State of the City Luncheon a huge hit
A big crowd was on hand for the annual State of the City Luncheon on Friday.
The annual luncheon was hosted by the Olathe Chamber, with Olathe Health as our presenting sponsor, and took place at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Olathe Conference Center.
City of Olathe Mayor John Bacon talked about why it’s great to “Be Here Now” in Olathe and reviewed some of the city’s accomplishments over the past year.
A huge thanks to the City of Olathe, Farmers Insurance, Garmin, Gilmore Bell, Humana, John Deere, McCownGordon Construction and Terracon for helping to sponsor the event.
Take a look at some of the pics from the event here.
Apply to Leadership Olathe today
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s popular and highly successful Leadership Olathe program is now accepting applications. It’s time to apply and be a part of the Class of 2024. Apply today. The registration deadline is next Friday, Nov. 10.
This marks the 43rd year of the program open to residents of Olathe. It will be conducted in nine, full-day sessions running January through May. For more information and applications, visit here.
Olathe Chamber Holiday After Hours set for Nov. 30
The holidays will be here before you know it, so please make plans to join us for our annual Olathe Chamber of Commerce Holiday After Hours from 3:30 – 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, in the first floor flex space of our new home at the Downtown Olathe Library.
We’re modifying our normal fifth Thursday Chamber Social to accommodate for the holidays. It’s a two-for-one. All the fun of the normal Chamber Social with a holiday twist. We can’t wait to see you there.
Thanks to Humana and John Deere for sponsoring the event.
Danneberg joins Olathe Chamber staff
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce welcomed Sam Danneberg to its staff recently. The 2023 graduate of the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas joined the Chamber staff late this summer as the Manager of Workforce Development, Retention and Expansion.
Danneberg will help with with workforce initiatives, as well as assist with retention and expansion efforts at the Chamber. Prior to his time at the Chamber, he was an intern with a marketing research firm while earning his degree in marketing and management.
In his spare time, he enjoys boxing, drawing, camping and building things.
Stay informed; get out and vote
Chamber Board Class of 2026 nomination process
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce presents the following Class of 2026 nominated to serve on its Board of Directors. Per bylaw, additional nominations may be made by the membership upon providing a petition for nomination, signed by at least five percent of the Chamber membership. Such petitions must be delivered by the close of business on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
- Bob Collins of Sysco
- Jason Hooper of KVC Health Systems
- Ryan Maher of Honda of Olathe
- Leo Nunnink of BOK Financial
- Lindsay Tsahiridis of PepsiCo
A CENTURY OF SERVICE
New members help us begin our second century of service
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. A century of service to our wonderful community, but it’s not all about those who have been with us the longest. It’s also about those who have just recently joined the Chamber.
The Olathe Firefighters Outreach just joined the Olathe Chamber this fall and is looking to maximize their membership and become involved immediately. Check out what they have to say in their recent “Member Minute” video.
WHAT'S NEW
Registration open for 2024 Garmin Olathe Marathon
Registration for the 2024 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 2024 is the year of the Good Witch. 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 and a 10K, and 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.
CHAMBER CONNECTION
The Olathe Community Prayer Breakfast will take place from 7 – 9 a.m. next Friday, Nov. 10 at the Cook Center on the campus of MidAmerica Nazarene University. This year’s keynote speakers are Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray, who made a 500-mile trek across Spain with Justin pushing Patrick in his wheelchair. Check here for more information regarding sponsorships and/or individual tickets. A portion of the proceeds will be contributed to the Olathe Mayor’s Children’s Fund.
The Gerson Super Famous Fall/Winter Warehouse Sale opens on Tuesday, Oct. 24 and runs through Oct. 28, then they close for restocking and open again from Nov. 14 – Dec. 16. 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.
Tickets are on sale for the Olathe Mayor’s Children’s Fund’s annual fundraiser Eggstravaganza. Join Mayor John Bacon and celebrity servers on Tuesday, Nov. 14, for a breakfast dinner at First Watch, plus an auction, raffle, and a visit with Santa. All proceeds go to the fund, which supports local charities working to meet the basic needs of children in Olathe. Purchase tickets here.
Johnson County Community College is hosting two days of STEM-focused activities this weekend. The Friday, Nov. 3 event is geared toward college students and will feature U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, Kansas Lt. Governor David Toland and Kansas State University Olathe CEO Dr. Ben Wolfe. Check out the agenda and register for the Friday event here. Then, the Saturday, Nov. 4, event will be open to the entire community and free for families and children of all ages. Check out the agenda and register for the Saturday event here.
The Olathe Firefighters Outreach is hosting the Ignite Giving Gala from 6 – 10 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Eagles Landing at Lake Olathe, 475 S. Ward Cliff Dr. The program will include a cocktail, dinner, and a live and silent auction. 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.
Nov. 2 – Olathe Chamber Coffee at Kansas Kids Dental, 12708 S. Black Bob Road, 9 a.m.
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