Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce
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Be sure to contact us with your news, specials and events!
Executive Director: Hitomi Lamirande
509 5th Street, PO Box 63
Think Local, Shop Local, Keep it Local
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5th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic
The Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament is just around the corner! It is set for Saturday, October 5th.
For those of you who have continued to support this event for the last several years, I truly appreciate that! For those of you who have formed teams to come out and golf – I hope you’ll do so again this year! I think we had a lot of fun last year and plan on more fun again this year!
If you are interested in forming a Team or Sponsoring this event, please feel free to contact me at any time!
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Donutty Professors/Professor B's Kitchen Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, September 10th at 10:00 a.m.
Come join us for a Ribbon Cutting for the Grand Opening of Professor B's Kitchen! Bruce is excited to finally have his new establishment open and will have light refreshments for you to partake in that day!
Please remember that he is open from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and is offering Colorado Green Chili Breakfast Burritos until 10:00 a.m. every day and Mexican Hamburgers until they close.
This is a carryout business only and as always, you can place special orders! If you have any questions, or would like to place an order, please feel free to call (913) 594-3334.
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Country Vintage Inn
Sorry to see them go...
Although they have loved providing the service of a motel to the city of Osawatomie, it was time for their family to go in a different direction. They are so grateful for all of the support they have received from from the community over the years, but as of August 8, 2019, Country Vintage Inn has officially closed.
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Coach Light
After more than four decades of owning and operating the Coach Light, Joyce Schrader is retiring. Her and Gordon purchased the Coach Light from Gladys Ann Hawkins and Eleanor Budke on January 1, 1977. During the first years of operation, Joyce's mother (who had many years of fashion experience) worked with her. Velma Boehm who has been Joyce's loyal and treasured "right hand" for the past three decades is ready to retire too.
They will be open for one more week and will officially be closing the Coach Light on Friday, August 23rd.
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AUGUST BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
KsFiberNet
For the past decade, Kansas Fiber
Network has been providing state-of-the-art telecom and IP services to businesses throughout the
state of Kansas and beyond. In May 2009, KsFiberNet was formed by 29 Kansas Independent Telephone Company member-owners to provide exceptional service and innovative solutions while returning value to their member-owners, customers, and communities.
Led by a leadership team with over 135 combined years of industry experience, their company has become a leading provider of high-capacity fiber-based networks. In the past 10 years, KsFiberNet has acquired over 4,000 miles of backbone fiber, 70 local access providers, and has connected over 250 cities with no indication of slowing down.
At the forefront leading the team to these expansions, is President Mike Brigman.
"KsFiberNet is dedicated to continuous improvement in an industry that is vital to advancements in technology," Brigman said. "This is a very exciting time and I am confident in our team’s efforts and dedication to further success."
In the wake of our 10th anniversary, KsfiberNet continues to make strides throughout the telecommunications industry with over 30,000 on net lit buildings and recent expansions to two Tierpoint data centers
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14500 West 105th Street, Lenexa, KS, and 322 E. Archer Street, Tulsa, OK
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“KsFiberNet continues to demonstrate our steady commitment to bringing exceptional and competitively priced business-class service to our customers,” Brigman stated. “As a team, we are proud to be doing our part in closing the digital divide in rural America.”
Other members of the KsFiberNet team also agree that the company has come a long way since its start in 2009. One such employee who has seen nearly all of the company’s progressions first-hand, is VP of Network Planning and Development, Bob Wallentine.
“I am very proud of what we’ve accomplished in a short amount of time,” Wallentine said. “It is a pleasure working with a supportive Board of Managers, member-owners, and high achieving staff who have been part of the successful evolution of KsFiberNet.”
Along with data center connectivity, KsFiberNet also offers mobile backhaul, carrier ethernet, dark fiber, wavelength, and more. Known for their exceptional customer service and on-time delivery, they can offer you custom solutions to help carry your business to the next level. To learn more about KsFiberNet and services offered, visit
www.ksfiber.net
, or contact their sales team at
[email protected]
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Special For the Month:
KsFiberNet will be hosting a coffee on Thursday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. at the Loft on Sixth (425 6th Street). Please show your support by attending this coffee. This is a great way to get to know know theirstaff and a great way to network with other businesses. Your support for their business is appreciated!
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Cookie's Long Shot Pool Tournament
607 Kelly Avenue
Friday, August 16th beginning at 7:30 p.m.
This is their Friday Night Open 8-Ball Tournament! It's $10.00 to play with bar adding $5.00 per player to prize fund. This is open to all players!! If under 16 players they do a double elimination tournament, if over 16 players they do a single modified tournament.
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Middle of the Month Breakfast at the ElksLodge
422 Main Street
Saturday, August 17th from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Breakfast will be severed on Saturdays in the middle of the month each month by different volunteer groups at the lodge. The kick off group is the ladies from the VFW in Paola! They will be a hard group to follow for the following months because of the great food, enthusiasm, and experience. They will be serving a all you can eat breakfast that will start your day great. Coffee, water and juice will also be available. For this Breakfast there is a $7.00 donation request for ALL YOU CAN EAT!!!
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Osawatomie Rotary Club "Build a Bed Day"
32575 Old KC Road, Paola (Lang Chevrolet)
Saturday, August 17th beginning at 8:45 a.m.
Rotary is seeking volunteers to help build 20 beds that will be delivered that day to children that applied for a bed at SOS. These kids currently do not have beds to sleep in. They will need 50 to 70 volunteers and are reaching out to service groups, local churches and families that would like to volunteer. You can sign up at
Sign Up Genius.
They also ask that you sign a
liability waiver
ahead of time as well. They ask that you arrive at 8:45 a.m. as building will begin at Lang Chevrolet. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kari Burchett at [email protected].
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Ice Cream Social Hosted by Edward Jones (Emily Menefee's Office)
501 1st Street
Monday, August 19th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Stop on by and enjoy some ice cream at their Ice Cream Social! If you have any special topping requests, be sure to let them know. If you have any questions, feel free to give them a call at (913) 755-2374.
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Cake Decorating with Taylor Evans of Taystey Cake Company
Tuesday, August 20th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Osawatomie Public Library will be hosting a cake decorating class! In this adult program you can come learn how to create a rose cake. All supplies provided. Cost is $25.00 per person. Class is limited to 14 people. Please feel free to call the library at (913) 755-2136 to register.
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Adult Book Club Information Meeting at the Osawatomie Library
Tuesday, August 20th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
They're looking forward to providing you with a few adult book club options to choose from starting this fall. Come help them brainstorm ideas and decide what to offer.
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Osawatomie Farmers Market
500 Block of Main Street (vacant lot next to La Hacienda)
Thursday, August 22nd from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
We had a late start to the season thanks to the weather, but we're up and running again! Come and pick up some garden fresh goodies this Thursday! You'll also want to be sure to come back each week because as the season progresses, the vendors will vary with new seasonal items! For more information or to download the necessary forms, please feel free to visit the Chamber's Website.
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Cub Scout Sign Ups
1901 Parker Avenud (Trojan Elementary)
Tuesday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m.
This night is for any new child Kindergarten through 5th grade, boy or girl, who would like to join Cub Scouts. Its also a great time for parents to get questions answered. If your student was attending our meetings in the spring of this year, you don't have to attend because your child is already registered until December.
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September 4th: Ozone Blood Drive
September 8th - September 14th: Tri-Ko Celebrates National DSP Week
September 14th: Lakemary Open House Event
September 15th: United Methodist Church Celebrates 165 Years
September 21st: Osawatomie Freedom Festival
October 3rd: Luke Bryan Farm Tour in Louisburg
October 5th: Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
October 5th: United Methodist Church Fish Fry
October 27th: United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat
October 31st: Annual Downtown Spook Parade
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CATCH THIS WEEK'S SPECIALS
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The Oz Garden Club:
Mums! Their Annual Fall Fundraiser will be kicking off soon. The Oz Garden Club will be partnering with the Back Home Nursery here in town.
They will begin sales on Monday, August 19th and will end September 12th. They will be setting up Flyers & Order Forms at local business. Each Mum will be $12.00. They are offering Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Bronze, White or Purple this year.
The money raised by the Club continues to help the Community Garden sustain itself for each season and helps in the annual projects that become the goals each year. If you have questions, please feel free to check out their
Facebook
page!
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The Coach Light:
Is offering 75% off at their liquidation sale! Be sure to stop on by and pick out what you want before it's too late! Joyce's last day will be Friday, August 23rd.
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Donate Your Gently Worn, Used & New Athletic Shoes
Help the Ozone raise funds for their organization by donating your gently worn, used and new athletic shoes! Money raised will be put towards improving the fitness center! Don't forget to ask friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to donate too! For questions, please feel free to contact Hayden Mersman at (913) 755-3622.
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Olathe Family Care of Osawatomie Walk-In Services
Olathe Family Care of Osawatomie is now offering Walk-In Services for your convenience. At this time days and hours will vary, depending on need, so please call the clinic to confirm if walk in is available. You may reach them at (913) 755-3044.
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2020 Census Information:
Did you know if 1 person is missed in your community in the 2020 Census, there is a potential financial loss to your community of $2,082? In Kansas, the average household is 2.5 residents. If one “average” household is missed, that can cost a community $5,205 per year. Then, consider that a census won’t occur for another 10 years – that’s $52,050 in lost resources your community relies on! The Census is important and that’s why we need you to get your city, county, and community involved!
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LET'S EAT! GRAB A BITE WITH THIS WEEK'S SPECIALS!
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CHRIS' CAFE - 537 Main Street - (913) 256-6012
Monday, August 19th: Tomato Grilled Cheese
Tuesday, August 20th: Chicken Tenders
Wednesday, August 21st: Beef Tips
Thursday, August 22nd: Sloppy Joes
Friday, August 23rd: Meatloaf
COOKIE'S LONG SHOTS - 607 Kelly Avenue - (913) 755-2126
Every Thursday at Cookie's is Ladies night! Come on in and enjoy some of their Thursday Specials! $6.00 Large 1 Topping Pizza, 3 for $3.00 Tacos or 6 for $5.00, $2.00 Long Island Ice Tea's or Bahama Mama's! Ladies receive $1.00 off all domestic beers and well drinks and FREE Pool is offered with any food purchase - so be sure to come on down!
GRANDSTAND BURGERS - 812 South Silver, Paola - (913) 594-4258
August's Burger of the Month is the Zesty Italian Burger. Marinara, Pepperoni, Italian 5 blend cheese and on a steamed Brioche Bun. They will gladly add or subtract any toppings making it the way you want it! Stop in for a bite or call ahead with your order!
Come get one through the month of August!
SONIC - 319 East Main Street - (913) 755-4847
Stop in for their August Specials on these days!
August 17th: Awareness text $2.99 Carhop Classic (includes a Junior Double Cheeseburger and Medium tot or 6"inch Philly Steak and Tot)
August 22nd: Half Price Cheddar Peppers (limit 5)
August 25th: Awareness Text that Sonic Summer Nights End Soon
August 29th: $1.00 Hot Dogs (limit 5)
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Census Bureau:
They are hiring for a variety of temporary jobs, including census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Social Security number, and be a U.S. citizen. To apply or for more information please visit
2020census.gov/jobs
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Tri-Ko:
Is now offering Walk-In Interview EVERY Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at their main office (301 1st Street, Osawatomie). Please be sure to bring your Driver's License or State ID card, Social Security Card and Diploma (if applicable) so that they may process your application as quickly as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to call (913) 755-3025 or visit their website at www.tri-ko.com
Please feel free to check out their
Flyer
for specific potions, hours and locations.
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Lakemary:
Job training experience wanted for transitional students from Lakemary to enhance and generalize the learned vocational skills and behaviors of the
Building Essentials for a Successful Transition
class. These jobs are for
training
purposes only - so NO pay required. Students will be accompanied and supervised by Lakemary Center Staff. Job training can include:
Clerical Work (stuffing envelopes, mailings, collating programs, etc)
Horticulture
Packaging Items
Laundry Services
Animal Care (walking, feeding and cleaning animal cages)
If you are interested, or have questions, please feel free to contact Donnia Hinrichs at (913) 557-4000 ext 1130.
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Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce | 509 5th Street, P.O. Box 63
| Phone: (913) 755-4114 |
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