Olathe Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Business Accounting Certificate 11/3/2020 12:00 AM - 12/15/2020 12:00 PM

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:26:40 GMT

The Business Accounting Certificate provides you with skills to make better business decisions resulting in increased profits and opportunities. This series is designed for non-finance employees and managers who want to better understand basic financial information and use that information to make confident decisions that will positively impact their bottom line. Complete any four of the following courses to obtain your certificate. Required Courses Note: Those without an accounting background are strongly encouraged to start with Accounting Basics before registering for the other courses. Accounting Basics Analyzing Financial Statements Budgeting Fundamentals Cost Accounting Not-For-Profit Finance and Accounting Profit Planning and Cost Analysis *Certificate must be completed within one year of your first course.

Driver Education (Self-Paced Online with Drive Lessons) 11/21/2020 12:00 AM - 12/21/2020 12:00 PM

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:54:12 GMT

JCCC's online course was designed to offer you more flexibility. This class will have a parent informational meeting through Zoom at the start of the class. For students under 18: We strongly recommend that a parent/guardian attend the online Zoom informational meeting. At the end of the online course, students are required to attend one in-person classroom session where they will complete forms and take the KS Handbook Test. All coursework and quizzes are completed online, within the timeframe set by your instructor. The online class also includes four to six lessons of behind-the-wheel training. The amount of drive time is determined by the instructor as the student achieves the driving competencies (see Driver Education Webpage for listing). Drive time will be discussed during the parent meeting. Drive lessons will not begin until after the in-person session. Students must be at least 14 years old. It is recommended but not necessary for students to have a current learner's permit prior to the class. All course materials are included in the course fee. A welcome letter from the instructor will be sent to enrolled participants approximately one-week prior to the first class. Amount of drive time is determined by the instructor as the student achieves the driving competencies (see Driver Education Webpage for listing). This course requires the student to attend one in-person session in which students will take the required KS Handbook test. This class has a virtual student/parent meeting that will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 21st. A meeting link will be sent to registered students by e-mail prior to the meeting date. $439

Security+ Exam Prep 11/30/2020 8:00 AM - 12/4/2020 4:00 PM

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:05:29 GMT

Discuss topics and exam preparation for the CompTIA Security+ Exam. The Security+ exam acknowledges an understanding of foundation level security standards. Review all areas of the Security+ exam including systems security, network infrastructure, access control, assessments and audits, cryptography and organizational security. The application and testing process and key exam topics and practice questions are reviewed. Materials and exam voucher included in course fee. Textbooks distributed in first course meeting. Prerequisite: Industry experience suggested. 11/30-12/4 M-F 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $1,995

Leveraging LinkedIn for Your Personal Brand & Business 11/30/2020 12:30 PM - 12/1/2020 4:30 PM

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:05:25 GMT

Become one of the 40% who visit LinkedIn daily – and start leveraging the world’s largest professional networking site to take your personal brand and network to a new level! LinkedIn has become an important part of every professional’s personal brand and career. In this hands-on course, you will have the opportunity to take your profile to “All-Star” status, while learning the hidden and advanced features built into LinkedIn. Course Materials Requirements: Access to resume, profile picture image, company logos, etc. Via email, thumb drive, cloud storage. 11/30-12/1 M, Tu 12:30-4:30 p.m. $225

Driver Education (Self-Paced Online with Drive Lessons) 12/1/2020 12:00 AM - 1/1/2021 12:00 AM

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:32 GMT

JCCC's online course was designed to offer you more flexibility. This class will have a parent informational meeting through Zoom at the start of the class. For students under 18: We strongly recommend that a parent/guardian attend the online Zoom informational meeting. At the end of the online course, students are required to attend one in-person classroom session where they will complete forms and take the KS Handbook Test. All coursework and quizzes are completed online, within the timeframe set by your instructor. The online class also includes four to six lessons of behind-the-wheel training. The amount of drive time is determined by the instructor as the student achieves the driving competencies (see Driver Education Webpage for listing). Drive time will be discussed during the parent meeting. Drive lessons will not begin until after the in-person session. Students must be at least 14 years old. It is recommended but not necessary for students to have a current learner's permit prior to the class. All course materials are included in the course fee. A welcome letter from the instructor will be sent to enrolled participants approximately one-week prior to the first class. Amount of drive time is determined by the instructor as the student achieves the driving competencies (see Driver Education Webpage for listing). This course requires the student to attend one in-person session in which students will take the required KS Handbook test. Drive lessons will be scheduled with the course instructor $439

Tuesdays with Dr. Tereza Hubkova 12/1/2020 12:00 PM - 12/1/2020 12:50 PM

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:03:52 GMT

Join Tereza Hubkova, MD, ABIHM, ABIM, for an interactive educational program and a unique opportunity to ask questions you might have related to each week’s topic and beyond. Noon to 12:50 pm, a light lunch will be provided | $20/session Set Yourself Up for Good Sleep About 60 percent of women after menopause struggle with insomnia, and many have undiagnosed sleep apnea. Meanwhile, stress and insomnia contribute to risk of depression as well as dementia. Come and learn some tips to improve your sleep, learn a few tools to help you deal with stress and strategies to lower your risk of cognitive decline.

Driver Education 12/5/2020 8:00 AM - 12/5/2020 4:30 PM

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:48 GMT

This course is designed to give students the fundamentals for driving responsibly, safely and defensively. In addition to the 8 hour classroom portion, each student will receive four to six lessons of behind-the-wheel training that will be scheduled with the instructor and will begin the week following the course. Amount of drive time is determined by the instructor as the student achieves the driving competencies (see Driver Education Webpage for listing). Students must be at least 14 years old. It is recommended but not necessary for students to have a current learner's permit prior to the course. All course materials are included in the course fee. A welcome letter from the instructor with instructions pertaining to the course will be sent to enrolled participants at the email used for registration approximately one-week prior to the first class. For students under 18, we require a parent or legal guardian attend the first 30 minutes of the classroom meeting to complete required forms and learn about the structure of the course. Students must successfully complete the initial Kansas handbook test to remain for the duration of the classroom meeting. (For more information about the handbook test, please see Driver Education Webpage Frequently Asked Questions) Driving lessons will be scheduled with their classroom instructor. $399

Architecting on AWS 12/8/2020 8:00 AM - 12/10/2020 5:00 PM

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:55 GMT

This course shows you the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on the AWS platform. You learn how to optimize the AWS Cloud by understanding AWS services and how they fit into cloud-based solutions. You explore best practices and design patterns to help you architect optimal IT solutions on AWS, then build and explore a variety of infrastructures through guided, hands-on activity. You learn how to create fledgling architectures and build them into robust and adaptive solutions. 12/8-12/10 T,W,Th 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $2,195

Olathe HR Roundtable: TBD 12/8/2020 11:15 AM - 12/8/2020 1:00 PM

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:45:01 GMT

Topic description:

As always, HR Roundtable welcomes questions and input from members of the HR Roundtable council in attendance. If you have questions or first-hand experience around the topic of the month, we encourage you to attend and participate!

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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 Mary Barrios at (913) 764-1050 or mbarrios@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.

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

Registering for inperson meetings:

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.

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.

Analyzing Financial Statements 12/8/2020 1:00 PM - 12/10/2020 5:00 PM

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:41 GMT

Learn the accounting terms and concepts that will help you interpret your company's true financial performance by taking an in-depth look at what statements can tell you. You will cover the information required for accurate financial statements, what such statements reveal, and the ratios used in their analysis. This class is part of the Business Accounting Certificate. Note: Those without an accounting background are strongly encouraged to start with Accounting Basics before registering for the other courses. 12/08/-12/10 T and Th 1-5 p.m. $224

Planning and Buying Digital Advertising 12/8/2020 6:00 PM - 12/17/2020 9:00 PM

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:51 GMT

Make the most of your paid digital advertising. Learn how using Google Paid Search to Facebook Ads benefit your organization. When you need to get a message in front of people, especially new customers, digital advertising can be a very powerful tool. Plan to build ads and campaigns using your existing accounts and social profiles while in class. Prerequisite: Social Media Marketing and knowledge of how search engines work. Access and passwords to your business accounts is helpful. 12/8-12/17 T,Th 6-9 p.m. $475

University of Saint Mary Overland Park Campus Virtual Information Session 12/8/2020 6:00 PM - 12/8/2020 7:00 PM

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:00:21 GMT

Join the University of Saint Mary Overland Park Campus for a Virtual Information Session. Visit with faculty members and advisors to learn about USM's flexible undergraduate and graduate program offerings at our Overland Park Campus. RSVP at www.stmary.edu/success.

Developing Yourself and Others 12/9/2020 8:00 AM - 12/9/2020 12:00 PM

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:01 GMT

Development is critical to attracting and retaining talent, driving employee engagement, preparing future leaders, and ultimately ensuring the success of the organization. Clearly, development is equally important to leaders as well as direct reports. In this course, learners are introduced to a practical process to guide their own and their direct reports' development planning efforts. The outcome is a meaningful development plan that supports the current and future business needs of the organization. This class is part of the Business Leadership Certificate. This DDI course is approved by HRCI and SHRM for 3.5 hours. $194

Understanding Agile Development 12/10/2020 8:00 AM - 12/11/2020 4:00 PM

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:59:54 GMT

Agile is a framework for managing product development. Get comfortable with the Agile mindset and principles – an incremental, iterative, integrated approach to ensure your products meet the needs of users and stakeholders. Come learn how Agile works and it differs from traditional approaches like waterfall. Choose the right Agile framework for your situation. As you move through class learn what to look for in a good agile team and mechanics of planning. This overview will have some hands-on practice and lots of discussion on implementing Agile. Materials are included in course fee. Prerequisite: Experience managing projects. $799

K-State Olathe's Regulatory Affairs in Animal Health Graduate Certificate informational webinar 12/10/2020 11:30 AM - 12/10/2020 12:00 PM

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:03:41 GMT

The first of it's kind in the nation, our Regulatory Affairs graduate certificate in Animal Health is 15 credit hours and provides a series of courses and experiences that will help equip animal health professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate governmental processes and regulations.

Professional Science Masters Webinar 12/10/2020 12:00 PM - 12/10/2020 12:30 PM

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 20:27:24 GMT

A Professional Science Master's degree, or PSM, is an industry-focused graduate program that provides advanced training in the sciences while simultaneously incorporating professional skills highly valued by employers. This 30-credit hour advanced graduate degree is for professionals in the animal health and food security sectors who aspire to managerial and supervisory roles in their laboratory, unit or business. The degree program fuses advanced scientific knowledge with core competencies necessary for leadership positions. Learn more about this graduate degree from faculty and have an opportunity to ask questions.

Profit Planning and Cost Analysis 12/15/2020 8:00 AM - 12/17/2020 12:00 PM

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:44 GMT

Learn the necessary information to make better business decisions. You will learn to identify various cost behaviors, predict costs using Excel, utilize cost-volume-profit calculations, business segment reporting, how to create static and flexible budgets and performance reports, how to measure performance through use of return on investment and residual income methods, use operations performance metrics, make vs. buy decisions, know when to add or drop product lines, discounted cash flows, and use Excel for capital investment analysis and financial statement analysis. The course is presented in a practical, hands-on, and supportive fashion. This class is part of the Business Accounting Certificate. Note: Those without an accounting background are strongly encouraged to start with Accounting Basics before registering for the other courses. 12/15-12/17 M, T, W 8 a.m.-noon $324

Your Competitive Edge Professional Development Series: Critical Communication Skills for Leaders 12/17/2020 9:00 AM - 12/17/2020 4:00 PM

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:53:03 GMT

Exceptional leaders listen well and handle difficult conversations with grace and dignity. In this interactive workshop, experiential activities and real-life scenarios will help emerging and current leaders become more mindful listeners and learn techniques and methods that will enable them to handle difficult conversation and conflict more effectively.

Olathe HR Roundtable "Second Chance Hiring" 12/17/2020 11:45 AM - 12/17/2020 1:00 PM

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:35:45 GMT

Please register at this Zoom link:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rcu-rqjMoHtRPUddmmMxRswb9byz3Yt

Guest Presenter:

Bettina Sparks, Program Manager, Alternative Workforce Specialist

Kansas Department of Commerce

Join us as we hear a presentation from Bettina Sparks on how employers can engage in programs available throughout the state to hire individuals previously involved in the justice system. She will highlight opportunities that employers can take advantage of and also highlight training that these individuals now have the opportunity to complete to be ready for employment upon re-entry to the workforce.

Bettina serves as the liaison between Kansas Dept. of Commerce and Kansas Dept. of Corrections, with the goal of increasing opportunities for individuals involved in the justice system to return to work in sustainable living wage jobs. She engages with organizations Statewide to provide information, encourage dialogue, and plan how this population of individuals can enter the workforce in high demand/high wage occupations through education and training, both inside and outside of the correctional system. She engages with organizations Statewide to provide information, encourage dialogue, and plan how this population of individuals can enter the workforce in high demand/high wage occupations through education and training, both inside and outside of the correctional system.

Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Please register at this Zoom link:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rcu-rqjMoHtRPUddmmMxRswb9byz3Yt

As always thank you to our sponsor, Qualified Plan Advisors

Funding Your Business in 2021 12/17/2020 2:30 PM - 12/17/2020 3:30 PM

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:50:17 GMT

A panel of industry experts will discuss the outlook for business capital in 2021. The program is open to anyone who would like to hear and or participate in discussions about the availability of funds and strategies that can help your business gain access to capital. The discussion will be in a free form format so participation is encouraged. Bring your questions! Hosted by the Kansas SBDC Capital Access Center

Research Skills for Business 12/18/2020 1:00 PM - 12/18/2020 4:00 PM

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:28 GMT

In this age of information overload, it can be hard to know where to find good information that you can trust. If you’re doing research for an important project, report, or proposal, how do you find information that you can count on? This course will teach you how to research any topic using a number of different tools. We will start with basic techniques, such as reading, memory recall, note-taking, and planning. We will also talk about creating different kinds of outlines for different stages of your project, and how to move from the outline to actual writing, editing, and polishing. Most importantly, we will talk about how to use all kinds of sources. After you complete this course, you’ll be ready to find reliable information on any topic, and turn that information into a compelling, accurate piece of writing. This course is part of the Professional Assistant Certificate. $154

Driver Education (Virtual Classroom with Drive Lessons) 12/28/2020 1:00 PM - 12/30/2020 5:00 PM

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:35 GMT

JCCC's Virtual driver's ed course is like our traditional face-face class offering but done remotely using Zoom. This class will have a parent informational meeting through Zoom at the start of the class. In order to participate in the virtual driver's ed course, participants must have access to a high-speed internet connection and a laptop or mobile device with an enabled camera and microphone. For students under 18: We strongly recommend that a parent/guardian attend the online Zoom informational meeting. At the end of the online course, students are required to attend one in-person classroom session where they will complete forms and take the KS Handbook Test. All coursework and a final exam is completed online, within the timeframe set by your instructor. The online class also includes four to six lessons of behind-the-wheel training. The amount of drive time is determined by the instructor as the student achieves the driving competencies (see Driver Education Webpage for listing). Drive time will be discussed during the parent meeting. Drive lessons will not begin until after the in-person KS handbook session. Students must be at least 14 years old. It is recommended but not necessary for students to have a current learner's permit prior to the class. All course materials are included in the course fee. A welcome letter from the instructor will be sent to enrolled participants approximately one-week prior to the first class. Amount of drive time is determined by the instructor as the student achieves the driving competencies (see Driver Education Webpage for listing). This course requires the student to attend one in-person session in which students will take the required KS Handbook test. KS Handbook testing can usually be completed in less than one-hour. All students must successfully complete the Kansas handbook test in order to begin behind-the-wheel lessons. Drive lessons will be scheduled with the course instructor $399

Virtual Lunch and Learn: Diet and Nutrition For Better Sleep 12/29/2020 12:00 PM - 12/29/2020 1:00 PM

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:10:58 GMT

Did you know that for some people, what and how you eat may be affecting your ability to sleep well? Participate in this informative online class taught by dietitian Lisa Markley to help you identify simple diet and nutrition strategies you can try to improve the quality of your sleep.

Family Cook-Along: A Virtual Cooking Class 12/30/2020 6:00 PM - 12/30/2020 7:30 PM

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:10:17 GMT

The kids are home on holiday break – are you looking for something fun and engaging to do? Please look no further and join dietitian and chef Lisa Markley in her virtual kitchen for this FREE family cook-along class where she will guide you and your child(ren) step-by-step in making a few simple, yet healthfully delicious recipes. Ideal age for children participating is 7 and up. Recipes, ingredients and supply lists will be emailed several days in advance to each registrant so they can be prepared for each session to cook along, if desired. The recipes will be primarily plant-based and gluten-free friendly with some optional animal proteins or optional dairy – variations will be suggested. If you have any food allergies/sensitivities, please contact instructor for more information (lisa.markley@adventhealth.com). We encourage you to cook along with Lisa during this interactive virtual class. Register for Family Cook-Along: A Virtual Cooking Class Virtual Event Wednesday, December 30, 2020 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm CT Contact Information Contact: Pam Young Tel: Call Pam Young at913-676-7777 Email: Email Pam Young atclassregistration@adventhealth.com