Press Releases

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Christmas Parade Committee of the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau announces that the 40th annual community Christmas Parade will be held downtown on Tuesday, November 28, 2017.  The inclement weather date is on Thursday, November 30, 2017. This year’s theme is “Night of Lights.” We see … Read more

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, July 5 at 11:30 a.m. for MealSpot Food Trailer. The Ribbon Cutting will be held outside the Emporia Public Library. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public.

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau would like to welcome the following NEW Chamber Member: Mai Fields 2611 Willow Lane Emporia, KS 66801 (405)219-4323 gvnfls@gmail.com Mai became a member of the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce of June 14, 2017. The Emporia Area Chamber encourages you to do business with Chamber … Read more

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Friday, June 23 at 11:30 a.m. for Riddle’s Jewelry. Riddle’s Jewelry is located at 1670 A Industrial Rd. inside the Flinthills Mall Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. We encourage you to attend … Read more

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will hold a ribbon cutting for Bellissimo Italian Ristorante at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 14 at 1408 Industrial Rd. in celebration of new business and Chamber membership. Ribbon cuttings are always “free” to attend and open to the public.

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will hold a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26 at 610 Lakeview St in celebration of new Chamber membership. Ribbon cuttings are “free” to attend and always open to the public. The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization of 450 … Read more

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Friday, May 20, at 4:30 p.m. in celebration of the Grand Opening for Chamber member Cricket Wireless. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public.

 EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Business After Hours on Thursday, May 12, from 5 – 7 p.m. sponsored by Wyndam Place Senior Residences/Beacon Management, 1401 E. 12th Ave. Reservations are required to attend this event and can be called in to the Chamber office at 342-1600 or … Read more

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Friday, May 6, at 4:30 p.m. in celebration of the Grand Opening for Chamber member Bourbon Cowboy. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public.

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Business After Hours on Thursday, April 28, from 5 – 7 p.m. sponsored by State Farm – Pete & Leslee Euler at the Emporia Arts Center, 815 Commercial St. Door prizes will include gift certificates from Sweet Granada, Granada Coffee Company, DG Wingz, Bruff’s Bar … Read more