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September's Featured Investors Guild
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Zarda/Rieke Development Corporation along
with R.Z. Rieke, Zarda Partnership and Z.Z.R. Partnership are
all owned by Ben Zarda, Leo Rieke and Tom Zarda. All three
have owned and/or developed properties in Shawnee for more
than 50 years. The list of Shawnee properties they either
owned and sold for development or owned and developed is
extensive. Recent projects for the partnership include the
Shawnee Crossings retail center, Perimeter Park and the K-7
Industrial Park. Both developed these parks looking to the
future of business development in Shawnee. They are pleased
and proud of the quality of businesses that have been
attracted to these parks.
Zarda/Rieke Development Corporation was awarded the Chamber
Hall of Fame Award in June of 2003. Tom Zarda was named 2005
Citizen of the Year at the Chamber’s 2004 Annual Dinner.
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September Chamberline Sponsors
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Welcome to the September 2006 Chamberline!
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From the Chairman - What is Your
Legacy? |
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Mr. Charles "Chuck" Swindoll is a nationally recognized
Christian theologian, teacher and scholar with a very wide
radio audience. I have listened to many of his broadcasts in
the last several years and have found many of his teachings to
be very insightful. |
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SEDC Update - Jim Martin |
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We recently reported the exponential growth of Shawnee’s
population during the 2000’s. New data was recently released
that indicates a similar growth pattern for businesses
locally. |
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Big Opportunities for Businesses in
September |
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Join us for disclosure of the "MISSION - POSSIBLE"
September 7th at the Appreciated Advertising Business
After Hours, which offers great sponsorship opportunities for
your business. Plus, don't miss out on the Shawnee Business
Expo on September 21st. |
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More information on both these
events |
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September Luncheon |
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Join us Wednesday, September 13th, for our monthly
membership luncheon at Shawnee Town Hall. Mike Thompson,
Chief Meteorologist for WDAF - TV FOX 4 (and Shawnee
resident) is our special guest speaker! |
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Read on for
details |
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“MISSION– POSSIBLE” |
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TRC (Total Resource Campaign) is the annual sponsorship and
membership drive for the Chamber and takes place throughout
the month of September. More than 25 volunteers will be
securing sponsorships, recruit new members and form great
business relationships. This year’s TRC theme is “Mission
– Possible”. Please take time to review the 2007
sponsorships for the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce. This
is a great opportunity to get involved and showcase your
business.
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click here for a list of MISSION -
POSSIBLE opportunities |
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Don't Miss
Chamber Day at the Kansas Speedway! |
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Friday, September 29, 2006 is the for the annual
Chamber Day at the Speedway. Network with business leaders
from more than 20 area chambers of commerce. Don't miss the
door prizes, great food and NASCAR action. $30 per person-
networking & lunch. Call the Chamber office at
913-631-6545 to purchase your tickets today! |
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Click here for
details |
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Join Us For
Our Business Expo! |
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Chamber members take note! You will soon receive a
postcard in the mail that will give you an opportunity
to be a winner. SAVE your postcard, attend the Business
Expo, drop your postcard into the drawing, be in
attendance and you may be the one lucky Chamber member
who will win $500!
Click here for Expo
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