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Profile in Commerce – Very Fit Co. Our first Profile in Commerce of February is Very Fit Co. Located at 12208 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS, Very Fit Co. is a gym owned by Christian Buckner and Joel Wright that offers group and private fitness options, a dry sauna, nutrition guidance, and so much more. Joel…

Shawnee Chamber 80 – Calkins Electric/Aztec Shawnee Theater The Calkins family and the Shawnee Chamber have been intertwined since the Chamber’s very beginning. Although Calkins Electric was officially incorporated in 1957, Carl Calkins was one of the Shawnee Chamber’s original members in 1946. Located in the current Stag Homes office in downtown Shawnee at 5707…

Board Chair Casey McBride A Strong Start to 2026 Dear Shawnee Chamber Members, I’m honored to step into the role of Board Chair for 2026. I want to start by thanking Don Chew for his leadership this past year. Don set a high bar, resulting in an outstanding year for Shawnee. Those are big shoes…

Congratulations to our Heart of the Community award winner – Maureen Kronawitter! We presented Maureen with the Heart of the Community award at our Annual Dinner on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. Maureen has long been a supporter of all things Shawnee. Born and raised in the Shawnee area, she has exemplified the concept of togetherness…

Meet our January Profile in Commerce: Franklin General Store Owned by Brooke Franklin, Franklin General Store is located in Downtown Shawnee at 11405 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203. Before she started her business, she worked with local farmers on sustainability as well as getting local food into school cafeterias. She understands how hard it is…

Shawnee Chamber 80 – Amos Family Funeral Home It’s no coincidence that Amos Family Funeral Home and the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce are simultaneously celebrating 80th anniversaries. For our first 80th Anniversary spotlight, we’re taking it back to where it all started.In 1946, E. Paul Amos and his wife, Hazel, created Amos Family Funeral Home. That same…

Introducing the Shawnee Tomorrow Class of 2026! We’re excited to welcome the 2026 participants who will spend the next several months connecting with community leaders, exploring what makes Shawnee work, and building the relationships that drive our city forward. Erin Aldridge – JE Dunn Construction Janelle Aubrecht – Country Club Bank, a Division of FNBO…

Profile in Commerce – Prayer Box Café Meet our Profile in Commerce for October, Prayer Box Café! Owned by Katie Bolen, Prayer Box Café is located at 5428 Roberts St, Shawnee, KS 66226. It is a local Shawnee coffee house offering hot & cold beverages as well as breakfast, lunch, and pastries. Katie also serves…