Leadership Olathe gets underway
The Leadership Olathe program started last week with a welcome reception and the first session where the class learned about what it takes to create a strong leadership culture and learned a little bit about their own leadership traits, too.
This year’s class continues their journey on Thursday, Jan. 26 with their second session of the year, which will be focused on city government.
This marks the 42nd year of the program open to residents of Olathe. It will be conducted in nine, full-day sessions through May. The Leadership Olathe Class of 2023 is listed here.
First BLS to feature Allison Howard, President of KC Current
We can’t wait for our first Business Lunch Series event of 2023. Join the Olathe Chamber of Commerce to hear from Allison Howard, President of the Kansas City Current at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Ball Conference Center. Register now.
The luncheon will feature a conversation with the woman behind Kansas City’s professional women’s soccer team. Led by Howard, the Current is coming off a remarkable 2022 season where they finished second in the National Women’s Soccer League.
Howard will speak on Kansas City’s commitment to build the first soccer specific stadium in the NWSL, and working to create the best environment for players and fans. She will also discuss the organization’s vision and continued momentum we’ll see in the coming months, elevating the sport and the entire Kansas City area.
The Teal Mobile will also be there for KC Current merchandise sales.
Register now. The registration deadline is this Friday, Feb. 3.
Chamber Annual Meeting
set for March 3
Save the date, mark your calendar and plan to join us for the Olathe Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, March 3 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 2022 and look ahead to what will be another great year in Olathe.
It’s also the perfect time to help us kick off our 100th anniversary. This year’s Annual Meeting title sponsor is Olathe Health.
Register today or call 913-764-1050 for more information.
Get out and enjoy KC Restaurant Week
It’s that time of year. Time to head out and take part in the annual KC Restaurant Week. It began last week and runs through Jan. 22.
This year, you can dine as you please – carryout, delivery and dine-in. The options are endless for #KCRW2023. Even better is three of our very own are participating this year. Check out the options for the Minsky’s Pizza and The Bar Olathe here.
Get out and enjoy some of the best that Kansas City – and the Olathe Chamber of Commerce – has to offer.
WHAT'S NEW
Registration open for 2023 Garmin Olathe Marathon
Registration for the 2023 Garmin Olathe Marathon is open and we can’t think of a more perfect time to sign up. Register here and start training!
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 22 event will feature the largest full-marathon and half-marathon in the state of Kansas and a 10K, and Munchkin Marathon and Senior Walk. Register here and join in on the fun.
And if that’s not enough, the Garmin Olathe Marathon is back in the Heartland Series in 2023. The Heartland 39.3 Series is a challenge for all of the half marathon fanatics who love to run half marathons and who want to take on the challenge of participating in three area half marathons in five weekends! The Garmin Olathe Marathon half marathon race is the final event in the series. Check out more info here.
Explore KC with KC Sweet Treats Trip
The KC Sweet Treats Trip is a free way to explore Kansas City! Download the OtoCast app on your phone and start exploring. Get out and enjoy the sweet side of KC, earn three badges along the way and be entered to win a $250 prize. Check out more information here.
CHAMBER CONNECTION
Approximately 150 vendors and more than 600 veterans will be on hand at the Greater Kansas City Veteran Career and Transition Fair from 1 – 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd. Maciel Wealth Management is one of the sponsors of the 6th annual event. Check here for more information.
Save the date for the Johnson County Community College Continuing Education Business Breakfast Series event form 7 – 9 a.m. on Jan. 24. More information about the event, “Reboot Retention: How Does Culture Contribute?” can be found here.
Be sure to stop by the Junque Drawer Boutique & Studio this weekend for their Playoff Party. There will be specials all day Friday and Saturday. Check out more here.
DID YOU KNOW
The Chairman’s Liaison Committee works to engage members in activities and volunteer opportunities. They make personal visits to members each month, delivering certificates of appreciation while promoting their businesses. Contact Chelsea Taylor for more info.
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.
Also, if the Olathe School District is closed due to inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.
Jan. 19 – Chamber Coffee at Torchy’s Tacos, 11919 S. Strang Line Road, co-hosted by Betty Simmons Team RE/MAX, 9 a.m.
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