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News Release | Chamber announces 14 micro grant recipients
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Lindgren, Director of Economic Development, klindgren@opchamber.org or (913) 766-7607 Overland Park Chamber announces 14 micro grant recipients Overland Park, Kan., May 1, 2026 – Fourteen Overland Park businesses have been selected to receive funding as part of a micro grant program for small businesses. Grants were awarded to businesses…
Read MoreNews Release | 3 middle schoolers win local round of National Civics Bee
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Courtney Cavlovic, (913) 766-711 or ccavlovic@opchamber.org Three middle schoolers win local round of National Civics Bee® Overland Park, Kan., April 22, 2026 – Congratulations to the middle school students who participated in the 3rd annual National Civics Bee® in Northeast Kansas, sponsored by The Shipley-Westbrook Trust! A special shoutout…
Read MorePresident’s Message | Education collaborations are key to future
President’s Message April 2026 From the Business Perspective Newsletter Education collaborations are key to the future One of our most popular sessions during the 10-session Leadership Overland Park program features the superintendents from our “Big Three” school districts. They devote this time – 90 minutes – on their packed calendars to talk with our business…
Read MoreEconomic Development | Chamber supports entrepreneurship
Economic Development Chamber Senior Vice President Libbey Tucker presents at national conference Overland Park, Kan., March 6, 2026 – Libbey Tucker, Chamber Senior VP of Economic Development, this week had the opportunity to present at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Leadership Summit as part of a panel discussing the continued entrepreneurial boom and the evolving…
Read MorePresident’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
GRANT APPLICATION CLOSED APPLICATION CLOSED AS OF MARCH 15 Contact: Katie Lindgren, Director of Economic Development at klindgren@opchamber.org or (913) 766-7607 New micro grant program supports small business development The Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council has launched a new micro grant program in which small business owners can apply for grants ranging between $500…
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…
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