New Member Orientation Luncheon Friday
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.
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting coming up
It’s time to kick off the holiday season with the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting this Friday, Dec. 2.
The annual tree lighting ceremony and celebration will take place from 5:30 – 8 p.m. this 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.
Coffee hosting opportunities available for 2023
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce Weekly Networking Coffees are among the most popular benefits of membership in the largest chamber in Johnson County. With 2022 coming to a close, we’re finalizing our calendar for next year and we’d love to add you to our list of Coffee hosts.
If your company is located in Olathe and you’d like to host an Olathe Chamber Networking Coffee in 2023, please reach out to Sara Misemer. If you’re one of our many members outside of Olathe, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. There are co-hosting opportunities available, too.
We look forward to a great end of the year and are excited for 2023. We love our members and our members love our weekly Coffees.
WHAT'S NEW
Registration open for Garmin Olathe Marathon
Registration for the 2023 Garmin Olathe Marathon is open and right now is a perfect time to sign up. Register here and start training!
The new logo and colors have been unveiled and 2023 is the year of the Flying Monkeys. Check out the cool new look here.
This year’s Garmin Marathon, organized by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Olathe Convention & Visitors Bureau, will start and finish at Garmin International at 151st and Ridgeview.
The April 22 event will feature the largest full-marathon and half-marathon in the state of Kansas as well as a 10K, Munchkin Marathon and Senior Walk. Register here and join in on the fun.
And if that’s not enough, the Garmin Olathe Marathon is back in the Heartland Series in 2023. The Heartland 39.3 Series is a challenge for all of the half marathon fanatics who love to run half marathons and who want to take on the challenge of participating in three area half marathons in five weekends! The Garmin Olathe Marathon half marathon race is the final event in the series. Check out more info here.
OUT & ABOUT
Wendy’s Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to Wendy’s on their grand opening and ribbon cutting today. Be sure to stop by and see them at 732 W. Park St.
CHAMBER CONNECTION
Student entries for the City of Olathe Human Relation Commission’s annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Contest are now on display at the Indian Creek Library. Entries include both art and written works from middle and high school students in the Olathe Public Schools. This year’s theme is “What Affects One Directly, Affects All Indirectly” was inspired by MLK Jr.’s quote “Life’s most persistent and urgent question, ‘What are you doing for others?’” The artwork will be on display through Sunday, Dec. 11. Learn more here.
Save the date for the Johnson County Community College Continuing Education Business Breakfast Series event form 7 – 9 a.m. on Jan. 24. More information about the “Reboot Retention: How Does Culture Contribute?” event can be found here.
The Gerson Super Famous Fall/Winter Warehouse Sale is open 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.
Calling all University of Kansas 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.
DID YOU KNOW
The Chairman’s Liaison Committee works to engage members in activities and volunteer opportunities. They make personal visits to members each month, delivering certificates of appreciation while promoting their businesses.
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.
Dec. 1 – Chamber Coffee at Feeney’s Hallmark Shop, 16150 W. 135th St., 9 a.m.
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