Garmin Olathe Marathon just days away
The Garmin Olathe Marathon is this weekend. As the big day quickly approaches, there is plenty going on with our annual event and still plenty of opportunities to volunteer.
Race day is not just for runners. The whole marathon experience is about engaging with our entire community. Register now to be a part of the big day, even if you don’t want to run. Whether it’s as course monitor or helping at the finish line on race day, we could use your help.
The event will take place this Saturday and while most of the festivities take place at Garmin near 151st and Ridgeview, the races will wind their way through Olathe throughout Saturday morning. Please be patient as the race may disrupt traffic occasionally. Check out the race routes here and see if they may affect any plans you may have that morning.
And feel free to stop along the routes to cheer for the runners as they run by.
Upcoming BLS focuses on women changing the game
Join us for our second Business Lunch Series event of the year from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 12080 S. Strang Line Road. You’ll hear about the bright future of professional sports and how women are changing the game by helping to redefine the business of sports in Kansas City.
Joining us will be Becky Harsch, National Account Manager with VisitKC; Lori Thomas, President of Kansas City’s new professional volleyball team; and Dani Welniak, VP of Communications of the KC Current.
Our panelists will share insight into the rapidly growing world of professional sports for women across the Midwest and right here in Kansas City. The event promises to provide some information about some teams that call KC home as well as teams getting ready to plant roots. Register today.
Thank you to our series sponsor Johnson County Community College and our quarterly sponsors Garmin and K-State Olathe.
HR Roundtable set for
next Thursday
Our popular Olathe Chamber of Commerce HR Roundtable is back. The next meeting of HR professionals will take place from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. next Thursday, April 25, at the Olathe Chamber office, 260 E. Santa Fe St.
Gain a fresh perspective from fellow HR professionals as you share experiences and discuss the latest trends. This month, Doug Davidson, President of the County Economic Research Institute (CERI) dives into workforce and economic trends in Johnson County.
The HR Roundtable is for HR professionals and pre-registration is required, as space is limited. There’s no cost to attend and you’re welcome to bring your own lunch, however attendees can prepay for a catered lunch.
Register for the HR Roundtable here or get some more information about the HR Roundtable, please contact Sam Danneberg.
Connect at the IT Roundtable next week
Does your organization lack in-house IT support? Do you find yourself doing IT support as a secondary role? Do you wish you had someone to discuss IT issues with, or who could provide support when needed? If so, the Olathe Chamber IT Roundtable is the perfect place to connect.
These gatherings are a great place to meet others in your shoes, find guidance, contract IT support and make new contacts in the community.
The next IT Roundtable will be from 3 – 4:30 p.m. next Wednesday, April 24 at the OIathe Chamber office. Be sure to register today.
Leadership Olathe graduation set for May 15
Join the Olathe Chamber of Commerce as we recognize and celebrate the Leadership Olathe Class of 2024. Please register today.
The graduation dinner and ceremony is open to graduates and their families and friends; Leadership Olathe alumni; and Chamber members. The event will take place from 6 – 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 15 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Olathe Conference Center, 10401 S. Ridgeview Road.
The event is free for graduates and a guest. For others, the cost is $50 for individuals, $400 for a table of eight. Be sure to register today.
Leadership Olathe, Evolve joining forces for Serve & Social
Leadership Olathe and Evolve are joining forces to give back to our community at a Serve & Social event from 4 – 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 25.
Join this year’s Leadership Olathe class and our newly rebranded Evolve group to give back to the community and to connect with current and future business leaders in Olathe.
The event will start by serving from 4 – 5 p.m. at Mission Southside, 514 S. Kansas Ave., and will culminate with the social portion from 5 – 6 p.m. at Mi Ranchito, 964 S. Harrison St.
Evolve, our former Young Olathe Professionals, is looking to make an impact in our community. They had their initial meeting last week at Main Event. Check out some photos from the event here.
WHAT'S NEW
Fourth Friday events
begin in May
Fourth Fridays are back. The Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Convention & Visitors Bureau will, once again, be hosting the awesome Friday night events this summer. Register here to be a part of the fun as a vendor.
Please join us for any of the following dates, May 24, June 28 or Aug. 23, to connect with thousands of Olathe residents at what have become a summer staple. And don’t miss your chance to be a part of the events.
These free events offer live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, beer gardens and so much more. Join us to highlight and promote your business. Offer marketing materials, promotions, sell products or services or offer samples.
Secure your spot now and give your business or organization some great visibility at the marquee events in downtown Olathe. Secure your spot today by registering here. We can’t wait to see you this summer.
CHAMBER CONNECTION
Eligible Johnson County businesses can now apply for awards up to $25,000 to provide employee training through the Workforce Development and Continuing Education program at Johnson County Community College. Short-term training is available for a variety of industries and jobs and JCCC provides in-person, online and hybrid training options. Get more information here.
Don’t miss the Olathe Culture Fest, sponsored by the City of Olathe and Olathe Public Schools. The event takes place from 5 – 8 p.m. on Friday, May 3 in downtown Olathe. The event will feature food trucks, music, live performers and a car show. Registration for the car show is $10 and all proceeds go to the Olathe Leadership Lowrider Bike Club. All cars, trucks, bikes and motorcycles are welcome.
Johnson County Community College named Christina McGee, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Vice President of Human Resources. McGee assumed the position at JCCC on March 25. She holds a master’s degree in business administration from Missouri State University and earned her Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources designation. She brings notable experience to JCCC and has served in a variety of human resources roles throughout her career in higher education, most recently as Chief Human Resources Officer at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
The Kansas Department of Transportation is hosting a public open house in Olathe for the K-10 Corridor Capacity Improvements Project on Thursday, April 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will be held at K-State – Olathe, 22201 W. Innovation Dr., in the Great Plains Room. Visit here for more information.
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is looking for some youth mentors. If anyone is interested in volunteering as mentors to offer a wide range of educational, career and life experiences. Their main objective is to increase a sense of belonging, self-confidence and motivation in refugee youth. They want to engage the youth in their communities and help enhance opportunities for their educational and professional growth. You can more about their youth mentoring program here.
Olathe Integrated Healthcare, 17795 W. 106th St., Suite 200, is hosting a business networking open house from 4 – 6 p.m. on Friday, April 26. There will light appetizers and opportunities to tour their facilities.
DID YOU KNOW
Want to get more involved with the Olathe Chamber of Commerce? Give us a call at 913-764-1050 or send us an email.
A LOOK AHEAD
NOTE: You can reach the Olathe community and beyond through the Chamber’s online calendar of events. Members can complete the online form and then submit their events online for approval by staff. If you have multiple day events, a form must be submitted for each day. Listings must meet the established criteria.
April 18 – Olathe Chamber Coffee at Kinsale Wine & Spirits, 16517 W. 159th Terr., 9 a.m.
April 18 – Olathe Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Villa St. Francis, 16600 W. 126th St., 3 p.m.
April 18 – Holmes Murphy Garmin Olathe Marathon Expo and Packet Pick Up at Ball Event Center, 21350 W. 153rd St., 3 – 7 p.m.
April 19 – Holmes Murphy Garmin Olathe Marathon Expo and Packet Pick Up at Ball Event Center, 21350 W. 153rd St., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
April 20 – Garmin Olathe Marathon, 1200 E. 151st St., 6:45 a.m.
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