Business News

  • RH Johnson building momentum along 119th Street
    Momentum is building along one of Olathe’s most active corridors, where new development and reinvestment are coming together amid some unprecedented expansion and opportunity. At 119th Street and Ridgeview Road, Eric Gonsher and the team at RH Johnson Company are currently constructing a 16,000-sq.-ft. multi-tenant retail building designed to bring new amenities on the southeast… Read more »
  • Johnson County’s new Health Services Building an investment in mental health
    A major investment is underway in Olathe and while it’s a great economic development investment for our community, it’s a different type of investment that makes the new Johnson County Health Services Building so important. It’s the investment in community health that makes this such a huge win. As Johnson County Government continues to build… Read more »
  • Strawberry Hill finds the right fit in Olathe
    For Strawberry Hill Baking Co., growth has never been about chasing the biggest space or the flashiest opportunity. It’s been about timing, relationships and finding the right place to do what they do best, baking one of Kansas City’s most beloved traditions. Now, the family-owned bakery known across the nation and, well, the world, for… Read more »
  • State-of-the-art animal shelter to set Olathe apart
    Private investment options could give the community a lasting gift Since the late 1980s, the Olathe Animal Shelter has quietly served the city’s animal welfare needs, and served them well. Operating out of a 4,400-sq.-ft. building constructed nearly 40 years ago off of Old 56 Highway, staff have done everything possible to meet the needs… Read more »
  • Dillons Returns to Olathe with Plans for a New Marketplace
    For years, Olathe residents have shared one common wish — the return of Dillons. Well… they’re back! Dillons announced plans to bring Dillons Marketplace to Olathe, marking the company’s return to the Kansas City area. The new store will rest at the corner of College Avenue and Sunnybrook Boulevard, a prime location just across from… Read more »
  • Heart of America Group to Bring Dynamic Entertainment Destination to Olathe
    A long-awaited entertainment district is coming into view in Olathe. The Heart of America Group announced plans to develop a vibrant, mixed-use project on the southeast corner of K-10 and Ridgeview Road, just south of the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center. The area has been undeveloped for more than 15 years and will become… Read more »
  • Creating hope and stability at Salvation Army of Olathe
    The Salvation Army of Olathe is proud to serve families in crisis through the Johnson County Family Lodge, a place where dignity, safety and compassion meet practical support. For families facing houselessness, the Lodge provides not only shelter but also a foundation for rebuilding their lives. But it’s time to expand. Currently, the Family Lodge… Read more »
  • Evergreen expands with campus for senior living
    Evergreen can trace its roots back more than 160 years. Now, they’re putting down some new roots at a brand-new senior living campus on the southeast corner of College Boulevard and Ridgeview Road. The new campus is designed to offer older adults the independence they desire today and the support they may need tomorrow. Scheduled… Read more »
  • A New Home at Last: MNU Opens Copeland Athletic Complex
    For the first time in more than a decade, MidAmerica Nazarene University athletes finally have a place to call home. More importantly, for the first time in more than a decade, the MNU football players won’t be dragging their equipment out of their trunks on gameday. The grand opening of the new Copeland Athletic Complex… Read more »
  • Heartland Coca-Cola opens new campus in Olathe
    The new, state-of-the-art Heartlands Coca-Cola production campus is more than just a new bottling plant. It’s a monumental, “generational” investment in the region, supporting Olathe economic growth and enhancing the company’s production capabilities. And the lines at the new Heartland Coca-Cola plant are up and running after a late June grand opening and ribbon cutting… Read more »