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U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters was in Overland Park recently urging local leaders to become engaged in the process of discussions about a new U.S. transportation plan. Among those meeting with the Secretary (2nd from left) were Dave Holtwick, Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs; Tracey Osborne, Chamber President; Greg Musil, Chamber Past Chairman; and Ed O'Connor, Chamber Chairman-Elect.

Overland Park on 2009 "Best Places to Raise Your Kids" List 
Overland Park has been recognized by Business Week as one of the Top 20 "Best Places to Raise Your Kids" in America. Ranked 17th on the list, Overland Park was recognized specifically for its strong schools and affordable real estate. As Business Week reported: "Overland Park real estate is affordable, and the schools are strong. Attractions in Overland Park, 16 miles south of Kansas City, include championship golf courses and the 300-acre Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens." To read more on this story, click here.

Good Morning, Overland Park!
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Overland Park Makes Top Ten list of Best Places to Live in America

MONEY magazine has named Overland Park #9 on its 2008 Best Places to Live in America list. For more information, click here.

Johnson County Ranked #3 by Forbes.com

Forbes.com has ranked Johnson County, Kansas, as #3 on its "America's Best Places to Raise a Family" list. Hamilton County, Indiana, and Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, came in first and second. All earned high marks for their low cost of living, reasonably priced homes and short commute times. They also offer terrific schools, one of the most important characteristics to consider when choosing a place to raise a family. Factors that were considered included cost of living, graduation rate, standardized scores, home price, property tax rate as a percentage of median home price, percentage of homes occupied by owner, per-capita income, air quality, crime rate and commute time. For more details, click here.

Vision Metcalf
The City of Overland Park is engaged in a study to revitalize and redevelop the Metcalf Avenue corridor. For more information about this project, click here.

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2009 Corporate Partners and Sponsors
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