Artificial Intelligence the focus of next BLS
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 underway; 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 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.
Evolve to meet at Marco Polo
on Thursday
Be sure to join Evolve at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at Marco Polo Selections, 106 N. Cherry St. in downtown Olathe for an afternoon of networking.
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s recently rebranded young professionals group offers a perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, make new friends and unwind after a busy day. Don’t miss out on this evening of great conversations and delicious wines.
It’s a free event, but please let us know if you can make it. Register here.
We’ll see you at Fourth Friday
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. In the meantime, check out Big Time Grain Co. at Stagecoach Park, 1205 E Kansas City Road, at 7 p.m. this Friday, July 26.
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.
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.
WHAT'S NEW
Kiddie Academy Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to Kiddie Academy on their Olathe Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting last week.
CHAMBER CONNECTION
Olathe Ford Lincoln, LeBlanc & Associates Dentistry for Children, Fry Orthodontics and Mr. Handyman were honored by the Johnson County Post as part of their Best of Johnson County last week. Read more here.
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 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. And 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.
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 Mr. Stinky Feet and the Hiccups on Thursday, July 25. Visit here for more information.
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.
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.
July 25 – Olathe Chamber Coffee at Livin’ the Dream Ministries, 19700 W. 159th St., 9 a.m.
July 24 – Groundbreaking at future home of Evergreen Community, SE corner of College Blvd. and Ridgeview Road, 11 a.m.
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