EDC Blog

Some say success resides at the intersection of preparation and opportunity. If that’s the case, Tim Moore and his daughter Maddie are truly successful people. Tim Moore has wanted to open a restaurant for more than three decades, but he wasn’t ready, wasn’t mature enough and, more importantly, didn’t have

When travelers board a flight in the not-so-distant future, there’s a good chance the technology helping guide that plane safely through the skies will have been built right here in Olathe. Indra Group is a global leader in air traffic management, mobility and defense technology based in Madrid, Spain. They’re

While we’ve been enjoying the newest addition to the downtown Olathe restaurant scene for a few weeks, the grand opening and ribbon cutting made it official – Third Street Social is open in Olathe. Third Street, the locally loved, chef-driven restaurant known for its warm hospitality and Midwest-inspired menus, opened

After more than 30 years helping build one of Olathe’s favorite, hometown restaurants, Brandon Blum knew it was finally time to create something of his own. Something new. For years, Blum was part of the ownership team at Austin’s Bar & Grill, helping shape a restaurant that became a popular

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

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

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

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

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

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