It’s been a rough road getting here, but we’ve finally got a date for the 124th Emporia Chamber Annual Meeting: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 LUNCHEON, 11:30 a.m. WEBB HALL, ESU MEMORIAL UNION More details will be forthcoming soon. Please RSVP via email or phone (620-342-1600) or stop by the Trusler Business Center at 719 Commercial St. and … Read more
According to Robert Dietz, Chief Economist for the National Association of Home Builders there are five L’s that create barriers for the development of housing: labor, land/lots, laws, lending and lumber. In April I highlighted information on Lumber and the scarcity of materials and the impacts that rising prices have on the ability to develop … Read more
The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that LeLan Dains has been chosen as the Director of the Emporia Convention & Visitors Bureau. For more than a decade, LeLan Dains has been a fixture in the world of cycling. He is most known for his role as a former owner and … Read more
Lyon County Public Health is currently scheduling everyone who qualifies in Phase 2 for this Friday’s vaccination clinic. That includes those who work in retail. We are defining “retail” in the broadest sense, anyone who works in a business that sells a good or service. Other individuals that qualify in Phase 2 are those who … Read more
The Emporia Public Library is partnering with Humanities Kansas on a new initiative to connect communities with the Humanities Hotline, a toll-free telephone hotline delivering interesting short stories anytime, day or night. The hotline is free and available to everyone with a phone at 1-888-416-2018. Hotline topics change monthly. The Humanities Hotline provides an accessible … Read more
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Membership Director. This person will be responsible for planning and implementation of activities to retain, recruit and solicit memberships and engagement in the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce. The successful candidate will be well organized and detail oriented with the ability to function smoothly in … Read more
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking qualified professional responsible for coordinating the public relations efforts of the Chamber while serving as the primary receptionist or the Trusler Business Center. The successful candidate will be well organized and detail oriented with the ability to function smoothly in a fast-paced … Read more
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Policy Update – Thursday, January 8, 2021 SBA, in consultation with the Treasury Department, has recently released additional PPP guidance: SBA Guidance on Accessing Capital for Minority, Underserved, Veteran and Women-Owned Business Concerns (Released 1/6/2021) Interim Final Rule on Paycheck Protection Program as Amended by Economic Aid Act (Released 1/6/2021) Interim Final … Read more
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