Shawnee 101
Have you ever wondered how our town works? Join City Manager Carol Gonzales as she gives a very informative overview of city services. We will discuss where revenue comes from, how it is spent and plans for the future. You will leave with a greater understanding of how your community works and what makes Shawnee shine! This fun and informative course is geared toward adults and teens. Sign up today and see why “Good Starts Here!” Join us Wednesday, January 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Shawnee Civic Centre, 13817 Johnson Drive, for a free, 90-minute workshop. Please call 913.631.5200 to reserve your seat.
Fun Services of KC, LLC, award recipient
Chamber member Fun Services of KC, LLC, is an award recipient in the 25 Under 25 Program Class of 2010. Winners, announced in December 2009, met the following criteria in being nominated for this award:
- Employ fewer than 25 full-time employees or full-time equivalents
- Operate a for-profit business for three or more years
- Be located within the Greater Kansas City area
(www.25under25.com)
Be sure to read the February 2010 issue of KC Small Business, as it will print a 25 Under 25 supplement to recognize honorees. In addition, a pre-gala dinner will extend the recognition of the honorees with a black-tie optional awards dinner Feb. 27, 2010, welcoming the 25 honorees, sponsors and judges.
For information about placing congratulatory ads or messages to the honorees, please contact an account executive at 913.432.6690 or send an email to sales@kcsmallbiz.com.
Congratulations on your achievement, Fun Services of KC, LLC! To learn more about this award, please click here.
New, on-line service, Shawnee Community Services
Shawnee Community Services introduces its new, on-line convenience of making a donation by the click of a button with the addition of PayPal to its Website. Donors can specifically indicate what their donations are for, receive a receipt and have the option of using either a credit card or PayPal account. All donations are greatly appreciated and better our community. Please click here to view the new, on-line service.
Small-business seminars, KSBDC, JCCC
This month, exciting classes are being offered in addition to Kansas Small Business Development Center's (KSBDC) small-business seminars. Classes consist of Strategic Business Planning for Profitable Growth, Implementing Your Strategic Plan, and The 7 Habits for Small Business Owners and Managers: A FranklinCovey Workshop.
In addition to the seminars, the Johnson County Community College KSBDC provides free, confidential, one-on-one consulting to existing and prospective, small-business owners in Johnson, Wyandotte and Miami counties in Kan.
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 classes, seminars or services, please contact Regional Director Malinda Bryan-Smith or Training and Event Coordinator Kay Lampe at 913.469.3878 or click here to visit the Website.
One-hour lunch with Sage Financial, Inc., advisor
Do have unanswered questions about retirement and/or investment issues? Join Financial Services Professional Terry Sharp, Sage Financial, Inc., for lunch at his office to gain professional advice. There will be no sales presentation made regarding a product or service, and there is no obligation on your part. Simply visit with Terry to ask your questions, and he will answer them with his best, professional opinions and suggestions; he will even buy you lunch! Please call Terry today to set up your lunch meeting, 913.441.8380.
Exclusive offer to Chamber members only
Chamber member Cottman Transmission is offering a special discount of 20 percent off of any service, whether it be transmission or total-auto care. This is for Chamber members only. It is not offered in conjunction with any other offers. Additionally, Cottman Transmission offers a $50 referral fee to anyone who refers to it an internal-transmission job. They just need to be able to know who sent a customer to them. Contact Cottman Transmission at 913.631.3990; located at 6320 Nieman Road, Shawnee, KS 66203.
