ADVOCACY
We Are Your Advocates
The Overland Park Chamber listens to the concerns, goals and challenges of businesses. We focus on the issues that create a pro-business environment and advocate at each level of government so that our local businesses will prosper.
Our full-time dedicated lobbyist is in Topeka every day the Kansas Legislature is in session, taking your business interests straight to your elected officials.
Business Issues
The Chamber is continuously monitoring public policy that could potentially impact your business.
White Papers
June 2026 - USMCA Review: Renegotiating Trade in North America / Implications of the 2026 Review for North American Trade.
Public Policy & Advocacy Committee
Our Public Policy & Advocacy Committee is comprised of Overland Park Chamber member representatives. It discusses governmental and legislative issues and recommends policy to the Chamber's Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
Policy Platforms
To read our Federal, State and Local policy platforms, click here.
This Week in Topeka newsletter
While the Kansas legislature is in session, we provide our members with a weekly update on important issues. To view these updates, click here.
Government Directory
To view a directory of our elected officials, click here.
VoteJoCo.com
As a voter awareness resource, the Johnson County Public Policy Council administers the nonpartisan VoteJoCo.com website.
Kevin Walker, Executive Vice President & Chief Policy Officer, is the Chamber's on-staff lobbyist. He ensures a direct line of communication between the business community and government to advance business legislative priorities to the city, county, state and federal levels.
For more information about the Chamber's Advocacy work, contact Kevin:
(913) 766-7602 | (913) 526-6855