President’s Message August 2026 From the Business Perspective Newsletter Art that grows with us Someone once told me a community’s quality of life can be measured in the spaces it chooses to build beauty into, not just the ones it’s required to. One of my favorite spaces that grows more beautiful every time I visit…
Read MoreNews Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chamber releases 2026 edition of Livability Overland Park Overland Park, Kan., May 4, 2026 – The 2026 edition of Livability Overland Park, KS is now available in print and digital formats! Showcasing the outstanding quality of life that Overland Park offers to a key audience including entrepreneurs, site selectors, executives,…
Read MoreNews 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, 2026Â – 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 MoreEconomic Development Chamber Senior Vice President Libbey Tucker presents at national conference Overland Park, Kan., March 6, 2026Â – 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 MoreNews 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 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 MoreGRANT 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…
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