL SERIES

LAWRENCE CHAMBER PRESENTS

NATIONAL

Senator Sam Brownback Mon., Aug. 10, 7:30 a.m.

Congressman Todd Tiahrt Thurs., Aug. 13, 12 p.m.

Congressman Dennis MooreTues., Aug. 25, 12 p.m.

Congressman Jerry MoranTues., Sept. 8, 7:30 a.m.

Congresswoman Lynn JenkinsMon., Oct. 5, 7:30 a.m.

• Come bring your

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• Represent your

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• Help us build

a better

community

This series is sponsored by Meritrust, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence Home Builders Association, KU Center for Research, Community Living Opportunities, Destination Management, Inc. and Lawrence Journal-World.

Each event will take place at Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire in Lawrence.

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Lawrence Kansas Chamber of Commerce • 734 Vermont, Ste. 101 • Lawrence, KS 66044

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T H E P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G E

Last month, I had the opportunity, along with 15 other Kansas Chamber CEOs, to meet privately with Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson, Lt. Governor Troy Findley and six of the state cabinet members in Salina.

The purpose of the meeting was for the Governor and his staff to have a candid conversation with Cham-ber CEOs from across the state regarding the Kansas economy.

As you might imagine the issues facing various parts of the state differ greatly from 14.5 percent unem-ployment in Wyandotte County, to the sagging air-craft industry in Wichita, to the lack of qualified workers in Hays.

The Governor asked each of us to answer three ques-tions for him. First, how were things economically in our respective communities? Second, what should the state be doing to assist communities in Kansas? Last, were there specific projects in our communities that we needed state assistance with?

The responses to those questions varied greatly; how-ever, there were three common themes that seemed to run through every community in Kansas. Those included:

The inability of businesses to obtain financing. •This issue is dramatically effecting communities all over the state as developers and businesses are unable to obtain financing to expand their busi-ness, refinance development projects or obtain lines of credit.

The continued reduction in state funding to com-•munities in Kansas was having a dramatic impact on schools, cities and on higher education.

The State needed to continue to provide funding •for the state economic development programs that are presently in place.

Tom Kern President&

CEO

The State could assist local communities by pro-•viding more information about federal stimulus funding opportunities.

The Governor and his cabinet were very open and receptive to the group comments and suggestions. I believe, they took away from the meeting some ideas on ways to assist communities across the state.

The Governor also spent some time discussing with the group the forecast for the state’s 2010/11 budget process, and it is not looking pretty. All financial pro-jections indicate that the states revenue for the next budget year will continue to decrease. With over 75 percent of the state’s budget allocated for K-12 and higher education, it seems that we will be in for an-other challenging legislation session in 2010.

Regardless of the budget issue, it was refreshing to sit with the Governor and his cabinet secretaries and have a candid discussion about Kansas, its economy and what we all can do to improve things for all Kan-sas residents and businesses.

CONTINENTAL TITLE August 19, 5–7 p.m., 4104 W. 6th St.

“TASTE OF LAWRENCE” FALL MIXER September 9, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Meadowbrook Apartment Grounds, Bob Billings Parkway & Crestline Dr.

THERAPYWORKS October 7, 5–7 p.m., 1311 Wakarusa Dr., Ste. 1000

EMPRISE BANK November 18, 5–7 p.m., 1121 Wakarusa

BRANDON WOODS December 16, 5–7 p.m., 1501 Inverness

Upcoming Business After Hours Mixers Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

JACK ELLENA HONDA Thursday, Aug. 6, 4:30 p.m., 2112 W. 29th Terrace

ORTHOKANSAS Tuesday, Aug. 11, 4:30 p.m., 1112 W. 6th, Ste. 124

WILD GREEN INTERIORS Thursday, Aug. 13, 4:30 p.m., 4901 Wakarusa Ct., Ste. B

THE GROVE @ LAWRENCE Tuesday, Aug. 18, 11:30 a.m. 4301 W. 24th Place (apartment complex clubhouse)

ADVANCED SPECIALTY ANESTHESIA Thursday, Aug. 27, 4:30 p.m., 1201 Wakarusa, Bldg. A, Ste. 3

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785.865.4411 • lawrencechamber.com

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NE WS & E VENTS

August

Discounted Employment Advertising Program Now Available to Members

When the economy is tough and your budget is small, it’s hard to maintain the status quo in your business. It is for this reason that your Chamber, in partnership with The World Company, have developed a program of discounted employment advertising in the Lawrence Journal-World.

“We are always exploring ways to offer value-added services to our members,” Vice President of Membership Cathy Lewis said. “We know that it is necessary for our members to find ways to stretch their budgets and feel that our part-nership with The World Company in offering these very cost effective options will assist them in that effort.”

This program is offered exclusively to Lawrence Chamber members and features a variety of packages to choose from.

“The World Company is pleased to partner with the Chamber on this special employment advertising program,” General Manager of The World Company Al Bonner said. “It not only provides Chamber members with an added membership benefit, but allows members to choose from three different multi-media ad packages that meet their bud-get needs. Each option is a savings of more than 15 percent, plus discounts on other employment advertising options.”

The following packages are now available to Chamber members:

PACKAGE ONE

• Line ad (approx. 50 words) -One week in the Lawrence Journal-World print edition -One week on ljworld.com and the seven community market websites $100 per week (line ad in print/online)

PACKAGE TWO

• One line ad (approx. 100 words) -Four days in the Lawrence Journal-World print edition -One run in the weekly community market newspapers -One week on ljworld.com and the seven community market websites $175 (line ad in print/online) • Add a 2x4 print ad to the above -Four days in the Lawrence Journal-World -One run in the weekly community market newspapers $350 (line ad in print/online and 2x4 print ad)

PACKAGE THREE

• One line ad (approx. 150 words) or a class display ad (2 columns x 4 inches) -One week in the Lawrence Journal-World print edition -One run in the weekly community market newspapers -One week on ljworld.com and the seven community market websites • One online video ad -One week rotation on ljworld.com and the seven community market websites $300 (line ad in print/online and online video ad) • Add a 2x4 class display ad to the above -Seven days in the Lawrence Journal-World -One run in the weekly community market newspapers -One week on ljworld.com and the seven community market websites $500 (line ad, online ad and 2x4 class display ad)

To take advantage of this program, simply contact LJ-World at 785-832-2222 or [email protected] and let them know which package you would like to purchase. You can also email [email protected] to re-quest a form or call 785-865-4411. The form will soon be available online in the Members Only section at www.lawrencechamber.com.

Announcing New HR Webinar Series

MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE Friday, Aug. 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Chamber

This webinar is a great opportunity for professionals to learn how HR plays a role in the five major change initia-tives that companies can face and the nine must-have skills for successfully leading a company through difficult times.

LEADING IN TURBULENT TIMES Friday, Sept. 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Chamber

This webinar will include a focus on current legal roles and accountabilities, strategies for gaining market share, leader-ship concepts, high performing work systems, and how to implement work schedules and compensation plans.

Business After Hours with Continental Title

Continental Title Company and the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce invite you to a fun evening of networking with other Chamber members where drinks and pizza will be provided by Wheat State Pizza.

Continental Title Company was established in 2001 and became one of the largest title insurance companies in the States of Missouri and Kansas. The Lawrence office opened March 24, 2008 with a goal to provide the highest quality customer service available. Since opening last year, the Lawrence office has grown from three employees to a current number of eight.

This series is sponsored by Express Employment Professionals.


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All too often we judge the suc-cess of an establishment based on the “What have you done for me lately?” mentality. We expect to see great returns on our investment and question value by how often the orga-nization touches our lives on a personal level. Although this may seem like a sufficient way to gauge the effectiveness of an organization, it may not give a true reflection of the value of an entity.

I have personally found that the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce is the perfect ex-ample of this. Every day I use

Value of Chamber Membership from a Member’s Prospective

Allison Vance Moore is the Vice President at Grubb & Ellis|The Winbury Group and a Chamber member since 1998.

the services, shop at stores, eat at restaurants and enjoy the many benefits of the businesses that have chosen to do business in Lawrence because of the groundwork the Lawrence Chamber has done on my behalf. Much of that work goes unnoticed because no one at the Cham-ber office is asking for credit; they are satisfied knowing

that they have done what is best for that business and for the people of Lawrence.

The Chamber is your advocate for economic develop-ment and job growth in Lawrence and Douglas County. Your Chamber seeks and assists new and expanding busi-nesses, the very businesses that are adding jobs and new tax dollars to our community and ensuring Lawrence’s vitality as a community. Your Chamber provides many benefits for small and big business alike from fun busi-ness networking opportunities and educational seminars to ribbon cuttings and political forums. Where else are you given regular access to your local and state elected officials?

And while your Chamber membership gives you the op-portunity to enjoy the camaraderie with fellow business professionals, you’ll also find that Chamber members loyally support their fellow chamber businesses. I have witnessed this loyal support firsthand for many years! For as little as $.96 per day, less than a plain cup of cof-fee, you can join the Chamber and enjoy the many ben-efits it offers.

For more information, please contact me at 785-865-5100 or Cathy Lewis at 785-865-4441, and we’ll help you join today!

REACH your best PROSPECTS

Provide us with 1,300 promotional items such as bro-chures, ads, flyers or coupons by 5 p.m., August 21, and we will take care of everything else. The cost is only $100.

The mailing is scheduled to go out the first week of September to all Chamber Members.

Take advantage of our Quarterly Member-to-Member Direct Mail Campaign. Your message will be delivered to 1,300 Chamber members and their representatives––all potential customers.

Exclusive offer for Chamber members

only

If you would like to participate, please contact Natasha Buller at 785-865-4420 or [email protected] no later than August 14.


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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

When a group of parents in Johnson County whose chil-dren had severe disabilities decided it was time to create an alternative to state institutions, they formed a non-profit organization—Community Living Opportunities (CLO), which began its operation in 1977.

With knowledgeable advisors and a great partnership with the KU Applied Behavioral Science Department, the agency became one of the pioneers in providing commu-nity-based services to people with developmental disabili-ties. CLO’s services focus on positive reinforcement and family style interventions provided in the home commu-nity, close to family and friends.

“Our goal is to help adults and children with severe de-velopmental disabilities achieve personally satisfying and fulfilling lifestyles,” Senior Administrator Stephanie Wilson said. “We also help them give back to the com-munity through volunteer services and employment op-portunities.”

What differentiates CLO from the other similar organi-zations is that they implement several unique treatment models developed in partnership with the KU Applied Behavioral Science Department. CLO’s unique approach has been so successful that organizations nationwide have begun to request and emulate them. Some examples in-clude: Family Teaching and Extended Family Teaching, Quality of Life Planning, an Early Childhood Autism Pro-gram and a Family Enhancement Program.

“The Extended Family Teaching Model is one of the most successful models we’ve used,” Wilson said. “We noticed that by using this model, the quality of our services is better.”

According to Wilson, with KU models, employees of CLO have to go through extensive certifications and training unlike other similar programs such as Adult Foster Care. “So, they really become professionals in what they do.”

Today, CLO provides services such as targeted case man-agement, residential services, day services, behavioral con-sultation, healthcare services and organizational behavior management consulting.

In addition to these services, CLO just completed a recent expansion––a 22,000-square-foot multi-purpose facili-ty––Midnight Farm, located five miles south of Eudora. The purpose of this facility is to offer opportunities for country living, work, therapeutic play and recreation for adults, children and families with special needs.

“Midnight Farm is something the individuals with sig-nificant challenges don’t get to experience in the city,” Di-rector of Employment and Recreation Services Julie Van Foeken said.

Community Living Approach to Fulfill Lives

The multi-purpose facility will provide space for day ser-vice activities, a bunkhouse, meeting rooms and an arena to host horse shows and offer therapeutic riding classes. Foeken said that they would like to offer their multi-pur-pose meeting rooms to local clubs and community groups such as Boys and Girls Clubs.

The facility also has a general-purpose working barn for the livestock and a specialty crop/horticultural–growing program as well as paddocks and petting areas for ani-mals. In addition to the barn, the farm offers walking and riding trails, a fishing pond, a place for a campfire, pic-nic areas and a garden, including two Extended Family Model homes, each located on 10 acres.

The majority of the Midnight Farm was built on mon-ey CLO raised. Wilson said that they continue to raise money for further development, including two additional homes and an outdoor amphitheater.

CLO has been a Chamber member since 1997 and serves more than 400 adults and children in Douglas and John-son counties as well as southeast Kansas and employs about 400 staff members with an annual operating bud-get of $20 million. For more information about CLO, visit their website at www.clokansas.org.

by Natasha Buller

A 22,000-square-foot multi-purpose facility at Midnight Farm.

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RIBBON CUT TINGS

Congratulations & Welcome!

Myers Mobile DJ Services ~ June 25 Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine ~ 4824 Quail Crest Place ~ July 2

Papa John’s Pizza ~ 918 Mississippi St. ~ July 7 GTM Sportswear ~ 1008 W. 23rd St. ~ July 21

Bennett’s Sewing Center ~ 711 W. 23rd St., #11 ~ July 28

Re-Cyclery ~ 731 New Hampshire ~ July 30


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DID YOU

2009

Briggs Nissan Subaru Automobile Dealers 2300 N. 29th Terrace Lawrence, KS 66047 Phone: 785-8568889 www.briggsauto.com Jason McAfee [email protected]

The Buckle Clothing –Retail 805 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: 785-841-7190 www.buckle.com Makayla Zoerb [email protected]

Cindy Foley Individual 8906 W. 93rd St. Overland Park, KS 66212 Phone: 913-341-1893 [email protected]

Edward Jones – Dru Hull Financial Planning Services 1410 Kasold Dr., Ste. A-4 Lawrence, KS 66049 Phone: 785-841-0342 www.edwardjones.com Dru Hull [email protected]

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant Restaurants 1520 Wakarusa Dr., Ste. G Lawrence, KS 66049 Phone: 785-832-2200 Noel Ortiz

The Griffith Companies– United Card Bank POS systems 2900 Atchison Ave. Lawrence, KS 66047 Phone: 785979-4873 Mark Griffith [email protected]

GTM Sportswear Sporting Goods – Retail 1008 W. 23rd St. Lawrence, KS 66046 Phone: 785-838-4440 www.gtmsportswear.com Justin Villarreal [email protected]

Knights of Columbus/Columbus Club Banquet Facilities 2206 E. 23rd St. Lawrence, KS 66046 Phone: 785-842-2699 www.council1372.org John Callewaert [email protected]

Medical Arts Pharmacy Pharmacies – Drug Stores 346 Maine St. Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: 785-843-4160 Marvin Bredehoft [email protected]

Runza Restaurant Restaurants 2700 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66046 Phone: 785-749-2615 www.runza.com Doug Nations [email protected]

Servpro of Lawrence/Ottawa Cleaning and Restoration 114 E. 20th St. Eudora, KS 66025 Phone: 785-690-7373 www.servpro-of-lawrence-ottawa.com Bob O’Neill [email protected]

Wells Fargo Advisors Investments 1811 Wakarusa Dr., Ste. 103 Lawrence, KS 66047 Phone: 785-842-7680 www.wfadvisors.com/dennis.mattern Dennis Mattern [email protected]

Wild Green Interiors Flooring Contractor & Retailer 4901 Wakarusa Ct., Ste. B Lawrence, KS 66047 Phone: 785-843-8600 Tammy Abram [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP

The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce advocates for business and community prosperity as it creates diverse jobs; cultivates a successful business environment; develops active community leaders; and promotes the assets of Lawrence and Douglas County.

W E L C O M E N E W M E M B E R S

KNOW?

August

You can receive a $25 Cham-ber Gift Certificate when you assist in signing a new member to the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce through our “Member Sign a Member Program.” Once the membership is estab-lished, you will receive your gift certificate.

Submit your member leads to Cathy Lewis, VP of Membership at 785-865-4406 or [email protected].

734 Vermont, Suite 101 Lawrence, KS 66044

Tom Kern, President & CEO [email protected]

Beth Johnson, Vice President of Economic Development [email protected]

Cathy Lewis, IOM Vice President of Membership [email protected]

Sue Hack, Executive Director Leadership Lawrence [email protected]

Hank Booth, Government & Community Affairs Director [email protected]

Natasha Buller, Marketing & Communications Manager [email protected]

Christy Bogner, Accountant/ Office Operations [email protected]

Adam Handshy, Project & Program Coordinator [email protected]

J. Taylor, Administrative Assistant [email protected]

OFFICERSChair Bonnie LowePast-Chair Jim Otten, DDSIncoming Chair Matt Hoy, Stevens & BrandTreasurer Cindy Yulich, Emprise BankSecretary & President/CEO Tom Kern

PERMANENT POSITIONSBernadette Gray-Little, KU ChancellorDr. Linda Sue Warner, Haskell Indian Nations University PresidentRick Doll, Dr., USD 497 Superintendent

BOARD MEMBERSAllison Vance Moore, Grubb & Ellis| The Winbury Group, Vice Chair of Chamber Member ServicesBill Fuerst, KU School of Business Bobbie Flory, Lawrence Home Builders Association Bradley Burnside, U.S Bank David Johnson, Bert Nash, Co-Vice Chair of Government & Community AffairsDavid Livingood, Treanor Architects Debra Vignatelli Konzem, Retired

Doug Gaumer, INTRUST Bank, Vice Chair of Chamber OperationsGary Bennett, Laird Noller Automotive, Inc. Jane Bateman, Jane Bateman, The Interiors Store, Co-Vice Chair of Government & Community AffairsJohn Ross, Laser Logic, Inc.Kathy Pryor, KU Theatre & Film, Vice Chair of Leadership Lawrence & Strategic Planning Larissa Long, Black Hills Energy, Co-Vice Chair of CommunicationsLinda Robinson, KU Center for Research on LearningMike McGrew, McGrew Real Estate, Vice Chair of Economic DevelopmentRodger Henry, Lawrence Medical PlazaShannon Frost, Hallmark Cards, Inc. Steve Brown, Berry PlasticsSteve Schwada, Meadowbrook Apartments, Venture Properties Terry Campbell, Barber Emerson, L.C., Co-Vice Chair of CommunicationsTodd Thompson, Thompson, Ramsdell & Qualseth, P.A. Trudy Rice, Rice Enterprises

Phone number: (785) 865-4411

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