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For the first time in a few years, Shawnee will be
celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week during its
monthly, Chamber luncheon on May 13th. This is also
the 10th anniversary of the Shawnee Convention &
Visitors Bureau (CVB), so there is an added reason to
celebrate this year. A special thank you goes out to
those early pioneers who served on the original CVB
committee-Marlene Abbey, Neil Holman, Linda
Leeper, John Miller, Gary Montague, John Segale,
Vicki Truitt, Charlie Vogt and Jack Waters. You
established a sound and solid foundation on which to
build this organization. Thank you for your vision and
your leadership.
With two, first-class hotels-Courtyard by Marriott and
the Hampton Inn-some very unique and one-of-a-
kind attractions like Wonderscope and Shawnee
Town, very popular, special events like Old Shawnee
Days and the Great Grillers BBQ Contest as well as
the most-visited park in the entire state of Kansas,
Shawnee Mission Park, tourism does make a
difference in Shawnee.
I am especially pleased we will have Rick Hughes,
President and CEO of the KC Convention & Visitors
Association, as the guest speaker for the luncheon.
Rick and I have had a few conversations about how
we need to work as one in promoting the entire metro
area for tourists. I am sure he will have some very
insightful comments on how we can form alliances
beneficial to us all. Rick and I agree we are all in the
same boat when it comes to tourism, and we will sink
or swim together.
We are also going to have a few surprises; a special
introduction of a new video, the presentation of the first
"Good Starts Here Award" for outstanding service to
Shawnee tourism and some great drawings. Hope you
can join us for a very special lunch. Remember, in
Shawnee, Good Times Start Here.
Kevin Fern | Manager, Shawnee CVB
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The Shawnee Chamber of Commerce is honored to have
one of its past chairman of the Board of Directors serving
as the governor of the state of Kansas! Best of luck,
Governor Mark Parkinson, and congratulations on your
achievement.
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The Kansas Small Business Development Center
(KSBDC) invites small-business owners and
associates to register for its seminars offered in May. A
CEO roundtable will take place May 21 from 8 to 10
a.m. to discuss how to "work on your business, not in
your business." This particular group meets monthly
on Thursdays. Contact the Small Business
Development Center for registration information and
an application, 913 | 469 | 3878.
In addition to the KSBDC's seminars, free, confidential,
one-on-one consulting is provided to existing and
prospective small-business owners in Johnson,
Wyandotte and Miami counties in Kansas.
The JCCC KSBDC's team of consultants includes
experienced professionals with expertise in the areas of
finance, accounting, marketing, strategic planning and
general, small-business management. Consultants meet
with small-business owners by appointment, and there is
no charge for the KSBDC's consulting services.
For additional information about any of the seminars or
services, please contact Malinda Bryan-Smith, regional
director, or Kay Lampe, training and event coordinator, at
913 | 469 | 3878.
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Old Shawnee Days relies heavily on the support of
community volunteers. There are many volunteer
opportunities during the festival's four days, including
staffing the information booths, serving as parking lot
attendants, chair and table set up, concert
stagehands, concert-ticket takers and helping with
hospitality. Volunteering at Old Shawnee Days is a
great opportunity to be involved in one of the area's
largest, community events. For more information on
opportunities and to download the Volunteer
Confirmation Sheet, please visit
www.oldshawneedays.org, or call Lori Hoelting
Barngrover at 913 | 522 | 7356.
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Mark Thursday, October 8, 2009, on your calendar as an
opportunity to showcase your business-among several
other Chamber businesses-in the Chamber's Business
Expo 2009! Keep an eye out for booth registration and
more information on the event. Call the Chamber office
with any questions and/or concerns, 913 | 631 | 6545.
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Thank you for your continued Platinum, Investors-Guild
support and dedication!
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In good business,
Shawnee Chamber of Commerce
email:
info@shawneekschamber.com
phone:
913 | 631 | 6545
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