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President’s Message | Development brings economic opportunity
President’s Message September 2025 From the Business Perspective Newsletter Development brings economic opportunity It’s a great time to be in Overland Park, and an even better time to invest in business here. From our northernmost borders to the south, we see a significant amount of redevelopment, greenfield projects, and new opportunities. In Downtown Overland Park,…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting | Abundant Life Church
Ribbon Cutting Chamber celebrates ribbon cutting for Abundant Life Church August 24, 2025 The Chamber helped Lance Harrington, Executive Staff Pastor and Johnson County Campus Pastor, and other representatives celebrate the grand opening of Abundant Life Church Johnson County at 13400 West 119th Street. For more info: (816) 554-8181 or click here. # # # We…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting | J’s BBQ
Ribbon Cutting Chamber celebrates ribbon cutting for J’s BBQ August 12, 2025 The Chamber helped owner Josh Deal and his team celebrate the opening of J’s BBQ Smokehouse & Catering, 1375 West Old Highway 56, Olathe. A former employee at Johnny’s BBQ, Josh is breathing new life into that barbecue joint’s old location, bringing back…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting | Autism Resource Center of Kansas City
Ribbon Cutting Chamber celebrates ribbon cutting with Autism Resource Center of Kansas City August 5, 2025 The Overland Park Chamber joined the Lenexa Chamber to help James Cross, Founder, and others celebrate a ribbon cutting for the opening of the Autism Resource Center of Kansas City. The Autism Resource Center helps adults with autism and…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting | American Red Cross Donation Center
Ribbon Cutting Chamber celebrates ribbon cutting with American Red Cross August 5, 2025 The Chamber helped JoAnn Woody, executive director, and other representatives of the American Red Cross celebrate a ribbon cutting for the opening of the first American Red Cross fixed donation center in the Kansas City area at 6301 West 135th Street. The…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting | Omaha Steaks
Ribbon Cutting Chamber celebrates ribbon cutting for Omaha Steaks July 24, 2025 City Council Member Richard Borlaza joined the Chamber to help Abe Schroen, Director, and his team celebrate a ribbon cutting for Omaha Steaks, 6517 West 119th Street. Omaha Steaks offers a wide variety of world-famous steaks, seafood, chicken, and other entrées, along with…
Read MoreNews 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…
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