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

Ribbon Cutting for ESU Apartments

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Friday, July 24, at 11:30 a.m. for ESU Apartments at 1201 Triplett Dr., in celebration of their Grand Opening and New Chamber Membership. Which Wich will be serving sandwiches and KISS 103.1 will be broadcasting live. Ribbon Cuttings are … Read more

Your Quarterly Business Boost

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host Your Quarterly Business Boost on Wednesday, August 12, from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Trusler Business Center, 719 Commercial. Speaker Phil Hayes SPHR, with The Arnold Group will present HR & Social Media… Does HR Really Need Friends and Followers? Cost to attend this … Read more

Emporia Celebrates 3rd Annual Twinkies Festival!

EMPORIA, KAN. – You may have heard . . . there is something sweet on the horizon!  We are only a few days away from the 3rd Annual Twinkies Festival! Hostess Brands LLC is a proud partner with the Twinkie Festival.  The Twinkies Festival will take place in Emporia on Saturday, July 18th from 9:00 … Read more

Sterling House of Emporia Open House

Sterling House of Emporia Retirement & Assisted Living Facility Brookdale Senior Living Location Sterling House of Emporia is rebuilding and the changes are simply stunning! We were fortunate enough to attend the Open House at the Sterling House of Emporia held just days after the one year anniversary of a fire that partially destroyed the assisted … Read more

Chamber Welcomes New Members

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau would like to welcome the following NEW Chamber Members: • Dirty Kanza Promotions, LLC, 11 W. 8th Ave. • ESU Apartments, 1201 Triplett Dr. • Flint Hills K9 Training Center, LLC, 1335 Road K • Tractor Supply Co., 1312 Industrial Rd. • Hostess Brands LLC, … Read more

Weathering Storms and Working Toward Success

Weathering Storms and Working Toward Success On Sept. 11, 1992, the strongest and most destructive hurricane to hit the Hawaiian Islands made landfall on the island of Kauai causing a path of destruction including water, wind and dirt. Hurricane Iniki hit the United States on the heels of the destruction caused by Hurricane Andrew in … Read more