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Now Hiring: President & CEO

June 16, 2025
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Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce | Emporia, KansasFull-Time | Salary: $70,000 minimum + Benefits Are you a visionary leader with a passion for business, community, and impact? The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dynamic and strategic President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organization into the future of growth and…

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Emporia Chamber & League of Women Voters to Host Candidate Forums

September 18, 2024
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The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Government Matters Committee and the League of Women Voters will be hosting two candidate forums for the upcoming general election. Both Forums will be held at the Flint Hills Technical College, 3301 W. 18th Ave., Emporia beginning at 6 p.m. On Tuesday, October 1, the Candidate Forum for Lyon County…

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Little Lyons Childcare Announces, Tuesday Sept. 3rd as Opening Date

August 19, 2024
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Emporia, KS – Little Lyons Childcare is thrilled to announce its grand opening, set for Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024. The much-anticipated childcare center is excited to begin serving the community with exceptional childcare services. To celebrate this milestone, Little Lyons Childcare will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The…

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37th Leadership Emporia Academy Applications Are Now Being Accepted

June 13, 2024
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Plans are being made for the 37th Class of Leadership Emporia Academy.  Applications are now available online at https://emporiakschamber.org/leadership-emporia/ and at the Trusler Business Center, 719 Commercial.  If you would like to nominate a candidate for the class, call the Chamber office with their name and address and request that an application be sent to…

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Chamber & League of Women Voters to Host 2nd Legislative Dialogue March 16

March 12, 2024
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The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Government Matters Committee along with the League of Women Voters will host their second Legislative Dialogue for this session on Saturday, March 16, in the conference rooms at Flint Hills Technical College, 3301 W. 18th Ave.  Coffee will be available at 8 a.m. with the Dialogue beginning at 8:30…

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Chamber & League to Host Legislative Dialogue February 17, 2024

January 29, 2024
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The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Government Matters Committee along with the League of Women Voters will host their first Legislative Dialogue for this session on Saturday, February 17, in the conference rooms at Flint Hills Technical College, 3301 W. 18th Ave.  Coffee will be available at 8 a.m. with the Dialogue beginning at 8:30…

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Little Lyons Childcare Seeking Center Administrator

January 29, 2024
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Little Lyons Childcare is set to open in spring of 2024 with 3 initial classrooms and eventually licensed for over 100 children and be open 24/7. We are seeking a Center Administrator to oversee start-up, continuing daily operations, staff development, licensing compliance, and curriculum development. KAR 28-4-429 requirements preferred or applicable experience. Experience in leadership,…

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Emporia Area Chamber Foundation Receives Capital Projects Fund Accelerator Award

October 24, 2023
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The Emporia Area Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce they are recipients of the Capital Projects Fund Accelerator Award in the amount of $1,756,759.00. This grant opportunity was made possible by the U.S. Treasury received by the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund. Factors influencing funding recommendations of this grant include alignment with the requirement…

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Welcome the 36th Class of Leadership Emporia Academy

August 22, 2023
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The Leadership Emporia Academy committee has reviewed all the applications for this year’s program and is pleased to announce the 36th Class of Leadership Emporia. This year’s class participants and their places of business are listed below.  Please congratulate these new class members and thank their employers when you see them at events, meetings, or…

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Emporia Chamber & League of Women Voters to Host Candidate Forum

August 22, 2023
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The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Government Matters Committee and the League of Women Voters will host a candidate forum for the upcoming election on Tuesday, October 10, at 6 p.m., at the Flint Hills Technical College, 3301 W. 18th Ave., Emporia. The Candidate Forum will be for Emporia Public School Board of Education candidates: …

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