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”

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.

98th Annual Meeting of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce 2/1/2019 11:00 AM - 2/1/2019 1:00 PM

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 11:01:09 GMT

Make plans now to attend Olathe Chamber of Commerce 98th Annual Meeting. Network with friends and peers, learn more about some of the individuals and companies that have helped build connections in Olathe, and help us recognize individuals and businesses for the achievements in 2018. It’s time to celebrate everything that happened in 2018 and look ahead to what will be another great year in Olathe.

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Shoe Drive 2/1/2019 1:00 PM - 3/1/2019

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 12:23:01 GMT

Help us raise funds for by donating you gently worn, used and new shoes! Proceeds go to support people living with serious mental illness through a new community center we call Reclamation Clubhouse! Clean out your closets...ask your friends and neighbors to join you. The more we collect, the more we earn!

Good Living KC Expo 2/1/2019 3:00 PM - 2/2/2019

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:46:57 GMT

Friday, 2/1 3pm-8pm Saturday, 2/2 10am-6pm Kansas City's largest healthy living event featuring 200 Kansas City vendors & sponsors. Enjoy free classes, demos, healthy food samples, food trucks, free kids zone, appearance from KC Wolf, prizes & more!

Competing for Government Contracts: Basic Training 2/6/2019 9:25 AM - 2/6/2019 12:00 PM

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:07:48 GMT

This introductory seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with pursuing government contracts. The Kansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) presents information on how to get started in the government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications. The seminar will also cover Kansas PTAC services available to assist businesses in all aspects of government contracting. Not eligible for Take 3 discount. Course registration required.

GAME - Maximizing Your Sales Process 2/7/2019 7:30 AM - 2/7/2019 10:00 AM

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:25:51 GMT

Please join us for the kick off to GAME (Growth through Action, Measurement and Engagement) 2019 where the focus will be on Maximizing Your Sales Process. If you have been in GAME before, you will find a new format this year, described below. If you are new, you will love this unique format that provides content and tools allowing you to work on your business and leave each session with tactics and actions to implement immediately! The structure of each workshop will feature: • Your Issue Round table - business owners will discuss a specific challenge or opportunity and work to help each other with solutions. • Best Practice Minute - presentation on a best practice, such as how to run effective meetings, or best apps to use, just to name a few. • Subject Matter Expert will present and work with you on your business - In these first sessions, topics will include technology, customer relationship management, and digital marketing, just to name a few. If you own a business with sales in excess of $250,000... Apply now at: bit.ly/GAME-2019. It is only $99 to register for the 1st 5 sessions, thanks to our sponsors!

Chamber Coffee at Canine Solutions, co-hosted by Amsoil 2/7/2019 9:00 AM - 2/7/2019 10:30 AM

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:25:20 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 Lion's Choice 2/7/2019 11:00 AM - 2/7/2019 11:30 AM

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:40:54 GMT

Sunday in the Park with George 2/8/2019 8:00 PM - 2/8/2019 10:00 PM

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 11:49:36 GMT

A blank page or canvas. So many possibilities. A moving study of the enigmatic artist Georges Seurat and his famous painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, this stunning musical merges past and present into beautiful and poignant truths about life, love, and the creation of art. Winner of the 1985 Pulitzer Prize for drama and nominated for an astounding ten Tony Awards, this masterpiece by the legendary team of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine will inspire you long after you leave the theatre. “…one of Mr. Sondheim’s richest and most intricately composed scores.” — New York Times February 8-24. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

Shop local Saturdays (2nd Saturday of the month) 2/9/2019 10:00 AM - 2/9/2019 7:00 PM

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 13:50:17 GMT

Shop local Saturdays is a small event every month on the 2nd Saturday of the month where local businesses will meet at my shop and people can go to each vendor for multiple different health/wellness items, clothing items, jewelry and much more. The more vendors they buy from, the more discount they can use at other vendors. Click here for a map to the location

Sunday in the Park with George 2/9/2019 8:00 PM - 2/9/2019 10:00 PM

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 11:49:41 GMT

Sunday in the Park with George 2/10/2019 2:00 PM - 2/10/2019 4:00 PM

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 11:48:36 GMT

Auditions at Olathe Civic Theatre 2/11/2019 7:00 PM - 2/11/2019 9:00 PM

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 11:49:33 GMT

A Flea in Her Ear is a door slamming farce filled with crazy characters, outrageous situations, and fast-paced and often physical comedy. It features the story of Victor Chandebise and his wife Raymonde, who begin the show in the middle of some marital performance issues. Raymonde is sure the reason is that Victor is having an affair, so she and her friend Lucienne devise a trick to catch him in the act. Along the way, we meet Victor’s nephew Camille, who is actually having an affair with Victor’s cook Antoinette, who is married to Victor’s valet Etienne. Raymonde is the subject of the obsessions of Romain, who is a business partner of Victor. Lucienne is recently married to an extremely jealous and fiery-tempered Don Carlos Homenides De Histangua. They all end up at the Frisky Puss hotel, where we meet another group of wild characters and everything descends into madness. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script which will be provided at the audition. No audition slot sign-up is required. Please bring a current resume and headshot. Audition and conflict form will be available at auditions. Be prepared to list all known conflicts from April 22 – May 25, 2019. No conflicts during tech week May 26 – 30, 2019. *If you are unable to attend this date, please contact the director at dmartin922@gmail.com to arrange an alternative time to audition. *If you are interested in auditioning and have worked with this director in the past, you may be invited to attend callbacks without an initial audition. To request this arrangement, please contact the director at dmartin922@gmail.com. Complete information may be found at http://olathetheatre.org/auditions-a-flea-in-her-ear/

Professional & Graduate Studies Open House 2/12/2019 5:30 PM - 2/12/2019 8:00 PM

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 10:07:01 GMT

Learn about programs to further your education, earn your undergrad or graduate degree and/or certificates.

Chamber Coffee at Penwell Gable 2/14/2019 9:00 AM - 2/14/2019 10:30 AM

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:26:05 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!

Free Screening of "Royal Wedding" 2/14/2019 6:30 PM

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 10:20:50 GMT

Join us Thursday, Feb. 14 at 6:30 in the Polsky Theatre on the JCCC campus for free screening of the 1951 musical “Royal Wedding.” In this movie, a brother and sister dance act encounter challenges and romance when booked in London during the Royal Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II. Bring your favorite person (or people!) and sing along with Fred Astaire and Jane Powell as they dance their way through Great Britain in the days leading up to Princess Elizabeth’s 1947 wedding to Prince Philip. Grab a cuppa—Coffee and soft drinks available for purchase until 8 p.m.—and join Kristy Howell, Sustainability Education and Engagement Coordinator, for a post-movie discussion. Celebrate and Connect! jccc.edu/50 | #JCCC50 JCCC's 50th Anniversary Movie Series

Sunday in the Park with George 2/15/2019 8:00 PM - 2/15/2019 10:00 PM

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 11:49:44 GMT

Sunday in the Park with George 2/16/2019 8:00 PM - 2/16/2019 10:00 PM

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 11:49:01 GMT

Sunday in the Park with George 2/17/2019 2:00 PM - 2/17/2019 4:00 PM

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 11:48:25 GMT

Olathe HR Roundtable - "Diversity Today: Communicating for Inclusion" 2/19/2019 11:15 AM - 2/19/2019 1:00 PM

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:24:47 GMT

This month, we'll explore different types of biases in the workplace – age, race, gender and religion – and how they can intersect and compound one another. Dr. Angela Pastorek, University of Kansas Edwards Campus, will lead the presentation and demonstrate how managers can become blinded to understanding the needs and perspectives of a diverse workforce. Attendees will learn how social group identities intersect and influence employee experiences within a workplace culture; assess where your organization currently is on the Cultural Proficiency Continuum; and practical strategies for recognizing everyday biases and addressing them.

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 2/20/2019 6:00 PM - 2/20/2019 7:00 PM

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:19:36 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.

GAME - Maximizing Your Sales Process 2/21/2019 7:30 AM - 2/21/2019 10:00 AM

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:26:03 GMT

Chamber Coffee at New Hope Food Pantry 2/21/2019 9:00 AM - 2/21/2019 10:30 AM

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:26:44 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!

Sunday in the Park with George 2/22/2019 8:00 PM - 2/22/2019 10:00 PM

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 11:49:26 GMT

Sunday in the Park with George 2/22/2019 8:00 PM - 2/22/2019 10:00 PM

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 11:48:52 GMT

Sunday in the Park with George 2/23/2019 8:00 PM - 2/23/2019 10:00 PM

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 11:48:44 GMT

Sunday in the Park with George 2/24/2019 2:00 PM - 2/24/2019 4:00 PM

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 11:48:12 GMT

YOPro Team Building at Dave & Buster's 2/26/2019 4:00 PM - 2/26/2019 6:00 PM

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:08:53 GMT

Don't miss out on Mission Impossible - Teambuilder at Dave & Buster's! Enjoy problem solving, team building, a scavanger hunt and light appetizers all for $15 per person. Feel free to invite your friends and colleagues!

Chamber Coffee at Hy-Vee 2/28/2019 9:00 AM - 2/28/2019 10:30 AM

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:50:01 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!

JCDS Business Advisory Council Informational Luncheon 2/28/2019 11:30 AM - 2/28/2019 1:00 PM

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:26:55 GMT

We invite local businesses to join us for the 2019 Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) Business Advisory Council (BAC) Informational Luncheon. This event will be held 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center, located at 8788 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park. The BAC is a business-driven initiative to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve competitive community employment. As a member of the BAC, your industry knowledge will help men and women in Johnson County thrive through gainful employment. This event is free, and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Kim Perry, kim.perry@jocogov.org, by Feb. 21, 2019. To learn more about JCDS, please visit us online at www.jcds.org.