Olathe Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

JCCC - Virtual Online Courses 3/24/2020 8:00 AM - 5/28/2020 9:30 PM

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:33:41 GMT

JCCC Continuing Education is here for you! During these uncertain times we are all facing new challenges. We have moved some of our face-to-face courses to virtual online. Use this link to look through a variety of courses and topics. We will add new courses to this list as we move more courses to virtual online. Courses are fully online and presented live using the Zoom platform. Courses are not recorded, and attendance is required at times stated. High-speed Internet connection required. Within 2 business days of the class start date, you will receive instructions about how to access the class online. Course is fully online and presented live using the Zoom platform. Course is not recorded, and attendance is required at times stated. High-speed Internet connection required. You will receive a Zoom link one day before the webinar.

JCCC - Virtual Online Courses 4/6/2020 8:00 AM - 5/28/2020 9:30 PM

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:45:56 GMT

Olathe Chamber Frontline Fund 4/14/2020 - 5/15/2020

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:53:44 GMT

The Olathe Chamber of Commerce program to feed first responders while helping our member restaurants at the same time.

Brought to you with the initial support of John Deere and Farmers Insurance.

We find ourselves at the precipice of uncharted, extremely difficult times. First responders are working around the clock to help keep our community safe, often putting themselves in harm’s way, in the process. We want to help.

At the same time, there are more than 60 Olathe Chamber member restaurants struggling during these tough times. We felt the perfect way to help our community was to start a program with the help of John Deere and Farmers Insurance to come to the aid of both our first responders and our Chamber restaurants.

The Frontline Fund is designed to be mutually beneficial by raising funds to purchase meals from our restaurants to help feed our first responders.

Another goal is to help our restaurants communicate to their customers and neighbors that THEY are feeding the first responders through the Frontline Fund.

Explain exactly who they’re helping
Consider offering a simple item to serve the community, or a single, bulk daily delivery
Use #OlatheFrontlineFund and/or the logo to support your efforts on social media and marketing efforts

Share the impact - connecting customers to the Olathe Chamber team and the frontline.

Where it goes

Through this program, we’ll be helping hospitals, police departments, fire stations and medical suppliers. We’re looking to provide much-needed meals throughout the day to our frontline employees by working with our member restaurants. The meals will be delivered by the restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner times.

Safety is the biggest concern

Participating restaurants should continue to use proper safety and hygiene measures, and follow the changing instructions of local and federal governments. Current guidelines indicate low risk of COVID-19 transmission through food delivery and food pick-ups. Restaurants shall remain diligent about specific, strict safety guidelines, all meals must be individually wrapped/packaged, must coordinate deliveries with specific location and remember that all donations are perishable.

If you’d like to donate more than the options listed, please reach out to Susie Carson.

Olathe Chamber
scarson@olathe.org
913-744-4365

Please contact the Olathe Chamber of Commerce with any questions.

All of your support is greatly appreciated. Please be aware, for your accounting purposes, this is not a charitable donation.

Leadership Daily from KU 4/27/2020 12:15 PM - 6/30/2020 12:30 PM

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:22:09 GMT

Free 15-minute, mid-day webcasts to enhance your professional skills Tune in from 12:15-12:30 p.m. every weekday. Learn from industry expert, Dr. Lee Stuart, as he reveals business tips, tactics and tools you can put into action right away. This new series covers timely topics to help today’s professionals in this new normal, as well as advice on timeless subjects such as organizational culture and change management, emotional intelligence, the art of listening, time management tricks and much more.

Virtual Destination Talent Conference 5/1/2020 9:00 AM - 5/1/2020 4:00 PM

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:21:41 GMT

Shape your organization's talent pool, gain critical insight into trending workplace topics and earn free SHRM credit at this one-day, virtual conference. Choose from - and move back and forth between - two tracks: Connect with graduating KU Edwards Campus students and engage with essential skills training. For each concurrent session attended, earn .75 SHR Credits. Earn six credits for participation in the entire conference.

Spring Parade of Homes 5/4/2020 11:00 AM - 5/4/2020 6:00 PM

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:59:05 GMT

The Spring Parade of Homes offers something for everyone. Upgrade to a larger home, downsize to a smaller home, or realize your dream as a first-time buyer. The HBA will be hosting the Spring Parade of Homes from April 25 through May 10, 2020. Homes will be open from 11 a.m to 6 p.m with free admission. Parade guides will be available one week prior to the Parade outside the HBA at I-435 and Holmes or at any of the homes once the Parade starts.

Parade of Homes Greater Kansas City 5/4/2020 11:00 AM - 5/4/2020 6:00 PM

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 10:28:00 GMT

Parade of Homes Greater Kansas City 5/4/2020 11:00 AM - 5/4/2020 6:00 PM

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:40:27 GMT

Parade of Homes Greater Kansas City 5/5/2020 11:00 AM - 5/5/2020 6:00 PM

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:40:40 GMT

Spring Parade of Homes 5/5/2020 11:00 AM - 5/5/2020 6:00 PM

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:58:42 GMT

Virtual Olathe HR Roundtable: "Leadership & Change Management" 5/6/2020 12:00 Noon - 5/6/2020 1:15 PM

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:51:10 GMT

We will welcome leadership consultant and trainer, Jeremy Gray through Grantham University as he presents successful leadership and change management techniques to help navigate us through new situations due to COVID-19.

With practical applications drawn from John Maxwell and other leadership principles, Jeremy will guide us through adversity to advantage; finding a new focus, and how to maintain and create positive shifts. With 22 years working in operations, project management, and supply chain management and having recently retired from the US Army, Jeremy enjoys partnering with organizations to help enhance leadership, communication, and organizational change.

Pre-registration is required. The link to join the meeting will be shared after registering.

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 specialists, 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.

Spring Parade of Homes 5/6/2020 11:00 AM - 5/6/2020 6:00 PM

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:58:37 GMT

Parade of Homes Greater Kansas City 5/6/2020 11:00 AM - 5/6/2020 6:00 PM

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:40:36 GMT

Master of Science in Horticulture: Urban Food Systems Webinar 5/6/2020 12:00 PM - 5/6/2020 12:30 PM

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 20:28:08 GMT

The Master of Science in Horticulture with an emphasis in Urban Food Systems at K-State Olathe focuses on sustainable agriculture, food systems project management, grant writing, horticultural science and safe food production in an urban environment. Additionally, students will gain a solid foundation in horticultural science and food crop production while studying how the urban food system impacts economic development and provides a source of nutritious, safe food grown locally/regionally. Learn more about this graduate degree from faculty and have an opportunity to ask questions.

Chamber Coffee at the Heritage Center at Mahaffie 5/7/2020 9:00 AM - 5/7/2020 10:30 AM

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:03:13 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!

K-State Olathe Graduate Program Information Session 5/7/2020 6:00 PM - 5/7/2020 7:00 PM

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 17:04:20 GMT

If you are considering more education, join us to learn more about these programs: M.S. in Adult Learning and Leadership Master of Agribusiness M.S. in Horticulture with an emphasis in Urban Food Systems Master of Public Health M.S. in School Counseling M.S. in Veterinary Biomedical Science Professional Science Masters Ed.D/Ph.D in Adult Learning and Leadership Ph.D. in Counselor Education Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning Graduate Certificate in Animal Health Regulatory Affairs Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Sciences Graduate Certificate in Leadership Dynamics Graduate Certificate in Skills for STEM Practitioners

Click Here to Register

Assisted Living Operators Course Online 5/7/2020 8:00 AM - 6/24/2020

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:15:27 GMT

Senior living is a very exciting and rewarding field. This course opens up the opportunity to become a leader in this ever-growing and evolving profession. Upon completion of this course and successfully passing the state-mandated test, the participant can become a registered operator of assisted living/residential health care, 60 beds or less, adult day center, or a home plus. The majority of the course is online with an 8 hour in-person class in Topeka. KS tentatively set for June 24th.

Spring Parade of Homes 5/7/2020 11:00 AM - 5/7/2020 6:00 PM

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:16:19 GMT

Parade of Homes Greater Kansas City 5/7/2020 11:00 AM - 5/7/2020 6:00 PM

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:40:34 GMT

Spring Parade of Homes 5/8/2020 11:00 AM - 5/8/2020 6:00 PM

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:58:33 GMT

Parade of Homes Greater Kansas City 5/8/2020 11:00 AM - 5/8/2020 6:00 PM

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:40:30 GMT

Parade of Homes Greater Kansas City 5/9/2020 11:00 AM - 5/9/2020 6:00 PM

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:40:19 GMT

Spring Parade of Homes 5/9/2020 11:00 AM - 5/9/2020 6:00 PM

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:58:28 GMT

Parade of Homes Greater Kansas City 5/10/2020 11:00 AM - 5/10/2020 6:00 PM

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:40:15 GMT

Spring Parade of Homes 5/10/2020 11:00 AM - 5/10/2020 6:00 PM

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:58:47 GMT

Chamber Coffee at Simmons Bank 5/14/2020 9:00 AM - 5/14/2020 10:30 AM

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:06:41 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!

NEW "Empowered Employers" Zoom call 5/15/2020 11:15 AM - 5/15/2020 12:45 PM

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:20:09 GMT

HR Managers (and your work teams):

You're invited to the Olathe Chamber's exclusive “Empowered Employees” Zoom call. Come to this meetup, where you can talk openly with other human resources professionals about employment issues that matter to you the most. Right. Now.

Do you need advice about phasing out work-from-home operations?

Do you have questions for your other HR colleagues about EFMLA, UI, or PPP?

Do you have suggestions to ease employee concerns about reopening?

These are just a sampling of the issues we can cover with other HR pros during your "safe space," Empowered Employees meetups.

Interested?

HR Managers and their work teams must pre-register to join this exclusive Zoom call.

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlf--gqTwrGdxcB14WWGIN4VFKGpQKSldS

(After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)

Oh! One last thing -

We'll encourage VIDEO ON so please keep clothing appropriate. Please remember we reserve the right to mute or block any participants not adhering to proper protocol. But we are HR so that shouldn't even be an issue :-)

See you there!

Susan Wallace, Olathe Chamber of Commerce

swallace@olathe.org

P.S. Thank you to our familiar face and Top Sponsor, Jimmy Gaona with Edward Jones. Glad to have you help welcome and moderate the group!

What can you expect from the Olathe Empowered Employers group?

Empowered Employers meetups are exclusive events for human resources practitioners to visit, and openly discuss best practices, emerging trends, and workplace issues that interest you the most. Our agenda will flow alot like this:

11:15 Join the call with the link provided in your confirmation email

11:30 Empowered Employers begins!

12:30 Things wrap up

12:45 Final announcements and goodbyes

How will it compare to HR Roundtable meetings?

Unlike the Olathe Chamber's popular HR Roundtable, which feature formal presentations by experts about specific topics, Empowered Employers meetups encourage open discussion and problem solving among HR pros.

Are SHRM or HRCI continuing ed credits going to be available?

No, because Empowered Employers meetups won't follow a content-driven format. Unlike HR Roundtable, these conversations will be more "mentor" and collaborative in style. However, if you are interested in earning SHRM recertification or continuing ed points along with topic matter knowledge, please consider registering for the next HR Roundtable or Knowledge Now event.

Can vendors attend?

It's crucial to the group’s success that attendance is exclusive to HR managers and their work teams. By design, the only "vendors" (in other words, those who work in a non-HR role) at these meetups will be an official Empowered Employers corporate sponsor. However, HR Roundtable meetings welcome up to 5 vendors, and Knowledge Now events can accommodate even more! The HR Roundtables are extremely popular and have a long history of welcoming and successfully incorporating vendors into all aspects of the meetings - presentations, interactions, and questions at the end - so put them on your To Do list.

If you're not a member of the Olathe Chamber but want to check one out, please do! Once.

If you have questions, they can be directed to Susan Wallace at swallace@olathe.org

Live Online - Business Basics in a Day 5/19/2020 8:00 AM - 5/19/2020 4:00 PM

Wed, 13 May 2020 17:02:41 GMT

Business Basics in a Day - How to Start a Business This day-long seminar will cover the basics of starting a small business, including determining whether your idea is feasible, creating a business plan, choosing a legal entity, forming financial projections, marketing, developing a web presence, and bookkeeping. Guest presenters will include an attorney, a commercial banker, and an accountant. Entrepreneurs will share their stories during a panel discussion with an opportunity for questions. This active learning module includes hands-on computer lab time. Box lunch is provided. This section is facilitated by an instructor online. Within 2 business days of the class start date, you will receive instructions about how to access the class online.

University of Saint Mary Overland Park Campus Information Session 5/19/2020 6:00 PM - 5/19/2020 7:00 PM

Tue, 05 May 2020 12:01:50 GMT

Join the University of Saint Mary Overland Park Campus for a Virtual Information Session. Visit with faculty and advisors to learn about USM's flexible undergraduate and graduate degree programs at our Overland Park Campus. RSVP at stmary.edu/success/infosession. Attendees will receive login info prior to the Virtual Information Session.

Chamber Coffee at the Furniture Mall of Kansas 5/21/2020 9:00 AM - 5/21/2020 10:30 AM

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:04:28 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!

YOPro Monthly Event 5/26/2020 4:00 PM - 5/26/2020 6:00 PM

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:39:59 GMT

Virtual Olathe HR Roundtable: "Legislative Update" with Natalie Bright 5/27/2020 12:00 Noon - 5/27/2020 1:15 PM

Tue, 12 May 2020 13:48:01 GMT

This time, we welcome back Natalie Bright, Bright & Carpenter Consultants for a legislative update. Don't miss the up-to-the-minute report about legislative discussions and decisions from Topeka that will likely impact your business going forward. Always a popular presenter, Natalie is especially talented in explaining complicated issues in simplified and non-partisan terms. You won't want to miss this presentation!

A 2-step pre-registration is required:

#1 Click this link to initiate registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqcuiuqDMvGd1UOQEMol87vAksg52mzETn (copy/paste if needed)

#2 You'll receive a confirmation email with a Zoom one-click registration link to finalize your registration

Your personalized link to join the meeting on 5/27 will be emailed to you from Tim McKee.

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 specialists, 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.

Chamber Coffee at Honda of Olathe 5/28/2020 9:00 AM - 5/28/2020 10:30 AM

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:05:45 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!