Honeywell to invest $84 million in Olathe facility
Expansion means job growth that the Honeywell Olathe manufacturing facility. Earlier this year Honeywell announced an $84 million expansion that is expected to generate nearly $47 million in total gross domestic product (GDP) and contribute $18.3 million to state and local taxes in the first six years, and bring more than 150 new jobs
Gerson continues to diversify already expansive portfolio
Already an industry leader in seasonal, gift and home décor products in the U.S., Gerson Companies continues to grow organically and expand through acquisition. All of the growth is adding jobs at the Gerson headquarters, helping cement the 83-year-old company right here in our community. Gerson opened the doors of
KU Health Quivira Campus opens doors, sees first patients
The doors are open and the first patients have been seen at the new University of Kansas Health System Quivira Campus. The newest crown jewel of KU Health is ready to bring leading-edge specialty care from one of the region’s premier academic medical centers to the southeast edge of Olathe
Transforming mental healthcare in Olathe
Children’s Mercy teams with KVC Health Systems for innovative care In an effort to enhance mental health services in Olathe, Children’s Mercy and KVC Health Systems have joined forces to unveil a groundbreaking mental wellness campus. This collaboration is a pivotal step in addressing the need for comprehensive mental healthcare
The Chamber’s Economic Development Council, City of Olathe lead the charge
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Council, in partnership with the City of Olathe, is all about attraction. A cooperative relationship between the Olathe Chamber and the City of Olathe help maintain strong ties with the Kansas Department of Commerce and the Kansas City Area Development Council to attract
New Economic Development Strategic Plan will help guide city efforts
In partnership with the City of Olathe, the Olathe Economic Development Council is developing a new Economic Development Strategic Plan to see how we can best serve our community. Part of that process involves you. We’d love to get some feedback from Olathe residents. This new strategic plan that will
Embassy Suite’s J Bar restaurant honored
The J Bar in Olathe receives 2016 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence The J Bar restaurant in Olathe is proud to accept the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2016. To celebrate, The J Bar is hosting a Wine Spectator Award Party from 5 -7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8
Grant funding will help individuals with disabilities secure employment
Grant funding will help hundreds of Johnson County individuals with disabilities secure competitive employment After being awarded a combined more than $2 million in grant funding, Johnson County Developmental Supports and Johnson County Mental Health will be able to help secure competitive employment for a goal of 320 individuals
Terracon Foundation announces grant recipients
OLATHE, Kan. – The Terracon Foundation is pleased to announce the award of $105,500 to grant recipients. The Foundation was established as the community investment arm of Terracon with a goal to reach out and become a real part of the lives of company employees and the communities where they
AT&T Investment Enhances Networks
AT&T Invests More Than $675 Million Over Three-Year Period to Enhance Local Networks in Kansas City Area OLATHE, Kan., May 20, 2016 — At AT&T, we’ve invested more than $675 million in our Kansas City-area wireless and wired networks during 2013-2015. These investments drive upgrades to enhance reliability, coverage, speed