Economic Development E-news

Welcome to the spring edition of the City of Merriam's Economic Development E-news! In this issue, we cover everything from the upcoming business appreciation luncheon to the Johnson County Green Business Program. In upcoming issues, we plan to feature a Merriam business in our "spotlight on local business" section, so be sure to complete the linked form if you wish to be considered for a future feature!

Read ahead to learn how to share open positions on the KansasWorks job board, take a peek at available sites and properties across the city, or submit a special offer so our residents and visitors can find discount deals on your products and services! You can even sign up for all City of Merriam updates by subscribing to our weekly e-Merriam newsletter, delivered to your inbox from the City of Merriam's communications team!

Merriam Business Appreciation Luncheon

Licensed Merriam businesses are invited to attend the 2023 Business Appreciation luncheon to be held Thursday, June 22 at the Merriam Community Center!

The luncheon will feature an update on the exciting Merriam developments taking place across the city! Come learn about downtown Merriam, the Merriam Plaza Library project, and Merriam Grand Station.

Lunch will be provided for licensed businesses within Merriam who RSVP. Learn more at the link below:

Merriam Business Appreciation Luncheon

Make Your Business Green-Certified!

The Johnson County Green Business Program (JCGBP) is a voluntary and nonregulatory program that provides free educational outreach and technical assistance on a variety of environmental management practices to businesses throughout Johnson County.

The Green Business Program was developed to recognize organizations that have adopted sustainability initiatives throughout their operation. Seeking certification indicates your organization has made a commitment to the environment and our community.

To learn more, please visit the Green Business Program.

Feature Your Business...

Looking for ways to promote your business? Be featured in an upcoming issue of the Economic Development E-Newsletter. This is your opportunity to share more about your company, staff, achievements and awards, and promote new products and services.

To be considered for a future feature, visit Local Business Spotlight Interest Form

Special Offers...

Did you know there's a link for Merriam businesses to provide special offers to residents and visitors? Visit the link below to learn more!

Participation requirements:

1) Must be a licensed Merriam business

2) Complete online form in its entirety

3) Offer a discount or promotion

Special offers...

News, Events & Resources...

AVAILABLE PROPERTIES IN MERRIAM...

Need to upgrade, expand, or just looking to move your business into Merriam? We now have a link to available properties across the city on the business section of merriam.org.

Powered by LocationOne and updated daily, you can view commercial spaces for lease or sale. From retail to office space, industrial sites to vacant land, check out the list at the link below!

Available Sites & Properties

NEED EMPLOYEES?

KANSASWORKS is a web-based job-matching and labor market information system that provides job seekers, employers, and training providers with easy-to-use tools that support a wide range of activities. KANSASWORKS is a service of the public workforce system and completely free for employers to use. Check out all the benefits of KANSASWORKS:

Create and post a position opening
Determine eligibility for state/federal workforce program funding
Search for the ideal candidate
Search for the ideal training or service provider
Research labor market information
And much more!

Create a free account

Applications Open!

Apply Today

Downtown Merriam Grant Still Accepting Applications

Merriam business and property owners in the historic downtown district can make outdoor improvements, including painting, siding, door/window replacement, awnings, building additions, landscaping, and more! Learn more at the link on the left!

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Welcome New Businesses!

We'd like to welcome the following new businesses to Merriam (1st quarter, 2023). We appreciate your partnership in joining our active and growing business community!