Lenexa Chamber of Commerce

It’s March Madness – the perfect time to welcome Shoot 360 Kansas City to the Lenexa Logistics Center! Lenexa Mayor Julie Sayers, IIDA joined our membership in celebrating the opening of this new state-of-the-art basketball training facility with a ribbon cutting yesterday. Shoot 360 is a leading advanced basketball training center for all ages and skill levels, featuring cutting-edge technology, in-person coaching, and an immersive experience specializing in ball-handling, passing, and shooting. Learn more about how you can try Shoot 360, memberships, special events, and leagues at https://lnkd.in/gNnmCK2b. A special thank you to our Ribbon Cutting Sponsor Staffing By Starboard!

Connections were under construction last night at Nabholz Corporation's Business After Hours! The evening was filled with new and familiar faces and great conversations as attendees built their networks. Nabholz Construction, an employee-owned national contractor, provides construction management, design-build, facility maintenance, and heavy equipment services. Since 1949, Nabholz has delivered high-quality, innovative solutions with a focus on safety, integrity, and client satisfaction. Notable projects include the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park General Store and Mill, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and multiple projects with the Shawnee Mission Unified School District. Learn more ?? www.nabholz.com Our 2025 Business After Hours are brought to you by series sponsor MSI.

Thank you to Chairman's Ambassador David Bonebrake with Healthcare Solutions Team for welcoming new Chamber members Lauren Kepler and Johnny Novak of Newkirk Novak Construction Partners! With principals bringing 40+ years of collective experience to their full-service construction firm, Newkirk Novak offers preconstruction, construction, design-build, general contracting, and construction management services – all with a vision of providing creative solutions, transparency, flexibility, and accessibility. To learn more and see their past projects, visit https://lnkd.in/gCFwHgDB.

Thank you to Chairman's Ambassador Kim Wells, PT, ATC with The Juice Plus+ Company for welcoming our new member Sound Products By TSI Global, a one-stop shop for audio/video and security solutions! Guided by their one-word mission statement – VIBE – Sound Products by TSI Global are your sensory engineers, creating corporate, civic, and public spaces that come alive with sight and sound. Whether audio/video, security and life safety, drive-thru intercoms, or branding through music, digital signage, and more, they believe in thoroughly tested technology that energizes and elevates your work environment! Learn more about how Sound Products can assist you with development, design, integration, and support at https://lnkd.in/gNgD4Vpw.

Thank you to Chairman's Ambassador Dave Kepper with Security Bank of Kansas City for welcoming our new member SCP Construction LLC! Family-owned and locally operated, Lenexa-based SCP Construction brings indoor and outdoor visions to life across the metro, whether it’s home remodeling, flooring (2000+ floors installed), residential and commercial concrete work (50,000+ tons of concrete poured), pool and outdoor living installations, hardscaping, or even maintenance services! Learn how SCP help create a beautiful and functional space tailored to your needs at?https://scpkc.com/.

What a fantastic morning of networking at Johnson County Community College’s AM Live! Members enjoyed delicious refreshments and great conversations in JCCC’s Career and Technical Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility that prepares students for high-demand careers in HVAC, Electrical Technology, Automation Engineering, and more. ? Our thanks to the Workforce Development & Continuing Education at JCCC team for hosting and showcasing the exciting learning opportunities available to both students and businesses! ? JCCC’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education program also offers a variety of professional development, personal enrichment, and corporate training opportunities to help individuals and businesses grow. Explore these exciting opportunities ?? bit.ly/43E9M2g ? Our 2025 AM Lives are brought to you by series sponsor Quest Diagnostics.

?? ALERT: LENEXA RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES (and others who drive Lenexa streets or use Lenexa parks and recreational programs and can help spread the word!) ?? Ballots will be mailed TOMORROW for the City of Lenexa special election, asking voters to continue the existing 3/8-cent sales tax that is dedicated to maintenance and improvement of streets, curbs, and gutters, as well as parks and recreational amenities throughout the city. Watch for it in your mailbox and don’t toss it out! What you need to know: *??Be sure to vote and RETURN YOUR BALLOT QUICKLY. Ballots must be received in the Jo Co Election Office BY NOON on April 1st. Not end of day, and there is no grace period.?You can mail your ballot back, or to be sure it is received you can drop it in a ballot dropbox at the Central Resource Library or Jo Co Election Office. *??Our Board of Directors has voted to support the continuation and encourages you to VOTE YES. The sales tax is dedicated to programs critical to our residents and businesses, maintaining Lenexa’s high quality of life, safely moving people and goods, and attracting visitors that add to our local economy.?With 40% of sales tax revenues contributed by visitors to Lenexa who also use our streets and parks, continuing the tax is a good way for Lenexans to fund these important investments! To learn more: * The City is hosting its second open house on the proposed renewal TONIGHT, March 11, 5-7pm, at Lenexa City Hall,?17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy. Information and city staff will be available. * Visit www.lenexa.com or www.forwardlenexa.org for information, FAQs, and projects the current tax has helped fund. Don’t miss this opportunity to keep Lenexa moving forward!

Please welcome our newest members: All For Moms Foundation, Newkirk Novak Construction Partners, Pure Workplace Solutions, Quality Air Solutions, Shoot 360 Kansas City, and Truity Credit Union!

This week we had another great Leadership Lenexa session as we traveled to Topeka with six other Johnson County chamber leadership classes. From our local elected officials to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Kansas Department of Commerce, to a special tour by our very own Lenexa Chamber CEO, Ashley Sherard, J.D., IOM, we had a packed agenda!

Our QuickStart Breakfast was buzzing with energy and great conversation with a full house of Chamber members and guests! Members gained valuable insights from Meaghan Parsons and Courtni Parker of AdventHealth’s Whole Health Institute, along with updates on key legislative and economic development news from our CEO, Ashley Sherard, J.D., IOM. Learn more about the AdventHealth Whole Health Institute ? bit.ly/43jIJt0 Our thanks to AdventHealth Kansas City for sponsoring our 2025 QuickStart Breakfast series and to Paulo and Bill for a delicious breakfast!