Congrats to the Leadership Olathe Class of 2023
Congratulations to the Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Olathe Class of 2023. They became graduates of the Leadership Olathe program last week in a ceremony at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center.
The class completed the nine, full-day sessions this winter and early spring to become the 42nd class to go through the prestigious program. With alumni now numbering more than 1,000, those who have been a part of this wonderful program include elected officials, business owners, CEOs, non-profit executives, medical professionals and teachers.
From education and healthcare to local and state government, this year’s class learned how to be a leader, why they should be a leader and what it takes to be a leader. All the while, they were working hard on their class volunteer project.
This year’s class chose the Olathe Family YMCA as the benefactor of their volunteer project and classmates spent the past few weeks building eight raised garden beds to help with food insecurities in our community. They’re putting the final touches on the project today as they install a greenhouse they have secured.
Check out a gallery of photos from the graduation dinner here.
Fourth Friday are back in 2023, don’t miss JAM next week
The first Fourth Friday celebration of the year is next week. You won’t want to miss when JAM: Jackson and Mars takes the stage.
The annual celebrations are sponsored by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Olathe Convention & Visitors Bureau and are back in downtown Olathe this summer. The first one will be from 6 – 9 p.m. on May 26.
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, Olathe Communities that Care and Tommy’s Express Car Wash.
Be sure to make plans to join us this summer, whether you’re down there to have fun, or want to sponsor a booth at the event. May will feature our Sip ‘n’ Shop event. 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.
Community service day set for YOPro next week
Make plans to join the Young Olathe Professionals for May’s Sunshine & Emojis event from 10 – 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23 at the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, 260 E. Santa Fe St.
This YOPro community service event is focused on helping KidsTLC get ready for summer by collecting suns and emojis for KidsTLC to decorate their classrooms and homerooms throughout their organization.
We’re excited to re-engage with the younger members of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce (and the young at heart). YOPro will meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. Stay tuned for more great events coming later this year.
A big thanks to Enterprise Bank & Trust, our 2023 YOPro sponsor.
ECJC grants still available
The Johnson County Small Business Recovery Grant Application has reopened and the Enterprise Center in Johnson County is currently accepting all new applications.
The program offers qualified recipients a one-time $20,000 grant to offset revenue losses of 25% or greater incurred from 2019 through 2021 due to COVID-19. There are (20) $20,000 Small Business Recovery grants available. These grants are from Johnson County’s ARPA funds.
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.
OUT AND ABOUT
Brown Suga Chamber Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to Brown Suga on their Olathe Chamber Ribbon Cutting. Stop by and see them at 1066 W. Santa St.
CHAMBER CONNECTION
The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be open to the public from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, May 19; from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 20; and from 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 21 at the Indian Creek Library. All items including books, DVDs, and CDs are all $1 or less. On Sunday, fill a sack for $6 and buy two sacks, get four free. Visit here for more information.
AdventHealth Medical Group Virtual Care, a new practice that launched on April 17, allows patients to see a provider from the comfort of their home or workplace. This service is available for new and existing AdventHealth patients in Kansas and Missouri who have acute, non-urgent symptoms. Nurse practitioner Ashley Rehmsmeyer, APRN, FNP-BC, who joined AdventHealth in March, will be the primary provider for this service, with other PCPs filling in as needed. Please help us spread the word about this service to members of your chamber. Visit here for more information on hours, services and conditions we treat.
The Super Famous Warehouse Sale at Gerson Company runs through May 26. The sale features discounts of up to 75 percent off spring and summer items. The sale takes place from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Saturday at 1450 S. Lone Elm Road.
Join the Soccer Skills Challenge event at Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on May 27 during the Kansas City Invitational Tournament. The competition is perfect for players of all ages and skill levels, and it promises to test your dribbling, shooting, and passing abilities. Registration for the Skills Challenge is now open here. The cost to participate is only $20 per player, which includes access to all of the challenges.
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.
May 18 – Olathe Chamber Coffee at the Health Partnership Clinic, 407 S. Clairborne Road, 9 a.m.
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