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Small Business Council

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Meet and Support Fellow Small Business Owners

The Chamber’s Small Business Council (SBC) is a member-driven initiative that supports, connects and strengthens small businesses. It convenes both new and established small business owners and entrepreneurs, creating a structured space for peer mentoring, networking, shared learning and resource access.

The Small Business Council is a collaborative, educational and community‑building forum that helps small business owners:

  • Connect with peers
  • Learn from experts
  • Address shared challenges
  • Access valuable business resources
  • Influence the future direction of small business support in Overland Park

Join our next SBC event...

The Council:

Brings together entrepreneurs from all sectors — retail, restaurants, services, tech, and more — to discuss challenges, share experiences and learn from one another.

  • Programs have featured:
    • Tech entrepreneurs discussing failure, time management, hiring and product strategy.
    • Business owners sharing strategies for intentional networking and community involvement.
    • How AI is transforming hiring and operations.
  • Identifies and addresses small business challenges such as workforce shortages and retention struggles.
  • Meetings focus on gathering feedback to determine what support small businesses need — whether policy advocacy, marketing help or new revenue opportunities.

To learn more about the Small Business Council, contact Katie Lindgren at (913) 766-7607 or klindgren@opchamber.org.

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