Little Lyons Childcare Announces, Tuesday, September 3, as Opening Date

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 … Read more

Emporia Area Chamber Government Matters Committee and League of Women Voters Release Candidate Responses for August 6 Primary Ballot

The Emporia Area Chamber Government Matters Committee and League of Women Voters are pleased to announce the release of candidate responses for the upcoming August 6 Primary ballot. These responses provide invaluable insights into the motivations and priorities of the individuals vying for public office in our community. In a concerted effort to foster informed … Read more

37th Leadership Emporia Academy Applications Are Now Being Accepted

Plans are being made for the 37th Class of Leadership Emporia Academy.  Applications are now available online at https://emporiakschamber.org/leadership-emporia-3/ 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 … Read more

Welcome the 36th Class of Leadership Emporia Academy

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 … Read more

Michelle Margeson Named Director of Ignite Emporia

Ignite Emporia

The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Emporia is pleased to announce that Michelle Margeson has been selected as the Director of Ignite Emporia. Michelle will continue the work of implementing a five-year Ignite Emporia plan and its strategies of workforce development; housing development and revitalization; business retention; community development and marketing, and childcare. … Read more

Chamber Accepting Applications for 36th Class of Leadership Emporia Academy

Plans are being made for the 36th Class of Leadership Emporia Academy.  Applications are now available online at https://emporiakschamber.org/leadership-emporia-3/ 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 … Read more

Emporia Chamber Announces Information on 2024 Chamber Blue Health Insurance Plan

The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is once again partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) and the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kanas (CCEKS) to offer businesses access to health insurance savings associated with large group medical coverage. Chamber Blue of Kansas is an association health plan (AHP) that allows for … Read more

Ribbon Cutting Jack’s Lawn & Pool Store

_RIBBON CUTTING FOR JACK’S LAWN & POOL STORE_______ Jack’s Lawn & Pool Store is located at 829 Commercial St Emporia, KS  EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on, Tuesday  November, 20 at 3:00 p.m for Jack’s Lawn & Pool Store, 829 Commercial St. Ribbon Cuttings are … Read more

Welcome New Member Nex-Tech Wireless

The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau would like to welcome the following NEW Chamber Member: Nex-Tech Wireless Earl Hoffman 1670 B Industrial Road, Emporia KS 66801 Ehoffman@ntwls.com 620-487-5800   Nex-Tech Wireless became a member of the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce on October 22, 2018. The Emporia Area Chamber encourages you to do business … Read more