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Downtown Overland Park Partnership reports 15 new businesses, high occupancy
Summary
The Downtown Overland Park Partnership told the Community Development Committee it welcomed 15 new businesses in 2025, is roughly 95% occupied and recorded strong event attendance and sponsorship revenue, while inviting council members to district tours and events.
Angie Ejemudi, executive director of the Downtown Overland Park Partnership, presented the group—s 2025 annual report to the Community Development Committee, saying the district welcomed 15 new businesses last year and remains about 95% occupied. "We welcomed 15 new businesses in the district in 2025," Ejemudi said, adding that the district hosts frequent events and relies on a mix of business improvement district fees and city grants for its budget.
Ejemudi described 34 locations within the district where visitors can find food or drinks, 34 events in 2025, and an increase in program revenue and sponsorships that, for the first time, exceeded BID fee income. She invited committee members to an advisory tour on April 9 that will visit Clock Tower Landing and several parks, saying the tour will offer a behind-the-scenes look at recent projects. Committee members thanked the Partnership for supporting small businesses and for on-the-ground volunteer engagement that helps activate downtown spaces.
The presentation emphasized partnerships with the city and AdventHealth as farmers-market sponsor and noted that the business district maintains a high social-media reach to promote local merchants. The committee did not take an action on the report; members were encouraged to participate in downtown tours and to follow up with staff for additional details.
