Laura Obando

UPCOMING STREET CLOSURES April 30 — Dynamic Discs Open Block Party & Food Truck Festival Location: 800 & 900 blocks of Commercial St. and west side of 9th Ave. Contact Group: Emporia Main Street Time: 2:00–11:00 p.m. street closed (event time: 5:00–10:00 p.m.)   May 7-8 — La Grind Stage Race Location: 500 block of…

Congratulations to Jennifer Ramsey, 2021 Chamber Volunteer of the Year!

The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that Olpe Chicken House has been named the 2021 Business of the Year. Leonard and Theresa Coble bought the restaurant on May 1, 1958. At that time, a complete chicken dinner cost 65 cents, and the restaurant had a seating capacity of just 32.…

Would you like to be a part of the Leading Voice of Emporia’s Business Community? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? The Director of Ignite Emporia position offers you the opportunity to be fully engaged in making a difference in the Emporia region. Ignite Emporia is an aggressive initiative designed to create jobs, retain…

The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) and the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas (CCEKS) to offer businesses access to health insurance savings associated with large group medical coverage. Chamber Blue of Kansas is an association health plan (AHP) that allows employers to join…

The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Membership Director. This person is responsible for planning and implementing activities to retain, recruit, and solicit memberships and engagement in the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce. The successful candidate will be well-organized and detail-oriented with the ability to function smoothly in a fast-paced environment. Must…

The Emporia Area Chamber, in partnership with Lyon County State Bank, will be offering two workshops in Spanish on how to start your own business. They will be held on Wednesday, March 30, and Wednesday, April 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. here at the Trusler Business Center, 719 Commercial St. Topics being discussed are:…

The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has two exciting opportunities available. We are beginning our search for the Director of Ignite Emporia and the Chamber Membership Director. If you would like more information, contact President/CEO Jeanine McKenna at 620-208-5115 or email jmckenna@emporiakschamber.org. Watch for more information in the coming days.