Ribbon Cutting for Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches

  EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, November 24, at 2:30 p.m. in celebration of the Grand Opening for Chamber member Which Wich Superior Sandwiches. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is … Read more

Ribbon Cutting for Tobias Agency, Inc.

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, November 17, at 11:30 a.m. for Tobias Agency, Inc. at 15 East 12th Ave. in celebration of their new location. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce … Read more

Business After Hours Sponsored by ValuNet

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 5 – 7 P.M. Sponsored by ValuNet, 2914 Highway 50   EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Business After Hours on Thursday, November 12, from 5 – 7 p.m. sponsored by ValuNet, 2914 Highway 50.   Reservations are required to attend this … Read more

38th Annual Christmas Parade

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, … Read more

Gaining Control of a Social Media Disaster

  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 … Read more

Johnny the Bagger: A Customer Service Story

  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 … Read more

Ribbon Cutting for Miller & Miller Chtd.

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 … Read more

Chamber to Host Dialogue with Emporia Public Schools

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 … Read more

Ribbon Cutting for Brookdale Emporia

  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

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 … Read more