April 9, 2008
Mark the date and let us know if you'd like to be involved. The Chamber's Convention & Visitors Bureau is planning a Poker Run during National Tourism Week, May 14-15, from 4 to 8 p.m. The event will highlight Olathe hotels and meeting venues. Festivities will include food, drink, poker and prizes! If your company holds off-site meetings and/or arranges overnights for associates, clients or vendors, you won't want to miss this opportunity to check out your options: Olathe Is a Great Draw! If you or someone else in your organization handles these responsibilities, please let us know. Contact Susan Taylor at 913-764-1050, ext. 232, or by e-mail staylor@olathe.org, and we will include them on the invitation list.
Hispanic Chamber invites members to "Chamber Day at the Fiesta" May 9
You're invited to a "business after hours" during the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Fiesta Kansas City, Friday, March 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the "Margarita Cove" in the Crown Center Pavilion in Kansas City. Chamber members are invited to vote on who makes the Best Margarita in Kansas City and enjoy all the food, fun, and entertainment Fiesta Kansas City has to offer. Admission, which will include mini-margaritas, food, and voting privileges, is $10, and tickets will be available at the event. E-mail Gabe Munoz, gmunoz@hccgkc.com or Kathy Tinoco, kathytinoco@hotmail.com for more information.
Human Resources group exchange ideas regularly at Chamber roundtable
Human Resources professionals representing Olathe Chamber members are invited to participate in the popular "HR Roundtable" for a relaxed, open exchange of ideas, networking, and lunch. The next roundtable will be April 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the topic of "Effective Use of Seasonal and Contract Workers." Seating is limited to 30 and spots filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a spot or find out more, contact Susan Wallace, swallace@olathe.org / (913) 764-1050.
Wal-Mart planning May grand opening events
To celebrate its grand opening, Olathe's new Wal-Mart Super Center, at Santa Fe and K-7, has planned a couple of events, including a "Preview Night" for VIP's Monday, May 19, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. During the evening, the store will present checks to a number of non-profit organizations that are receiving Wal-Mart grants. The official ribbon cutting and grand opening for the general public will be Wednesday, May 21, at 7:30 a.m. The store will be 204,000 square feet.
Congrats...
To Kelly Scanlon, president/publisher of Kansas City Small Business Monthly, which connects entrepreneurs with the resources needed to grow, for being elected to the National Board of Directors for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO).
Upcoming events
- Thursday, April 10, Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting at Arbor Creek OB/GYN of Olathe Health Sytems, is 16534 W. 159th Terr. Tami J. Michele, D.O. began providing obstetric and gynecologic care in this new Olathe Health Systems clinic in October last year.
- Thursday, April 17, Chamber Coffee at Olathe Good Samaritan Towers, 1425 E. College Way, 9:30 a.m.
- Saturday, April 19, Johnson County Public Policy Council Legislative Breakfast, Ritz Charles, 9000 W. 137th St., Overland Park, 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Joyce Coker Dreier
Senior Vice President, Community Relations
Olathe Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 98, 18001 W 106th St., Suite 160
Olathe, KS 66051-0098
(913) 764-1050
jcoker@olathe.org
Senior Vice President, Community Relations
Olathe Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 98, 18001 W 106th St., Suite 160
Olathe, KS 66051-0098
(913) 764-1050
jcoker@olathe.org
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