Primary election results are in; learn more about the general election
Three Olathe races had primaries last Tuesday including the Olathe City Council At-Large and Ward 1 seat, and the Olathe School Board At-Large seat. Unofficial election results for Olathe primaries are available here. The official results will be certified on Aug. 9. The top two in each race advance to the Nov. 7 general election.
Looking for more information about November’s general election? Be sure to see all of the news you need right here.
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce, along with the Johnson County Public Policy Council has provided information about the local candidates and some interviews. They can be found here.
For more information about voting in Johnson County, check here.
And just a reminder, while we love our elected officials and everything they do for our city, county and local school boards, we do not endorse any candidates. Just because someone may tag the Olathe Chamber in a post does not equal an endorsement. We have an issues-only Political Action Committee, but do not endorse individual candidates. With the primary election less than two weeks away, please learn as much as you can about the candidates you feel would be the best for our community. Much of that information can be found at www.votejoco.com. Be informed and exercise your right to vote.
Join us for our third
Chamber Social
The third Olathe Chamber of Commerce Social of the year is coming up quick. Please join us for the Chamber Social from 3:30 – 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31.
This Chamber Social will take place at the Mission Bowl, 1020 S. Weaver. It’ll be a perfect setting for our new networking opportunity.
Our weekly Chamber Coffee sponsors are Country Club Bank, Olathe Health, Harlan and Jason Parker State Farm Insurance and Xfinity.
Third BLS a huge hit
Our third Business Lunch Series event was a big hit last week at the Cunningham Center on the campus of MidAmerica Nazarene University.
We heard from some of the most influential women leaders in non-profit. Erin Dugan, CEO of KidsTLC, moderated the panel of experts who discussed their leadership style, what makes them successful and shared information that led them to the world of non-profit organizations.
Our panelists were Wendy Doyle of United WE, Lindsay Hicks of Habitat for Humanity and Cindy VonFeldt of the Olathe Public Schools Foundation.
A big thanks to our BLS #3 sponsors, Humana, Johnson County Community College, Country Club Bank and McCownGordon Construction.
Check out some pics from the event here.
What's new
Fourth Friday celebrations continue in three weeks
Mother Nature may have won this time. We had to cancel our Fourth Fridays celebration last month, but the safety and wellbeing of our attendees is our highest priority.
Have no fear, the annual celebrations, sponsored by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Olathe Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Olathe continue from 6 – 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25.
Fourth Fridays is presented by Honda and Subaru of Olathe. And a big thanks to our other Fourth Fridays sponsors Azura Credit Union, City of Olathe, Fry Orthodontics, Humana, Olathe Communities that Care and Tommy’s Express Car Wash.
August’s Fourth Friday event will feature Bob Jovi and a Cars tribute band on stage. The concert starts at 6 p.m.
Be sure to make plans to join us this month, whether you’re down there to have fun, or want to sponsor a booth at the event. August will feature our Sip ‘n’ Shop event again. The cost is $25 for members. This month will also feature the KC Mustang Club and beverages from Touring Taps, and if all that’s not enough, there’s plenty of sipping and shopping options down at the Junque Drawer Boutique and Three T Baker’s Boutique, as well. For more information, please contact Allison Calvin.
For other event or booth sponsorship opportunities for any of the five Fourth Friday events this summer, please contact Susie Carson for more information.
A CENTURY OF SERVICE
Members get great return on their Olathe Chamber investment
One thing that has been consistent throughout the Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s first century of service to the Olathe Community. The Chamber members that get involved get an almost immediate return on their Chamber investment.
Check out this video from Alycia Keffer as she discusses the great benefits she gets from her Olathe Chamber membership.
One Vision. One Voice.
CHAMBER CONNECTION
The Olathe Community Center will be closed Monday, Aug. 14 through Sunday, Aug. 20, for annual cleaning and maintenance. Additionally, as part of the dedication of service to our guests, the indoor pool will be closed from Monday, Aug. 14 through Friday, Sept. 22, due to needed maintenance and repairs. Due to this inconvenience, the Mill Creek Pool will reopen beginning Monday, Aug. 14, for Olathe Community Center members and OCC day pass and Splash Pass holders. For more information about OCC memberships and day passes, check here.
Residents can drop off their unwanted household hazardous waste at the City of Olathe’s drop-off event from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the HHW facility, 1420 S. Robinson Dr., behind the City of Olathe Public Works and Customer Service. Residents will be asked to provide a photo ID and a general description of their HHW items. For the safety of staff, customers will be asked to remain in their vehicle at all times during the drop-off. Staff will remove all materials. Visit here for a full list of acceptable items.
Join Sysco for a day of fun and competition between Sysco drivers and selectors. They’ll have bouncy houses, games, food, and more. All ages are welcome. Watch the competitions, spend time with KC Wolf, enjoy the company of the world’s number one food distributor employees from 2 – 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12 at Sysco Kansas City, 1915 E. Kansas City Road.
The Friends of the Library Book sale will be open to the public from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20 at the Indian Creek Library. All items including books, DVDs, and CDs are all $1 or less. On Sunday fill a sack for $6. Buy two sacks, get four free. Visit here to learn more.
Eric Erazo, Executive director of student & Community Engagement at the Olathe Public Schools was selected as the Key Influencer for the 2023 Garmin Air Show. Erazo will ride in the backseat of Blue Angel on Aug. 16 ahead of the Aug. 19-20 event at New Century. A Key Influencer is someone who helps to shape attitudes and opinions of youth in their community.
DID YOU KNOW
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce can provide a certificate of origin for members free of charge at any time. Just drop by the office at 260 E. Santa Fe St., Suite 101 and we will gladly provide it for you.
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.
Aug. 10 – Olathe Chamber Coffee at Arrello Apartments, 110 S. Chestnut St., 9 a.m.
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