Our 22nd Garmin Olathe Marathon a big success
The 22nd annual Garmin Olathe Marathon, brought to you by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Convention & Visitors Bureau along with our main sponsor, Garmin, was last weekend and what a day. It was a beautiful day and our dedicated runners made the most of it.
More than 3,000 runners representing more than 40 states ran the marathon, half marathon and 10K races. In addition, Fry Orthodontic Specialists sponsored the Munchkin Marathon & Family Run, and a large number participated in the Senior Walk. There was something for everyone this year. Check here for complete results and race photos.
A huge thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers for making this year’s event possible. We couldn’t have done it without you. There was plenty of fun on the course this year. Everyone had a blast.
We also want to thank all of our Holmes Murphy Expo and Packet Pick Up vendors. Plenty of runners made their way through the two-day expo at the Ball Event Center.
We’d also like to thank marathon sponsor John Deere. And there’s no way we could have done any of it without the help of Blue Cross Blue Shield of KC, Crawford Sales, Hy-Vee, Multistudio, Olathe Ford Lincoln, and Pepsi Beverage Co. A big shout out to other contributing sponsors Fry Wagner and Pickleman’s Gourmet Café, and Dr. Pepper Keurig as an in-kind sponsor.
Check out some amazing Garmin Olathe Marathon photos here.
Chamber Golf Classic around the corner, volunteers needed
The 2024 Olathe Chamber Golf Classic is a month away and spots are filling quickly for the May 20 event at Prairie Highlands Golf Course.
Join us for a day on the greens to network with community leaders and business professionals at one of our most popular events of the year.
There are additional promotional and sponsorship opportunities available, too. For more information, please reach out to Susie Carson.
A big thanks to Garmin, McCownGordon, Tommy’s Express Car Wash and VanTrust for sponsoring this year’s Chamber Golf Classic.
Our annual tournament would be nothing without the help of our wonderful volunteers. If you’d like to help volunteer at this year’s tournament, please reach out to Sara Misemer for more information.
Upcoming BLS focuses on
game changers
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
this 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. this 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.
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.
A big thanks to our Leadership Graduation sponsors, the City of Olathe, John Deere, Olathe Public Schools and Terracon.
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.
Thank you to our Fourth Fridays presenting sponsor, Honda of Olathe/Subaru of Olathe, and our gold sponsors, Azura Credit Union, the City of Olathe, Communities that Care, Fry Orthodontics, LeBlanc & Associates and Tommy’s Express Car Wash.
OUT & ABOUT
Villa St. Francis Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center on their Olathe Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting last week.
Sleep Inn Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to Sleep Inn on their Olathe Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting last week. Stop by and see them at 20662 W. 151st St.
CHAMBER CONNECTION
Subaru of Olathe spent most of Earth Day giving back to the community. Their volunteers planted 20 trees in Stagecoach Park on Monday for Olathe residents as part of their Subaru Loves the Earth initiative on Earth Day 2024.
Grace United Methodist Church is hosting a screening of the documentary, “Join in or Die” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10. They’re partnering with American Public Square to screen the documentary.
Join AdventHealth at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 2 for a special ribbon cutting and open house for their new AdventHealth Cancer Institute at 9100 W. 74th St. in Shawnee. Following the remarks at 10:15 there will be refreshments and tours.
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.
The Olathe Mayor’s Children’s Fund, Let’s Grow Together, United Office Products and the Starfish Project Foundation is joining City of Olathe Mayor John Bacon for the Olathe Mayor’s Community Food Drive. The event will take place throughout April. Collect non-perishable items at your place of business or at home and drop them off at The Beach at the Starfish Project, 134 N. Clairborne Road, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on April 30.
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.
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.
McGilley & Frye Funeral Home is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on May 8 in their event room. Appointments are preferred, but no necessary. Book your appointment today at savealifenow.org/group and enter the code EI3Q.
DID YOU KNOW
Are you too busy to make it to all of our networking events? Make the most of your Olathe Chamber of Commerce membership by engaging with us online through our social media channels. See more here. It’s your membership. Own it.
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 25 – Olathe Chamber Coffee at 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, 18583 W. 151st St., co-hosted by Worlds of Fun, 9 a.m.
April 25 – Olathe Chamber Ribbon Cutting at 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, 18583 W. 151st St., 10 a.m.
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