Overland Park

The Overland Park Chamber of Commerce offers several general affiliation task forces. You and your organization’s involvement is necessary for the continued success of our community. 

We invite you to become involved by joining the following committees and task forces. If interested, contact the Chamber at (913) 491-3600 or opcc@opks.org.

Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council
Chair: Mike Lally, Olsson Associates
Meets: Monthly lunch meetings
Signup: Economic Development Members only

Government Affairs Committee
Chair: Rick Worrel, Affinis Corp.
Meets: Bi-monthly during legislative session, monthly in fall. Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Pre-paid signup
Purpose:

• Research, recommend, track and advocate state/federal legislative business priorities
• Sponsor legislative breakfasts, receptions and luncheons
• Publish legislative voting record, agendas and guides
• Communicate with legislative bodies and government leaders

Diplomats
Chair: Mark Frutiger, Intrust Bank
Board Liaison: Ed O’Connor, PC Partners, Inc.
Meets: Monthly on first Wednesday, 7:45 – 9:00 a.m.
Limit: 50 members. For a list of current Diplomats, click here.
Purpose:

• Support new members
• Act as public relations arm for chamber by encouraging involvement from membership.
• Implement member retention programs
• Assist in grand openings, ribbon cuttings and ground breakings
• Conduct annual membership drive