As the largest chamber in Johnson County, and the second largest in the Kansas City metro area, the Olathe Chamber of Commerce has a number of benefits. We also provide the ideal platform to promote business development and growth in the Olathe and metro Kansas City business communities. The Olathe Chamber is Five-Star Accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a designation obtained by only one percent of the nation’s chambers.
Here are just a few of the outstanding benefits that come along with a membership in the Olathe Chamber.
Networking Opportunities
Exciting events and programs
- Thursday morning coffees (largest weekly networking event in K.C. area)
- Annual Meeting Luncheon
- Olathe Chamber Foundation Benefit
- Business After Hours
- Business Showcase
- Business Lunch Series
- Legislative and government forums, breakfasts, and luncheons
- Leadership Olathe
- Chamber Golf Classic
- Career Expo
- Garmin Olathe Marathon
- State of the City
Dynamic groups
- Business-2-Government Advocacy Council
- Young Olathe Professionals
- Human Resources Roundtable
- Leadership Olathe Alumni Association
- Committees and task forces
Economic Development Council
- Learn about incoming businesses and new development with quarterly reports
- Attend one Economic Development Luncheon meeting at no cost
Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Be the first to know of conferences and sports tournaments coming to the area
- Partner with the chamber to promote your business to Olathe visitors
- Free advertising in “Explore Olathe” Coupon Guide – More than 10,000 distributed to travelers each year
- Free Visit Olathe visitors guides to give to your customers
How the Chamber works for you
- Helps small business grow and succeed through its dynamic GrowOlathe initiative
- Attracts new business and supports and helps existing businesses expand
- Broadens and balances Olathe’s tax base through economic development, tourism, and sports marketing efforts
- Creates and maintains a healthy climate for business growth and a high quality of life
- Serves as a business advocate in city, state, and national government affairs
- Provides credibility for businesses through association
- Assists businesses with workforce development and transportation needs
- Serves as a custodian of the community’s vision, pulling together partnerships to achieve results
Benefits of Membership
Internet visibility
- Online referrals every day to members
- Exposure on olathe.org
- Post job openings on our Career Connection page
- Alphabetical and categorical directory listings in print and online
- Complimentary links to your website
- Opportunities to promote special offers through enhanced website listings, online discounts, e-newsletters, website ads, and text messages
- Locator map for your business
- Notary service
Great marketing opportunities
- Free listings in the annual Membership Directory & Relocation Guide
- Sponsorship opportunities for visibility at popular chamber events
- Advertising opportunities: website, Membership Directory & Relocation Guide, Olathe Visitors Guide, e-newsletter and more
- Opportunity to purchase mailing labels
- Post events in Community Calendar
Important information and programs
- Support for new businesses: media releases, social media, grand openings, ribbon cuttings, ground breakings
- Access to database information: major employers, organizations, demographics, resources, employee size and more
- Economic development information and research
- Business start-up and expansion information
- Valuable updates via free e-newsletter, e-mail updates, EDC alerts
- Legislative updates from Topeka, access to Muster app to connect with legislators
- Career Connection and support for member businesses
- Seminars, professional and personal development
- Dynamic Leadership Olathe program
- Valuable member-to-member savings
- Certificates of Origin for international business
Taking care of business
Whether you are a large corporation, a small business, or a home-based business, chamber membership will pay dividends. With your annual investment, you are empowering the Chamber to serve as your business advocate. The chamber works on your behalf to ensure a prosperous economic climate for all businesses. In our work to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Olathe, we are dedicated to taking care of your business.