Upcoming in Paola: Events, News & Jobs Around Town
Upcoming in Paola Lunch, Coffees, a Grand Opening & More Updated October 15, 2026 |
| Fall in Paola means trunks full of candy, coffee with friends, and, this year, a special lunch for our members. Grab a cup of something warm, because the next few weeks are filling up fast and we'd hate for you to miss a thing. Bookmark this page: we refresh it every week with what's coming up around town. |
⭐ Featured · Wed, Oct 28 · 11:30am–1:00pm The Fall Member Luncheon Our Annual Dinner is moving to Spring 2027 so we can throw an even bigger celebration for our business community. But we couldn't let October slip by without gathering together, so this year, we're hosting a special Fall Member Luncheon on Wednesday, October 28, from 11:30am to 1:00pm at Brickhouse Studio + Events, 117 S. Pearl St. Why come? It's just an hour and a half in the middle of your workday, and it pays you back all year. Swap business cards with the folks you've been meaning to call, meet members you haven't crossed paths with yet, and hear firsthand what the Chamber has planned for the months ahead. Besides, someone else is making lunch! On the menu from JDMckay's Catering: chicken salad croissants, chicken and veggie skewers, pasta salad, fruit and dessert. $20 per person. Register online, or email april@paolachamber.org or call 913-294-4335 if you'd prefer to be invoiced. Seats are limited, so bring a coworker and claim your spots today! Reserve Your Seat → |
| ★ $20 · Oct 28 · Brickhouse Studio ★ |
| ☕ Chamber Coffees |
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00am Chamber Coffee at Ad Astra Advocacy Center Come see Ad Astra's new home at 6 W. Peoria St. (yes, the old Chamber office!), meet the team, and learn about the advocacy and support they provide to local families. Event details → |
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00am Joint Chamber Coffee at Victory Chevrolet We're teaming up with the Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce for a two-town coffee hosted by Victory Chevrolet at 32575 Old KC Rd. Twice the neighbors, same great coffee. Event details → |
| 🎃 Around Town |
Wed, Oct 21 · 11:00am–3:00pm SteelDays at Doherty Steel Grab your boots! Member Doherty Steel Inc. is opening its doors at 21210 W 311th St. for guided facility tours, equipment and vendor displays, networking with engineers, contractors and educators, and a catered lunch. Students and community leaders are welcome too. Registration is required, so be sure to save your spot. Read more & register → |
Thu, Oct 22 · 4:00–7:00pm Downtown Paola Open House What could the future of downtown look like? The City of Paola wants to hear from you! Stop by the Paola Chamber of Commerce, 1 S. Pearl St., anytime during the open house to walk through concepts for the Downtown Paola Master Plan, explore the possibilities and share what you think. Event details → |
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:00am & Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00am–3:00pm Art Lady Ink Co. Grand Opening Help us welcome Art Lady Ink Co. to 103 N Silver St, Suite A! Join the Chamber for the ribbon cutting Friday morning, then stop by the grand opening open house on Saturday, with light refreshments. Ribbon cutting → Open house → |
Sat, Oct 31 · Line-up at 5:00pm Paola's Annual Halloween Parade Costumes on! Line up at 5:00pm in front of City Hall for costume judging from 5:00 to 5:30pm, with awards for infants & toddlers, youth and adults & families. The parade begins right after! This year we'll also have a few trunk-or-treat options, so businesses, clubs, organizations and neighbors: set up a table or deck out your car and hand out candy to our little ghouls and goblins. Sign up on the event page so we can plan your spot. |
| 📰 Fresh on the Blog |
110 Years Strong: the Paola Community Center threw a party to remember, with live music, a chili cook-off and a hot wings challenge. See the highlights. Read more → Building on Acreage? Paola's CAL Construction shares what to check before you buy land in the country. Read more → A National Honor: congrats to member AdventHealth South Overland Park, named a 2026 Vizient Top Performer for quality and safety. Read more → Another National Honor: congrats to member The University of Kansas Health System Paola, named a 2026 Vizient Top Performer among small community hospitals. Quality care, right here at home! Read more → |
| 💼 Now Hiring |
Updated Oct 14 Paola Area Job Watch Job hunting, eyeing a career change, or just curious who's growing? Walmart and Tri-Ko have posted updated job listings, and you'll find them all on our Paola Area Job Watch page. See the jobs → |
| 📋 but wait, there's more! |
Everything from this week's newsletter, all in one place. Click any item for the full details. 🗓️ Events
📰 News |
📣 Members: Share Your News |
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Want to See Your Business Here? This newsletter and our website are made for showing off what our members are up to! If you'd like your events, news or job openings featured, email them to april@paolachamber.org and we'll take it from there. Prefer to do it yourself? Claim your free Locable profile and you can post your own events, news and jobs anytime. They'll show up on the Chamber's community calendar and website, and will be included in our newsletter. Our Quick Guide walks you through it step by step. Think outside the box! An “event” doesn't have to be a gala, and “news” doesn't have to make headlines. Here are a few ideas to get you started: 🗓️ Event ideas • Open houses, anniversaries & customer appreciation days 📰 News ideas • New hires, promotions & staff spotlights |
★ A Member Perk ★ Getting featured in our newsletter and on this page is a perk for Paola Chamber members. Not a member yet? We'd love to have you, and spotlighting your business is just one of the perks! See Member Benefits & Join → |
That's the scoop for now. Check back next week for what's new around town! — Your friends at the Paola Chamber |
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Paola Chamber of Commerce
1 S. Pearl St.
Paola, KS 66071
913-294-4335
paolachamber.org