Let’s Talk Business: August 13, 2021

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How many times have you heard this one before: the only constant in life is change. Across our community many nimble businesses and organizations are showing their adeptness at change, continuously and gracefully adapting to the ever-evolving landscape of life with covid. The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is no stranger to change either, as … Read more

Let’s Talk Business: August 6, 2021

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There are a number of things coming to a close as we enter these last long days of summer. Unemployment extended benefits and the PPP loan forgiveness deadline come immediately to mind, along with the end of school summer vacation. Federal expanded unemployment benefits for Kansans will expire September 6, including the $300 per week … Read more

Let’s Talk Business: July 30, 2021

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There are a number of things coming to a close as we enter these last long days of summer. Unemployment extended benefits and the PPP loan forgiveness deadline come immediately to mind, along with the end of school summer vacation. Federal expanded unemployment benefits for Kansans will expire on September 6. That includes the $300 … Read more

Let’s Talk Business: July 23, 2021

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Visit Emporia, the convention and visitors’ bureau side of the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce, is currently accepting applications for Round Two of its 2021 Tourism Grant Program. Established to enhance and strengthen tourism’s positive economic impact on our community, the tourism grants are designed to assist with starting up and/or growing an event or … Read more

Let’s Talk Business: July 16, 2021

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The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has proudly offered Leadership Emporia Academy since 1989, and boasts more than 620 alumni from 33 classes. Although keeping a close eye on local COVID-19 trends, the 2021 LEA class will begin its journey on September 23. In order to grow our communities, we must inspire others to embrace a … Read more

Let’s Talk Business: July 9, 2021

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We’ve reached the halfway mark of 2021, a year with many question marks and many changes. Among those changes, you’ll find a few new faces at the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Emporia offices. Please welcome our new Visit Emporia Director LeLan Dains, Membership Director Amy Little, Office Manager Ashley Foraker, and Public … Read more

Monkeypox Information from CareArc

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CareArc has prepared a brochure outlining what you need to know about monkeypox. Please feel free to disseminate the information freely. If you have questions regarding monkeypox, call CareArc and speak with Community Health Staff.  

Labor Day Holiday Hours

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The Trusler Business Center will be closed to honor the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 5. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 6. Please join us in responsibly and safely celebrating this holiday dedicated to paying tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers.

July 2022 KDOL Labor Report

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Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 2.4% in July. This was unchanged from 2.4% in June and a decrease from 3.4% in July 2021. “Kansas and the U.S. have … Read more

Veterans Day Parade Sign Up

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The American Legion is in charge of the 69th Annual Veterans Day parade this year, which will be held on November 11, at 9:30 a.m. Interested in having a float in this long-time event? You can complete a digital Veterans Day parade entry online at https://visitemporia.com/veterans-parade-forms/ . Printed parade float entry forms are also available … Read more