News & Press Releases

Ribbon Cutting for Clint Bowyer Autoplex

January 4, 2016
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, January 13, at 4:30 p.m. in celebration of recent renovations for Chamber member Clint Bowyer Autoplex 2815 US Highway 50. Open House to follow.   Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public.  …

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Business After Hours Sponsored by Flinthills Mall

December 15, 2015
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Business After Hours on Thursday, December 17, from 5 – 7 p.m. sponsored by Flinthills Mall. The evening will start out at Coach’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar then the group will express over to the mall. Ugliest and the most decked out…

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Meet Torell Flickinger

December 2, 2015
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My friends call me a fashionista but I say PASSIONista. People, that’s my passion. When I was growing up, the golden rule didn’t always apply in our household. My parents continually said treat people the best you can because you can, not because they deserve it or because you want something from them. These words…

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Chamber Announces 38th Christmas Parade Award Winners

December 2, 2015
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau would like to thank everyone who joined us and helped with this year’s 38th Annual Community Christmas Parade. We hope you all enjoyed the beautiful evening! Awards were given out for the best parade entries. The Parade Marshal Award went to…

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Ribbon Cutting for Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches

November 19, 2015
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  EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, November 24, at 2:30 p.m. in celebration of the Grand Opening for Chamber member Which Wich Superior Sandwiches. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is…

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Ribbon Cutting for Tobias Agency, Inc.

November 10, 2015
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, November 17, at 11:30 a.m. for Tobias Agency, Inc. at 15 East 12th Ave. in celebration of their new location. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce…

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Business After Hours Sponsored by ValuNet

November 5, 2015
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 5 – 7 P.M. Sponsored by ValuNet, 2914 Highway 50   EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Business After Hours on Thursday, November 12, from 5 – 7 p.m. sponsored by ValuNet, 2914 Highway 50.   Reservations are required to attend this…

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38th Annual Christmas Parade

November 5, 2015
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Christmas Parade Committee of the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau announces that the 38th Annual Community Christmas Parade will be held downtown on Tuesday, December 1, 2015.  The inclement weather date is on Thursday, December 3, 2015. This year’s theme is “Holiday Glow”. Use your imagination,…

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Ribbon Cutting for Miller & Miller Chtd.

October 27, 2015
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, October 29, at 4:30 p.m. for Miller & Miller Chtd. at 702 Commercial, in celebration of their new partnership. Open House to follow. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. The Emporia Area…

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Chamber to Host Dialogue with Emporia Public Schools

October 27, 2015
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau Government Matters Committee along with the League of Women Voters will host a Dialogue with the Emporia Public Schools at noon on Friday, November 20, 2015, at the Mary Herbert Education Center, 1700 West Seventh Ave. Dialogues are open to the public and free to…

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