Posts by slawson@opchamber.org
President’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 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 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 | Berry’s Golf and Groove
Ribbon Cutting Chamber helps celebrate ribbon cutting for Berry’s Golf and Groove June 9, 2025 City Council Member Drew Mitrisin joined the Chamber to help owners Reggie and Emily Berry celebrate a ribbon cutting for Berry’s Golf & Groove, 9534 Metcalf Avenue. Berry’s features indoor golf simulators, golf instruction and junior clinics, and a dance studio.…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting | Nora Mental Health
Ribbon Cutting Overland Park Chamber helps celebrate ribbon cutting for Nora Mental Health June 6, 2025 Mayor Curt Skoog joined the Chamber to help Tasneem Bholat, LMFT, clinic owner and director; and Kelly Hardy, franchise CEO; celebrate a ribbon cutting for Nora Mental Health, 10551 Barkley Street, Suite 615. The Overland Park clinic provides a welcoming…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting | The Exercise Coach – Overland Park
Ribbon Cutting Overland Park Chamber helps celebrate ribbon cutting for The Exercise Coach June 3, 2025 Libbie Tucker, Chamber Senior Vice President of Economic Development, joined City Council Member Holly Grummert to help owners Brian Pfeffer and Patricia Myers celebrate a ribbon cutting for The Exercise Coach-Overland Park, 9157 West 133rd Street. The Exercise Coach helps clients…
Read MorePresident’s Message | Words to remember
President’s Message June 2025 From the Business Perspective Newsletter Words to remember My brother has seven children, ranging in age from 18 to 32. That means I’ve been to many graduations. Eighth grade. High school. College. In all conditions, from cramped, hot auditoriums to damp, chilly, and windy football fields, and a few virtual graduations…
Read MoreNews | Ace Retail Holdings to locate Store Support Center in Overland Park
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ace Retail Holdings to locate Store Support Center in Overland Park Overland Park, Kan., May 21, 2025 – Ace Retail Holdings announced it is locating its Store Support Center (SSC) in the Executive Hills office complex, bringing approximately 130 new jobs to Overland Park. Ace Retail Holdings is the parent…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting | The Designery
Ribbon Cutting Overland Park Chamber helps celebrate ribbon cutting for The Designery May 7, 2025 The Chamber joined Casey Ridley, co-founder, to help Shanthy Vinjimoor, owner, and her colleagues celebrate a ribbon cutting for The Designery, 6337 West 119th Street. The Designery provides expert kitchen remodeling, luxurious bathroom renovations and custom closet design. For more…
Read MorePresident’s Message | The anatomy of the deal
President’s Message May 2025 From the Business Perspective Newsletter The anatomy of the deal Last month, Fiserv, a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, announced plans to establish a strategic fintech hub at Overland Park’s Aspiria campus. This new hub is part of the company’s strategy to bring people together to inspire…
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