Two area parades have entry deadlines coming up on October 15. The Dia de los Muertos Parade, also known as Day of the Dead, takes place Saturday, October 30, at 10:30 a.m. The Dia de los Muertos celebration, which is organized by Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow (H.O.T.T.), will be held in the 900 block … Read more

SHOP EARLY — SHOP LOCAL On the shelf means under your tree! The 2021 holiday season will again be one fraught with supply chain disruption and delayed delivery. We are implementing a soft campaign on behalf of Chamber members to encourage the public to SHOP EARLY and SHOP LOCAL. And by purchasing what’s on the shelf at local retailers, holiday shoppers … Read more

A possible fundraising scam was reported to the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce this morning, September 24, 2021. Please see the official notification below. Radical Life Core Community, a nonprofit organization formed in early 2021, has been made aware that non-affiliated persons are requesting donations from local businesses on behalf of the Radical Life organization. … Read more

The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce both date and theme for the 43rd Annual Community Christmas Parade. The parade date is Tuesday, November 30, 2021, and the theme is “Cheer Up, Dude! It’s a Grinch Christmas!”. Due to the pandemic, a parade was not held in 2020, the first skip in … Read more

We are excited to have our Day in Topeka, next Thursday, September 9. This day provides a great opportunity to meet with leaders from various state departments and agencies. This year we will meet at the Greater Topeka Partnership, located at 719 Kansas Ave. in Topeka. According to their policies, masks will be required and … Read more

Jeanine McKenna, President and CEO of the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce, asks that you take this annual survey, “to help us look at our regional and state economic conditions. Your participation is essential, as your response helps provide insight into how our region and the Kansas economy is faring in 2021.The findings will be … Read more

Are you looking for a job? Here’s a (growing!) list of Emporia Area Chamber members who are hiring. Angels Care Home Health — 620-340-1088 Auspision LLC — 620-343-3685 Camso — 620-340-6500 Capitol Federal — 620-342-8800 Central Care Cancer Center — 620-342-1117 Community National Bank & Trust — 620-341-7400 Crosswinds Counseling & Wellness — 620-343-2211 Edward … Read more

Do you have a stellar photo highlighting Emporia area landscapes or people? Submit your work in the 2021 inaugural “Live, Work, & Play” photo contest hosted by the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber produces a yearly Relocation Guide magazine, which is a primary marketing tool for introducing the world to our wonderful community … Read more