August 2010
Kansas grabs No. 3 ranking in "Top Deals & Hot Markets" report

The annual ranking by Southern Business & Development magazine examines 17 Southern states on their business recruitment and retention projects that create and/or retain jobs and capital investment and then ranks them by points per million residents.

by Kansas Department of Commerce

View the complete report.

July 2010
Shawnee ranks # 17 in Money Magazine's Best Places to Live 2010 list

Shawnee among small cities that boast plenty of jobs, great schools, safe streets, low crime, lots to do, charm, and other features that make a town great for raising a family.
by Money Magazine

June 2010
Shawnee Chamber of Commerce and Bob Regnier of Bank of Blue Valley Host CEO Roundtable

Area CEO’S Gather to Exchange Information, Ideas and Insights on the Business World.

June 2010
Shawnee Tomorrow Leadership Program Hosts Graduation Luncheon for 2010 Class

The graduation marks the end of a five-month leadership experience.

June 2010
Chamber awards scholarship

by Shawnee Dispatch

The Shawnee Chamber of Commerce awarded its annual Betty Charlton Scholarships for 2010 to Chloe Annissa Stacy, recent graduate of Mill Valley High School, and Alec Spencer Britt, a recent graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School.

May 2010
Joining Local Chambers Can Provide a Big Boost

by Julie Bennett, Wall Street Journal

Publicizing your Chamber membership can be a key to customer loyalty.

April 2010
Shawnee Named a "Tree City USA" by the Arbor Day Foundation

The Tree City USA designation is given to cities meeting four standards. These include a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive forestry program and an Arbor Day observance.

February 2010
New study shows chamber of commerce members offer safer bet when it comes to business credit risk

by American Chamber of Commerce Executives

The American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) today announced the publication of a new study detailing the credit scores and payment behavior of ten local chambers of commerce across the United States, comparing their member businesses with other regional, state and national business averages.

February 2010
Shawnee Receives an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting

February 2010
Congratulations to Fun Services, honored in KC Small Business' 25 Under 25® Program

A panel of judges reviewed applicants and selected honorees based on financial stability, ability to overcome obstacles/adversity/challenges, community involvement/ service, distinguishing or defining characteristics/qualities, and company vision.

Fun Services will be honored, along with 24 other successful KC area business owners, at the 9th Annual 25 Under 25 Awards, Feb. 27. Details & tickets.

February 2010
Shawnee Chamber honors citizens

by Jessica Marshall, Sun Publications

February 2010
Mayor's State of the City address at the February Chamber luncheon

February 2010
Shawnee Chamber of Commerce Offers Scholarship

Applications for the Betty Charlton Scholarship Fund for high school seniors are due March 31. View eligibility criteria and the Scholarship Fund application.

February 2010
Shawnee Chamber of Commerce 2009 Annual Dinner, An Evening of Good Fortune

January 2010
Earthquake Relief Assistance

Chairman of the Board Tim Harmon, Harmon Construction, Inc., encourages Haiti earthquake relief assistance. Find out how you can help through these organizations:

Global Orphan Project

Salvation Army

Red Cross

January 2010
AG: Work continues on consumer fraud

by Caroline Boyer, Shawnee Dispatch

Kansas Attorney General Steve Six spread this message as he spoke Jan. 13 at the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon, describing how the office has worked for Kansas residents in the past two years.

January 2010
Good Fortune: Chamber prepares for annual dinner

Shawnee Dispatch