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38th Annual Christmas Parade

November 5, 2015
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Christmas Parade Committee of the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau announces that the 38th Annual Community Christmas Parade will be held downtown on Tuesday, December 1, 2015.  The inclement weather date is on Thursday, December 3, 2015. This year’s theme is “Holiday Glow”. Use your imagination,…

Gaining Control of a Social Media Disaster

November 2, 2015
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  Unless you’ve been unplugged from electronics and the news recently, you’ve undoubtedly seen the unfolding of the corporate PR nightmare involving Subway’s success story, and former poster boy, Jared Fogle. Even if your businesses doesn’t have the ad budget of Subway, you can still run into issues on social media that require some delicate…

Johnny the Bagger: A Customer Service Story

November 2, 2015
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  Several years ago when I was with Walmart I attended one of our conventions. A motivational speaker at the convention shared the story of “Johnny the Bagger.” The presenter was hired by a large supermarket chain to lead a customer service program, and she shared that experience with us. In her presentation to the…

Ribbon Cutting for Miller & Miller Chtd.

October 27, 2015
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, October 29, at 4:30 p.m. for Miller & Miller Chtd. at 702 Commercial, in celebration of their new partnership. Open House to follow. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. The Emporia Area…

Chamber to Host Dialogue with Emporia Public Schools

October 27, 2015
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau Government Matters Committee along with the League of Women Voters will host a Dialogue with the Emporia Public Schools at noon on Friday, November 20, 2015, at the Mary Herbert Education Center, 1700 West Seventh Ave. Dialogues are open to the public and free to…

Ribbon Cutting for Brookdale Emporia

October 7, 2015
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  EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, October 13, at 4:30 p.m. for Brookdale Emporia at 1200 W 12th Ave, in celebration of their Grand Re-Opening. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public.

EASCAR Night

October 6, 2015
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EASCAR Night Gentlemen start your engines!! Attention all NASCAR fans 21 and over!!! Join the fun of EASCAR night . . . that’s Emporia Area Stock Car Auto Racing.  It’s a community watch party of the Saturday night Charlotte NASCAR race, October 10, 2015 from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the newly remodeled Anderson Building…

Mary Ann Lawrence Explores the Multigenerational Workforce and Educates on Excellent Customer Service

October 5, 2015
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Mary Ann Lawrence is the President and CEO of The Center for Workforce Learning.   Mary Ann has extensive experience in workforce development with over 35 years at the local, state, and national levels of the system in leadership positions.   Mary Ann was appointed by the Secretary of Commerce and served on the 2001 and 2002…

Ribbon Cutting for Midland Care

September 30, 2015
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, September 30, at 11:30 a.m. for Midland Care at the Emporia Senior Center, 603 E 12th Ave., in celebration of their New Chamber Membership.   Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public.

September Business After Hours Rescheduled

September 9, 2015
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Business After Hours scheduled for Thursday, September 10 has been RESCHEDULED for Thursday, September 17 from 5-7 p.m. This event is hosted by the Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau and sponsored by Dynamic Discs, 912 Commercial.   Reservations are required to attend this event and can be called in to…