I ❤️ Merriam - Feel the Love Published on April 18, 2024 Amidst the excitement of receiving two hearts from the Parade of Hearts, we couldn't think of a more fitting moment to unveil our latest endeavor: the I ❤️ Merriam campaign! Get ready to celebrate all the things that make our community shine bright. Tagged as: , , City News
Milestone Business Anniversaries! Published on February 14, 2024 The City of Merriam sends a big shoutout of congratulations to all the incredible Merriam businesses marking milestones in the 1st quarter of 2024! These business-versaries stand as testaments to the dedication and commitment these businesses have shown toward fostering a vibrant community. Tagged as: , , Business & Economy, City News, Community Development, Honors & Awards
Save the Date! Merriam Plaza Library to Open March 20 Published on January 25, 2024 Get ready! Merriam's new library is set to open Wednesday, March 20.Johnson County Library will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Merriam Plaza Library at 9 a.m. Tagged as: , , City News
Charge Up Kansas! Published on April 12, 2023 Calling all business owners! Are you interested in getting an electric vehicle charging station at your workplace? The Kansas Department of Transportation has about $14 million to help pay for designated EV Charging Corridors in the sunflower state. This money can go toward EV charging stations and the cost to install them. Tagged as: , , Business & Economy, Environment
COVID-19 Retail Storefront Property Tax Relief Act Published on March 15, 2023 In June 2022, bipartisan House Bill 2136 was signed into law, investing $50 million to help small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Retail Storefront Property Tax Relief Program is still available to provide financial assistance to certain businesses impacted by COVID-19 related shutdowns and restrictions during tax years 2020 and 2021. Tagged as: , , Business & Economy, Community Development
Local Merriam Business Wins State Award! Published on November 21, 2022 The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Minority and Women Business Development recently awarded Debra Roark with Spirit Life Apparel & Screen Printing the Kansas Minority-Owned Manufacturing Firm of the Year Award in Topeka, Kansas. Tagged as: , , Business & Economy, Honors & Awards
Mayor Ken Sissom to Retire Oct. 31 Published on September 24, 2021 Mayor Ken Sissom's last City Council meeting will be Oct. 25. Sissom was first elected as Merriam’s mayor in April 2009. During his 12 years, he has helped shape the City of Merriam. Tagged as: , , City Council, City News
New Board of Public Health Order Issued to Help Curb COVID-19 Published on November 15, 2020 Due to the increase of coronavirus cases in the Kansas City region, Johnson County health officials on Friday issued a public health order to help control the spread of COVID-19. The order starts Monday, Nov. 16, and goes through Jan. 31, 2021 Tagged as: ,
Get Involved in Our City! Published on September 14, 2020 Love parks? Passionate about our community? Get involved! Tagged as: ,