Events for March 2018
Gardner Chamber of Commerce
Mar 1    CDL Job Fair
As the trucking industry continues to grow more and more transportation providers are seeking entry-level drivers. If you currently hold a CDL or are in the process of obtaining your CDL-A license or considering a career change in the transportation industry come meet some leading companies looking to hire individuals like yourself. If you are an employer and would like to reserve a booth for this event, please contact the Transportation program office at 913-469-3836. Job Fair is open to the public.
Date: March 1, 2018
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Website: https://ce.jccc.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=6577
Location: Johnson County Community College, Office and Classroom Building, 100 12345 College Blvd. Overland Park , KS 66210
EMail: transportation@jccc.edu
Fees/Admission: Event is free, but registration is encouraged.
Mar 1    CDL Job Fair at JCCC
As the trucking industry continues to grow more and more transportation providers are seeking entry-level drivers. If you currently hold a CDL or are in the process of obtaining your CDL-A license or considering a career change in the transportation industry come meet some leading companies looking to hire individuals like yourself. If you are an employer and would like to reserve a booth for this event, please contact the Transportation program office at 913-469-3836. Job Fair is open to the public.
Date: March 1, 2018
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Website: https://ce.jccc.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=6577
Location: Johnson County Community College OCB Bldg, Room 100, Collaboration Lab 12345 College Blvd Overland Park, KS 66210
Contact: Transportation Dept. 913-469-3836
EMail: sdanaher@jccc.edu
Date/Time Details: Thursday, 3/1/18 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Fees/Admission: Free and Open to the Public
Mar 2    Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Celebration at CVS
Join the Gardner Edgerton Chamber of Commerce and the City of Gardner as we officially welcome CVS to Gardner
Date: March 2, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.cvs.com
Location: 110 W. Main St
Gardner, KS    
Contact: Jason E Camis
EMail: jason@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: Fri. March 2, 2018
8:00-9:00am
Fees/Admission: FREE
Mar 3    Spaghetti Dinner
You're invited to our Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Prairie Paws Animal Shelter. Come join us for a fabulous spaghetti dinner with a dessert and pie silent and live auction. $8.00 per person includes spaghetti, breadsticks, salad, beverage and a piece of cake (vegetarian options available). 3 and under eat free. Advance ticket registration highly recommended. Purchase at Prairie Paws Animal Shelter or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spaghetti-dinner-and-pie-auction-tickets-42321879882

Raffle Prizes
Sponsor a Shelter Pet Opportunities
6 pm Silent Auction: Desserts and Pie
7 pm Live Auction: Pie
Date: March 3, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spaghetti-dinner-and-pie-auction-tickets-42321879882
Location: 3173 Hwy K68
Ottawa, KS 66067    
Contact: 785-242-2967
EMail: info@prairiepaws.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, March 3rd from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm    
Fees/Admission: $8.00 a person. Kids under 3 eat free. 
Mar 5 - May 31    Leonard Sebring
Come see the Leonard Sebring Exhibit at the Gardner Historical Museum. Artist, humorist, player piano roll maker, and comic.
Date: March 5, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://gardnerhistoricalmuseum.com
Location: 204 W Main Street
Contact: 913-856-4447
EMail: gardnerhistoricalmuseum@juno.com
Date/Time Details: March to May.
Fees/Admission: suggested donation
Mar 8    KansasWorks Statewide Job Fair
FREE job fair for all types of positions with businesses large and small. 
Date: March 8, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Workforce Partnership Office
(Edgerton, Kansas City, Leavenworth and Lenexa)
Contact: Lars Leininger
EMail: larsl@workforcepartnership.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, March 8, 2018
2:00-6:00pm
Fees/Admission: FREE    
Mar 14    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: March 14, 2018
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Lunch meeting. Locations rotate monthly.
Contact: Jason E Camis
EMail: jason@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: 2nd Wednesday of the month
12:30pm-1:30pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Mar 17    St Patrick's Day
Come out from 12-3pm on March 17th to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us. Meet the team and enjoy a free cookout and face painting for the kids. Rain or shine!
Date: March 17, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Bill George's Car City of Gardner
905 E Santa Fe
Gardner, KS 66030
Contact: Dustee Small
EMail: dustee@olathekia.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, March 17
12:00 - 3:00
Fees/Admission: FREE
Mar 24    Weekday CDL Class A
This four-hour introductory course is designed to give students knowledge of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operations. Training include an overview of the different types of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Systems, FAA rules and regulations, safety measures and best practices, risk management, roles and responsibilities, operational planning, a basic understanding of flight control and more.
Date: March 24, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://bit.ly/2oMZoAr
Location: Logistics Park Kansas City 30750 W. 193rd St. Edgerton , KS 66021
Contact: JCCC Continuing Education Transportation Department 913-469-3836
EMail: transportation@jccc.edu
Date/Time Details: Saturday, March 24, 2018 - 1-5 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $89
Mar 27    2018 State of the County Luncheon
The Johnson County Public Policy Council and the Chairman of the Board of Johnson County Commissioner, Ed Eilert, invite you to attend the 2018 State of the County Address and Luncheon.
Date: March 27, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Location: Ritz Charles
9000 W. 137th St
Overland Park, KS
 
Contact: Jason E Camis
EMail: jason@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 28
11:30am-1:15pm
Fees/Admission: $35/person or $350 for a corporate table of 8
Mar 28    Effective Supervisory Skills
As a supervisor, you are asked to empower your workforce using a team approach for greater productivity. Learn how to provide leadership for groups and hold them accountable for their own productivity, how to involve employees in their own appraisals, and strategies for training new employees.
Date: March 28, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://bit.ly/2oJkdwk
Location: Logistics Park Kansas City 30750 W. 193rd St. Edgerton , KS 66021
Contact: JCCC Continuing Education Business & Leadership Department 913-469-2386
EMail: LeadershipEd@jccc.edu
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $195
Mar 28    Coffee w. Your Congressman - Rep. Kevin Yoder
Join us to learn more about recent tax changes, what's happened in Washington DC and what's on the docket for the rest of 2018. Congressman Yoder will visit informally with attendees and then share some prepared remarks. Space is limited, so please RSVP to the Chamber. 
Date: March 28, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Groundhouse Coffee
103 S. Main, Gardner
Contact: Jason E Camis
EMail: jason@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: Weds. March 28, 2018
9:30-10:30am
Fees/Admission: FREE