Posts by slawson@opchamber.org
President’s Message | Music leads to lasting friendships
President’s Message October 2024 From the Business Perspective Newsletter Music leads to lasting friendships Music is an international language. What began more than 30 years ago as an exchange between the Shawnee Mission South Band and Bietigheim’s Musikschule grew into cherished relationships between families, formalized in 1999 by the City and Chamber in Overland Park…
Read MoreNews Release | IT Healthcare Leaders locating on Aspiria Campus
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Libbey Tucker, ltucker@opchamber.org or (913) 766-7612 Chamber EDC brings health care IT company to Aspiria Overland Park, Kan., September 9, 2024 – The Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council proudly announces that Healthcare IT Leaders will locate its new managed services hub on the Aspiria Campus in Overland Park.…
Read MorePresident’s Message | Looking for talent? We’re here to help
President’s Message September 2024 From the Business Perspective Newsletter Looking for talent? We’re here to help. While some sectors report the labor market is softening, we have had no indications that attracting and retaining top talent is easier. If anything, the factors influencing decisions for employers and employees have just become more complex. The timing…
Read MorePresident’s Message | Expand your pipeline by hiring heroes
President’s Message August 2024 From the Business Perspective Newsletter Expand your pipeline by hiring heroes Last month the Chamber hosted our second Hiring Our Heroes cohort graduation. Hiring Our Heroes is an established, premier program to connect transitioning veterans with businesses, providing training and hands-on experience that translates into a smoother civilian transition. Seven local…
Read MoreNews Release | Kevin Walker earns CCE designation
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chamber leader Kevin Walker earns CCE designation ALEXANDRIA, Va. – July 24, 2024 – Kevin Walker, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce, has been designated as a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). The CCE…
Read MoreNews Release | Overland Park is pilot community for Love, Kansas initiative
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Weisberg, aweisberg@opchamber.org or (913) 766-7608. Overland Park is pilot community for State of Kansas’ new talent attraction initiative Overland Park, Kan., July 11, 2024 – As a pilot community for the State of Kansas’ new Love, Kansas initiative, the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce today held a launch…
Read MorePresident’s Message | Rankings, opportunities and vision
President’s Message July 2024 From the Business Perspective Newsletter Rankings, opportunities and vision Overland Park consistently enjoys top rankings as a “best place.” This year alone some of our top ten rankings include: #2 – Top 5 Places to Raise a Family (WalletHub) #2 – 10 Best Places for Families to Live in the U.S.…
Read MoreNews Release | 2024 Leadership Overland Park class graduates
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2024 Leadership Overland Park graduates Overland Park, Kan., June 14, 2024 – The 34 members in the 41st class of the 2024 Leadership Overland Park (LOP) program graduated on June 13. LOP is a program of the Overland Park Chamber Foundation. Presenting Sponsor of the 2024 program was UnitedHealthcare. Highlights…
Read MorePresident’s Message | Support impacted businesses during road and street closures
President’s Message June 2024 From the Business Perspective Newsletter Support businesses during road and street closures Orange barrels on our streets seem to pop up faster than dandelions in a field. While we all hate the short-term inconvenience of lane closures and traffic shifts, we will ultimately enjoy the long-term benefits of more efficient traffic…
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