Next Business Lunch Series event
highlights AI
Join us for our third Business Lunch Series event of the year from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the Cunningham Center on the campus of MidAmerica Nazarene University, 12041 E. Pioneer Blvd., and learn how artificial intelligence can help your business.
At the luncheon, you’ll discover how AI is revolutionizing the business landscape. Learn about the latest advancements in AI technology, how it’s being applied across various industries, and the potential benefits and challenges it presents for businesses. Register today.
Thank you to our series sponsor Johnson County Community College and our quarterly sponsors Bank of America, McCownGordon Construction, and the University of Kansas and Olathe Health.
Advance voting begins Saturday; learn more about local candidates
Looking for more information with election season in full swing? Be sure to see all of the news you need right here. The primary election is less than a month away. Be sure to make your voice heard and exercise your right to vote.
The primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 6. Advance voting for the primary election begins Saturday, July 20 and continues through Aug. 5 at various locations around Johnson County. Check here for specific locations and times.
Also, 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.
Fourth Friday celebrations are back in August
Great crowds turned out for the May and June Fourth Friday events. We can’t wait to see you at our next event in August.
The annual celebrations are sponsored by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Olathe Convention & Visitors Bureau and are in downtown Olathe this summer. The next one is set for 6 – 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23.
August’s Fourth Friday event will feature JAM: Jackson & Mars. The concert starts at 6 p.m.
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, the City of Olathe, Communities that Care, Azura Credit Union, Fry Orthodontics, Tommy’s Express Car Wash, and LeBlanc & Associates.
Keep up with everything leading up to our next Fourth Friday here.
KVC Health Systems receives $2 million grant
Some big news at KVC Health Systems last week. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran announced a $2 million grant to help children and families served by KVC.
The funds will go to technology enhancements that help KVC innovate the most effective ways of caring for those children in need. More specifically, KVC’s team of software developers will use the funds to create urgently needed mobile apps and assessments that help with suicide prevention, mental health treatment and increasing family connection.
Moran is a long-time champion of children and families, and specifically children’s mental health and rural healthcare. He was on-hand last week for the announcement. The funds will ensure every child is cared for by a loving family and gets the highest quality mental health treatment available.
WHAT'S NEW
Let us know what’s going on
From the awesome Fourth Friday events to the monthly Sip ‘n’ Shop events and Olathe Live! concerts, there’s plenty going on in Olathe this summer.
We know there’s plenty more going on across our wonderful community, too. And the Olathe Chamber’s Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to let everyone know about all these great events. That’s where you come in.
If you have an event coming up this summer and want us to get the word out, please send it our way and we’ll highlight it on our calendar and social media channels.
CHAMBER CONNECTION
Gayle Packer, CEO and president of Terracon, was honored as the Entrepreneur of The Year 2024 Heartland Award winner by Ernst & Young LLP. This prestigious award recognizes leaders who disrupt markets, revolutionize industries, and transform lives. Congrats, Gayle!
Be sure to stop by the Kiddie Academy Grand Opening and Storytime Live event from 10 a.m. – noon this Saturday, July 20 at their Olathe location, 1585 S. Mahaffie Circle. The official ribbon cutting will take place at 11 a.m. The event will feature activities and a bounce house, along with visits from Clifford the Big Red Dog and KC Wolf! Visit here to register for the free event.
Pack a picnic and bring the kids to the Johnson County Square in downtown Olathe on Thursday mornings from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for Kids Bash. Each week the event provides free family-friendly entertainment. This week features a magic and comedy show by Abracadabra Extravaganza on Thursday, July 18. Visit here for more information.
Don’t miss New Hope Food Pantry’s next 3 Cans & A Good Time place from 7 – 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. Free entry with 3 cans of food into this fun party! Food, lots of prizes, live music, fishing (bring a pole) and great times. The event takes place at 22750 W 183rd St.
Make sure to stop by Johnny’s BBQ Big Back-to-School BBQ Bash that will take place all day on Aug. 3. The event benefits students in the Olathe School District. It will be a fun-filled day with lots of fun activities for everyone, delicious BBQ, ice cream from the Golden Scoop, a school supply drive and a whole lot more.
Due to continued and rapid growth, High Touch Technologies has moved to a new office at 9393 W. 110th St., Suite 542 in Corporate Woods.
In an effort to help meet the need for local students, the City of Olathe Municipal Court is accepting school supply donations for a $50 credit toward traffic or parking fines. Partnering with the Olathe Public Schools Foundation’s goal to provide more than 2,200 backpacks for Olathe’s most vulnerable students, the school supply campaign will run July 15 – 26. A purchase of $15 worth of new school supplies will net a maximum $50 credit toward traffic (infractions only) or parking fines. Individuals must bring their receipt with the donations. Visit OlatheKS.gov or OlathePublicSchoolsFoundation.org for more information.
Be sure to join New Hope Food Pantry for Thunder on the Speedway Motorcycle Rally on July 20-21 at Lakeside Speedway. The cost is $25 for both days, but $10 off is available with the donations of three cans of food. All donations go to New Hope Food Pantry. There’s also a free breakfast on Sunday morning. Check here for more info.
Chick-fil-A is celebrating Christmas in July in conjunction with an upcoming Olathe Chamber Coffee that they’re hosting this Thursday, July 18. During that week we will be collecting school supplies for the Olathe Public Schools. If you are interested in supporting this important cause, we kindly ask that you bring school supplies items with you to the restaurant that morning. The event is being done to support the Olathe Mayor’s Children’s Fund.
DID YOU KNOW
Want to increase your visibility with the Olathe Chamber of Commerce? We have a sponsorship package for every budget. Give us a call at 913-764-1050 or contact Susie Carson for more information.
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.
July 18 – Olathe Chamber Coffee at Chick-fil-A, 12087 S. Black Bob Road, 9 a.m.
July 19 – Olathe Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Kiddie Academy, 1585 S. Mahaffie Circle. 4:30 p.m.
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