Calendar of Events CartEvent ListingSelect Category: All Categories AM Live Annual Awards Banquet Business After Hours Business Blast Golf Classic Ground Breaking Leadership Alumni Mtg. Leadership Lenexa LEDC Monthly Meeting Legislative Affairs Mtg. Luncheon New Member Breakfast Progressive Power Lunch Quick Start Breakfast Ribbon Cutting Special Events Speed Networking Bkft. Speed Networking Lunch Strictly Social Calendar View<< PrevNext >>Wednesday, August 15, 2018LuncheonChamber LuncheonSponsored by MW Builders, the August luncheon will feature keynote speaker Bryan Lowry, lead political reporter for the Kansas City Star. Lowry attracted a national audience with his coverage of the state’s politics at the Wichita Eagle. His reporting on the handling of the governor’s budget led to a change in the state’s open records law. Join us for a lively recap of the primary elections and a look forward to the general election.When:Wednesday, August 15, 2018 11:30 AM thru 01:00 PMWhere:Embassy Suites & Convention Center10401 S. Ridgeview Rd.Olathe, KS 66061MapRegistration:SOLD OUT! Please call the Chamber to inquire about the waiting list. Chamber members $25, non-members $30. Thank you.For More Info:Lenexa Chamber of Commerce913-888-1414 Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Thursday, August 16, 2018Holiday Sneak Peek - Free Drinks, Fabulous Food and FUN!!!HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSESAMPLE OUR HOLIDAY BUFFET MENUCRAFTY COCKTAILSSCAVENGER HUNTFUN AND GAMESALL FREE When:Thursday, August 16, 2018 4:30 PM thru 07:30 PMWhere:MAIN EVENT - OLATHE11950 N. KANSAS CITY RDOLATHE KS 66062For More Info:Monica Magee913-220-0869kcosalesmgr@mainevent.comwww.mainevent.com Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Thursday, August 16, 2018Social Security: timing is everythingWhen:Thursday, August 16, 2018 6:00 PM thru 08:00 PMWhere: Presented by: Thrivent Financial Social Security Workshop Admission is free & dinner is provided Thursday August 16th 6-8pm The View at Briarcliff4000 N Mulberry Dr, Kansas City, MO 64116RSVP: timothy.swift@thrivent.com MapFor More Info:Tim Swift913-216-2190 Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Tuesday, August 21, 2018New Member BreakfastNew Member BreakfastChamber member representatives (those who are new to their companies that are members as well as those who work for companies that just joined the Chamber) are invited to enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast courtesy of Keith Winterhalter, Edward Jones. Find out how to make the most of your Chamber membership, meet Chamber staff and network with other new members!When:Tuesday, August 21, 2018 8:00 AM thru 09:00 AMWhere:Lenexa Chamber of Commerce Board Room 11180 Lackman RoadLenexa, KS 66219MapRegistration:There is no fee to attend this event. All contacts who are new to the Chamber are welcome to attend!For More Info:Lenexa Chamber of Commerce913-888-1414staff@lenexa.org Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Tuesday, August 21, 2018Business Basics in a DayThis day-long seminar will cover the basics of starting a small business, including determining whether your idea is feasible, creating a business plan, choosing a legal entity, forming financial projections, marketing, developing a web presence, and bookkeeping. Guest presenters will include an attorney, a commercial banker, and an accountant. Entrepreneurs will share their stories during a panel discussion with an opportunity for questions. This active learning module includes hands-on computer lab time. Box lunch is provided.When:Tuesday, August 21, 2018 8:00 AM thru 04:00 PMWhere:Johnson County Community CollegeRegnier Center, 22112345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210 For More Info:Ellen Clickner913-469-3878ksbdc@jccc.eduhttps://ce.jccc.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=8596 Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Tuesday, August 21, 2018Want to Foster or Adopt? Take the First Step with TIPPS-MAPPOne of the first and most important steps to becoming a licensed foster or adoptive parent is to complete TIPS-MAPP classes (Trauma Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence – Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting). These classes are designed to prepare you to care for a child who may have experienced trauma and to provide you with many other supportive skills in your journey as a foster or adoptive parent.This is a 10-week course, and KVC Kansas offers the training at no cost to participants.Class size is limited, so please call or email the organizer listed below for more details.All classes are taught from 6pm – 9pm.Upcoming classes are as follows:Tuesday, August 21stSeptember 5thSeptember 17thThursday, October 4thWhen:Tuesday, August 21, 2018 6:00 PM thru 09:00 PMWhere:21344 West 153rd Street Olathe, KS 66061 United StatesFor More Info:Kore Lippoldt785-322-4200 x6624klippoldt@kvc.orghttps://kansas.kvc.org/event/want-foster-adopt-take-first-step-tipps-mapp-training-olathe/ Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Wednesday, August 22, 2018Kansas Sales and Compensating Use Tax for Construction ContrThis presentation by the Kansas Department of Revenue specifically targets construction contractors and subcontractors. The workshop covers how sales tax applies to materials and labor, project exemption certificates, sales tax returns, and billing.When:Wednesday, August 22, 2018 9:00 AM thru 11:30 AMWhere: Johnson County Community CollegeRegnier Center, 14512345 College Blvd.Overland Park, KS 66210 For More Info:Ellen Clickner913-469-3878ksbdc@jccc.eduhttps://ce.jccc.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=8610 Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Wednesday, August 22, 2018Kansas Retail Sales and Compensating Use TaxThis workshop covers the basics of Sales and Use Tax as it applies to retail business, as well as the appropriate uses of the different exemptions that may be encountered. Other topics discussed include record keeping for audit compliance and estimated tax payments. This information is presented by a tax specialist with the Kansas Department of Revenue.When:Wednesday, August 22, 2018 1:00 PM thru 05:00 PMWhere: Johnson County Community CollegeRegnier Center, 14512345 College Blvd.Overland Park, KS 66210 MapFor More Info:Ellen Clickner913-469-3878ksbdc@jccc.eduhttps://ce.jccc.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=8605 Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Thursday, August 23, 2018GAME - PURPOSEFUL VALUE BASED CULTURE with Rachel Keck GAME (Growth through Action, Measurement and Engagement) is designed to help results-driven business owners scale and grow successfully. Each 2.5 hour workshop, led by industry or topic experts, features practical business topics discussed and applied to YOUR business, relationship building with like-minded business owners, support and accountability from advisors and peers, use of GrowthWheel, the internationally recognized online work tool and project management program, and unlimited access to a video library of past GAME speakers. The August 23rd session will focus on Purposeful Value Based Culture with Rachel Keck (Workplace Culture) If you own a business with sales in excess of $250,000, APPLY NOW at bit.ly/GAME-2018$99 for a series of 5 GAME sessions (a $250 value made possible by our sponsors)When:Thursday, August 23, 2018 7:30 AM thru 10:00 AMWhere: Johnson County Community CollegeRegnier Center, Room 14512345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210 MapFor More Info:Stephanie Landis913-469-3878slandis1@jccc.eduhttp://www.jccc.edu/conferences/game/index.html Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Thursday, August 23, 2018LuncheonLunch & LearnSECURITY & HOW TO PREVENT CYBER THREATSPresented by Laura Baldwin, Consolidated Communications70% of organizations experience a security breach each year and it takes an average of 86 days to detect a breach. Come & learn what you can do to protect your organization, large or small.When:Thursday, August 23, 2018 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PMWhere:Park University Lenexa City Center Campus17101 W. 87th Street Pkwy.Lenexa, KS 66219MapRegistration:There is no fee to attend this event. Guests, please contact the Chamber to register. All attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Thank you!For More Info:Lenexa Chamber913-888-1414staff@lenexa.org Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Monday, August 27, 2018Want to Foster or Adopt? Take the First Step with TIPPS-MAPPOne of the first and most important steps to becoming a licensed foster or adoptive parent is to complete TIPS-MAPP classes (Trauma Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence – Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting). These classes are designed to prepare you to care for a child who may have experienced trauma and to provide you with many other supportive skills in your journey as a foster or adoptive parent.This is a 10-week course, and KVC Kansas offers the training at no cost to participants.Class size is limited, so please call or email the organizer listed below for more details.All classes are taught from 6pm – 9pm.Upcoming classes are as follows:Monday, August 27thThursday, September 27thWhen:Monday, August 27, 2018 6:00 PM thru 09:00 PMWhere:1211 N. 8th Street Kansas City, KS 66101For More Info:Kalyn Thayer913-890-7513kthayer@kvc.orghttps://kansas.kvc.org/event/want-foster-adopt-take-first-step-tipps-mapp-training-kansas-city/ Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Thursday, August 30, 2018AM LiveAM Live - Fiser Group TailgateCelebrate the start of fall and football at the annual AM LIVE Tailgate Party at Fiser Group! Grilled brats, great breakfast treats, numerous prizes and the chance to meet and make business contacts with your fellow chamber members!When:Thursday, August 30, 2018 8:00 AM thru 09:00 AMWhere:Fiser GroupMapRegistration:Online registration is closed. Please join us at the Fiser Group where you may register for the event on site. There is no cost to attend this Event. Non Members Welcome. Thank You!For More Info:Lenexa Chamber of Commerce913-888-1414staff@lenexa.org Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Tuesday, September 04, 2018Special EventsChairman's Ambassadors Meeting (Ambassador Members Only)Chairman's Ambassadors meet monthly to build a better Chamber through volunteer leadership. They work to engage members in Chamber events and activities, increase retention of current members, and recruit new members. Members of the Ambassadors are selected through a nomination process and must be active participants in a vareity of Lenexa Chamber events, programs and committees. For additional information about this and other volunteer opportunities, please contact the Chamber.When:Tuesday, September 4, 2018 4:30 PM thru 06:00 PMWhere:J-Bar at the Embassy Suites HotelFor More Info:Lenexa Chamber of Commerce913-888-1414staff@lenexa.org Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Wednesday, September 05, 2018Quick Start BreakfastQuick Start BreakfastQuick Start your day with a delicious hot breakfast buffet!Get in, get out and get informed at this popular event where you will hear the latest from Chamber President Blake Schreck; make brief comments about your business and meet other chamber members who may just be your next customers!When:Wednesday, September 5, 2018 7:45 AM thru 08:30 AMWhere:Paulo & Bill's Restaurant 16501 Midland Dr.Shawnee, KS 66217MapRegistration:Online registration for this event is now closed. Please join us at Paulo and Bill's where you may register on site. Thank You! Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Wednesday, September 05, 2018University of Saint Mary Information SessionJoin the University of Saint Mary Overland Park Campus for an Information Session. Meet with facutly and advisors to learn about USM's flexible undergraduate and graduate degree programs. RSVP at www.stmary.edu/success or call 913.319.3003 for more information. When:Wednesday, September 5, 2018 6:00 PM thru 07:00 PMWhere:4500 College Blvd., Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66211For More Info:Joe Perez913.319.3003joe.perez@stmary.eduhttp://www.stmary.edu/success Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Thursday, September 06, 2018GAME - PURPOSEFUL ORGANIZATIONGAME (Growth through Action, Measurement and Engagement) is designed to help results-driven business owners scale and grow successfully. Each 2.5 hour workshop, led by industry or topic experts, features practical business topics discussed and applied to YOUR business, relationship building with like-minded business owners, support and accountability from advisors and peers, use of GrowthWheel, the internationally recognized online work tool and project management program, and unlimited access to a video library of past GAME speakers. The September 6th session will focus on Leveraging Your Human Capital with ThriveOn ConceptsIf you own a business with sales in excess of $250,000, APPLY NOW at bit.ly/GAME-2018$99 for a series of 5 GAME sessions (a $250 value made possible by our sponsors)When:Thursday, September 6, 2018 7:30 AM thru 10:00 AMWhere: Johnson County Community CollegeRegnier Center, Room 14512345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210 MapFor More Info:Stephanie Landis913-469-3878slandis1@jccc.eduhttp://www.jccc.edu/conferences/game/index.html Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Thursday, September 06, 2018Business After HoursBusiness After Hours - Top NotchTop Notch is growing! Come and see their building's new addition while mixing and mingling with your Chamber friends. Top Notch Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has been proudly serving the Kansas City Metro & Johnson County since 1974. They take pride in knowing that each and every one of their customers is completely satisfied, and every job is done completely and correctly, the first time.When:Thursday, September 6, 2018 5:00 PM thru 06:30 PMWhere:Top Notch Heating, Cooling & Plumbing23754 W. 82nd TerraceLenexa, KS 66227MapRegistration:Online registration for this Event is now closed. Please join us at Top Notch Heating, Cooling and Plumbing where you may register on site. There is no cost to attend. Thank You! Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Saturday, September 08, 2018Community PicnicGather up some family and friends and join us for a Community Picnic - Sept. 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Covenant Church (15700 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa, KS)! We’re pulling out all the stops for this year’s picnic. Live musicMouthwatering, smoked pulled pork, smoked ribs, burgers, hot dogs and sidesSnow conesBounce housesObstacle coursesDunk tankGamesA balloon artistPetting zoo… and more! There’s something for everyone. The event is free and open to the public. If you are able, bring along canned goods to donate to our local food pantry. See you at the picnic! If your business is interested in being a sponsor for the Community Picnic, please contact Barry Elam at 913-951-7077 or chefbmelam@yahoo.com. When:Saturday, September 8, 2018 11:00 AM thru 02:00 PMWhere:15700 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa, KSFor More Info:Alexia Lang9136310215alexia.l@cccks.orghttp://www.cccks.org/ Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Tuesday, September 11, 2018AM LiveAM LIVE - Olathe Ford LincolnJoin Olathe Ford Lincoln for an AM LIVE in their NEW commercial facility!When:Tuesday, September 11, 2018 8:00 AM thru 09:00 AMWhere:Olathe Ford Lincoln Commercial205 S. Fir Olathe, KS 66061MapRegistration:Online registration for this event is now closed. Please join us at Olathe Ford Lincoln Commerical Facility @ 205 S. Fir, Olathe, where you may register on site. Thank You!For More Info:Lenexa Chamber of Commerce913-888-1414staff@lenexa.org Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Tuesday, September 11, 2018Ribbon CuttingRibbon Cutting - Fresenius Medical Care Lenexa, LLCJoin us for a Ribbon Cutting at Fresenius Medical Care Lenexa, LLC!When:Tuesday, September 11, 2018 4:30 PMWhere:Fresenius Medical Care Lenexa, LLC13201 W. 98th St.Lenexa, KS 66215MapRegistration:There is no cost to attend this event!Register NowFor More Info:Lenexa Chamber of Commerce913-888-1414staff@lenexa.orgCalendar View<< PrevNext >>Member Directory | Calendar of Events | Member Account | Calendar of Events | Members Bulletin Board