QUALIFYING FOR CHAMBER BLUE HEALTH PLAN

Please take time to review the following information, which will help you determine whether your organization qualifies for the new Chamber Blue association healthcare plan (AHP) to be offered for Chamber members via Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas. Does the business have at least one full-time, W-2 employee who is not the business owner, … Read more

UNBOUND Specials!

Welcome, Gravel Riders & Fans! Support these fine Chamber member businesses while visiting our town! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Healing Hands LLC — 907 Commercial St. Open Memorial Day weekend & weekend of Unbound Special 30 min massage focused on legs and glutes ($25) — 1 hour massage ($50) — Walk-ins welcome Better to book ahead: 620-640-4843 or Facebook … Read more

CHAMBER BLUE OF KANSAS INTEREST SURVEY SIGN-UP

Please fill out the form below to register to receive the Chamber Blue of Kansas Interest Survey, coming out in August 2022. Once the Interest Survey has been completed, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas will collect your employees’ names, dates of birth, genders, and zip codes. Your business does NOT need to be a … Read more

UNBOUND Schedule of Events

Following is a detailed break-out of UNBOUND Gravel events, to the best of our knowledge at this date and time. A hearty welcome to gravel riders, families, and fans! Thursday, June 2, 2022 9:00AM – 10:00 AM – Set up two tents, table (w/tablecloth) and 1-2 chariots. Also bring visitor guides and cycling notebooks. 2:00PM … Read more

Memorial Day Holiday Closing

The Trusler Business Center will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 30, 2022. We’ll reopen for business as usual on Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. Have a safe and pleasant holiday!  

STREET CLOSURES COMING UP!

One of Emporia’s biggest events is nearly upon us–UNBOUND Gravel 2022! With this awesome event comes the closure of some downtown streets. Here’s a handy guide to what’s closed and when: June 2-3 — All Things Gravel Expo Location: Parking lots in 600 & 700 blocks between Commercial St. & Mechanic St., and 7th & … Read more

UPCOMING STREET CLOSURES

UPCOMING STREET CLOSURES April 30 — Dynamic Discs Open Block Party & Food Truck Festival Location: 800 & 900 blocks of Commercial St. and west side of 9th Ave. Contact Group: Emporia Main Street Time: 2:00–11:00 p.m. street closed (event time: 5:00–10:00 p.m.)   May 7-8 — La Grind Stage Race Location: 500 block of … Read more

OLPE CHICKEN HOUSE NAMED 2021 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that Olpe Chicken House has been named the 2021 Business of the Year. Leonard and Theresa Coble bought the restaurant on May 1, 1958. At that time, a complete chicken dinner cost 65 cents, and the restaurant had a seating capacity of just 32. … Read more

Open Position: Director of Ignite Emporia

Would you like to be a part of the Leading Voice of Emporia’s Business Community? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? The Director of Ignite Emporia position offers you the opportunity to be fully engaged in making a difference in the Emporia region. Ignite Emporia is an aggressive initiative designed to create jobs, retain … Read more