Are You a Leader? Yes, I Mean You!

Are You a Leader?  Yes, I mean YOU! By Vanda Stephens, Office Manager What a question to start this conversation off with, but hang here with me for a while. Our old friend Webster tells us Leadership is a noun, a position as a leader of a group, organization, etc.  Sorry Webster, but that is … Read more

Ribbon Cutting for ESU Apartments

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 … Read more

Your Quarterly Business Boost

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 … Read more

Emporia Celebrates 3rd Annual Twinkies Festival!

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 … Read more

Chamber Welcomes New Members

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau would like to welcome the following NEW Chamber Members: • Dirty Kanza Promotions, LLC, 11 W. 8th Ave. • ESU Apartments, 1201 Triplett Dr. • Flint Hills K9 Training Center, LLC, 1335 Road K • Tractor Supply Co., 1312 Industrial Rd. • Hostess Brands LLC, … Read more

Ribbon Cutting for BLI Rentals

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, June 25, at 11:30 a.m. for BLI Rentals at 715 Merchant, in celebration of becoming new Chamber members. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public.

Shop Local: 9 Father’s Day Gift Ideas

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End of Legislative Dialogue Set

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau Government Matters Committee along with the League of Women Voters will host the final Legislative Dialogue for the end of the 2015 legislative session. Senator Jeff Longbine along with Representatives Ron Highland, Don Hill, and Peggy Mast have been invited to participate. The closing Dialogue … Read more