News & Press Releases
EMPORIA, KAN. – The Business After Hours scheduled for Thursday, September 10 has been RESCHEDULED for Thursday, September 17 from 5-7 p.m. This event is hosted by the Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau and sponsored by Dynamic Discs, 912 Commercial. Reservations are required to attend this event and can be called in to…
EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host two Ribbon Cuttings on Tuesday, September 1. Fanestil Meats Local Market, 4700 W. Hwy 50 at 10 a.m. and French Lily, 1121 Commercial St. at 5 p.m. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. Other Upcoming Ribbon…
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.” What makes your…
Kyle Thompson is SOS Strong Kyle Thompson explains why the SOS Strong Campaign is important to him: When I was asked to join the SOS 10 Men Strong campaign I knew right away that the cause was important and something I wanted to be a part of. I was raised by great parents and…
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…
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…
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…
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…