﻿<?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>Emotional Intelligence 7/7/2020 8:00 AM - 7/7/2020 12:00 PM</title><description>We're supposed to leave our emotions at home when we go to work, but in reality, that's impossible. Organizations that know this, and apply Emotional Intelligence (EI) principles, come out ahead in employee morale, creativity, energy and productivity. 

Today there is a growing body of science in the field of EI, indicating that proper understanding and use of emotions can help us be more effective workers and better communicators.This course will tap in to the power of emotions, their impact on the workplace, how to improve workplace performance, and how to manage negative emotions.
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7195</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:01:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Emotional Intelligence 7/7/2020 8:00 AM - 7/7/2020 12:00 PM</title><description>We're supposed to leave our emotions at home when we go to work, but in reality, that's impossible. Organizations that know this, and apply Emotional Intelligence (EI) principles, come out ahead in employee morale, creativity, energy and productivity. 

Today there is a growing body of science in the field of EI, indicating that proper understanding and use of emotions can help us be more effective workers and better communicators.This course will tap in to the power of emotions, their impact on the workplace, how to improve workplace performance, and how to manage negative emotions.
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7198</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:05:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leadership Development Certificate: Living As A Leader 7/8/2020 8:00 AM - 7/8/2020 8: AM</title><description>Online Learning and One-on-One Virtual Coaching is what sets this program apart from others.

This 11-month Leadership Development Series is designed to help you and your organization’s leaders improve the employee experience and drive business results. Our process focuses on the development of leadership skills and strategies, as well as frequent application opportunities. Leaders at all levels can attend this Certificate program. Click here for more information.

Reinforcement Tools included in this series:

11 One-Hour 1:1 Virtual Coaching Sessions
11 Interactive E-Learning Modules (access for 2 yrs.)
Mobile App (you will have for life)
Participant Workbook</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7210</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:56:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Knowledge Now professional development event 7/8/2020 11:30 AM - 7/8/2020 1:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="margin-left:.25in;"&gt;Learn from our Moderator, &lt;strong&gt;Keely J. Schneider,&lt;/strong&gt; Executive Director at Workforce Partnership, and our panel of experts: &lt;strong&gt;Andrea Allison-Putnam&lt;/strong&gt;, Chief People &amp;amp; Inclusion Officer at Greater Kansas City YMCA; &lt;strong&gt;Bryan Brazil&lt;/strong&gt;, Talent Acquisition Supervisor at TVH Parts Americas; and &lt;strong&gt;JT Galloway&lt;/strong&gt;, Chief Culture Officer at CoCulture.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early bird discount&amp;nbsp;available through 5/13/20&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early bird pricing: $15 Members, $25 Non-Members &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Regular pricing: $25 Members,&amp;nbsp;$40&amp;nbsp;Non-Members&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left:.25in;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left:.25in;"&gt;This program is valid for 1.5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP&lt;sup&gt;&amp;reg;&lt;/sup&gt; and SHRM-SCP&lt;sup&gt;&amp;reg; &lt;/sup&gt;recertification.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left:.25in;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left:.25in;"&gt;&lt;u&gt;Agenda&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left:.25in;"&gt;11:30 a.m.&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash; Arrive for networking and lunch&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left:.25in;"&gt;Noon to 1:30 p.m. &amp;ndash; Panel presentation +&amp;nbsp;Q&amp;amp;A&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left:.25in;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left:.25in;"&gt;Susan Wallace&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left:.25in;"&gt;HR &amp;amp; Workforce Projects Manager&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left:.25in;"&gt;Olathe Chamber of Commerce&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left:.25in;"&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:swallace@olathe.org"&gt;swallace@olathe.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7155</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:04:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Agribusiness Information Session, K-State Olathe 7/8/2020 12:00 PM - 7/8/2020 12:30 PM</title><description>Join us to learn more about our Master of Agribusiness- Animal Health Cohort offering through the K-State Olathe Campus. This webinar will feature a presentation by the program coordinator and a Q&amp;A session.  Spend 30 minutes to learn more about how to advance your career with education!</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7184</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:13:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Know Your Numbers and Make More Money 7/8/2020 1:30 PM - 7/8/2020 4:30 PM</title><description>Learn to read and interpret basic financial reports, explore three fundamental ways to increase profitability, and identify key financial indicators. Gain a better understanding of how to use financial reports to operate a more profitable business.

 
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.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7201</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:19:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Know Your Numbers and Make More Money 7/8/2020 1:30 PM - 7/8/2020 4:30 PM</title><description>Learn to read and interpret basic financial reports, explore three fundamental ways to increase profitability, and identify key financial indicators. Gain a better understanding of how to use financial reports to operate a more profitable business.

 
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.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7208</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:20:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Listening to the Verbal and Non-Verbal 7/9/2020 1:00 PM - 7/9/2020 5:00 PM</title><description>Almost everyone has heard of "Active Listening", but have you heard of the other eight kinds? Listening is a neglected leadership skill. By honing your listening skills, you will gather information, develop rapport, and influence those around you. Consider words, meanings, and messages within the context of non-verbal communication. Learn how to project confidence and calm at your next meeting, determine if your customer is telling the full truth, and understand your boss's silence.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7183</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:41:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Women’s Health Conversations with Dr. Tereza Hubkova 7/13/2020 5:30 PM - 7/13/2020 6:30 PM</title><description>Learn how to stay healthy and vibrant at midlife. Join Tereza Hubkova, MD, for an interactive educational program and a unique opportunity to ask questions you might have related to each week’s topic and beyond.

Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance in the 21st Century

Before giving up on your weight-loss goals entirely, consider whether you just need to change your
approach. Learn how to determine your optimal weight and how to maintain it. We will also discuss 11 key aspects to successful weight maintenance and common weight loss strategies and pitfalls.

Guests are welcome to attend any or all sessions.
Register online at adventhealthkc.com/events or by calling 913-676-7777, option 2.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7193</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hospitality Management Bachelors Webinar 7/14/2020 5:30 PM - 7/14/2020 6:00 PM</title><description>Our hospitality management program affords you the opportunity to stay in KC, work in KC and earn your degree in KC.

The hospitality management program at the K-State Olathe campus is flexible and tailored to the Greater Kansas City region. Students can customize their degree to match their career goals by working in an area that leads to a rewarding career in the hospitality industry.

Learn more about this degree from faculty and have an opportunity to ask questions.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7055</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2020 20:28:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>QuickBooks® Fundamentals - for Desktop Users 7/14/2020 8:30 AM - 7/14/2020 12:30 PM</title><description>Learn how to set up your business using this popular desktop accounting program - the right way.  In this beginning-level seminar, you will learn how to create your own chart of accounts; set up customers and vendors; generate invoices, receive payments and sales receipts; pay bills and write checks; track credit card purchases and balances; reconcile accounts and bank fees; track and pay sales taxes; and produce customized financial statements and reports that will help you manage your business. Facilitated by a Certified QuickBooks® Pro-Advisor.

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.

*This is a 2-day class, 7/14/20 and 7/16/20, 8:30am-12:30pm both days.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7202</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:19:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ED Talks presented by JCCC Continuing Education 7/14/2020 10:00 AM - 7/14/2020 11: AM</title><description>The Good Side of Conflict

Many people understand conflict to be bad, so they avoid it or use it to their unfair advantage.Yet, getting to the other side—the good side—of conflict provides the opportunity for us to understand one another better and to connect with informed awareness. Solutions, resolutions, and reconciliations can result. We will investigate the myths, truths, and insights surrounding conflict. Doing so can increase our comfort and confidence with conflict. Join us for Karen L. Anderson’s presentation and share your insights in an open conversation. 

Instructor: Karen Anderson

Free</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7209</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:56:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>QuickBooks Fundamentals - for Online Users 7/14/2020 1:00 PM - 7/14/2020 5:00 PM</title><description>Learn how to set up your business using this popular online accounting program - the right way.  In this beginning-level seminar, you will learn how to create your own chart of accounts; set up customers and vendors; generate invoices, receive payments and sales receipts; pay bills and write checks; track credit card purchases and balances; reconcile accounts and bank fees; track and pay sales taxes; and produce customized financial statements and reports that will help you manage your business. Facilitated by a Certified QuickBooks® Pro-Advisor.


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.

*This is a 2-day class, 7/14/20 and 7/16/20, 1:00-5:00pm on both days</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7207</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:20:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Profit Planning and Cost Analysis 7/15/2020 8:00 AM - 7/17/2020 12: PM</title><description>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.

July 15-17

Fee: $295
 </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7212</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:56:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Building and Sustaining Trust 7/15/2020 8:00 AM - 7/15/2020 12:00 PM</title><description>What does trust have to do with business success? Everything. Trust is directly linked to employee engagement, retention, productivity, and innovation. Leaders who demonstrate trust and trustworthiness inspire higher levels of performance and organizational commitment. 

This course introduces the Trust Builders, actions leaders can take to build and sustain trusting relationships, as well as common trust breakers that can quickly erode or break trust. Applying these skills to build trusting relationships enables people to take risks, identify and solve problems, and collaborate to achieve business results. This class is part of the Business Leadership Certificate. This DDI course is approved by HRCI and SHRM for 3.5 hours.
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7182</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:40:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Coffee at Bank Midwest 7/16/2020 9:00 AM - 7/16/2020 10:30 AM</title><description>&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;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7008</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:10:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Retail Relaunch Workshop 7/16/2020 9:30 AM - 7/16/2020 11:30 AM</title><description>FREE WEBINAR
A panel of industry experts focus on helping the small business retailer get back to business in a smart way. This webinar will cover current trends, marketing strategy, inventory logistics, data-driven decision making, point of sale essentials, and more!

Rebound or Retreat: What Does the Retail Economy Look Like?
Chris Kuehl - Managing Director, Armada Corporate Intelligence

Panel of Retailers including Amazing Lash &amp; Apricot Lane
Panelists moderated by Stephanie Willis, Business Consultant at Kansas SBDC

Advancing Retail Through Convenience and Accessibility
Retail Success

8 Ways Marketing Can Relaunch Your Retail Business
David Patrick - President, WizeWebz</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7203</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:19:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Planning for Young Entrepreneur - Grades 8-9 7/20/2020 11:00 AM - 7/24/2020 12: PM</title><description>Got an idea? Got two? Perhaps three? Uncover how to get creative and work on ideation with ecosystem mapping, asking questions, user identification, and being creative with constraints. Dive into the process of designing a business. You will practice public speaking and pitching (and defending) your ideas. If you like Shark Tank this course is for you!

Students need a computer, tablet or smartphone that have a webcam and microphone in order to fully participate in this class.

This course is facilitated live online by a JCCC instructor using Zoom. Prior to the start of class you will receive an email from JCCC which will include access information.

July 20-24

Fee: $59</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7229</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:57:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Women’s Health Conversations with Dr. Tereza Hubkova 7/20/2020 5:30 PM - 7/20/2020 6:30 PM</title><description>Learn how to stay healthy and vibrant at midlife. Join Tereza Hubkova, MD, for an interactive educational program and a unique opportunity to ask questions you might have related to each week’s topic and beyond.

How to Lower the Risk of Dementia

Some changes, like needing bifocals to read the newspaper, are perfectly normal as our eyes age. And as our brains age, it’s normal to briefly forget the day of the week or struggle a bit to find the right word. For some people, changes in their brain’s ability to function as it used to may signal the onset of a dementia related illness such as Alzheimer’s disease. Learn what lifestyle choices can lower our risk of dementia and common contributing factors to dementia, including Alzheimer’s.

Guests are welcome to attend any or all sessions.
Register online at adventhealthkc.com/events or by calling 913-676-7777, option 2.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7192</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Basics in a Day - How to Start a Business 7/22/2020 8:00 AM - 7/22/2020 4:00 PM</title><description>Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started and apply for a business loan, including determining the feasibility of your business, creating a lean canvas plan, choosing a legal entity, forming financial projections, marketing, bookkeeping, and much more! Guest presenters during this day-long seminar include an attorney, a commercial banker, an insurance broker and an accountant. Entrepreneurs will share their stories during a panel discussion with an opportunity for questions. This active learning module includes hand-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.

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.

*This is a 2-day class, 7/14/20 and 7/16/20, 1:00-5:00pm on both days</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7206</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:20:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leadership Olathe Graduation Dinner 7/23/2020 6:00 PM - 7/23/2020 9:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us as we recognize and celebrate the Leadership Olathe &amp;nbsp;Class of 2020. The event is open to graduates, their families and friends, &amp;nbsp;Leadership Olathe alumni, and Chamber members.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;$50 for individuals, $400 for a table of eight.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The registration deadline July 17.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7185</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:19:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Understanding Agile Development 7/23/2020 8:00 AM - 7/24/2020 4: PM</title><description>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.

Course materials included in course fee.

Prerequisite: Experience managing projects.

July 23-24

Fee: $799</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7214</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:56:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Coffee at JCCC at the Olathe Health Education Center 7/23/2020 9:00 AM - 7/23/2020 10:30 AM</title><description>&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;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7009</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:10:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>QuickBooks Advanced - for Online Users 7/23/2020 1:30 PM - 7/23/2020 3:30 PM</title><description>Do you already have a working knowledge of QuickBooks Online but want to use the program more efficiently?  Do you have a desire to report profitability for your products and customers and use financial data to make wise decisions?  Then, this course is for you!  Topics covered include project estimates, progress invoicing, customizing form templates, purchase orders, time and expense tracking for projects, customized reporting, budgets and more!

This course is for QuickBooks Online users.  Bring your own questions. Participants should be familiar with QuickBooks or have completed the Fundamentals course.

Facilitated by a Certified QuickBooks® Pro-Advisor.



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.


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.

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.

*This is a 2-day class, 7/14/20 and 7/16/20, 1:00-5:00pm on both days</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7205</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:20:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fourth Fridays 7/24/2020 10:00 AM - 7/24/2020 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;header&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What is Fourth Fridays?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;/header&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Olathe Fourth Fridays look a bit different for the foreseeable future. The event will be a one-day, virtual event with activities and videos posted throughout the day. It&amp;rsquo;s a great way to celebrate our beautiful downtown Olathe. Be sure to check out our Facebook event page for any updates.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/241294870471345/?active_tab=about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/events/241294870471345&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Courtesy of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.visitolathe.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Olathe Convention and Visitors Bureau&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7187</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:11:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Borgen Project Information Event 7/25/2020 12:00 PM - 7/25/2020 12:30 PM</title><description>Today, roughly 736 million people still live on $1.90 or less a day around the world. This level of poverty negatively affects the ability to achieve food security, equality education, steady incomes above the poverty line, clean drinking water, and stability for those impacted. As one of the most influential nations in the world, we must do our part in fighting to end global poverty once and for all. 
The Borgen Project is a nonprofit organization committed to fighting global poverty by advocating for life-saving legislation in Congress. Since 2015, they have helped 11 different bills addressing global poverty and related issues get passed in Congress. By 2019, 97 percent of Senators had met with a Borgen Project supporter at least once to discuss the role of the U.S. in ending extreme poverty around the world. Through their four pillars of action (advocate, mobilize, educate, and issue message), The Borgen Project has helped citizens to use their voice to draw support for legislation that is leading to a brighter and more sustainable future for the world. 
Want to learn how you can help those in need right from your couch? Please join us Saturday, July 25th to learn about an organization committed to fighting for the underdog. For more information or to get the Zoom event password, please email sarakholm1@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you!</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7200</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:05:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Women’s Health Conversations with Dr. Tereza Hubkova 7/27/2020 5:30 PM - 7/27/2020 6:30 PM</title><description>Learn how to stay healthy and vibrant at midlife. Join Tereza Hubkova, MD, for an interactive educational program and a unique opportunity to ask questions you might have related to each week’s topic and beyond.

Herbs for Immunity and Times of Stress

In this lecture you will learn about a few herbs that support a healthy immune system and adaptogens that help us deal with stress, fatigue and burnout.

Guests are welcome to attend any or all sessions.
Register online at adventhealthkc.com/events or by calling 913-676-7777, option 2.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7191</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Trademark &amp; Copyright Basics 7/28/2020 2:30 PM - 7/28/2020 5:00 PM</title><description>For the small business owner wanting to learn how to protect their business name, logo, content and creative works.  Focus is on protecting trademarks and copyrights while avoiding infringing upon the rights of others.  The basics of the patent process will also be addressed.  Taught by an attorney who provides practical and useful information.



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.
This course is for QuickBooks Online users.  Bring your own questions. Participants should be familiar with QuickBooks or have completed the Fundamentals course.

Facilitated by a Certified QuickBooks® Pro-Advisor.



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.


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.

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.

*This is a 2-day class, 7/14/20 and 7/16/20, 1:00-5:00pm on both days</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7204</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:19:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Planning and Buying Digital Advertising 7/28/2020 6:00 PM - 8/6/2020 9: PM</title><description>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.

July 28-Aug 6

Fee: $475</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7215</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:56:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Breaking Down Barriers through Awareness: Unconscious Bias 7/29/2020 8:00 AM - 7/29/2020 12: PM</title><description>We all have prejudices that we are not even aware we have. Buried prejudice and biases are surprisingly influential underpinnings to all of the decisions we make, affecting our feelings and, consequently, actions.  This phenomenon is called unconscious bias.  The concept of unconscious bias or “hidden bias” has come into the forefront because the dynamics of diversity are changing.  Primarily, it is very important to understand biases in order to overcome them.  Your willingness to examine the filters through which you view and interpret yourselves and others is an important step in understanding the roots of stereotypes and prejudice in our society and in our workplaces. This course is part of the Professional Assistant Certificate.

Fee: $149</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7213</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:56:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Coffee at Main Event 7/30/2020 9:00 AM - 7/30/2020 10:30 AM</title><description>&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;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7010</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:11:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bank of Blue Valley - PPP Loan Forgiveness Webinar 7/30/2020 10:00 AM - 7/30/2020 11:00 AM</title><description>Please join us for an overview of the PPP loan guidelines and forgiveness requirements, PPP loan forgiveness permissible uses, PPP forgiveness online application and process, and where on our website you can find our PPP Forgiveness Resource Center. </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7233</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:06:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bank of Blue Valley - PPP Loan Forgiveness Webinar 7/30/2020 10:00 AM - 7/30/2020 11:00 AM</title><description>Please join us for an overview of the PPP loan guidelines and forgiveness requirements, PPP loan forgiveness permissible uses, PPP forgiveness online application and process, and where on our website you can find our PPP Forgiveness Resource Center. </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7234</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:08:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olathe HR Roundtable: Biases in the Workplace 7/30/2020 11:45 AM - 7/30/2020 1:15 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Topic description: Biases in the Workplace. Join us this month as we welcome Angela Pastorek, Ph.D. with University of Kansas Edwards Campus to discuss unconscious biases that may occur in the workplace, how to recognize it and how to address it.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;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&amp;nbsp;the topic of the month, we encourage you to attend and participate!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Pre-registration is required as space is limited.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;FAQ:&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is the HR Roundtable?&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mission Statement:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Who is it designed for?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&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 specialists,&amp;nbsp;payroll administrators, etc.). Small business owners and office managers often benefit from participating in these monthly meetings, as well.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registering for inperson meetings:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&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;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&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;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can vendors attend?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&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 &amp;quot;vendors&amp;quot; (identified as people who work in a &amp;quot;non-HR&amp;nbsp;role&amp;quot;)&amp;nbsp;who provide uniquely human resources services and/or products.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&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;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Vendors are&amp;nbsp;often seen as the &amp;ldquo;solutions experts&amp;rdquo; to the questions and concerns pertaining to the month&amp;#39;s topic; therefore vendor input is welcome while &amp;ldquo;sales messages&amp;rdquo; are not. Vendors, along with all attendees, are encouraged to utilize the lunch and networking portion to meet&amp;nbsp;others in the room.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&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&amp;nbsp;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&amp;nbsp;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;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Can non-members of the Olathe Chamber attend?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;One representative of a non-member organization is welcome to attend one meeting a year.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Can vendors make presentations to the HR practitioners that attend?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Vendor-led discussions or presentations are at the sole discretion of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce staff.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;This is a &amp;quot;no sales&amp;quot; environment in order to preserve the dialogue&amp;nbsp;and integrity of the meetings.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Topics&amp;nbsp;are organized and&amp;nbsp;facilitated by Susan Wallace, Olathe Chamber,&amp;nbsp;HR &amp;amp; Projects Manager.&amp;nbsp;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;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;The HR Roundtable Corporate Sponsor of the Year is permitted to discuss their unique products and services for a brief designated portion of time&amp;nbsp;each month.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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