Olathe Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

State of the City Luncheon 1/2/1753 11:00 - 10/4/2019 13:00

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 10:54:09 GMT

Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center

10401 S. Ridgeview Road

Presented by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce

Address by Mayor Michael Copeland
Video Presentation
Celebration of what makes Olathe “Ever Better”

Chamber Coffee at Prairie Life Fitness 1/3/2019 9:00 AM - 1/3/2019 10:30 AM

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:13:44 GMT

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.

Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue.

Please note that if the Olathe School District is closed due to inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.

Guests are welcome!

Ribbon Cutting for Curts and Reed Optometry 1/3/2019 11:00 AM - 1/3/2019 11:30 AM

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:34:41 GMT

Leadership Olathe 2019 Welcome Reception and Alumni Networking 1/9/2019 4:00 PM - 1/9/2019 6:00 PM

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:35:27 GMT

Please join us to welcome the Leadership Olathe Class of 2019 and network with Alumni.

Chamber Coffee at Anytime Fitness 1/10/2019 9:00 AM - 1/10/2019 10:30 AM

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:22:33 GMT

Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue.

Please note that if the Olathe School District is closed due to inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.

Guests are welcome!

Moneytalk Closer Look 1/12/2019 9:00 AM - 1/12/2019 11:00 AM

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:55:38 GMT

Have you been wanting to know more about Moneytalk before volunteering, sponsoring, or donating? Now is your chance. We have put together a CLOSER LOOK DEMO workshop just for you. These workshops are scheduled to last 2 hours. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to: Learn a little about the history of Moneytalk Hear the long-term vision and all the services that are coming See the workbooks, how and why they are designed as such Experience hands-on workshop activities Major happenings Current opportunities for involvement

Olathe HR Roundtable - "Recruiting Strategies" 1/15/2019 11:15 AM - 1/15/2019 1:00 PM

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:30:45 GMT

The January 15 meeting is sold out! To be added to a waiting list, email Susan Wallace at swallace@olathe.org

We must be doing something right to attract such interest again, but we apologize for the inconvenience. The meeting has been relocated to accommodate nearly twice as many attendees but have reached the new maximum capacity there too. We're confirming registered attendees and, as space becomes available, I will reach out to those on the waiting list and let you know.

Next meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 19 on "Communication for Workplace Inclusion"

Let's kick the new year off strong and hit the ground running with some good strategies to attract talent! With a tight labor market, recruiting looks different - reaching new labor pools, re-examining job qualifications, brushing up your benefits and interview communications, etc. Hear from a diverse network of HR professionals with time to discuss what works and doesn't work these days.

What makes Olathe HR Roundtable meetings unique is the degree of topic-driven discussion. Therefore, come prepared to learn but also share. If you have questions or first-hand experience around the topic of the month, we encourage you to attend and participate!

Pre-registration is required as space is limited. There is no cost to attend if you “B.Y.O.Lunch” however please register and pre-pay for catered lunch, $12.

For better service, Tax Exempt Members should give lunch payments to Marlene Bean at (913) 764-1050 or mbean@olathe.org.

FAQ:

What is the HR Roundtable?

We offer a unique environment for human resources practitioners to explore related best practices, emerging trends, and workplace issues with their peers on a monthly basis.
Meeting registration opens two weeks prior to the event date and catered lunch registration ends the Friday before the meeting date. Complimentary Pepsi beverages are always available.
Payments for catered lunch are accepted online only. Cancelations must be received by 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to the event.
Space is limited to 30 people. A waiting list will be maintained as needed and individuals will be contacted if space becomes available.

Mission Statement:

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.

Who is it designed for?

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, payroll administrators, etc.). Small business owners and office managers often benefit from participating in these monthly meetings, as well.

Can vendors attend?

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’s success that attendance is restricted to "vendors" (identified as people who work in a "non-HR role") who provide uniquely human resources services and/or products.
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.
Vendors are often seen as the “solutions experts” to the questions and concerns pertaining to the month's topic; therefore vendor input is welcome while “sales messages” are not. Vendors, along with all attendees, are encouraged to utilize the lunch and networking portion to meet others in the room.
To determine the appropriateness of vendors attending, Chamber staff will evaluate several factors, including their relevance to the employment situations that the HR practitioners 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 qualifications directly relating to the topic of the month (i.e. college representative, benefits expert, employment law specialist, government agency, corporate consultant, etc.); and membership status.

Can non-members of the Olathe Chamber attend?

One representative of a non-member organization is welcome to attend one meeting a year.

Can vendors make presentations to the HR practitioners that attend?

Vendor-led discussions or presentations are at the sole discretion of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce staff.
This is a "no sales" environment in order to preserve the dialogue and integrity of the meetings.
Topics are organized and facilitated by Susan Wallace, Olathe Chamber, HR & Projects Manager. If you would like to submit a question or special request, we will respond ASAP or you may call the Olathe Chamber (913) 764-1050.
The HR Roundtable Corporate Sponsor of the Year is permitted to discuss their unique products and services for a brief designated portion of time each month.

University of Saint Mary Overland Park Campus Information Session 1/16/2019 6:00 PM - 1/16/2019 7:00 PM

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 09:59:31 GMT

Join the University of Saint Mary Overland Park Campus for an Information Session. Meet with faculty and advisors to learn about USM's flexible undergraduate and graduate degree programs. RSVP at www.stmary.edu/success or call 913.319.3003 for more information.

Chamber Coffee at Pinot's Palette 1/17/2019 9:00 AM - 1/17/2019 10:30 AM

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:23:26 GMT

Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue.

Please note that if the Olathe School District is closed due to inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.

Guests are welcome!

MLK Day with Hillcrest Transitional Housing 1/21/2019 1:00 PM - 1/21/2019

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:05:30 GMT

Make this MLK Day a day on, not a day off by volunteering with Hillcrest Transitional Housing! We need you. Hillcrest has received a donation of mattresses for our residents and we need help moving them. If you'd like to turn Martin Luther King, Jr. Day into a day of service, please consider helping us load and/or deliver these mattresses to one of our residential sites. The project will begin around 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 21, with opportunities to serve near Crown Center or in Kansas City, Kansas. Individuals and groups are welcome, but volunteers must be able to lift, bend and do stairs. For more information or to sign up to participate, please contact Tom Lally at tom@hillcrestkc.org.

Marting Luther King Legacy and Scholarship Awards Dinner 1/21/2019 5:30 PM - 1/21/2019 8:30 PM

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 11:12:48 GMT

The Olathe Unit of the NAACP will hold its' 15th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy and Scholarship Awards Dinner Honoring David Haley, member of the Kansas Senate and Student Scholarship Award Winners. In addition we are honoring individuals with our Diversity Advocate Awards to recognize people in specific fields who have shown leadership and distinction in promoting respect for diversity. Diversity Advocate in Community Involvement: Hector Silva, Chairman of the Olathe Human Relations Commission. Diversity Advocate in Law Enforcement: Mark Dupree, Sr. Wyandotte County District Attorney.

YOPro at MidAmerica Nazarene University 1/22/2019 11:30 AM - 1/22/2019 12:30 PM

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:13:56 GMT

Join us for the first YOPro luncheon, "New Year, New You".

Learn about how to make the best first impression with Networking 101 professional, Lisa Hood. Tickets are $10 and include lunch. Feel free to invite your friends and colleagues! The event will take place in the Gilmore Room at the Bell Cultural Events Center, 2030 East College Way.

Chamber Coffee at Kansas Rush Soccer 1/24/2019 9:00 AM - 1/24/2019 10:30 AM

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:23:58 GMT

Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue.

Please note that if the Olathe School District is closed due to inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.

Guests are welcome!

Ribbon Cutting for Parker Liquor Store 1/24/2019 11:00 AM - 1/24/2019 11:30 AM

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 14:21:59 GMT

Working as a High Performance Team 1/25/2019 1:00 PM - 2/26/2019 5:00 PM

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:41:34 GMT

For a team to achieve peak performance, its members must involve, support, and trust one another, and they must share information and commit to a process that will lead to success. This course will enhance team effectiveness and maximize not only performance, but also impact on the organization as a whole. Participants learn the personal, interpersonal, and business advantages of working together as a unit and are introduced to a set of best practices for optimal results. This DDI course is approved by HRCI and SHRM for 3.5 hours.

Chamber Coffee at Savers 1/31/2019 9:00 AM - 1/31/2019 10:30 AM

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:24:38 GMT

Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue.

Please note that if the Olathe School District is closed due to inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.

Guests are welcome!