Carolyn Risley Named 2015 Volunteer of the Year

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that Carolyn Risley has been named the 2015 Volunteer of the Year. Carolyn is an active member of the Chamber and has played many roles including serving on the previous Business Symposium Committee and in securing speakers for the monthly Lunch … Read more

EASCAR Named 2015 Committee of the Year

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the 2015 Committee of the Year: EASCAR. This was the fourth year to hold the EASCAR event that is underwritten by Clint Bowyer Autoplex.  EASCAR.  EASCAR is short for Emporia Area Stock Car Auto Racing.  It’s a community watch party of … Read more

Ribbon Cutting for Ameriprise Financial Services

  Ameriprise Financial Services is located in the Kress Center.   EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, February 4, at 11:30 a.m. in celebration of a recent move for Chamber member Ameriprise Financial Services, 702 Commercial St., Suite B.   Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” … Read more

ValuNet, LLC Named 2015 Business of the Year

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that ValuNet, LLC has been named the 2015 Business of the Year. Chamber President/CEO Jeanine McKenna, Immediate Past Chamber Chairman Rich Avery, Chamber Chairman Pete Euler, and Chamber Events Coordinator Jessica Crumb and met at ValuNet, LLC. this last Thursday morning … Read more

Ribbon Cutting for Twin Rivers Winery & Gourmet Shoppe

 EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, January 26, at 11:30 a.m. in celebration of the recent grand opening and recent Chamber membership for Twin Rivers Winery & Gourmet Shoppe located at 627 Commercial St. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to … Read more

Chamber to Host Legislative Dialogue

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau Government Matters Committee along with the League of Women Voters will host a Dialogue on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at the Presbyterian Manor of Emporia, 2300 Industrial Rd. Coffee and pastries will be available at 8 a.m. with the dialogue discussion beginning at 8:30 a.m. … Read more

Ribbon Cutting for Agler & Gaeddert Chartered

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Monday, January 18, at 11:30 p.m. in celebration of a recent merger for Chamber member Agler & Gaeddert Chartered 1225 W. Sixth Ave. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. Other Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings: … Read more

Board Leadership Series Planned for February and March

K-State Research and Extension – Lyon County along with United Way of the Flint Hills, Emporia Chamber of Commerce, Flint Hills Technical College and Emporia Community Foundation is hosting the K-State Research and Extension’s Board Leadership workshop the last week of February and first two weeks of March. Designed to provide basic training for members … Read more

Ribbon Cutting for Clint Bowyer Autoplex

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.   … Read more

Business After Hours Sponsored by Flinthills Mall

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 … Read more