Ribbon Cutting for Midland Care

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

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 … Read more

2015 Christmas Parade Theme & Date

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.” What makes your … Read more

Career Management: Relationship Building

Career Management: Relationship Building Building relationships, networking, getting to know more people to grow your business.  Call it what you want; it is one of the main reasons many join the Chamber.  Brian Tracy, internationally known author specializing in training and development of individuals and organizations, states: “according to the laws of probabilities, the greater … Read more

Kyle Thompson is SOS Strong

Kyle Thompson is SOS Strong   Kyle Thompson explains why the SOS Strong Campaign is important to him:   When I was asked to join the SOS 10 Men Strong campaign I knew right away that the cause was important and something I wanted to be a part of. I was raised by great parents and … Read more

Local men strive to be “SOS Strong”

Local men strive to be “SOS Strong”   While most men are not violent in their relationships, SOS believes that even one man is one too many. With this in mind, “SOS Strong” was created. “SOS Strong” is a group of 10 men dedicated to helping SOS stop domestic violence and child abuse by raising … Read more

Are You a Leader? Yes, I Mean You!

Are You a Leader?  Yes, I mean YOU! By Vanda Stephens, Office Manager What a question to start this conversation off with, but hang here with me for a while. Our old friend Webster tells us Leadership is a noun, a position as a leader of a group, organization, etc.  Sorry Webster, but that is … Read more