Overland Park Chamber of Commerce - Government Relations

Kiewit Power Engineers Co., will host a career open house from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 15 to meet industry professionals interested in working for a design engineering firm dedicated to enhancing the pride, power and passion of its employees. Kiewit Power welcomes experienced and knowledgeable engineers and designers, as well as motivated professionals suited for various sales and administrative positions, to visit their home office to learn more about new opportunities for personal and professional growth. The career open house will be held at 8455 Lenexa Drive in Lenexa , with beverages, hors d’oeuvres and networking opportunities with the power industry’s best.
(posted 4.22.08)

A “Compensation in Early Stage Companies Workshop” will be presented 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on May 20 at the Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket, Lenexa . This interactive session will provide information on topics such as:
• Methods to determine compensation
• How to make adjustments based on employee status (e.g., part-time, full-time, contract, hourly, salaried, etc.)
• Wage and salary regulations for businesses in Kansas and Missouri
• Compensation options beyond cash such as profit sharing, stock options and other benefits
Registration is $25 (includes box lunch). Register online at www.ecjc.com, call 913-438-2282 or email jvehlewald@ecjc.com.
(posted 5.7.08)

Bank Midwest, Sonnenschein Nath and Rosenthal LLP, and Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP, are among sponsors of the KC Private Equity Forum: Success Strategies for Today, presented by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Kansas City , 12:00-7:00 p.m. on May 20 at Copaken Stage, H&R Block Headquarters. Plan to attend this one of a kind event! You will learn how to effectively access and use private equity as a key to your growth strategy and will have the opportunity to meet and network with the private equity community. The forum will feature panel discussions and a keynote by John J. Sherman, CEO of Inergy. For more information, click here, or contact Kasey Strahm at acgkc@everestkc.net, (913) 341-0013.
(posted 4.22.08)

A college degree can lead to more opportunity, better pay, and more options. Friends University will hold an information session about master’s and bachelor’s degree programs for working adults at 5:30 p.m., May 20 at 8207 Melrose . For more information or to RSVP, call (913) 233-8700 or e-mail Lenexa@friends.edu.
(posted 5.1.08)

The Entrepreneur Speakers Program 2008 features Leo William "Bill" Zahner III, president and CEO of A. Zahner Co., 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on May 20 at the law offices of event sponsor Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan Suelthaus PC, 700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000, Kansas City, Mo. Individual tickets are $20 ($25 at the door). For more information and to register, call (816) 235-6200 or email entrepreneurship@umkc.edu.
(posted 5.7.08)

A “Small Business Innovative Research Grant Workshop” will be presented 3:00-5:00 p.m. on May 29 at the Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket, Lenexa . The U.S. Government provides over $2 billion annually to hundreds of small, high-tech firms through the SBIR (Small Business Innovative Research) and STTR (Small Business Tech Transfer and Research) programs. These programs are aimed at the development of early-stage, high-risk, high-payoff technologies in areas such as life sciences, information technology, manufacturing, defense, and homeland security. More than 1000 solicitations from various federal agencies are currently open, with proposals due between now and December 2008. In this workshop learn more about these federal grant funding opportunities and how to apply for them. The cost is $35. Register online at www.ecjc.com, call (913) 438-2282 or email jvehlewald@ecjc.com.
(posted 5.7.08)

A “Financing Options for Your Business Workshop” will be offered from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on June 3 at the Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket, Lenexa . This workshop helps entrepreneurs understand the variety of funding sources that are available for their business and where to find them. Topics covered include common and preferred stock, rights and preferences, equity hybrids, debt and sources (e.g., SBA loans, leases, hard money lenders, banks), the SBIR program, and more. The workshop also covers the advantages and disadvantages of equity versus debt, which financing options are typically available to early stage businesses, and issues to consider in selecting a financing option. Registration is $50 (includes box lunch). Register online at www.ecjc.com, call (913) 438-2282 or email jvehlewald@ecjc.com.
(posted 5.7.08)

The Professional Edge 2008 Breakfast Series: “Reducing Ambiguity in Professional Writing” will be offered at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4 in Room 165 of Regnier Hall at the KU Edwards Campus, 12600 Quivira Rd. This free event will be presented by Dr. Terese Thonus, director, KU Writing Center. Ambiguity means “liable to more than one interpretation” — something workplace writers can’t afford. Dr. Thonus will exemplify ambiguous e-mails, memos, and letters and offer strategies for clarifying meaning without sacrificing brevity.
(posted 5.7.08)

ManagementConcepts, Inc., will be hosting SuccessSEMINARS on:
Title: The Real Leadership Challenge: Getting & Maintaining Peak Performance
Dates: Thur - June 5, 2008 - 8am to 10am OR
Wed - June 11, 2008 - 3pm to 5pm
Location: ManagementConcepts in Corporate Woods, Bldg 29
9001 W 110th Street, Suite 225 - Overland Park, KS 66210
Overland Park Chamber Foundation Building
Registration is $59 for 1 or $100 for 2 (tickets are transferable) and include networking, workshop, materials and munchies. To reserve your seat, call (913) 649-4833 or email results@mgmtconcepts.biz.
(posted 1.07.08)

A “Valuation of the Early Stage Company Workshop” is being offered from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on June 12 at the Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket, Lenexa . This workshop helps entrepreneurs understand how to value their early-stage business when raising capital. Topics covered include factors that affect valuation, valuation by life stage, dilution/divergence, and valuation methodologies. The workshop also assists entrepreneurs in preparing an actual valuation for their business. Registration is $50 (includes boxed lunch). Register online at www.ecjc.com, call (913) 438-2282 or email jvehlewald@ecjc.com.
(posted 5.7.08)

A “The Process of Raising Capital Workshop” will be offered from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on June 17 at the Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket, Lenexa . This workshop helps entrepreneurs understand the process of raising capital. Topics covered include traits necessary for raising capital, angel investors (who are they and what do they look for in an investment), federal and state securities laws, Regulation D, private placement memorandums, and subscription documents. Additionally, the workshop covers potential deal-breaker issues and post-closing considerations. Registration is $50 (includes boxed lunch). Register online at www.ecjc.com, call (913) 438-2282 or email jvehlewald@ecjc.com.
(posted 5.7.08)

A “Bootstrapping Your Business Workshop” will be offered from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on June 24 at the Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket, Lenexa . Bootstrapping – the art of starting a company with little or no money – represents one of the surest routes to success for many entrepreneurs. In fact, there have been many great American businesses launched with less than $20,000. So how does one go about bootstrapping? Does it mean you need to build desks out of doors and sawhorses? Or, is it something more? This workshop will provide you with many proven bootstrapping techniques that will allow you to build on your “street smarts” while stretching your dollars. Also, the second half of the workshop includes a panel discussion with successful local entrepreneurs who share their strategies for bootstrapping success.
Registration is $50 (includes boxed lunch). Register online at www.ecjc.com, call (913) 438-2282 or email jvehlewald@ecjc.com.
(posted 5.7.08)

KU Edwards Campus and Johnson County Community College (JCCC) have teamed up to offer a program called Start2Finish where adult students can earn a KU degree in a non-traditional way. Start2Finish enables degree seekers to attend JCCC to earn an associate degree and finish at KU Edwards Campus, earning a University of Kansas bachelor’s degree. JCCC and KU Edwards Campus offer flexible class schedules adult learners need to balance work and school. Visit iStart2Finish.org for more information.
(posted 10.12.07)

ManagementConcepts, Inc., will be hosting SuccessSEMINARS on:
Title: Outperform & Outlast the Competition: Embracing Change & Thriving
Dates: Thur - August 28, 2008 - 8 am to 10 am OR
Thur - September 11, 2008 - 3pm to 5pm
Location: ManagementConcepts in Corporate Woods, Bldg 29
9001 W 110th Street, Suite 225 - Overland Park, KS 66210
Overland Park Chamber Foundation Building
Registration is $59 for 1 or $100 for 2 (tickets are transferable) and include networking, workshop, materials and munchies. To reserve your seat, call (913) 649-4833 or email results@mgmtconcepts.biz.
(posted 1.07.08)

9001 West 110th, Suite 150, Overland Park, KS 66210
Phone: (913) 491-3600 Fax: (913) 491-0393
Email: opcc@opks.org