FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 6, 2015
Contact: Jeff Bollig
(913) 764-1050, jbollig@olathe.org (cell 913-449-1635)
Olathe Chamber terms Garmin expansion as “progressive and pivotal”
Olathe, Kan. – The planned expansion of Garmin Headquarters in Olathe will go down as one of the most progressive and pivotal events in the community’s and region’s history, Olathe Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Tim McKee said.
“Garmin is an international corporation that could have chosen to expand anywhere in the world,” McKee said. “But the company’s leadership is once again affirming its commitment to our community and region with this expansion. Garmin has been an excellent corporate partner and supportive of countless efforts that make Olathe a wonderful place to live, work and play.”
The Olathe Planning Commission is set to review on Monday evening the Garmin master plan for a more than 700,000 square-foot facility at its headquarters on the northwest corner of 151st Street and Ridgeview Road.
“The expansion will have a tremendous economic impact on the region,” McKee said. “The approximately 2,700 jobs that this new development could accommodate will be some of the best in the region and solidify us as one of the most advanced technology centers in the nation. While we know the jobs will not be created overnight, we believe it will create a ripple-effect for the area and further strengthen our economy and provide opportunity to our citizens.”
About the Olathe Chamber of Commerce
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce is the largest chamber in Johnson County and the second largest chamber in the Kansas City area. It was the first chamber in the state to receive Five-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – a designation obtained by only 1 percent of the nation’s chambers. Its vision is to be the voice of business that advances the economic well-being and quality of life in Olathe. Its mission is to foster a progressive community through inspired leadership, balanced economic growth, highest educational opportunities and responsive government to ensure a quality family business environment. Visit at www.olathe.org.
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