Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving
All of us here at the Olathe Chamber of Commerce would like to wish each and every one of our members and their families a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Our office will be closed on Thanksgiving and on Friday, Nov. 25. We’ll reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28.
Small Business Saturday is Nov. 26
Black Friday is one of the most popular shopping days of the year, but let’s not forget what comes next – Small Business Saturday.
At last week’s Olathe City Council meeting, Mayor John Bacon proclaimed this Saturday, Nov. 26, as Small Business Saturday. He presented the proclamation to the owners of Sylas & Maddy’s Homemade Ice Cream.
Small businesses are vital to Olathe’s economy and offer some great deals on excellent holiday gifts. Small business owners and their staffs are among the most active Olathe Chamber volunteers. Don’t forget to do some shopping at a small business this Saturday.
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting
It’s time to kick off the holiday season with the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 2.
The annual tree lighting ceremony and celebration will take place from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2 at the Olathe Community Center, 1205 E. Kansas City Road.
Join Mayor John Bacon as he and special guest Fox 4 reporter Matt Stewart will light the Mayor’s Christmas tree. Then, enjoy an evening of music and fun. Visit Santa and enjoy some festive music from the Olathe Civic Jazz Band and Olathe South High School Choir. You can buy hot cocoa and kettle corn and there will be free shuttle service available at Olathe North High School, 600 E. Prairie St. Check here for more information about the event.
New Member Orientation next week
Be sure to join us at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 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 event begins at 11:30 a.m. and will take place at Olathe Medical Center, Doctor’s Building 2, 20333 W. 151st St., room 315. 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'S NEW
World Cup Watch Party a success
What a day to watch the U.S. men in the World Cup.
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Olathe Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted an official U.S. Soccer Watch Party for the 2022 World Cup on Monday at the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex. The family friendly watch party was powered by Comcast and Xfinity.
Nearly 150 people stopped by and enjoyed the game, some great pizza from Minsky’s and World Cup family fun.
The watch party sponsors were Comcast, Xfinity, WestStar Development, Garmin, Kansas State Youth Soccer Association, Subaru of Olathe, Honda of Olathe, the City of Olathe, and Culligan Water.
A big thanks to those who brought non-perishable food items to add to the Harvesters bins at each entrance. Monetary donations can still be made here. Harvesters partners with eight food pantries in Olathe, so we’re proud to assist these pantries during the holiday season.
Take a look at some pics form the event here.
OUT & ABOUT
Goodcents Chamber Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to Goodcents inside Walmart on their Chamber Ribbon Cutting last week. Be sure to stop by and see them at 13600 S. Alden St.
MEMBER MINUTE
Let’s get an update from Melissa Hegedus of Scout & Cellar in this week’s #MemberMinute.
Be sure to check out all of our #MemberMinute videos here.
CHAMBER CONNECTION
Be one of the first 100 people in line at the new Wendy’s, 731 W. Park St., on Tuesday, Nov. 29 and receive free breakfast for a year. The deal is part of their grand opening celebration to commemorate their new location in Olathe.
Calling all KU fans. Join FNBO for fun, holiday cheer. FNBO is giving away 100 free KU holiday wreaths from 9 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 3 at their Antioch and 135th Street branch. Plus, the KU cheer team, mascot and the Championship Trophy will be on site for pictures.
The Gerson Super Famous Fall/Winter Warehouse Sale opens on Wednesday, Nov. 16 and runs through Dec. 17. The sale is open from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. It’s closed on Sunday. The sale is open to the public and will take place on the east side of their building at 1450 S. Lone Elm Road.
DID YOU KNOW
Olathe Chamber membership benefits are numerous and include increased visibility on the web with online referrals every day to members and constant exposure on olathe.org.
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.
Nov. 24 – No Chamber Coffee. Happy Thanksgiving.
Nov. 29 – Grand Opening and Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Wendy’s, 732 W. Park St., 9 a.m.
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