New Member Orientation Luncheon
this Friday
Be sure to join us at 11:15 a.m. this Friday, June 2, for our New Member Orientation Luncheon. Whether you’re a new member, a member who has never attended, or have new employees, you and your employees are welcome to attend.
The doors open at 11:15 a.m. and will take place at Olathe Medical Center, Doctor’s Building 2, 20333 W. 151st St., room 315. The program begins at 11:30 a.m. and is followed by a networking session from 12:30 – 1 p.m. Please join us to learn how to make the most of your Chamber membership. Register here.
The luncheon is presented by Olathe Health. Please remember that masks are required in all Olathe Health facilities.
What a night; May Fourth Friday event packed downtown
Wow, the first Fourth Friday event of 2023 was an enormous hit.
The annual celebration, sponsored by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Olathe Convention & Visitors Bureau rocked downtown Olathe last Friday as thousands made their way to the heart of our wonderful city.
Mr. Stinky Feet got the crowd going at Junque Drawer and the Sip ‘n’ Shop event along Cherry Street was packed all night. The beer garden, face painters, balloon artist and food trucks were busy all night, too.
And let’s not forget JAM: Jackson and Mars, on the main stage. He kept the crowd entertained throughout the evening.
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.
The fun continues next month at the June Fourth Friday event on June 23. Join us for another great event featuring food trucks, fun and KC/DC on the main stage. Keep up with everything going on here. See you next month.
Check out some pics from last Friday’s fun here.
Celebrate red, while 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.
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.
CHAMBER CONNECTION
AdventHealth opened a new Psychiatry and Wellbeing practice on the AdventHealth Shawnee Mission campus as part of a new 4,000-sq.-ft. behavioral health outpatient services center. Construction was made possible by a $1 million gift to AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation from Dr. Doug and Barbara Cusick. The practice is an expansion of AdventHealth’s behavioral health offerings, which also include an inpatient unit and intensive outpatient services.
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 either 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, or at noon on Thursday, June 22 to learn how the GateWay staff is serving women across the greater Kansas City area! Register here.
The Heart of American Commemorative Air Force is hosting another Open Hangar Day from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. this Saturday, June 3. It’s a free event. There are lots of activities and fun for the whole family. The festivities take place at 6 Aero Plaza in New Century.
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
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce can provide a certificate of origin for members free of charge at any time. Just drop by the office at 260 E. Santa Fe St., Suite 101 and we will gladly provide it for you.
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 1 – Olathe Chamber Coffee at Johnson County Community College’s Olathe Health Education Center, 21201 W. 152nd St., 9 a.m.
June 2 – Olathe Chamber New Member Luncheon at Olathe Medical Center, Doctor’s Building 2, 20333 W. 151st St., room 315, 11:15 a.m.
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