Visit Emporia Awards Tourism Grants

Total Amount Awarded in 2022 = $12,800 Visit Emporia is pleased to announce we have awarded tourism grants to two applicants in the second half of 2022. Grants were awarded to: $500 awarded to Kansas Miss Amazing for Kansas Miss Amazing Amplify 2022 $700 awarded to Flint Hills Technical College for Wrangler Friends and Family … Read more

Community Conversation: Latinx Leadership

The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Emporia Spanish Speakers are excited to announce a community conversation about diversity, representation, and the importance of community engagement on Saturday, August 27, 2022. The event will be held at the Emporia Granada Theater, 807 Commercial St., from 2-5 p.m. and will feature distinguished guest speakers from around … Read more

Chamber Blue Webinar Available to Download

For those of you who were unable to attend the Chamber Blue informational webinar last Thursday, July 14, you can now watch and/or download the recording. The webinar link is https://bcbsks.zoom.us/rec/share/7W-RjYoVvai8OhWL1Mrt1sv-g_pJnj6Pf_TKe78tt0dJMzMfAi27URnpH5CffVkF.UgEESp19NSjC5F3O?startTime=1657825342000. You will need to fill out the form on the web page to download or watch the recording. Questions? Contact Jeanine McKenna at 620-342-1600.

Chamber Blue Survey is LIVE

The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to offer another important benefit to our members. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas (CCEKS) and local Chambers across the state, has created an association health plan (AHP) – Chamber Blue of Kansas. This AHP offers … Read more

CHAMBER BLUE OF KANSAS INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR

Interested in learning more about the Chamber Blue of Kansas? Join us for a webinar: Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas (CCEKS) and local Chambers across the state have created an association health plan (AHP) – Chamber Blue … Read more

New Chamber Membership Director Named

The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Emporia is pleased to announce that James Gardner has been selected as Chamber Membership Director. James was born and raised in Emporia. He and his wife opened Next Level Nursing Solutions, LLC just over a year ago. The company is currently relocating to new offices at 606 … Read more

DUNHAM’S SPORTS RIBBON CUTTING JULY 8

Dunham’s Sports Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening July 8 New Sporting Goods Store Opens in Flinthills Mall    EMPORIA, KAN., June 28 – The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting for Dunham’s Sports on Friday, July 8, at 8:45 a.m. Dunham’s Sports is located at 1632 Industrial Road in Emporia, at … Read more

Upcoming Ribbon Cutting: Midland Care’s PACE Center

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting for Midland Care’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Center on Thursday, June 23, at 4:00 p.m. The PACE Center is located at 1632 Industrial Road in Emporia, at the Flinthills Mall. Chamber member Midland Care will hold an … Read more

Final Legislative Dialogue This Session

EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Government Matters Committee, in conjunction with the League of Women Voters, will host the final Legislative Dialogue for this session on Tuesday, June 14, at the Trusler Business Center, 719 Commercial Street, Emporia. Light refreshments will be available for an informal meet and mingle at 6:00 … Read more

Sherry Harrison Named Director of Ignite Emporia

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