Walmart to open case-ready packaging facility in Olathe
This morning, Walmart announced it will open its first-ever fully owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe in 2025. The opening of the new facility will further Walmart’s efforts in creating an end-to-end supply chain for high quality Angus beef, while increasing transparency and capacity in its supply chain to deliver high quality products for its customers in the Midwest.
“We couldn’t be more excited about this state-of-the-art facility coming to Olathe,” Olathe Chamber CEO Tim McKee said. “We can’t thank Walmart, the State of Kansas and the City of Olathe enough for their help in bringing this facility to our city. This is a huge economic development win for our community.”
The new facility is set to break ground later this year and will create more than 600 Walmart jobs in the Olathe community. Once opened, the facility will package and distribute a selection of Angus cuts from Sustainable Beef LLC in North Platte, Nebraska, to serve in Walmart stores across the Midwest.
Read more about the annoucement here.
Join us in two weeks for our second Chamber Social
The second Olathe Chamber of Commerce Social of the year is just a few weeks away. Please join us for the Chamber Social from 3:30 – 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 29.
June’s Chamber Social will take place at the Country Club Bank, 23600 College Blvd. It will be a perfect setting for our new networking opportunity on what is sure to be a wonderful summer evening.
Our weekly Chamber Coffee sponsors are Country Club Bank, Olathe Health, Harlan and Jason Parker State Farm Insurance and Xfinity.
Advertising opportunities available in community map
Advertising sales for the Olathe Chamber of Commerce community map have begun.
More than 10,000 maps are printed and given to residents, sports teams, corporate travelers, conference attendees and leisure travelers. There’s also a digital version of the map that we share. This map is the only official map endorsed and distributed by the Olathe Chamber.
Our MetroMedia Publishing partner will be reaching out to members to offer advertising opportunities in the guide. This is an excellent chance to promote your business and be visible with an engaged audience. For more information on advertising, contact Town Square, a MetroMedia Publishers partner.
Check out more info about this awesome project here.
Celebrate red, white and blue in Olathe
There’s something for everyone during the Red, White & Blue celebration in Olathe next month.
Begin the Independence Day fun from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on July 1 at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm for fun Independence Day activities. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for the All-American celebration.
The fun continues from noon – 2:30 p.m. on July 4 at Beach Fest at Lake Olathe Beach. Then, make your way to College Boulevard Activity Center, 11031 S. Valley Road, for July 4 fireworks. The show begins at approximately 9:45 p.m.
A couple of days later, head back over to Mahaffie from 6 – 10 p.m. on July 6 for Family Fun Nights and 1860s style fireworks. Finish the week at Olathe Live! with the always popular Liverpool from 7 – 10 p.m. on July 7 at Stagecoach Park.
WHAT'S NEW
Fourth Friday celebrations are back next week
The next Fourth Friday celebration of the year is next week.
The annual celebrations, brought to by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Olathe Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Olathe, are back in downtown Olathe this summer. The next one is set for 6 – 9 p.m. on Friday, June 23.
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, LeBlanc & Associates Dentistry, Olathe Communities that Care and Tommy’s Express Car Wash.
June’s Fourth Friday event will feature KC/DC rocking it on stage along with Quite Frankly. The concert starts at 6 p.m. We’ll also have a car show with the KC Corvette Club.
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. June will feature our Sip ‘n’ Shop event again. The cost is $25 for members. 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.
OUT AND ABOUT
Kinsale Wine & Spirits Chamber Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to Kinsale Wine & Spirits on their Olathe Chamber Ribbon Cutting to celebrate their new space. Stop by and see them at 16517 W. 159th Terr.
MEMBER MINUTE
CHAMBER CONNECTION
The Johnson County Small Business Recovery Grant Application has reopened and the Enterprise Center in Johnson County is currently accepting all new applications. Check here to apply. The link also includes the complete process for meeting eligibility requirements, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page and the link to complete the online application.
Join MidAmerica Nazarene University faculty, staff, and student services at their in-person open house. Learn about earning your associate’s, bachelor’s or graduate degree, or advanced certificate. Designed specifically for adult learners, explore the online, on-site and blended degree options. Learn about the new RISE Opportunity Scholarship. Register here.
AdventHealth named Dayton Botts as Chief Financial Officer of AdventHealth South Overland Park. Botts was most recently Director of Finance for the Mid-America Region of AdventHealth, which includes AdventHealth South Overland Park, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and AdventHealth Ottawa in Kansas and AdventHealth Durand in Wisconsin. Read more here.
GateWay of Hope would like to invite you to sign up and take a tour of their facility. They are offering guided tours of the space where women come find hope, healing, and wholeness. You can sign up for the session at noon on Thursday, June 22 to learn how the GateWay staff is serving women across the greater Kansas City area! Register here.
Foulston Siefkin LLP and its attorneys continue to receive top-tier rankings in the London-based Chambers USA 2023 Guide. Chambers USA ranks the top lawyers and law firms in all states across the U.S. using independent research. Read more about their rankings here.
Save the date for the latest Johnson County Community College Continuing Education Business Breakfast Series event from 7 – 9 a.m. on July 18 at the Capital Federal Conference Center in the Regnier Center at JCCC. More information about the event, “Reboot Retention: Engage, Equip and Empower Employees” can be found here.
DID YOU KNOW
Are you too busy to make it to all of our networking events? Make the most of your Olathe Chamber of Commerce membership by engaging with us online through our social media channels. See more here. It’s your membership. Own it.
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.
June 14 – Olathe Chamber Past Chairs Luncheon at Olathe Chamber, 260 E. Santa Fe St., Suite 101, 11:30 a.m.
June 15 – Olathe Chamber Coffee at Temp-Con, 15670 S. Keeler St., 9 a.m.
June 21 – Olathe Chamber Ribbon Cutting at 7Brew, 2021 E. Santa Fe, 10:30 a.m.
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