Events for December 2017
Gardner Chamber of Commerce
Oct 3 - Dec 17    Truck Driver Training - CDL Class A
Completion of our combined week and weekend truck driver training program, will prepare you for entry-level driving positions within the trucking industry. Prepare for the Kansas or Missouri Commercial Driver License Class A performance exam and ready yourself for a challenging and rewarding career in the trucking industry. The 160 hour training program includes classroom, self-study instruction, range and over-the-road training. The outcomes of the program are directly aligned to the federal guidelines established for entry-level drivers, which can be found in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR) and the state guidelines for earning the class-A commercial driver's license. Our CDL Class A certificate meets all state and federal requirements for truck driver training. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT.
Date: October 3, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://bit.ly/2spXwNu
Location: Logistics Park Kansas City, CLASSROOM 30750 W. 193rd St. Edgerton , KS 66021
Contact: JCCC Continuing Education Transportation Department transportation@jccc.edu 913-469-3836
EMail: transportation@jccc.edu
Date/Time Details: This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30PM to 8:30PM, and every Saturday and Sunday from 8AM to 5PM from Tuesday, October 3, to Sunday, December 17.
Fees/Admission: $4,499
Dec 6    Chamber Coffee at Stockton & Stern Law Office
Don't miss this once-a-year coffee where we say a toast to a great year ahead with some "good-morning" mimosas. As always, guests are welcome at these monthly coffees, held on the first Weds. at various businesses around the community.
Date: December 6, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Stockton and Stern, LLC
952 E Lincoln Ln, Gardner, KS 66030
Contact: Jason E Camis
EMail: jason@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, December 6
8:00-9:00am
Fees/Admission: FREE. 
Dec 13    Chamber Ambassador Meeting
Interested in getting more involved with the Chamber? Looking for new ways to connect your business with others in the community? Then why not check out the Chamber Ambassadors. This small, but mighty group meets monthly with a focus on connecting with other chamber members. Join us for one of our upcoming meetings to see what we're all about. 
Date: December 13, 2017
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Lunch meeting. Locations rotate monthly.
Contact: Meghan McDermott
EMail: meghan@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: 2nd Wednesday of the month
12:30pm-1:30pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Dec 20    Monthly Chamber Luncheon

Marketing Greater Kansas City: The KCADC Story
We make a big impression. We move people. 

The Kansas City Area Development Council has more than 40 years experience marketing the 18-county, two-state KC region. We use traditional marketing strategies as well as emerging ones, including interactive media, video and social media.

Join us for our monthly chamber luncheon on Weds. Dec. 20th and learn more about how KCADC is driving growth and prosperity throughout the metro area.

This month's luncheon is jointly sponsored by the Southwest Johnson County EDC and Gardner Edgerton Chamber of Commerce. Special thanks to Johnson County Community College for hosting the luncheon. 

Date: December 20, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: JCCC: Olathe Health Education Center
21201 W. 152nd St
Olathe, KS 66061

 
Contact: Jason E Camis
EMail: jason@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, December 20th
​11:30am Open Networking
11:45am Lunch
12:00pm Program
Fees/Admission: $15/person for this special holiday lunch
Guests are always welcome!