State Legislative Lunch deadline toDAY
Please join Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson and Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins for a recap on the 2023 legislative session and an outlook for the 2024 session at the Olathe Chamber of Commerce State Legislative Lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. next Tuesday, Dec. 12. Register now. The deadline is today.
The event will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn, 12080 S. Strang Line Road and the cost is $40 per person. The deadline to register is Dec. 5.
Thank you to Foulston Siefkin, Garmin and John Deere for sponsoring the event.
Chamber Social and Holiday After Hours draws a crowd
We had a blast at our Olathe Chamber of Commerce Social & Holiday After Hours last Thursday. We loved seeing everyone at our new home at the Downtown Olathe Library.
The modified Chamber Social drew nearly 130 as we kicked off the holiday season in style. Everyone in attendance even received a holiday ornament featuring our 100th anniversary logo.
Big thanks to Country Club Bank, Humana, John Deere, McCownGordon Construction, Olathe Health, Harlan Parker and Jason Parker State Farm, VanTrust Real Estate and Xfinity for sponsoring the event.
Take a look at some photos from the event here.
Coffee hosting opportunities available for 2024
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce Weekly Networking Coffees are among the most popular benefits of membership in the largest chamber in Johnson County. With 2023 racing to a close, we’re finalizing our calendar for next year and we’d love to add you to our list of Coffee hosts.
If your company is located in Olathe and you’d like to host an Olathe Chamber Networking Coffee in 2024, please reach out to Sara Misemer. If you’re one of our many members outside of Olathe, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. There are co-hosting opportunities available, too.
We look forward to a great end of the year and are excited for 2024. We love our members and our members love our weekly Coffees.
Please take our 2023 membership survey
Here at the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, your membership counts. We work daily to ensure we’re meeting your needs and staying up to date on everything that’s relevant to you. Please take a few minutes to complete a short membership survey. By providing feedback, you’ll help us continue delivering the valuable programs and initiatives that truly matter.
Fill the survey out here. We truly appreciate your time. Thanks, in advance, for taking the time to complete the membership survey.
Save the Date: Chamber Annual Meeting set for Feb. 2
Mark your calendars. The Olathe Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting is set for 11:15 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center.
This is a great chance to network with friends and peers; learn more about some of the individuals and companies that have helped make Olathe what it is today; and help us recognize individuals and businesses for the achievements over the past year. It’s time to celebrate everything that happened in 2023 and look ahead to what will be another great year in Olathe.
Check here to register.
WHAT'S NEW
Registration rolling for 2024 Garmin Olathe Marathon
Registration for the 2024 Garmin Olathe Marathon is open and right now is a perfect time to sign up. Register here and start training!
The new logo and colors have been unveiled and 2024 is the year of the Good Witch. Check out the cool new look here.
This year’s Garmin Marathon, organized by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Olathe Convention & Visitors Bureau, will start and finish at Garmin International at 151st and Ridgeview.
The April 20 event will feature the largest full-marathon and half-marathon in the state of Kansas and a 10K, Munchkin Marathon and Senior Walk. Register here and join in on the fun.
MEMBER MINUTE
Let’s hear an update from Hannah Greer of Junque Drawer Boutique in this week’s #MemberMinute.
Be sure to check out all of our #MemberMinute videos here.
CHAMBER CONNECTION
Foulston law firm and individual attorneys have been announced in Benchmark Litigation’s latest rankings. The legal publication focuses exclusively on litigation in the US, Canada, and Asia-Pacific. The organization conducts research through extensive interviews with litigators, dispute-resolution specialists, and clients in addition to examination of recent casework and professional peer and practitioner feedback. Read more here.
Volunteers are needed for the Olathe Family YMCA mobile food pantry distribution from 1 – 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6. For more information on volunteering call 913-393-9622.
Don’t miss the grand opening for Truity Credit Union’s newest location at 11172 S. Lone Elm Road. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 6. You could win an Alaskan cruise, Chiefs tickets, Trans-Siberian Orchestra tickets and more. Free lunch and awesome swag for all those in attendance.
Save the date for the latest Johnson County Community College Continuing Education Business Breakfast Series event from 7 – 9 a.m. on Jan. 25, 2024 at the Capital Federal Conference Center in the Regnier Center at JCCC. More information about the event, “Well-being as a Strategy: When Employees Thrive, Business Thrives,” can be found 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, Dec. 9, 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.
The Gerson Super Famous Fall/Winter Warehouse Sale is open through Dec. 16. The sale is open from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. It’s closed on Sunday. The sale is open to the public and will take place on the east side of their building at 1450 S. Lone Elm Road.
The Community Blood Center of KC is hosting the Johnson County Charity Challenge blood drive from 12- 6 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center, 10401 S. Ridgeview Road. The event is sponsored by Central Bank of the Midwest. Non-profit organizations are encouraged to sign up as a group for a chance to their groups to win a $1,000 or $500 prize. For more info, check here.
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.
Dec. 5 – Olathe Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Dunkin, 18051 W. 119th St., 4 p.m.
Dec. 6 – Olathe Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Truity Credit Union, 11172 S. Lone Elm Road, 11 a.m.
Dec. 7 – Olathe Chamber Coffee at Feeney’s Hallmark, 16150 W. 135th St., 9 a.m.
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