﻿<?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>Independence Day: 1860s Style 7/4/2017 10:00 AM - 7/4/2017 4:00 PM</title><description>Before nightly fireworks begin, take a day trip to the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop &amp; Farm! Living history activities such as cookstove and blacksmith demonstrations and stagecoach rides will begin at 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Gather at the footsteps of our 150 year old Mahaffie House, for a reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place at noon.

Admission: $7/ per adult, and $5/ per child ages 5-11. *Olathe residents receive $2 off admission price.

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5389</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:58:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Book Munch After Hours 7/6/2017 6:00 PM - 7/6/2017 8:00 PM</title><description>Join this group to discuss current reading with other adults.  There is no commitment to read a particular book.  Food and drink are available for purchase. No registration. Sponsored by the Olathe Public Library.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5367</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 10:14:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NO CHAMBER COFFEE 7/6/2017 9:00 AM - 7/6/2017 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&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;

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</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5328</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2017 20:05:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fireworks : 1860s Style! 7/6/2017 6:00 PM - 7/6/2017 9:45 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Visitors of all ages are welcome to bring their picnics, blankets, and chairs to enjoy this all-American celebration! Admission is FREE! (some activities require an extra fee) Other activities may include: 6 p.m.: 1860s living history such as visiting the Mahaffie house, Agricultural Heritage Livestock Barn, cookstove demonstrations and stagecoach rides. ($3/person ages 3 &amp;amp; up for stagecoach rides) 7 p.m.: Patriotic Parade: Decorate your bicycle, wagon or stroller to show your spirit for the parade on the grounds 7:30 p.m.: Concert by the Olathe Civic Band 8:30 p.m.: Music by the Gum Springs Serenaders 9:20 p.m.: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by a cannon firing 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks: 1860s style! You must be on the Mahaffie grounds to view this ground based fireworks. Parking available at the Heritage Center parking lot or the Olathe Community Center across from the Heritage Center.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5413</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:43:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrate Olathe! featuring Liverpool 7/7/2017 6:00 PM - 7/7/2017 10:00 PM</title><description>Olathe Live! invades Celebrate Olathe! with Liverpool and special guests Funk Syndicate for a free night of fun for the whole family! Arrive early to grab your favorite spot in the park! Funds will be raised to support KidsTLC. </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5377</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2017 14:52:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Julybration Book Sale 7/7/2017 10:00 AM - 7/7/2017 6:00 PM</title><description>Pick up summer reading and viewing materials at hot prices. All sales final. Cash or check accepted. Due to space restrictions, no book carts or strollers allowed.  Sale is held in Olathe Teen Commons, 16160 W. 135th St., in the same same shopping center and close to Feeney's Hallmark.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5396</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:23:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Heartland Soccer Association's Inaugural 5K Run/Walk  7/8/2017 8:00 AM - 7/8/2017 11:30 </title><description>Please join Heartland Soccer Association for our first annual 5K run!  The proceeds from this event will go toward the Heritage Soccer Park’s Field Development Fund, making it possible for the rehabilitation of these soccer fields.  Adults and kids alike can run or walk in this highly-anticipated event.  There will be music, food vendors and the awards’ ceremony following the 5K event.  We will have 1st, 2nd and 3rd place top finisher awards for adult, male/female participants, several age-based award categories for the kids thru adults, and ALL participants will be awarded a medal upon crossing the finish line!</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5337</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2017 16:39:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scan Your Historical Photos 7/8/2017 1:30 PM - 7/8/2017 3:30 PM</title><description>Save your family photos, slides and negatives and make them look like new using the library’s scanners. You can correct fading, spots and color. Bring a flash drive to store your digitized images. Register on the on-line events page or call 913-971-6888.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5344</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 09:57:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Book Munch for Breakfast Bunch 7/8/2017 9:00 AM - 7/8/2017 10:30 AM</title><description>Join us for a lively group discussion on a variety of book-related topics, including current reading. There is no commitment to read a particular book. Food and drink available for purchase.  No registration.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5357</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 09:59:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Julybration Book Sale 7/8/2017 10:00 AM - 7/8/2017 6:00 PM</title><description>Pick up summer reading and viewing materials at hot prices. All sales final. Cash or check accepted. Due to space restrictions, no book carts or strollers allowed.  Sale is held in Olathe Teen Commons, 16160 W. 135th St., in the same same shopping center and close to Feeney's Hallmark.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5397</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:23:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Game Night! 7/8/2017 6:00 PM - 7/8/2017 8:45 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREE Ice Cream Social @ 6:00pm&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Let the games begin!&amp;hellip; @ 6:45pm&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What:&amp;hellip;&amp;hellip;.&lt;/strong&gt;No matter what games you play, the simple fact is that family game night encourages you to spend quality time interacting with your kids outside of your normal environment.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The benefits?&amp;hellip;..&lt;/strong&gt;These are just a few!!! It can help contribute to all sorts of positive outcomes for them&amp;hellip;.&amp;amp; you! Playing strategy games with your kids is one way to give them valuable practice at solving problems. Family game night is a great way to get the family to turn off the electronics together and&amp;hellip;enjoy each other! Sometimes a new game just isn&amp;rsquo;t working. Maybe it&amp;rsquo;s too hard or just boring. It&amp;rsquo;s okay to stop and try something different and that&amp;rsquo;s another good lesson for kids&amp;hellip;.&amp;amp; you!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5402</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:05:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Julybration Book Sale - Six-Bucks-a-Sack Sale 7/9/2017 12:00 PM - 7/9/2017 3:00 PM</title><description>On Sunday only, purchase a plastic sack at the door for $6 and fill with materials. Buy two sacks, get four free. All sales final. Cash or check accepted. Due to space restrictions, no book carts or strollers allowed.  Sale is held in Olathe Teen Commons, 16160 W. 135th St., in the same same shopping center and close to Feeney's Hallmark.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5398</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:23:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tuesday Tunes  7/11/2017 6:30 PM - 7/11/2017 8:30 PM</title><description>Bring your instrument and jam with us, share a song or just listen. Betse Ellis, a founding member of the Wilders, Betse &amp; Clarke and Brushy Creek, leads the jam session. Expect fiddles, guitars, folk, blues and bluegrass. Drop-in. </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5340</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 09:57:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Health Information &amp; Referral Clinic 7/11/2017 2:00 PM - 7/11/2017 4:00 PM</title><description>Olathe’s Mobile Integrated Health team brings a nurse practitioner and paramedics to diagnose and treat basic illnesses, prescribe medications and recommend follow-up care. Patients who need more in-depth services will be referred to the Health Care Partnership Clinic in Olathe, which offers free and reduced price medical care. Blood pressure checks and safety information are also available. Drop-in.  No registration.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5352</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 09:58:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Search Engine Optimization Course 7/11/2017 6:00 PM - 7/19/2017 9:30 PM</title><description>Discover how to market your website through the use of search engines. Climb the web search rankings and maximize the visibility and traffic to your website!

Course meets from 6-9:30 p.m. on July 19, 20, 26 and 27.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5429</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:19:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beginning Downloadables:eBooks, eAudio &amp; eMagazines 7/13/2017 6:00 PM - 7/13/2017 8:00 PM</title><description>Learn how to search, check out and renew eContent. Explore products available from Olathe Public Library and the state library. Bring your devices with Axis360 installed along with your library card and your Kansas Library Card. Registration ends one day before each program. Register on the on-line events calendar or call 913-971-6888.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5342</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 09:57:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Coffee at Indian Creek Community Church 7/13/2017 9:00 AM - 7/13/2017 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&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;

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</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5076</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:35:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OPEN MIC NIGHT 7/14/2017 6:00 PM - 7/14/2017 8:00 PM</title><description>We invite you to our Open House Weekend to share your music with us.  Bring you instrument, band mates, and several songs to perform.  you can do a solo or group act.  RSVP!</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5430</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:54:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FREE Guitar Class 7/15/2017 11:00 AM - 7/15/2017 12:00 PM</title><description>We invite you to our Open House Weekend for a FREE acoustic guitar class.  This is designed to teach the fundamentals of guitar, whether you are new to the instrument or looking to pick it back up.  The class will be taught by Music &amp; Arts guitar teacher, Joe English.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5431</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:54:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FREE Guitar Class 7/15/2017 1:00 PM - 7/15/2017 2:00 PM</title><description>We invite you to our Open House Weekend for a FREE electric guitar class.  This is designed to teach the fundamentals of guitar, whether you are new to the instrument or looking to pick it back up.  The class will be taught by Music &amp; Arts guitar teacher, Mark Verbeck.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5432</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:54:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KidsTLC's Topgolf Pairings Party 7/16/2017 6:00 PM - 7/16/2017 9:00 PM</title><description>Gear up for a memorable “par-tee” as we kick-off the KidsTLC Open at the Topgolf Pairings Party on Sunday, July 16.  Join us for delicious food, drinks, and a unique golf experience as we celebrate the generosity of our sponsors and their guests.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5412</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 11:02:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KidsTLC OPEN – Topgolf Pairings Party 7/16/2017 6:00 PM - 7/16/2017 9:00 PM</title><description>Join us at KidsTLC’s Topgolf Pairings Party for a unique experience as we kick-off the KidsTLC Open the night before the tournament! Guests will enjoy two complimentary beverages, delicious food, silent and live auctions and three hours of golf games. 

Your support will help provide life-changing programs for children and youth including psychiatric residential treatment, outpatient behavioral health, autism, street outreach for homeless youth and parent support services. 

Event Chairs: Bonnie &amp; Jerry Kelly and Marilyn &amp; Richard Nickloy
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5233</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:56:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KidsTLC OPEN – Topgolf Pairings Party 7/16/2017 6:00 PM - 7/16/2017 9:00 PM</title><description>Join us at KidsTLC’s Topgolf Pairings Party for a unique experience as we kick-off the KidsTLC Open the night before the tournament! Guests will enjoy two complimentary beverages, delicious food, silent and live auctions and three hours of golf games. 

Your support will help provide life-changing programs for children and youth including psychiatric residential treatment, outpatient behavioral health, autism, street outreach for homeless youth and parent support services. 

Event Chairs: Bonnie &amp; Jerry Kelly and Marilyn &amp; Richard Nickloy

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5241</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:56:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Job Help with the Workforce Partnership Mobile Unit 7/17/2017 9:00 AM - 7/17/2017 11:00 AM</title><description>Looking for a job? Get help with career assessments, job-specific resume writing, improving your interview skills and other services. The mobile unit is equipped with computers, WiFi and professional staff. Look for the mobile unit in our parking lot. Drop-in. </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5347</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 09:58:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Job Help with the Workforce Partnership Mobile Unit 7/17/2017 11:30 PM - 7/17/2017 1:30 PM</title><description>Looking for a job? Get help with career assessments, job-specific resume writing, improving your interview skills and other services. The mobile unit is equipped with computers, WiFi and professional staff. Look for the mobile unit in our parking lot. Drop-in. </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5350</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 09:58:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Dental Screenings 7/17/2017 6:00 PM - 7/17/2017 8:00 PM</title><description>A registered dental hygienist will discuss the signs and symptoms of common dental diseases and conduct free dental screenings. Information on where to get affordable dental care will also be available after the screening. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5361</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 10:14:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Health Information &amp; Referral Clinic 7/17/2017 10:00 AM - 7/17/2017 12:00 PM</title><description>Olathe’s Mobile Integrated Health team brings a nurse practitioner and an EMT to diagnose and treat basic illnesses, prescribe medications and recommend follow-up care. Blood pressure checks are also available. No appointment needed.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5416</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:59:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Monday 7/17/2017 5:00 PM - 7/17/2017 7:00 PM</title><description>Come join our talented lesson faculty for an in-store jam session.  Bring your instrument, Real Books, and friends to play along with some of the jazz standards or any other song you feel like playing.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5433</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:54:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KidsTLC OPEN – Shadow Glen Golf Tournament 7/17/2017 7:30 AM - 7/17/2017 </title><description>This year’s exclusive tournament will be held on Monday, July 17 at Shadow Glen Golf Club – Golf Digest’s #1 course in Kansas City! Participants will enjoy breakfast with a Bloody Mary bar, specialty hole prizes, games, scrumptious food served throughout the course, complimentary beverages and elite golfer gifts!

Proceeds from the event will support KidsTLC’s life-changing programs for children and youth including psychiatric residential treatment, outpatient behavioral health, autism, street outreach for homeless youth and parent support services.

Event Chairs: Bonnie &amp; Jerry Kelly and Marilyn &amp; Richard Nickloy
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5234</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:56:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KidsTLC OPEN – Shadow Glen Golf Tournament 7/17/2017 9:00 AM - 7/17/2017 1:00 PM</title><description>This year’s exclusive tournament will be held on Monday, July 17 at Shadow Glen Golf Club – Golf Digest’s #1 course in Kansas City! Participants will enjoy breakfast with a Bloody Mary bar, specialty hole prizes, games, scrumptious food served throughout the course, complimentary beverages and elite golfer gifts!
Proceeds from the event will support KidsTLC’s life-changing programs for children and youth including psychiatric residential treatment, outpatient behavioral health, autism, street outreach for homeless youth and parent support services.

Event Chairs: Bonnie &amp; Jerry Kelly and Marilyn &amp; Richard Nickloy
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5240</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:56:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New to Medicare Enrollment and Benefits Information 7/18/2017 1:30 PM - 7/18/2017 3:30 PM</title><description>Representatives from SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) will walk you through Medicare enrollment, health and prescription benefits, plan options and using Medicare with your work or retiree insurance.  Register on the events page @ www.olathelibrary.org or call 913-971-6888.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5417</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:59:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spencer &amp; Rains: Arts and Music 7/18/2017 7:00 PM - 7/18/2017 8:30 PM</title><description>Tricia Spencer &amp; Howard Rains, both multi-instrumentalists known for their twin fiddling, play old time fiddle tunes and sing songs in the style of their home states, Kansas and Texas, as well as other regional styles. In addition, both are artists. Their performance kicks off Indian Creek’s month-long exhibition of Rains’ artwork, which captures the spirit of traditional fiddle music on paper. Drop-in.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5419</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:59:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2017 Olathe HR Roundtable - "An HR Legislative Update" 7/18/2017 11:15 AM - 7/18/2017 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Discussion topic: &amp;quot;An HR Legislative Update&amp;quot;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;Catch the latest inside news and insight on legislation out of Topeka impacting human resources professionals and businesses.&amp;nbsp; Join us as we welcome back &lt;strong&gt;Natalie Bright, Bright &amp;amp; Carpenter Consulting&lt;/strong&gt;, for a comprehensive (and totally understandable) rundown of the critical issues. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;Natalie Bright has more than 18 years of experience lobbying on behalf of Kansas business and associations at the state and federal levels, with expertise in business issues, including taxation, human resources, insurance, and judicial reform. She received her law degree from Washburn School of Law and is active in a variety of statewide business coalitions and has been part of several reform efforts including workers&amp;#39; compensation, immigration, health care reform efforts, and unemployment compensation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;Pre-registration is required as space is limited.&amp;nbsp;There is no cost to attend&amp;nbsp;if you&amp;nbsp;&amp;ldquo;B.Y.O.Lunch&amp;rdquo; however please pre-pay with link below for catered lunch, $12. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Link to register: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px"&gt;https://olathekscoc.wliinc1.com/events/2017-Olathe-HR-Roundtable-TBA-5121/details&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;For&amp;nbsp;better service, Tax Exempt Members should give lunch payments to Marlene Bean at (913) 764-1050 or &lt;a href="mailto:mbean@olathe.org"&gt;mbean@olathe.org&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size:medium"&gt;Vendors and future Chamber members, please refer to FAQ below.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&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;
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	&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; 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;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5121</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2016 12:27:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>University of Saint Mary Information Session  7/19/2017 6:00 PM - 7/19/2017 7:30 PM</title><description>Join the University of Saint Mary Overland Park Campus for an Information Session at 4500 College Blvd., 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 19. Meet with faculty and advisors to learn about the USM Overland Park Campus undergraduate and graduate degree programs. RSVP at www.stmary.edu/success or call 913.319.3003 for more information. </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5414</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2017 09:46:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Book Munch for Lunch Bunch 7/19/2017 11:30 AM - 7/19/2017 1:30 PM</title><description>Join this discussion on a variety of book-related topics, including current reading. There is no commitment to read a particular book. Lunch is available for purchase or bring your own. Drop-in.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5420</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:59:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Quantum Sewing 7/19/2017 6:00 PM - 7/19/2017 8:00 PM</title><description>Learn to use the advanced features of the Quantum Stylist, the library’s computerized sewing machine. Create monograms, quilt, automatically, create buttonholes and more. Register on the events page @ www.olathelibrary.org or call 913-971-6888.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5421</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Embracing Change Course 7/19/2017 5:30 PM - 7/19/2017 9:30 PM</title><description>If there's one thing all organizations in today's economy have in common, it's that they are undergoing change. But change can only be effective if the employees impacting your bottom line embrace it. Their ability to adapt will determine the competitiveness and success of your organization. This course focuses on the role of individual performers in implementing change in the workplace. Participants discover their Change IQ, learn about the phases of change that many people experience and are introduced to best practices that will enable them to tackle and overcome the new business challenges of today and tomorrow.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5437</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:56:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New to Medicare Enrollment and Benefits Information 7/20/2017 1:30 PM - 7/20/2017 3:30 PM</title><description>Representatives from SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) will walk you through Medicare enrollment, health and prescription benefits, plan options and using Medicare with your work or retiree insurance.  Register on the events page @ www.olathelibrary.org or call 913-971-6888.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5418</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:59:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Coffee at First Art Gallery of Olathe 7/20/2017 9:00 AM - 7/20/2017 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&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;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5079</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 13:02:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olathe Chamber of Commerce Executive Roundtable Luncheon 7/20/2017 11:30 AM - 7/20/2017 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The Executive Roundtable is a way for executives from Olathe companies to interact with their peers and an opportunity the Olathe Chamber presents three times a year. This is a chance for business leaders like yourself to obtain feedback on issues important to the community and bring us issues pertinent to your business.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This is an invite only group.&amp;nbsp; If you are interested in&amp;nbsp;being added to the invitation list&amp;nbsp;please contact Shannon Latham at &lt;a href="mailto:slatham@olathe.org"&gt;slatham@olathe.org&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;for more details.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4873</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:49:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global Scholars Gala 2017 7/21/2017 7:00 PM - 7/21/2017 9:30 PM</title><description>Global Scholars invites you to join us for the 2017 Gala.
It will take place at the Kansas City Airport Marriott on July 21st at 7:00 PM.
While this event is free to attend, an RSVP is required no later than July 12th.
Click here to RSVP: 
https://www.global-scholars.org/gala2017/
There are also sponsorship opportunities available which come with promo benefits for your business.
Click here to see sponsorship opportunities: 
https://www.global-scholars.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Sponsorship-Levels-2017-Gala-PDF.pdf</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5304</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2017 17:18:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global Scholars Gala 2017 7/21/2017 7:00 PM - 7/21/2017 9:00 PM</title><description>Global Scholars would like to invite you to an evening at the Pavilion for dinner, Jazz and inspiration. 
Our annual Gala will be Friday, July 21st at the Kansas City Airport Marriott - Pavilion.
This is a free event and we would love for you to come, and bring a friend. RSVP required for entry and must be received no later than Thursday, July 13th.
Cocktail Attire Prefered</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5401</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 12:50:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Family History Friday 7/21/2017 9:00 AM - 7/21/2017 12:00 PM</title><description>Research your family tree with the help of the library’s databases (including Ancestry.com) and Kansas Room genealogy books. Beginning and advanced genealogists are welcome. Librarians and volunteers will be available to help. Drop-in.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5422</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:00:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Medicare Ins and Outs 7/25/2017 1:30 PM - 7/25/2017 3:30 PM</title><description>Representatives from SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) will explain services covered by Medicare Part B, Part D and eligibility for financial assistance through the Medicare Savings Program. They will also discuss how to identify and protect yourself from healthcare fraud and abuse. Register on the events page @ www.olathelibrary.org or call 913-971-6888.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5423</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:00:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Medicare Ins and Outs 7/27/2017 1:30 PM - 7/27/2017 3:30 PM</title><description>Representatives from SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) will explain services covered by Medicare Part B, Part D and eligibility for financial assistance through the Medicare Savings Program. They will also discuss how to identify and protect yourself from healthcare fraud and abuse. Register on the events page @ http://www.olathelibrary.org/events or call 913-971-6888.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5415</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:57:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Buy or Sell a Business Conference 7/27/2017 7:30 AM - 7/27/2017 1:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The Kansas &amp;nbsp;Small Business Development Center has assembled an experienced team of experts to discuss the many aspects of purchasing or selling a business.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;em&gt;Who Should Attend this Conference?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Those who are looking to purchase or sell a business, as well as accountants, attorneys, business brokers, financial planners, CEOs and CFOs.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Buyers and sellers will separate into individual sessions targeting both tracks [sellers and buyers], followed by a session with buyers and sellers participating with a panel of experienced professionals. Focused sessions will cover specific challenges and opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Registration:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
$99 per attendee (includes continental breakfast and lunch&lt;br /&gt;
$75 &amp;ndash; early bird registration by May 31, 2017&lt;br /&gt;
*all attendees who register as SBDC clients also receive &amp;ldquo;The Guide to Selling and Buying&amp;rdquo; by BizBuySell, one of our conference sponsors&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://bit.ly/BuySellConference"&gt;http://bit.ly/BuySellConference&lt;/a&gt; - leads to the conference page&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://bit.ly/BizBuySell"&gt;http://bit.ly/BizBuySell&lt;/a&gt; - leads directly to the registration page&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5263</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2017 16:50:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Coffee Johnson County Community College at Olathe Health Education Center 7/27/2017 9:00 AM - 7/27/2017 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&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;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5080</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 13:04:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Instrument Petting Zoo 7/28/2017 5:30 PM - 7/28/2017 8:00 </title><description>We provide a free instrument petting zoo in the kids zone at the Olathe Fourth Friday events.  Children of all ages are welcome!</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5334</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2017 09:55:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>July 2017 Food Trucks 7/28/2017 5:00 PM - 7/28/2017 8:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#4b4f56;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:18.76px;"&gt;The Olathe CVB and Fourth Fridays are at it again bringing another fun filled night with food trucks, entertainment and kids activities to Downtown Olathe! Don't miss out!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:large;"&gt;Make sure to RSVP on the Facebook event page:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/olathecvb/events" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/olathecvb/events&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4897</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2016 11:48:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Dental Screenings 7/29/2017 1:00 PM - 7/29/2017 3:00 PM</title><description>A registered dental hygienist will discuss the signs and symptoms of common dental diseases and conduct free dental screenings. Information on where to get affordable dental care will also be available after the screening. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5362</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 10:14:25 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>