Children’s Mercy and KVC Health Systems building $53 million mental wellness campus
Children’s Mercy Kansas City, a leading independent children’s health organization, and KVC Health Systems, a national leader in delivering specialized mental and behavioral healthcare, today announced they have formed a joint venture (JV) to expand inpatient pediatric and adult mental health treatment capacity and access in the greater Kansas City area
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Fortune and PINC AI
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission was identified as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals according to an independent quality analysis provided by PINC AI and reported by Fortune. To create the list, an objective, quantitative analysis of publicly available data was conducted to identify the top hospitals in the United States.
Benton House Senior Living Named One of the 2023 Best Workplaces for Aging Services
Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE have honored Benton House Lenexa and Benton House of Olathe Senior Living Communities as one of the 2023 Best Workplaces for Aging Services. This is the community’s third time in four years to be named on this prestigious list. Earning a spot means that
Chamber Bylaws approval procedure
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce presents an update to our Olathe Chamber bylaws. Our Board of Directors has approved the changes to our governing documents and these slight changes are made available to membership. The two adjustments are moving the selection of Board of Directors up a month and adjusting
MNU becomes preferred education partner with HCA Midwest Health
MidAmerica Nazarene University and HCA Midwest Health – the region’s largest healthcare system, entered into a collaborative agreement last week, making MNU a Preferred Education Partner with HCA Midwest Health, solidifying the long-standing association between the two organizations. MNU School of Nursing students have benefitted from clinical placements at the
Walmart to Open New Case-Ready Beef Facility in Olathe
Olathe, Kan. – Walmart announced it will open its first-ever fully owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kansas in 2025. The opening of the new facility will further Walmart’s efforts in creating an end-to-end supply chain for high quality Angus beef, while increasing transparency and capacity in its
Olathe Chamber of Commerce announces 2023 Fourth Fridays lineup
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting the 2023 Downtown Olathe Fourth Fridays again this summer. The events will take place from 6 – 9 p.m. on May 26, June 23, July 28, Aug. 25 and Sept. 22 in the heart of downtown Olathe. The events
Olathe, Overland Park selected to host 2024, 2025 USYS Regional Championships
The United State Youth Soccer Association has selected Olathe and Overland Park to host their 2024 and 2025 Midwest Regional Championships. The tournaments will be held at both the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex and the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex. “This is a big win for the City of Olathe,
Several state, federal grant programs available
Whether it’s through the Kansas Department of Commerce, the Kansas Department of Revenue or the Enterprise Center of Johnson County, there are a few great grant opportunities available right now for Olathe Chamber of Commerce members. Last week, the Kansas Department of Commerce announced $30 million will be made available
Johnson County Small Business Recovery grant applications open
The Enterprise Center in Johnson County (ECJC) announced that Johnson County small businesses, including childcare facilities, will be able to apply for a Johnson County Small Business Recovery grant on February 8, 2023, starting at 10:00 AM (CST) at ecjc.com/grant. The program offers qualified recipients a one-time $20,000 grant to