Posts by slawson@opchamber.org
President’s Message | Get ready for a soccer summer!
President’s Message March 2026 From the Business Perspective Newsletter Get ready for a soccer summer! The excitement is building as Kansas City prepares to welcome the world this summer for the world’s largest soccer celebration – a series of events expected to bring unprecedented energy, visitors and opportunities to our region. With less than 100…
Read MoreNews Release | Officials celebrate opening of 69Express
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Officials celebrate opening of Kansas’ first express lanes Overland Park, Kan., February 17, 2026 – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly joined Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03), the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and state and local officials today to cut a ceremonial ribbon marking the opening of Kansas’ first express lanes on…
Read MoreNews Release | Chamber presents annual business awards
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Libbey Tucker, ltucker@opchamber.org or (913) 766-7612 Overland Park Economic Development Council presents annual business awards Overland Park, Kan., February 12, 2026 – The Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council (OPEDC) recognized nine businesses and organizations and a longtime public servant for their contributions to economic growth in Overland Park…
Read MorePresident’s Message | Building a welcoming OP
President’s Message February 2026 From the Business Perspective Newsletter Building a welcoming OP Our team has established a meaningful tradition to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Each year, we serve at one of our member non-profit organizations, then join regional leaders at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy & Scholarship Awards Dinner, which is…
Read MoreNews Release | New micro grant program supports small business development
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Lindgren, Director of Economic Development at klindgren@opchamber.org or (913) 766-7607 New micro grant program supports small business development Overland Park, Kan., January 7, 2026 – The Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council has launched a new micro grant program in which small business owners can apply for grants ranging…
Read MoreChairman’s Message | 2026: The year ahead
Chairman’s Message January 2026 From the Business Perspective Newsletter 2026: The year ahead I have the honor of serving as your Chamber Chairman in 2026, and together with the full Board, Chamber leadership, and staff, we are excited to continue building on our strong foundation. As a small business owner who chose Overland Park more…
Read MoreNews Release | Chamber Foundation announces 2026 Leadership Overland Park class
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Celia Byers, cbyers@opchamber.org or (913) 766-7603. Chamber Foundation announces 2026 Leadership Overland Park class Overland Park, Kan., December 10, 2025 – The Overland Park Chamber Foundation has selected 34 business professionals to participate in its 2026 Leadership Overland Park (LOP) program. Now in its 43rd year, LOP is designed…
Read MoreNews Release | Business leader receives Rick Worrel Community Legacy Award
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Stan Lawson, slawson@opchamber.org or (913) 766-7601 Overland Park Chamber honors business leader with 2025 Richard A. Worrel Community Legacy Award Overland Park, Kan., December 5, 2025 – Michael Tracy is the 2025 recipient of the Richard A. “Rick” Worrel Community Legacy Award, presented annually by the Overland Park Chamber…
Read MoreNews Release | 100-year-old Holocaust survivor receives OP Award
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Stan Lawson, slawson@opchamber.org or (913) 766-7601 Overland Park Chamber honors Sonia Warshawski with OP Award Overland Park, Kan., December 5, 2025 – 100-year-old Holocaust survivor Sonia Warshawski was recognized with the OP Award by the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce at its Annual Meeting today. The Chamber established the…
Read MoreChairman’s Message | 2025: A Year in Review
Chairman’s Message December 2025 From the Business Perspective Newsletter 2025: A Year in Review As I reflect on 2025, one thing is clear: this was a year of meaningful progress for Overland Park and for our Chamber. Across membership, advocacy, economic development, and talent strategy, we saw achievements that strengthened our business community and advanced…
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