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Downtown Vision Presentation

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:07:00 +0000

After hearing public input and looking at market research, Goody Clancy will be back in town to present their draft vision and beginning framework of the downtown master plan. The presentation will be held at the Scottish Rite on April 28th from 6-8pm. The public is asked to attend to give feedback and recommendations on the draft presented. It's important that YP's make a showing to ensure our voice is heard.

Downtown Revitalization

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Denker) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:34:00 +0000

This Tuesday (4/13) Wichita City Council will hold a public hearing on a Real Development request to expand a tax increment financing (TIF) plan for the Exchange Place housing project. While doing the research for the Destination ICT study, we heard time and time again that people wanted our downtown to be more than it currently is - more housing options, more entertainment options, more retail. And there is the always debated question of what needs to come first, the people or the places?

Have an opinion on this matter? Show up for the public hearing on Tuesday (council meetings start at 9:00) and share your opinion. Or simply send a quick email to your Council Member and let them know your thoughts. It DOES make a difference. Make sure your voice is heard.

Read more in the Eagle here and here. Real Development has a blog you can read here. And to see a video of the Exchange Place exterior and high-tech parking garage, click here.

Webster Master of Health Administration Orientation Mixer

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:45:00 +0000

Webster University is pleased to announce an orientation mixer (see attached invitation) for the Master of Health Administration degree. This is an opportunity for faculty, staff, and interested students and alumni to come together to share information and to learn about the MHA and Webster before our scheduled launch date of June 1. You are invited to attend and/or to share the attached invitation with anyone you know who may be interested. If appropriate, please post the attached flyer where others might see it. Please NOTE that all interested individuals need to RSVP to Brandi Miller brandim@webster.edu , or 316.686.6841, no later than Noon this Friday, April 9th.

As a graduate of Webster University, you can pursue the MHA as a sequential degree, which means that you would only need the 27 hours of MHA core courses to complete the degree. We’d love to have you back in our classrooms, so contact us today or attend the orientation on April 13 to learn more.

YPW%20orientation%20invitation.doc

Bike to Work in May!

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:39:00 +0000

May is the perfect time to bike to work. Biking to work builds
moral, encourages camaraderie, and is a great way to get active
in your community. Active employees are more alert, take fewer
sick days and are more productive. Biking also reduces your
carbon footprint, reduces traffic congestion and can save you
money. The Health & Wellness Coalition of Wichita is dedicated to
promoting physical activity and good nutrition for every
generation in the greater Wichita area. Plan now to be a part of
Bike Month. Who knows you may enjoy it so much you’ll make it
Bike Year.

Bike to Work Friday(s)

Plan now to have Bike to Work Friday(s) in May. Provide routes or maps highlighting friendly ways to ride to work. Provide a ridematching service so that novice cyclists can commute with the experienced bikers. Sponsor “commuter convoys”. Meet at several suburban locations and ride into the city together.

Provide incentives for your employees to bike to work. Get your Bike to Work Friday(s) campaign going by letting everyone who bikes to work "dress down" for the day. You could also provide a refreshment area upon their arrival. How about allowing those that bike to work to come to work an hour later or leave an hour earlier? Also consider hosting a Smart Cycling Class where a bike professional comes in to talk about commuting safely. E-mail information about your event to the Health & Wellness Coalition of Wichita (debbie.williams@ymcawichita.org) or call Debbie at 264-4066 ext. 221.

Why Bike to Work ?

May is bike month and bicycle
activities can help promote
individual health and recreation
as well as have positive impacts
on the community and the
environment.

Bike Month helps:

• Get more people riding more often and safely to improve physical activity levels.
• Increase the voice and visibility of the cycling community.
• Lead the way toward improved facilities and the cycling environment.
• Promote cycling as a transportation alternative.

It is a widely held belief that when there are more cyclists on the road, they are more visible, motorists are better prepared to deal with them, and the rate of accidents involving vehicles lowers. We also know that cycling for transportation is better for the environment and individual health. The more cyclists on the road, and the more visible, the more the city and county governments help us to improve facilities and conditions for bicycling. Help bicyclists in the city become more visible by joining us by riding through Bike Month... and beyond.

Kansas YP Summit

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:13:00 +0000

Reno County Young Professionals (Hutchinson, KS) are hosting a Kansas YP Summit on April 15th.

Wednesday, April 14
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Summit reception at The W, a local restaurant and live entertainment venue.
14 N. Main, Hutchinson, Kansas
Hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine provided.
Attendance is optional, but admission is included with Summit registration; evening attendees can pick up their Summit registration packets at the event.

Thursday, April 15
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Summit check-in and registration
*Registration is $50 thru April 7. Late registrants will pay $65/person.

8:30 a.m. Opening Session

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Participants will have the option to choose one session each period. Sessions offered more than once are indicated with an asterisk.

Session A: What works? What doesn’t? How do things happen in different YP organizations? Ask questions to a panel of your peers leading organizations in Kansas.
Session B: Eco-friendly is good. Learn how you can be more Earth-friendly.
Session C: Concerned about the state of education in Kansas? Take part in a session with statewide leaders making education decisions.
Session D: Make a difference. A session about how you can get involved as a volunteer.
Session E: Start-Up Strategies with Dr. Cecily Drucker (this session spans two breakout session times, lasting from 9:15 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.)

10:10 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
Session A: The Nuts and Bolts of Starting an Organization
Session B: Ever thought about a run for a local or state elected position?
Session C: Civic Leadership – How can we foster constructive problem solving through acts of leadership in our communities?
Session D: Diversity - how do we move forward and find consensus when we don’t all share the same views, skin color, age, or otherwise?
Session E: Start-Up Strategies with Dr. Cecily Drucker (Part 2)

11:05 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Session A: Financial Planning for Young Professionals
Session B: Going back to school for those considering an advanced degree or making a career change.
Session C: Your Digital Resume – The power of social media to sell your skills.
Session D: Diversity - how do we move forward and find consensus when we don’t all share the same views, skin color, age, or otherwise?
Session E: Starting your own business? Learn about resources available to entrepreneurial Kansans.

Noon – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon and Keynote Address by Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Session A: Financial Planning for Young Professionals
Session B: Make a difference. A session about how you can get involved as a volunteer.
Session C: Your Digital Resume – The power of social media to sell your skills.
Session D: Why Small Towns Matter
Session E: Start-Up Strategies with Dr. Cecily Drucker (this session spans two breakout session times, lasting from 1:30 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.)

2:25 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.
Session A: A Framework for Understanding Poverty
Session B: Thought about a Century Ride, Triathlon, or Marathon? Find out how to train and eat to compete in a fitness challenge.
Session C: Civic Leadership – How can we foster constructive problem solving through acts of leadership in our communities?
Session D: Power Up for Rural Communities
Session E: Start-Up Strategies with Dr. Cecily Drucker (Part 2)

3:30 p.m. Closing Session

5:00 p.m. Hutchinson’s Third Thursday Events and Taste It Downtown food tour
Taste It Downtown tickets are $15 and available for purchase by attendees at the time of event registration.
There is no charge to attend Third Thursday activities.

2010 KCLI Facilitators Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:25:00 +0000

The Kansas Leadership Center is offering a unique and exciting opportunity to improve your facilitation skills. The Kansas Community Leadership Initiative (KCLI) Facilitators Workshop has been designed to increase the facilitation effectiveness of community leadership program facilitators. The KCLI Workshop will benefit anyone regardless of his or her facilitation experience and/or his or her exposure to previous Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) Programs. This experience offers an opportunity to fine tune your facilitation skills as well as experiment with new concepts.

WHAT: 2010 KCLI Facilitators Workshop

WHEN: May 10th – 13th, 2010
(Program begins at 1:00 p.m. on May 10; Ends at 1:00 p.m. May 13th)

WHERE: Wichita Hyatt Regency 400 W. Waterman, Wichita, KS

WHO SHOULD APPLY: Community leadership program facilitators

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?: You will practice with both content and process facilitation designed for effective community leadership programs.

HOW TO APPLY: Please visit our website at www.kansasleadershipcenter.org and then click Programs tab to be directed to application page.

PARTICIPATION FEE: $75 (includes lodging and most meals).

DEADLINE: April 1st

WIN Presents: Denise Brown, sister of Nicole Brown Simpson

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:19:00 +0000

WIN, an organization that provides a "hand up" to women who are survivors of domestic abuse, has arranged for Denise Brown, sister of Nicole Simpson Brown (OJ Simpson fame), to come to Wichita to speak about domestic and date violence at the WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex on Tuesday April 20, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. We are very excited to have Ms. Brown share her message with the citizens of Wichita. Tickets are $15.00 adults; $10.00 for students.

Ms. Brown will also be present to mingle with the crowd for a meet and greet on Monday, April 19, 2010, 6:30 p.m., Hotel at Old Town Atrium. Cindy Klose will provide the welcome at this event. This will be an opportunity for guests to interact with Ms. Brown, up close and personal. Guests will also have a one-time opportunity to purchase a distinctive and unique jewelry item made by the women of WIN at this event. Tickets to this event are $75.00.

Ms. Brown will also be present at a luncheon on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at 12:00 p.m. at the Marriott Corporate Hills. Bonnie Bing will provide the welcome at this event and there will be speakers on domestic and date violence as well as speakers from the women of WIN who will tell their personal stories. The cost for this event is $50 per person. Reservations for tables of 8 or 10 are also being accepted.

Please make plans to attend one or more of these events and help WIN continue its efforts to give a "hand up" to women survivors of domestic abuse and help better inform the citizens of Wichita about domestic and date violence.

Cocoa Dolce named Finalist!

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:40:00 +0000

Cocoa Dolce was one of 7 small businesses selected as a finalist for the US Chamber's 2010 Dream Big Small Business of the year award. One finalist will be named the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award on May 18 during America’s Small Business Summit.

Click here for more information or to see the other finalist.

Wichita Mid-Continent Airport Seeks Travel Photos for Its Web site

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:54:00 +0000

Three-week promotion will reward best photo with airline tickets

Wichita Mid-Continent Airport will begin featuring travel photos submitted by passengers on its Website beginning in April. The airport is asking patrons to upload their favorite digital images from vacations, mission trips, sporting events or any adventure that originated from the airport. Photos submitted between March 1 and March 21 will be judged and the person submitting the best photo will be awarded two round-trip airline tickets to any destination in the continental United States. "We know thousands of great adventures begin at the airport," said Valerie Wise, Manager of Air Service and Business Development at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport. "We really want to engage our customers so they think of Mid-Continent as their airport."

Anyone wanting to submit a photo should go online to www.adventuresareabreeze.com and follow the simple three-step upload process.Photos should be in a horizontal (landscape orientation) format and saved as a jpeg file type. The best of the photos will be featured on the airport's home page beginning April 5. Others photos can be seen in photo albums on the airport's Facebook fan page.

Assisting in the promotion of the photo contest are KAKE-TV Channel 10 and KFDI-FM Radio. The winner of the contest will be announced on or about April 5, 2010. Complete contest rules can be found at www.adventuresareabreeze.com. "You can see the world from Mid-Continent Airport," added Wise. "We're excited to see photos of our customers experiencing the world and share those experiences through our Web site."

The photo submission tool will be integrated into the airport's Web site after the contest so passengers can continue to share their travel images.

Blue Ribbon Small Business Award

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Two Wichita businesses were included in the list of 75 companies nation wide that won the Blue Ribbon Small Business of the year award from the US Chamber of Commerce; Cocoa Dolce Artisan Chocolates and ISI Environmental Services. This makes both eligible to be one of 7 companies that could win the Dream Big Small Business of the year award and $10,000 cash.

Click here to see the entire list or to cast your vote for the Dream Big Small Business award.

Leadership Elite

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:15:00 +0000

YPW Members are invited to participate in Leadership Elite. Through interactive learning using real-world dilemmas, small group exercises, active discussion and networking, Leadership ELITE emphasizes practical approaches to the key qualities and essential skills for effective leadership.

Leadership ELITE will help you build and maintain a culture that promotes trust,
integrity and high performance. Leadership ELITE will…

• Give you a framework and specific tools to strengthen your existing leadership abilities.

• Build on your current leadership competencies by heightening your awareness of blind spots and behaviors that reduce your effectiveness.

• Increase your flexibility to meet the daily demands of influencing and changing the way people perform.

• Afford you an opportunity to interact with your professional peers to share and learn from one another.

• Provide a risk-free setting to debate, challenge and grow from interaction with a recognized expert.

For more information or how to register use the flyer below.

Leadership%20Elite%20Chamber.pdf

Downtown Market Findings and Upcoming Events

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:34:00 +0000

Downtown Market Findings Event a Success!
On January 13th, over 300 individuals attended Downtown Market Findings: Discoveries. We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did. On our website, we have placed copies of the Goody Clancy presentations on the hotel, housing, office, and retail markets, as well as Downtown's walkability. Please take this opportunity to download these presentations. In addition, a summary of the results from the survey can be found here, which also includes two articles from the Wichita Eagle. We hope to see you at the next great event!

Announcing the 2010 Annual Lecture!
Join us February 25th at the Wichita Scottish Rite for an evening with Mr. Jim Cloar. Mr. Cloar is noted for his work in the cities of Tampa, Florida - sports arena development; Dallas, Texas - Arts District Development; and St. Louis, Missouri - downtown residential and retail. The lecture will focus on how to take a master plan from the vision to implementation. Opening reception will start at 5:30 p.m., lecture will follow at 6:30 p.m. At the conclusion of the lecture there will be a question and answer session with Mr. Cloar and the Goody Clancy team.

Then, join us on Saturday, February 27th, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Wichita Art Museum for the Downtown Master Plan Charrette. This is the cornerstone event that will provide key visioning for the new downtown master plan.

To RSVP, please email us at info@downtownwichita.org or call 316.264.6005.

Goody Clancy Presentation Tonight!

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:05:00 +0000

Don't miss your chance to get the latest news on downtown development. Goody Clancy will be presenting their initial analysis on housing, retail and commercial markets as well as the walk-shop images. It's held at the Scottish Rite with a reception starting at 5:30pm and the presentation starting at 6:00pm. Hope to see you there!

Meet Your McConnell Mirror

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Denker) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:18:00 +0000

Don't miss your chance to meet and mingle on McConnell Air Force Base! You must be pre-registered by today: http://bit.ly/7EtOv1.

Classes Enrolling at the Wichita Center for the Arts

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:48:00 +0000

WCFTA has a diverse selection of art classes and workshops for all ages from preschool to adult. Classes include drawing, painting, pottery, jewelry making, enameling, sculpture, and cooking. For more details or to enroll, call 316-634-2787 ext. 219 or visit www.wcfta.com.

Click here for a list of classes

Free Education Fair for Adult Learners

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:56:00 +0000

Adult Learners: You are invited to a free Education Fair

If you have been thinking about going back to school or taking a class, this event is for you. Local colleges and universities will be on hand to answer all of your questions about going back to school.

When: Wednesday, January 13th, 1:30-7:30pm

Where: The new Derby Library, 1600 E Walnut Grove, Derby KS in the Community Room

Sign in for Door Prizes, including souvenir items from area colleges & universities as well as Wichita State University Basketball Tickets.

LEARN Wichita Members: Baker University, Butler Community College, Central Christian College, Cowley College, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Friends University, ITT Technical Institute, Kansas State University, National American University, Newman University, Southwestern College, Tabor College, University of Phoenix, Vatterott College, Webster University, Wichita Area Technical College, Wichita State University, Wichita Technical Institute

For more information, contact Suzanne at 260-0247
Wichita

This free, open-to-the-public event is brought to you by:
www.learnwichita.org

Group Study Exchange Opportunity

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:57:00 +0000

Want an all-expense paid trip to Denmark that will enhance your business prowess and look great on a resume? Apply for the Group Study Exchange (GSE) through Rotary! You’ll travel to Denmark with a five-member team, Aug 20 – Sept 18, 2010, to learn about their business community and teach them about yours.

Rotary is looking for participants who are non-Rotarians, age 25-40, and who are employed full-time. Apply by February 28th by clicking here and click on “Team Member Application.” Contact Steve Woods with questions at GSEWoods@aol.com or 316-683-3561.

Downtown Master Plan Presentation

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:23:00 +0000

The walk-shops were a success and now it's time to see what the information will be used for. The Goody Clancy team will be in Wichita to host a public event "Downtown Market Findings" where they will present the initial analysis on housing, retail and commercial markets as well as the walk-shop images. Here's another opportunity to voice your input to help build a great downtown!

A reception will start at 5:30 pm followed by presentations, panels and a Q & A Session at 6pm. The event will be held at the Scottish Rite at 332 E. 1st St.

Member News!

noreply@blogger.com (Heather Denker) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:30:00 +0000

Rick Griffin has been voted a partner at MartinPringle Attorneys at Law. He is one of 22 partners at the firm.

Griffin started with MartinPringle in 2002 as a summer law clerk while he was finishing law school at the University of Kansas School of Law. After two summers, Griffin was hired as an associate attorney, focusing primarily in commercial and contract litigation and products liability.
He says making partner was one of his goals when he started his law practice.

“It feels good to have achieved this,” says Griffin, a member of the 2007 Wichita Business Journal 40 Under 40 class.

His professional affiliations include work with the Wichita Bar Association’s civil practice, bankruptcy and young lawyers committees.

Griffin also is a member of the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce board and is the 2010 Chair for Young Professionals of Wichita.

Downtown Market Findings

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:08:00 +0000

The public is invited to hear initial findings from the downtown master plan research on housing, retail and overall commercial market opportunities along with input from a panel of business and community leaders.

A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. with presentations starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13th at the Scottish Rite, 332 East 1st Street North. Information and themes from the December “Walk-Shops” will also be presented, and the public will have an opportunity to ask questions.

Downtown Market Findings
5:30 p.m. – Reception
6:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Presentations, Panels and Q&A Session
Wednesday, January 13th
Scottish Rite
332 East 1st Street North

Presenters include:

- Laurie Volk from Zimmerman/Volk – Downtown housing market

- Sarah Woodworth from W-ZHA – Downtown commercial market

- Mike Berne from MJB – Downtown retail market

- Ben Carlson from Goody Clancy – Themes heard from the community from the Walk-shops

- Local panelists will be announced in January

RSVP to info@downtownwichita.org or to (316) 264-6005.

The meeting is part of the master planning process for downtown Wichita. Goody Clancy was selected in September to develop a plan for the core area that focuses on connecting and maximizing various downtown areas, utilizing community input to define the vision for downtown and specific implementation strategies, and economic research to maximize private sector investment and return on investment of public dollars. The plan’s funding partners are the City of Wichita, Wichita Transit, WDDC and the private sector.

The WDDC is a non-profit organization focused on stimulating interest and investment in downtown. The organization is governed by its board of directors consisting of property and business owners from the downtown area. The board represents more than 1,400 businesses in the center city and directs and manages the WDDC’s efforts to revitalize the downtown area.

Where to Park

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:23:00 +0000

Wichita Downtown Development Corporation is working with the City of Wichita and Wichita Transit to help you find one of thousands of available parking spaces for INTRUST Bank Arena, Century II, and other downtown events.

WDDC invites you to visit an interactive map of downtown at parkdowntown.org. You'll find a list of all upcoming INTRUST Bank Arena and Century II events with available parking lots and costs for your specific event.

In addition to event parking information, the map shows everything you need to plan your next visit Downtown. Find hotels, restaurants, museums and galleries, shops, theaters, nightclubs, venues and all downtown parking locations.

You'll also notice new wayfinding signs going up around the downtown area. These adobe colored signs are another way to help direct you to the four main INTRUST Bank Arena parking lots. Keep watching as more signs appear around the area, and get information on the full program on the WDDC website.

Take a look for yourself and plan your next trip to Downtown Wichita: Life Happens Here.

LEARN Education Fair - 12/11-12/12

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:12:00 +0000

LEARN Education Fair at Exploration Place

The Local Education Adult Resource Network (LEARN) Wichita and the Exploration Place are working together to help adults go back to school. On Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12 from 11am to 3pm each day, over 15 colleges and universities from the Wichita area will be available. The event will be held at Exploration Place in the Grand Promenade.

The public & museum goers are invited to visit individually with each of these schools. Representatives will be on hand with the latest class schedules, degree options and credential course options. Mention you were there for the fair and you receive $1 off admission of Exploration Place. This discount is good for EP's two current traveling exhibits: How to Make a Monster: The Art and Technology of Animatronics, and DOUBLEXPOSURE: Photographic Climate Change, in addition to EP's permanent exhibits.

LEARN-Wichita is a non-profit educational organization comprised of colleges, universities and trade/technical schools located in Wichita that work together to provide a rich diversity of educational opportunities for adults and employers. They offer certification programs, associates, bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees. Part-time, full-time, accelerated, classroom-based, online, and distance-learning educational formats are available.

Exploration Place, Kansas' premier science center, offers visitors of all ages interactive exhibits, the state's largest domed theater - the CyberDome, imaginative spaces, and outdoor recreation, all located on a 20-acre site along the scenic Arkansas River in the downtown Wichita, Kan., Museums on the River District.

LEARN Education Fair at Exploration Place
For non-traditional students making the decision to go back to school. December 11 & 12, 11am-3pm At Exploration Place 300 N Mclean Blvd Wichita, KS 67203

"LEARN Wichita is thrilled to team up with the Exploration Place to offer our services to families in Wichita. Now is a wonderful time to finish a degree or take a class. This is an opportunity to see all of your options right in front of you and ask the questions you need to make your education decisions. If you are considering going back to school, please stop by, we are here to help." Suzanne Lane, Kansas State University, Division of Continuing Education.

"Our hope is that the public, and businesses in general, will find LEARN-Wichita a useful education tool. It's a way for one-stop shopping for the right degree or certificate program." Terri Laurhammer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Co-Chair, LEARN-Wichita.

Schools participating in this event are:

Baker University, Butler Community College, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Friends University, ITT Technical Institute, Kansas State University Division of Continuing Education, National American University, Newman University, Southwestern College, Tabor College, University of Phoenix, Webster University, Wichita Area Technical College and Wichita State University.

Kansas State University, Division of Continuing Education Wichita Recruiter 316-260-0247

Holiday Specials from DeSpa & Salon at Terradyne

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:04:00 +0000

SPA-liday Treats for YPs:
20% off all Hair Color Services
$49 Massage and Skin Care Services

Treat Pamper Indulge
Get yourself together for the upcoming Holiday Parties and Festivities!!

Age-Management Facials (including Chocolate, Pumpkin, & vitamin-C)
$49 ($26 savings)

1 hour Relaxing Massage
$49 ($16 savings)

Gentleman’s Facial
$49 ($26 savings)

Microdermabrasion
$49 ($30 savings)

Customized Chemical Peel
$49 ($30+ savings)

Relaxing Back Facial
$49 ($11 savings)

Infrared Wrapless Body Wrap (Cellulite Reduction, Inch Loss/Body Shaping, Weight Control/Burning of Calories)
Recommended in a series for cumulative benefits
$35 ($20 savings)

Chocolate Facial
Lavish your skin with an indulgent chocolate facial. It’s a luscious treat for your skin. The cocoa is a source of antioxidants and polyphenol compounds that have anti-ageing properties and a toning effect on your skin; the honey helps your skin retain moisture; the lactic acid helps to dissolve dead skin cells and refine texture. The delicious smell acts on the brain to release feel good hormones.

Microdermabrasion A non-invasive skin resurfacing treatment that dramatically reduces fine lines and wrinkles, sun spots, some stretch marks, and small acne scars; enhances the production of collagen and elastin while encouraging new healthy cell growth,
resulting in healthier looking skin.

PUMPKIN FACIAL that delivers a burst of anti-aging and hydrating botanicals, leaving skin smooth and radiant. Loaded with a cornucopia of antioxidants and vitamins A, C, and Zinc, pumpkins contain enzymes that, when applied to the skin, loosen the bonds that keep dead tissue cells clinging for dear life to the surface. Get your skin ready for the holidays with one of Mother Nature’s most beneficial products.

DeSpa & Salon at Terradyne
1400 Terradyne Drive, Suite 303
Andover, Kansas 67002
316-789-5775
despa@ymail.com

Coming Soon! Book your appointment on-line at www.mydespa.com

(Specials good through Saturday, December 19th)

Ag Profitability Conference

noreply@blogger.com (Young Professionals of Wichita) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:23:00 +0000

Sedgwick County has invited YPs to next week’s Ag Profitability Conference at the Extension Office on 21st and Ridge Rd (7001 W. 21st St. N.). The event will be next Tuesday, December 8th. The exciting thing about this year’s conference is that the keynote speaker will be the USDA Deputy Under-Secretary, Michael Scuse. He will be the lunchtime keynote and then take questions. You can come for the entire event or just for lunch and Mr. Scuse’s remarks and it is only $15. Lunch begins serving at 11:30 and Mr. Scuse will be up to speak around 12:15. The lunch session will be over by 1:30.

This is a great opportunity to hear and meet one of our appointed-Federal officials. It may also be a good chance for Young Professionals to network with local producers and business folks who may be outside of their regular circle of contacts. There will, most likely, be a good number of local elected officials in attendance to visit with, due to the high-profile nature of the keynote speaker.

For more information, call 316-660-0100 or e-mail Gary Cramer at gcramer@ksu.edu.