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

Ribbon Cutting Nex-Tech Wireless Nov 16th

_________RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEX-TECH WIRELESS ________ Nex-Tech Wireless is located at 1670 B Industrial Rd. (Flinthills Mall) EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on, Friday November, 16 at 11:30 a.m. for Nex-Tech Wireless, 1670 B Industrial Rd. (Flinthills Mall). They are celebrating a new opening location. … Read more

Christmas Wishes Parade Deadline

41st Annual Community Christmas Parade Tuesday, November 27, 2018!  EMPORIA, KAN. – Entry forms for the Christmas Parade can be picked up at the Chamber office in the Trusler Business Center, 719 Commercial, or can be printed from the Chamber and Visitor’s Bureau Web site, www.emporiakschamber.org. Once the form is printed and completed, it can … Read more