Chamber to Host Legislative Dialogue

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau Government Matters Committee along with the League of Women Voters will host a Dialogue on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at the Sauder Alumni Center, 1500 Highland St. Coffee and pastries will be available at 8 a.m. with the dialogue discussion beginning at 8:30 a.m. Senator … Read more

Chamber Launches Executive Speaker Series

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau has scheduled the first segment of the Executive Speaker Series. The Executive Speakers Series will be held quarterly, starting with our first speaker M. Susan Chambers. M. Susan Chambers had been an Executive Vice President of Global People at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., since April 5, … Read more

Ribbon Cutting for Domino’s Pizza

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, March 10, at 11:30 a.m. in celebration of the grand opening of Domino’s Pizza. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. Other Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings: Miles Shirk Agency – Farm Bureau Financial Services, … Read more

How to Create a Content Calendar and Why You Should

  How many social networks is your business active on? How often do you post to a blog? How do the topics you cover on both relate to your newsletters and email campaigns? Wait. What? While that sounds like a lot, those are the basics of marketing in 2016. (I even left out a host … Read more

Welcome New 2016 Chamber Members

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau would like to welcome the following NEW 2016 Chamber Members: Bourbon Cowboy, LLC, 605 Commercial St. Twin Rivers Winery & Gourmet Shoppe, 627 Commercial St. Healthier Community Alliance, 215 West Sixth Ave, Suite 209 Flint Hills Roofing & Gutter, 610 Lakeview St. American Real Estate, … Read more

Carolyn Risley Named 2015 Volunteer of the Year

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that Carolyn Risley has been named the 2015 Volunteer of the Year. Carolyn is an active member of the Chamber and has played many roles including serving on the previous Business Symposium Committee and in securing speakers for the monthly Lunch … Read more

EASCAR Named 2015 Committee of the Year

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the 2015 Committee of the Year: EASCAR. This was the fourth year to hold the EASCAR event that is underwritten by Clint Bowyer Autoplex.  EASCAR.  EASCAR is short for Emporia Area Stock Car Auto Racing.  It’s a community watch party of … Read more

Ribbon Cutting for Ameriprise Financial Services

  Ameriprise Financial Services is located in the Kress Center.   EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, February 4, at 11:30 a.m. in celebration of a recent move for Chamber member Ameriprise Financial Services, 702 Commercial St., Suite B.   Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” … Read more