Friday, January 15th, 2021
Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce
Be sure to contact us with your news, specials and events!
Executive Director: Kari Bradley
509 5th Street, PO Box 63
Phone: (913) 755-4114 or E-Mail: chamber@osawatomiechamber.org
Think Local, Shop Local, Keep it Local
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS
January Spotlight

The Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome and highlight our newest member, the USD 367 Recreation Commission, and their new Director, Mr. Vance Gorman. Vance is an Osawatomie graduate and is excited to be back in his hometown doing what he loves!

Vance can be found at the USD 367 Recreation Office in the OZone, (913) 755-3622, or via email at gormanv@usd367.org. He has some exciting changes planned for the future that will encourage more people, youth as well as adults, to get involved and get active!

Recreation Commission Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:15 PM in the OHS Library. Meeting - audio may be accessed via phone by dialing (913) 256-6806 (access code is 367367).
Their next meeting is Monday, January 18th.

To stay updated with information, see here or here. If you are interested in volunteering to coach, the application can be found here.
COVID Testing Available
in Paola
 
The State of Kansas is setting up multiple free COVID-19 testing sites throughout Kansas. Miami County has been selected for a site and testing will be taking place at the
Paola Adult Education Center at 1710 Industrial Rd
 Site will be open daily from 09:00am – 5:30pm Monday through Saturday. 

It is preferred that appointments be made but are not required.
To schedule your appointment, click HERE.
First Quarter Printed Newsletter from the City of Osawatomie

The City of Osawatomie is trying to reach you in a new way. See here for their first printed newsletter that was available in the Wednesday, January 13th edition of the Miami County Republic.
DATES TO REMEMBER
  • January 18th - Martin Luther King Jr Day


  • January 25th - OZone's "Lazy Man Triathlon" kicks off

  • January 25th - Rotary Club - First Option Financial & Trust Services Presentation - Noon @ Whistle Stop Cafe

  • January 28th - City Council Meeting - 6:30 pm


  • February 11th - City Council Meeting - 6:30 pm

  • February 13th - 2021 Legislative (Break)Fast

JOB POSTINGS


  • The OZONE is hiring for a Welcome Center Associate and a Childcare Associate. Click here for more information.

  • United Way of Miami County is now hiring for an Executive Director. See more info here.


  • Osawatomie State Hospital is hiring for ALL nursing positions!! (RN, LPN, CNA/TECH) Paid Training! Also hiring: Custodial/Laundry, Grounds/Maintenance, Security and Activities. All full time positions offer FULL BENEFITS; Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage, Sick & Vacation leave, Paid State Holidays. Apply today at jobs.ks.gov or call Jenny at 913-755-7488 for more information.

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
Community PRIDE

Osawatomie PRIDE is working with the Oz Food Pantry to assemble, fill, and stack their nonperishable boxes for every Wednesday’s distribution. They will be working every Monday evening starting at 6pm. If you are interested in helping, feel free to sign up by clicking here.

This is an open invitation to any individuals that want to help in their community. Come give back and meet some new people!
*Masks required*
COVID-19 Vaccine Information from your friends at Olathe Health




With the vaccine arrival, we know the community has many questions about when and how they can get vaccinated, and if it is safe. This FAQ was created with the input of Olathe Health physicians and pharmacists and will help answer those questions. If you are receiving questions you don’t know how to answer, please reach out and we’ll do our best to help you answer them!
 
In this video, Dennis Lawlor, MD, who is a critical care and pulmonology specialist at Olathe Medical Center explains why the vaccine is safe and answers questions about the side effects and what high-risk individuals should know about the vaccine.
Newsletter
Chamber Members, if you would like to advertise your weekly/monthly specials or any upcoming events through our weekly update, please send us a web link, flyer, or image with your information by Wednesday of each week at chamber@osawatomiechamber.org.
Miami County Sherriff's Department has updated their list of available PPE and cleaning supplies and they have an abundance. This is FREE PPE available to ALL businesses.

Orders can be placed using this link:
Miami County Innovation Spotlight
To celebrate Miami County businesses that are being innovative during difficult times, we have decided to Spotlight one special business every month.

The spotlight is presented in collaboration with Miami County Economic Development, Louisburg Chamber of Commerce, Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce, Paola Chamber of Commerce and Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce.

Businesses featured in the Innovative Business Spotlight are nominated by their local chamber of commerce, with nominations rotating among the Miami County communities.

January's Innovation Spotlight is KRS Corporation. KRS Corporation in Louisburg found a niche and is thriving. Click here to learn more!
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