Join us for our second Chamber Social this Thursday
The second Olathe Chamber of Commerce Social of the year is in two days. Please join us for the Chamber Social from 3:30 – 5 p.m. this Thursday, June 29.
The 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.
KC/DC didn’t disappoint at June Fourth Friday
The second Fourth Friday celebration was even bigger than the first. More than 3,000 packed downtown Olathe for the festivities and braved the heat to watch KC/DC rock the stage.
The annual celebrations, sponsored by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Olathe Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Olathe, are in downtown Olathe this summer. The next party will be from 6 – 9 p.m. this Friday, July 28.
June’s event featured a Sip ‘n’ Shop event along Cherry Street between Loula and Cedar, a beer garden, face painters, balloon artist, a magician, an interactive puppet experience throughout the event and a car show with the KC Corvette Club. The party stretched all the way down Cherry Street to the Cedar and included our friends at Junque Drawer.
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 Dental, Olathe Communities that Care and Tommy’s Express Car Wash.
Check out some pics from the June event here.
Olathe named one the best places to live
We love the City of Olathe and a lot of people know how awesome our community truly is, but now, more will know. Last week, Livability.com announced its 10th annual Top 100 Best Places to Live list of the best small and mid-sized communities across the country, and Olathe made the list. The list is based on extensive research into relocation trends, economic variables and factors that influence quality of life.
Olathe’s highly educated workforce, stellar public school system and a hospital that continually gets accolades were aspects that landed its spot as a top place to live in the U.S. Among other Kansas cities, Olathe performed best for the environment and for safety categories.
Check out more about Olathe landing on the list of best places to live here.
Celebrate red, white and blue in Olathe next week
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.
Help us welcome new educators this fall
This fall, Olathe Public Schools is welcoming 200 new educators and the Olathe Chamber of Commerce is here to help. Each year, we partner with Olathe Public Schools by collecting coupons and marketing “swag” to add to welcome bags that are given out to each of these new educators to welcome them into our community.
We’re reaching out to you to help us roll out the red carpet for all these new educators. If you’re interested in donating 200 items or coupons, this is a perfect opportunity to promote your business to those educators who are new to our community. All items must be received by July 18.
Please contact Chelsea Taylor to arrange pick up or drop off.
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.
WHAT'S NEW
Australian Rules Football invades Olathe
The United State Australian Rule Football Super Regionals took place this past weekend at the Lone Elm Park in Olathe.
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Convention & Visitors Bureau brought the all-day event to our community and had some great weather. Even though it was a bit warm, teams from across the country came in and enjoyed the Eastern/Central Super Regional action.
Check out some pics from the cool event here.
OUT AND ABOUT
7Brew Chamber Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to 7Brew on their Olathe Chamber Ribbon Cutting last week. Be sure to check them out at
2021 E. Santa Fe St.
PayDayz Chamber Ribbon Cutting
701 N. Mur-Len Road.
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.
Donate blood on July 10 at the Indian Creek Library. Appointments can be scheduled from noon – 6 p.m. at RedCrossBlood.org. Search for the sponsor code “OlatheLibrary.”
The Early Childhood Transition Task Force is charged with creating a framework for a model single-agency governance structure for early childhood programming that consolidates initiatives and funding under the leadership of a new cabinet-level position by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. There will be several community engagement meetings for the task force. The closest to our area will take place at 10 a.m. this Friday, June 30 at Shawnee Mission School District Center for Academic Advancement at 8200 W. 71st St. in Overland Park.
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.
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.
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.
June 29 – Olathe Chamber Groundbreaking at KVC Health Systems, 21350 W. 153rd St., 9:30 a.m.
23600 College Blvd., 3:30 p.m.
June 30 – Olathe Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Lafresca, 928 E. Old Highway 56, 3:30 p.m.
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