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News Release | Overland Park Regional Medical Center breaks ground with long-term expansion plan
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Overland Park Regional Medical Center breaks ground for next phase of its long-term expansion plan OVERLAND PARK, KAN. – (July 18, 2025) – Overland Park Regional Medical Center, a trusted health care provider in the region for nearly 50 years and part of HCA Midwest Health broke ground on Thursday,…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting | Inspired Closets KC
Ribbon Cutting Chamber helps celebrate ribbon cutting for Inspired Closets KC July 17, 2025 The Chamber helped Jen Macias-Wetzel, owner and founder, celebrate a ribbon cutting for the new location of Inspired Closets Kansas City, 13745 Metcalf Avenue. Inspired Closets provides solutions that transform everyday spaces into luxurious, highly functional areas tailored to each homeowner’s needs. For more…
Read MorePresident’s Message | Preparing leaders, shaping the future
President’s Message July 2024 From the Business Perspective Newsletter Preparing leaders, shaping the future Over the last 42 years, the Chamber and our Foundation have sponsored Leadership Overland Park. Not to train leaders, but to better prepare them, connect them and challenge them. In June, our 2025 class completed its six-month program. One of the…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting | Chicken Salad Chick
Ribbon Cutting Chamber helps celebrate ribbon cutting for Chicken Salad Chick July 1, 2025 Libbey Tucker, Senior Vice President of Economic Development, helped owners Jo Williams and Cindy Sulzman celebrate a ribbon cutting for Chicken Salad Chick, 9222 Metcalf Avenue. The third fastest growing franchise chain in the U.S. for the third straight year, Chicken Salad…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting | Sue’s Tailor Shop
Ribbon Cutting Chamber helps celebrate ribbon cutting for Sue’s Tailor Shop June 27, 2025 City Council Member Inas Younis joined Libbey Tucker, Senior Vice President of Economic Development, to help owner Nilma Zelaya celebrate a ribbon cutting for the new location of Sue’s Tailor Shop, 14873 Metcalf Avenue. Sue’s Tailor Shop offers sewing and alterations services…
Read MoreNews Release | Chamber joins coalition advocating to protect federal research funding
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chamber joins coalition advocating to protect federal research funding Overland Park, Kan., June 26, 2025 – Recognizing the economic impact of federal research funding to the Kansas City region, the Overland Park Chamber has joined more than 70 other chambers from 33 states in relaunching the Business for Federal Research…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting | The Oslo
Ribbon Cutting Chamber helps celebrate ribbon cutting for The Oslo June 25, 2025 The Oslo Mayor Curt Skoog joined Tracey Osborne Oltjen, Chamber President & CEO, to help Brandon Brensing, Senior Vice President, and other Ryan Companies representatives celebrate a ribbon cutting for The Oslo, 13600 Antioch Road. The Oslo advances the art of living well. Enjoy movie…
Read MoreNews Release | Chamber introduces Livability Overland Park
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chamber introduces new Livability Overland Park Overland Park, Kan., June 23, 2025 – The Overland Park Chamber has partnered with Livability Media to launch its new Livability Overland Park marketing program featuring a top-quality print magazine, an interactive digital magazine plus rich content at Livability.com. Livability Overland Park highlights our…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting | Discover Strength
Ribbon Cutting Chamber helps celebrate ribbon cutting for Discover Strength June 20, 2025 Discover Strength Libbey Tucker, Senior Vice President of Economic Development, joined the Leawood Chamber to help celebrate a ribbon cutting for Discover Strength, 4957 West 135th Street. Discover Strength offers a smarter way to work out with 1-on-1 and small group personalized strength…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting | Paris Baguette
Ribbon Cutting Chamber helps celebrate ribbon cutting for Paris Baguette June 19, 2025 City Council Member Melissa Cheatham joined the Chamber to help Mike Issa, owner; and Cindy Bolton, Area Director; celebrate a ribbon cutting for Paris Baguette, 11137 West 95th Street. With perfectly baked pastries and breads, handcrafted cakes, freshly brewed coffees, and a warm…
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