﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Olathe Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire</title><link>https://olathe.org</link><description>News related to Olathe Chamber of Commerce</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Olathe Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>State of the City Luncheon 1/2/1753 11:00 - 10/4/2019 13:00</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="2019 Olathe State-of-the-City Luncheon Sponsored by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, City of Olathe, Kansas, and Olathe Health" height="287" src="https://www.olathe.org/e-news/events/state-of-the-city/images/2019-State-of-the-City-header.jpg" title="2019 Olathe State-of-the-City Luncheon Sponsored by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, City of Olathe, Kansas, and Olathe Health" width="570" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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			&lt;p style="font-size:24px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Embassy Suites Hotel &amp;amp; Conference Center&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

			&lt;p style="font-size:18px;"&gt;10401 S. Ridgeview Road&lt;/p&gt;

			&lt;p&gt;Presented by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce&lt;/p&gt;

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				&lt;li&gt;Address by Mayor Michael Copeland&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;li&gt;Video Presentation&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;li&gt;Celebration of what makes Olathe &amp;ldquo;Ever Better&amp;rdquo;&lt;/li&gt;
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</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6458</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 10:54:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Family Chess @ the Olathe Indian Creek Library 7/16/2016 6:30 PM - 7/16/2018 8:00 PM</title><description>Come play chess with a worthy opponent at our Family Chess Nights. Boards and equipment will be provided. All ages and playing levels welcome, but kindergartners and younger must be accompanied by an adult.  </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6158</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 15:26:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blood Drive hosted by Leadership Olathe Alumni and Olathe Fire Administration 3/1/2017 10:00 AM - 3/1/2017 2:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Blood Drive&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leadership Olathe Alumni&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Olathe Fire Administration&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Training Room&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1225 S. Hamilton Circle&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Olathe, KS 66061&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wednesday, March 1&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter OlatheAlumni to schedule an appointment.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5231</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2017 17:11:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Coffee at Centra Care Shawnee Mission Urgent Care 3/2/2017 9:00 AM - 3/2/2017 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please note that if the Olathe School District is closed due to inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guests are welcome!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style="color:#333333;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style="color:#333333;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5061</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:56:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Evolve Granite &amp; Natural Stone 3/2/2017 11:00 AM - 3/2/2017 11:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style="color:#333333;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style="color:#333333;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5170</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2017 10:46:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Protecting Your Company From Cybercriminals: Complimentary Cybersecurity Seminar 3/2/2017 11:30 AM - 3/2/2017 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;"&gt;Join us on Thursday, March 2 to hear from local security experts, including FBI Supervisory Special Agent Darren Holtz. We&amp;rsquo;ll discuss: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;"&gt;Strategies to reduce data breach risk and improve business continuity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;"&gt;How to secure your network and users. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;"&gt;Trends in cyber threats, ransomware, spoofing, and phishing attacks. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;"&gt;10 ways small businesses can fight cyber-crime.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;"&gt;How to proactively protect your employees and your data.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;"&gt;Employer liability relating to data breaches and identity theft.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;"&gt;There is no cost to attend, and lunch is provided.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;"&gt;Click &lt;a href="https://pages.aureon.com/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/18184/p/p-00e7/t/page/fm/0?utm_term=REGISTER&amp;utm_campaign=You%5Cu2019re%20Invited%3A%20Cyber-Threat%20Awareness%20Seminar%20&amp;utm_content=email&amp;utm_source=Act-On+Software&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;cm_mmc=Act-On%20Software-_-email-_-You%5Cu2019re%20Invited%3A%20Cyber-Threat%20Awareness%20Seminar%20-_-REGISTER&amp;sid=TV2:aLrlBe4Ou"&gt;here &lt;/a&gt;to register.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5235</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:20:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>"Strike" out MS 3/2/2017 1:00 PM - 3/18/2017 3:00 PM</title><description>Join Campbell Middle School 7th Grader Katelyn Ravasini in a Bowl-A-Thon to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research.

Katelyn is coordinating this event with sponsorship from Mission Bowl ‘n Olathe and the Messenger Clothing Company in support of her Aunt Jenise Hepner. 

Thanks to the advancement of modern medications, Jenise is successfully fighting her battle with MS. More research needs to be done until a cure can be found for this very serious condition. Proceeds will benefit MS Research at KU Medical Center.

Can't Join us but want to donate to a great cause.... you can do that under ticket </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5248</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2017 11:30:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Book Munch After Hours 3/2/2017 6:00 PM - 3/2/2017 8:00 PM</title><description>Booklovers, join this lively group discussion on a variety of book-related topics, including current reading. There is no commitment to read a particular book.  You are welcome to purchase food or drinks.. Sponsored by the Olathe Public Library.No registration.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5200</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2017 17:14:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>State of the City Luncheon 3/3/2017 11:30 AM - 3/3/2017 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;table align="center" bgcolor="#fbfbfb" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="Table_01" style="border-collapse:collapse;position:relative;border-spacing:0;" width="570"&gt;&lt;tbody style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;&lt;tr style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;&lt;td bgcolor="#ffffff" height="5" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:5px;font-size:5px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr bgcolor="#41ab9d" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;&lt;td bgcolor="#41ab9d" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;&lt;img alt="2017 Olathe State-of-the-City Luncheon Sponsored by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, City of Olathe, Kansas, and Olathe Medical Center" height="291" src="http://www.olathe.org/e-news/events/state-of-the-city/images/2017-State-of-the-City-header.jpg" style="display:block;" title="2017 Olathe State-of-the-City Luncheon Sponsored by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, City of Olathe, Kansas, and Olathe Medical Center" width="570" /&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;&lt;td bgcolor="#ffffff" height="5" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:5px;font-size:5px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr bgcolor="#41ab9d" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;&lt;td bgcolor="#162c32" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:10px;"&gt;&lt;p style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 5px;text-align:center;color:#ffffff;line-height:1.3;font-family:'Bell Gothic Std', Gotham, 'Century Gothic', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:36px;"&gt;Friday, March 3&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 5px;text-align:center;color:#ffffff;line-height:1.3;font-family:'Bell Gothic Std', Gotham, 'Century Gothic', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:15px;"&gt;11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;&lt;td bgcolor="#ffffff" height="5" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:5px;font-size:5px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr bgcolor="#41ab9d" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;&lt;td bgcolor="#41ab9d" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;&lt;table align="center" bgcolor="#41ab9d" style="text-align:center;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr bgcolor="#41ab9d" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;&lt;td bgcolor="#41ab9d" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:15px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;img alt="Mayor Michael Copeland" height="165" src="http://www.olathe.org/e-news/events/state-of-the-city/images/2017-State-of-the-City-Mayor-Copeland.jpg" style="display:block;" title="Mayor Michael Copeland" width="132" /&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td bgcolor="#41ab9d" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:15px;text-align:center;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;p style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 5px;color:#000000;line-height:1.3;font-family:'Bell Gothic Std', Gotham, 'Century Gothic', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:24px;"&gt;&lt;strong style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;Embassy Suites Hotel &amp;amp;
Conference Center&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 5px;color:#ffffff;line-height:1.3;font-family:'Bell Gothic Std', Gotham, 'Century Gothic', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:18px;"&gt;10401 S. Ridgeview Rd.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 5px;color:#ffffff;line-height:1.3;font-family:'Bell Gothic Std', Gotham, 'Century Gothic', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:15px;"&gt;Presented by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style="list-style:circle;text-align:left;"&gt;&lt;li style="color:#ffffff;line-height:1.3;padding-bottom:5px;font-family:'Bell Gothic Std', Gotham, 'Century Gothic', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:15px;"&gt;Address by Mayor Michael Copeland&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="color:#ffffff;line-height:1.3;padding-bottom:5px;font-family:'Bell Gothic Std', Gotham, 'Century Gothic', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:15px;"&gt;Video Presentation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr bgcolor="#41ab9d" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;&lt;td bgcolor="#41ab9d" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px 15px 10px;"&gt;&lt;p style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 5px;text-align:center;color:#ffffff;line-height:1.3;font-family:'Bell Gothic Std', Gotham, 'Century Gothic', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"&gt;Cost: $60 for members, $75 for non-members, $850 for a corporate table of eight or $500 for a half-table of four, 
which includes preferential seating and recognition&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr bgcolor="#41ab9d" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;&lt;td bgcolor="#41ab9d" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px 15px 10px;"&gt;&lt;p style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 5px;text-align:left;color:#ffffff;line-height:1.3;font-family:'Bell Gothic Std', Gotham, 'Century Gothic', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:15px;"&gt;&lt;em style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;Reservations require pre-payment, regardless of attendance. Cancellations can only be honored if given at least 96 hours prior to the event. Sign language interpretation available upon request. Please contact the Chamber for this service.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;&lt;td bgcolor="#ffffff" height="5" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:5px;font-size:5px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;&lt;td align="right" bgcolor="#162c32" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:10px;"&gt;&lt;p style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 5px;text-align:center;color:#ffffff;line-height:1.3;font-family:'Bell Gothic Std', Gotham, 'Century Gothic', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:15px;"&gt;Register no later than Feb. 24.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;"&gt;&lt;td bgcolor="#ffffff" height="5" style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:5px;font-size:5px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4926</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:12:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boogie for Books 3/4/2017 7:00 PM - 3/4/2017 11:00 PM</title><description>Come dance the night away with us at our "Boogie for Books" Fundraiser for the Olathe Public Library Foundation. Dance to a mix of swing, country and rock &amp; roll with the band "The Boomerz". Appetizers will be provided and a cash bar will be available. 

Tickets are $20 per person. Purchase tickets on the foundation website www.opl-foundation.org or send a check payable to Olathe Public Library Foundation, 201 E Park St., Olathe, KS 66061. Please include the names of those attending with the check.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5173</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2017 13:24:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GAME 3/7/2017 7:30 AM - 3/7/2017 10:00 AM</title><description>GAME (Grow through Action Measurement and Engagement) is a series specifically designed for business owners that are on the verge of growing or need to evaluate their growth strategy. Apply at http://www.bit.ly/GAMEAPPLY or find out more at http://www.kansassbdc.net/</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5127</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2016 10:30:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chairman's Liaison Committee at Uncle Buck's Grill 3/7/2017 11:00 AM - 3/7/2017 12:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Olathe Chamber Chairman's Liaison Committee meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at a different restaurant location in Olathe. If you are not currently a member of this committee and have an active membership with the Chamber, feel free to contact Courtney&amp;nbsp;Gebauer at &lt;a href="mailto:cgebauer@olathe.org"&gt;cgebauer@olathe.org&lt;/a&gt; for more information. We hope you can join us! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5230</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2017 12:13:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olathe Economic Development Council Quarterly Luncheon 3/7/2017 11:30 AM - 3/7/2017 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The Olathe Economic Development Council (EDC) Quarterly Luncheons are open to EDC members only.&amp;nbsp; The quarterly luncheons focus on pertinent topics of interest to the business community and vary at each meeting. In additional staff members update the group on existing businesses and prospect activity. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are interested in attending one of these events and not an EDC member please contact Shannon Latham at &lt;a href="mailto:slatham@olathe.org"&gt;slatham@olathe.org&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp; You are welcomed to attend one time as a guest, but must contact&amp;nbsp;us before the meeting to secure your spot.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you work for an EDC member company and would like to be added to the notices and email correspondence please email &lt;a href="mailto:slatham@olathe.org"&gt;slatham@olathe.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A list of EDC members can be found at &lt;a href="http://member.olathe.org/cwt/external/wcpages2/wcdirectory/edc-members.aspx?action=afflisto&amp;affcode=edc%20Affiliation"&gt;http://member.olathe.org/cwt/external/wcpages2/wcdirectory/edc-members.aspx?action=afflisto&amp;amp;affcode=edc%20Affiliation&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4906</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:32:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tuesday Tunes  3/7/2017 6:30 PM - 3/7/2017 8:30 PM</title><description>Bring your instrument and jam, share a song or just listen.  Betse Ellis, a founding member of the Wilders, Betse &amp; Clarke and Brushy Creek, leads a jam session.  Expect fiddles, guitars, folk, blues and bluegrass.  No registration.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5191</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2017 17:11:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Coffee at MNU - Bell Cultural Events Center 3/9/2017 9:00 AM - 3/9/2017 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please note that if the Olathe School District is closed due to inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guests are welcome!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style="color:#333333;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5062</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:58:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Ground Breaking for Murphy USA 3/9/2017 11:00 AM - 3/9/2017 11:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style="color:#333333;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style="color:#333333;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5245</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:02:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spring Fling Open House 3/9/2017 5:00 PM - 3/9/2017 8:00 PM</title><description>Come view our venue and have a glass of wine on us!</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5260</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2017 13:53:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sprint Sales Madness 3/10/2017 10:00 AM - 3/10/2017 7:00 PM</title><description>SPRINT SALES MADNESS - A one day event to score the biggest deals!   AAA and Credit Union exclusive promotions.  Great steals and deals on phones, service, and accessories.  Olathe COC - check out our coupon for an exclusive 25% off all accessories!  Stop by and enter to win 2 Gold Passes from Worlds of Fun.  Call for an appointment to review your account or provide a quote.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5255</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:10:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Smoke on the Water Public Dinner 3/10/2017 6:30 PM - 3/10/2017 </title><description>Join us on Friday, March 10th for a seafood menu paired with hints of light smoke and wines from around the world. Passed appetizers and reception will begin at 6:30 with dinner to follow. $60 per person or grab seven friends and get a table of eight for $440. Menu located in the comments. Call 913.390.0180 to get your reservations!</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5220</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2017 13:26:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shining the SpotLight on the Homeless of Johnson County 3/13/2017 4:00 PM - 3/13/2017 6:00 PM</title><description> Please join us for an opening night reception of a very special photographic exhibit: Shining the Spotlight on the Homeless of Johnson County Photographs by Sharon Rodriguez Presented by the Olathe Indian Creek Library 13511 S. Mur-Len Road, Suite 129, Olathe, KS 66062 Thursday, March 30, 2017 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served RSVP: rtomlinson@olatheks.org Please bring a non-perishable donation to New Hope Church Food Pantry (Exhibition continues through April 30, 2017) 

Come and bring a friend!  If you have seen the show, this is an expanded show
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5261</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2017 10:05:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Book Munch for Lunch Bunch 3/15/2017 11:30 AM - 3/15/2017 1:30 PM</title><description>Booklovers, join this lively group discussion on a variety of book-related topics, including current reading. There is no commitment to read a particular book.  You are welcome to bring a lunch or purchase one..  Sponsored by the Olathe Public Library.No registration.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5194</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2017 17:12:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NO CHAMBER COFFEE TODAY 3/16/2017 9:00 AM - 3/16/2017 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PLEASE JOIN US NEXT WEEK!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please note that if the Olathe School District is closed due to inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guests are welcome!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style="color:#333333;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5236</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:00:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spring Break Living History 3/16/2017 10:00 AM - 3/18/2017 4:00 PM</title><description>Spring is time for plowing: 1860s Style

Thursday, March 16
Friday, March 17
Saturday, March 18
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily

ADMISSION:
$7/ adults, $5/ child ages 5-11, ages 4 &amp; under free

ACTIVITIES:
-Horse powered plowing
-Cookstove demonstrations
-Blacksmith demonstrations
-Stagecoach rides at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. &amp; 3:30 p.m.
-19th century games

PARKING:
-Available at the Heritage Center

For more information, visit mahaffie.org</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5249</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:01:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Family History Friday 3/17/2017 9:00 AM - 3/17/2017 12:00 PM</title><description>Research your family tree with the help of the library's databases, including "Ancestry.com) and Kansas Genealogy books. Beginning and advanced levels are welcome.  Librarians and volunteers will be available to help.  No registration.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5201</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2017 17:14:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Job Help with the Workforce Partnership Mobile Unit 3/20/2017 9:00 AM - 3/20/2017 11:00 AM</title><description>Get help with career assessments, job-specific resume writing, improving your interview skills, and other services.  The mobile unit, located in the parking lot, is equipped with computers, WiFi, and professional staff.  No registration.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5205</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:16:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Job Help with the Workforce Partnership Mobile Unit 3/20/2017 11:30 AM - 3/20/2017 1:30 PM</title><description>Get help with career assessments, job-specific resume writing, improving your interview skills, and other services.  The mobile unit, located in the parking lot, is equipped with computers, WiFi, and professional staff.  No registration.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5210</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:16:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GAME 3/21/2017 7:30 AM - 3/21/2017 10:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;GAME (Grow through Action Measurement and Engagement) is a continual workshop targeting growing business ready to take the next step. Apply at http://www.bit.ly/GAMEAPPLY or find out more at http://www.kansassbdc.net/&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The price is $99 for series of 5 GAME sessions (a $250 value).&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5187</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:35:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KidsTLC Job Recruitment Event 3/22/2017 5:30 PM - 3/22/2017 7:00 PM</title><description>Stop by KidsTLC on Wednesday, March 22 for Care Facilitator interviews, campus tours and light snacks! 

KIDSTLC OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING:
•	Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance – Premium cost shared with KidsTLC
•	Group Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability – Premiums paid by KidsTLC
•	401K Retirement Plan
•	Wellness Initiatives, Educational Assistance &amp; Excellent Training to enhance Career Development

DESCRIPTION: The Care Facilitator is responsible for providing primary care of residents (ages 6-18) to KidsTLC’s Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), including supervision and daily living services, and ensuring the delivery of high quality PRTF therapeutic services for each client.
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5262</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2017 12:16:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Coffee at ServPro of Olathe / Lenexa / Blue Valley / Shawnee / Merriam, co-hosted by Costco Overland Park 3/23/2017 9:00 AM - 3/23/2017 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please note that if the Olathe School District is closed due to inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guests are welcome!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style="color:#333333;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5063</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber 2.0 - A member benefits review workshop 3/24/2017 8:00 AM - 3/24/2017 9:00 AM</title><description>&lt;img alt="" src="/external/WCPages/WCMedia/Images/Chamber%202.0%20draft_472423915.PNG" /&gt;</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5237</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:28:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>March Posh Talk 3/25/2017 10:00 AM - 3/25/2017 12:00 PM</title><description>Learn how to create the perfect spring table and décor with Brenda and Lisa. Light breakfast refreshments and coffee is provided. </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5259</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2017 13:53:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jazz-a-Que Jazz Concert and Dinner 3/25/2017 6:00 PM - 3/25/2017 </title><description>The 2nd Annual Jazz-a-Que at MidAmerica Nazarene University is Saturday, March 25, 2017, and features the MNU Jazz Ensemble with special guest saxophonist, Doug Talley. A barbeque meal will accompany the entertainment, with proceeds supporting our instrumental music program.

Tickets are $25 for individuals, $15 for students or 
$180 for a table (seats 8) and includes BBQ dinner

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5253</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 12:01:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Millenial Perspectives on Work/Life Balance 3/28/2017 8:00 AM - 3/28/2017 12:00 PM</title><description>Millennials...they're numerous, they're the future, and they know it. Their preferences, values and needs matter and will increasingly impact talent decisions and business outcomes. Can the millennial "work/life perspective" and an organization's "business balance" be compatible? Can you adapt company culture, managerial roles and your own mindset? This session will use an experiential approach to bring clarity to these issues. You will be engaged in discussions, collaborative activities and quick, fun interactive challenges designed to:

1) Understand generational differences on life experiences.
2) Envision possibilities of the new "work/life blend" world. 
3) Take the risk to make crucial changes for the continued success of your organization.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5265</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2017 10:59:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2017 Olathe HR Roundtable - "Recruitment Insights" 3/28/2017 11:15 AM - 3/28/2017 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h1&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We&amp;#39;ve outgrown our usual meeting space this month! &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The meeting has been&lt;span style="color:#b22222"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;relocated&lt;span style="color:#b22222"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;to nearby &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;John Deere Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;, 10789 South Ridgeview Road, Olathe, KS 66061 in the Grimbsby Room. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;John Deere is located 1 block south of the Olathe Chamber office (northeast corner of College &amp;amp; Ridgeview)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size:13.5pt"&gt;Discussion topic: &amp;quot;Recruitment Insights&amp;quot;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size:13.5pt"&gt;Learn fresh insights about recruiting from a&amp;nbsp;variety of trained experts in their&amp;nbsp;field! They&amp;#39;ll share their knowledge, experiences and unique resources to help employers achieve their workforce goals. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size:13.5pt"&gt;The team of special guests includes: &lt;strong&gt;experienced, professional recruiters&lt;/strong&gt;, and presentations by &lt;strong&gt;Ted Richmond, Insight Consulting&lt;/strong&gt;, who will address alternative approaches to recruiting and internet recruiting, and &lt;strong&gt;Jessica Nelson, TeamKC&lt;/strong&gt;, who will shed light on your up-and-coming workforce: &amp;ldquo;Generation Z.&amp;rdquo; (Move over Millennials, Gen Z is prepped to hit the workforce with its own set of rules and expectations!) &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size:13.5pt"&gt;Pre&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size:13.5pt"&gt;-registration is required as space is limited (only a handful of seats remain).&amp;nbsp;There is no cost to attend&amp;nbsp;if you&amp;nbsp;&amp;ldquo;B.Y.O.Lunch&amp;rdquo; however please register and&amp;nbsp;pre-pay with link below for catered lunch, $12. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size:13.5pt"&gt;Link to register: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://olathekscoc.wliinc1.com/events/2017-Olathe-HR-Roundtable-Recruitment-Insights-5117/register"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;https://olathekscoc.wliinc1.com/events/2017-Olathe-HR-Roundtable-Recruitment-Insights-5117/register&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;&lt;em&gt;For&amp;nbsp;better service, Tax Exempt Members should give lunch payments to Marlene Bean at (913) 764-1050 or &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;mbean@olathe.org&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;&lt;em&gt;. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;Agenda:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;11:20 &amp;ndash; &lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;Networking and Lunch &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;11:45 &amp;ndash;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;Sponsor Welcome from Qualified Plan Advisors&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;11:50 &amp;ndash; &lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;Announcements &amp;amp; Self-Introductions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;12:00 &amp;ndash; Speaker Presentation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:medium"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif"&gt;1:00&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;ndash;&amp;nbsp;Adjourn&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Vendors and future Chamber members, please refer to FAQ below.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FAQ:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is the HR Roundtable?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;It offers a unique environment for human resources practitioners to interact with their peers on a monthly basis, discuss and share related best practices, emerging trends, and workplace issues. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;Meeting registration opens two weeks prior to the event date and ends the Friday before the meeting date. Complimentary Pepsi beverages are always available. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;Payments for catered lunch are accepted online only. Cancelations must be received by 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to the event. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;Space is limited to 30 people. A waiting list will be maintained as needed and individuals will be contacted if space becomes available. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mission Statement:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;The Olathe HR Roundtable offers human resource practitioners of member organizations a forum to discuss and share related best practices, emerging trends, and workplace issues. The main purpose of the roundtable is to create a unique environment where information can be shared in an open-exchange format that is collaborative, engaging, and valuable to represented organizations and the HR profession. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who is it designed for?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;The HR Roundtable was created as a networking and problem-solving opportunity for human resource practitioners who are directly involved in the personnel and hiring process of their organization (i.e. HR managers, recruiters, benefits specialits,&amp;nbsp;payroll administrators, etc.). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can vendors attend? &lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;Due to limited space and because of the nature of the topics that are openly discussed by the HR practitioners, some attendance restrictions do apply. Thus it is crucial to the group&amp;rsquo;s success that attendance is restricted to vendors (people who work outside of the&amp;nbsp;&amp;quot;HR&amp;nbsp;role&amp;quot;)&amp;nbsp;who provide uniquely human resources services and/or products. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;Up to five seats will be reserved for vendors representing a relevant product or service may attend each meeting, with only one representative per business or organization each month. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;Vendors are&amp;nbsp;often the &amp;ldquo;solutions experts&amp;rdquo; to the questions and concerns that the HR practitioners have; therefore vendor input is welcome while &amp;ldquo;sales messages&amp;rdquo; are not. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;To determine the appropriateness of vendors attending, Chamber staff will&amp;nbsp;evaluate several factors, including&amp;nbsp;their relevance to the employment situations that the HR practitioners &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;face in their day-to-day jobs (i.e. vendors who provide payroll services, pre-employment testing, staffing assistance, training, benefits, etc.); training or unique&amp;nbsp;qualifications directly relating to &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;the topic of the month (i.e.&amp;nbsp;college representative, benefits expert, employment law&amp;nbsp;specialist, government agency, corporate consultant, etc.); and membership status.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can non-members of the Olathe Chamber attend?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;One representative of a non-member organization is welcome to attend one meeting a year. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;Can vendors make presentations to the HR practitioners that attend? &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;Vendor-led discussions or presentations are at the sole discretion of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce staff.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;This is a &amp;quot;no sales&amp;quot; environment in order to preserve the d&lt;/span&gt;ialogue &lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;and integrity of the meetings. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;Topics&amp;nbsp;are organized and&amp;nbsp;facilitated by &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.olathe.org/membership_and_services/leadership/staff/S_Wallace.htm?key=1&amp;amp;rnd=0.2672293723136901" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;Susan Wallace, Olathe Chamber,&amp;nbsp;HR &amp;amp; Special Projects Manager&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;. &lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:small"&gt;If you&amp;nbsp;would like to&amp;nbsp;submit a question or special request, we will respond ASAP or you may call the Olathe Chamber (913) 764-1050. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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