Read this week’s Let’s Talk Business column in The Emporia Gazette. According to a recent study released by Deloitte, a significant 40% of respondents who don’t trust their organization’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion would consider leaving. In these days of worker shortage, don’t allow your business’s initiatives to languish. Many organizations pledged to … Read more
COVID had many ripple effects on our economy that we’ll be feeling for a while. One of the most visible is the employee shortage. Business owners everywhere are asking, “Where have all the workers gone?” At first, some pundits believed the unemployed were waiting for businesses to reopen, but now that they have, it’s clear … Read more
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas to form Chamber Blue of Kansas. This new association health plan will be available to all Chamber members in good standing and who employ two or more W2 employees. “This will … Read more
Texas A&M University professor Anthony Klotz coined the phrase “The Great Resignation” in 2021, describing the wave of people quitting their jobs due to the pandemic. Initially seen as a distressing but temporary effect of the ongoing pandemic, The Great Resignation shows little sign of ending. Job turnover continues to reach new highs. According to … Read more
The nightly news is still dominated by hiring woes. Employers everywhere continue to scramble to find workers to fill open positions. Some companies have had to curtail business hours due to lack of personnel. The worker shortage impacts everyone. As companies compete for a piece of the shrinking labor pool, it’s vital to stand out … Read more
Have you seen the Chamber’s brand-new 2022 Emporia Relocation Guide? We are excited about this new edition for a variety of reasons. Local businesspeople are clear about their issues with workforce development and recruitment, and need something to help sell our community to prospective employees. The new relocation magazine is an excellent recruitment tool. The … Read more
Whether your business has struggled or succeeded in the challenging business climate of the past couple of years, 2022 seems to be bringing things to a head. Whether it’s supply chain issues, inflation, or hiring difficulties, these trends are beyond any individual businessperson’s control. There are newer trends on the ever-changing horizon as well. While … Read more
It’s that time of year again: tax time. You’ll be filing your small business taxes before you know it. Now is the time to gather documents and schedule time with your accountant. It’s always wise to establish a tax strategy to ensure that you make smart filing decisions. Are you familiar with these business tax … Read more
There are a lot of moving parts to any organization, and the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is no exception. Smooth operations are fueled by behind-the-scenes contributions of generous volunteers, from the board of directors to various committee members. Here’s a peek at some of those opportunities available to Chamber members. Ambassadors Committee – A minimum … Read more
Read this week’s Let’s Talk Business column in The Emporia Gazette. Flexibility. Isn’t that a hallmark of any successful business? Here at the Chamber, we’re expressing our flexibility in the face of rapidly changing COVID-19 conditions. Although we’d much prefer to hold our 124th Annual Meeting next week as planned, we are well aware of … Read more