We are thrilled to announce that the 124th Emporia Chamber Annual Meeting is SOLD OUT! If you would like to be placed on a waiting list in the event that we have reservations come available, please contact Amy Little at 620-342-1600 or alittle@emporiakschamber.org. Thank you for your support!
Lyon County has been added to the “red” category for COVID-19 transmission, meaning there is a high level of transmission occurring. Yesterday (July 27) the CDC put out the recommendation of masking in public indoor settings to help prevent the spread. We have put signs on the doors highly encouraging those who enter the Trusler … Read more
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Chamber member Whittier Place is expanding with two new buildings. Located at 1200 Whittier Place Lane in Emporia, Whittier Place provides housing for local residents. Property Manager Cynthia Bell-Weltha explains, “The new buildings will be called Whittier II. The first property that will be … Read more
We’re getting lots of questions about the Lyon County Fair. Fair dates are August 5 through August 14. Grandstand tickets are $10.00 for adults and $2.00 for children 12 and under. Gate Admission is $15.00 for adults and $2.00 for children 12 and younger. Carnival wristbands are $25.00 each night. The friendly folks at the Lyon … Read more
Movement. It is so wonderful to see the world in motion once again. We have been moving through this year, what seems to me, to be quite quickly. We have seen the return of the Dynamic Discs Open, UNBOUND Gravel, JR Disc Golf Worlds, and many more events. Yet, we keep on moving as we … Read more
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce announces its newest member, Laser Tech Services. Newly located at 508 Commercial Street in downtown Emporia, Laser Tech has served northeast Kansas for over twenty years. The company specializes in repairing most brands of printers, and offers toner and ink cartridge replacement and delivery. To celebrate opening its Emporia … Read more
RDA HAPPENINGS ~~Kent Heermann, Emporia Area Regional Development Association As most of you may know by now I will be retiring as President of the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas (RDA) sometime in the first quarter of 2022. More on that in future newsletters. In my 27 years with … Read more
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has proudly offered Leadership Emporia Academy since 1989, and boasts more than 620 alumni from 33 classes. Although keeping a close eye on local COVID-19 trends, the 2021 LEA class will begin its journey on September 23. In order to grow our communities, we must inspire others to embrace a … Read more
Help celebrate the grand opening of the new Emporia location for Hoyt’s Truck Center at a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, July 13, at 10:30 a.m., at 802 Graphic Arts Road. Tuesday also marks the company’s first official Customer Appreciation Day, with lunch being served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Experience the excitement on the … Read more
Trusler Business Center will be CLOSED on Monday, July 5, honoring the Independence Day holiday. We will re-open Tuesday, July 6, for regular hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wishing you a safe and pleasant holiday weekend! Emporia Fireworks Display will be held at Welch Stadium on the ESU campus, 15th Ave. & Wooster Dr., on Sunday, July … Read more
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