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2024 Election Candidate Information – Election Day is November 5!

October 18, 2024
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Senate – 17th DistrictLillian Lingenfelter, DemocratMike Argabright, Republican House of Representative – 13th DistrictEdgar Chrisman, DemocratDuane Droge, Republican House of Representative – 60th DistrictMic McGuire, DemocratMark Schreiber, Republican House of Representative – 76th DistrictBrad Barrett, Republican Lyon County Commission – 2nd DistrictRonald McCoy, DemocratDoug Peck, Republican Lyon County Commission – 3rd DistrictBill Nienstedt, DemocratChris Bartel, Republican

Emporia Chamber & League of Women Voters to Host Candidate Forums

September 18, 2024
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The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Government Matters Committee and the League of Women Voters will be hosting two candidate forums for the upcoming general election. Both Forums will be held at the Flint Hills Technical College, 3301 W. 18th Ave., Emporia beginning at 6 p.m. On Tuesday, October 1, the Candidate Forum for Lyon County…

Little Lyons Childcare Announces, Tuesday Sept. 3rd as Opening Date

August 19, 2024
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Emporia, KS – Little Lyons Childcare is thrilled to announce its grand opening, set for Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024. The much-anticipated childcare center is excited to begin serving the community with exceptional childcare services. To celebrate this milestone, Little Lyons Childcare will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The…

Emporia Area Chamber Government Matters Committee and League of Women Voters Release Candidate Responses for August 6 Primary Ballot

July 9, 2024
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The Emporia Area Chamber Government Matters Committee and League of Women Voters are pleased to announce the release of candidate responses for the upcoming August 6 Primary ballot. These responses provide invaluable insights into the motivations and priorities of the individuals vying for public office in our community. In a concerted effort to foster informed…

37th Leadership Emporia Academy Applications Are Now Being Accepted

June 13, 2024
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Plans are being made for the 37th Class of Leadership Emporia Academy.  Applications are now available online at https://emporiakschamber.org/leadership-emporia/ and at the Trusler Business Center, 719 Commercial.  If you would like to nominate a candidate for the class, call the Chamber office with their name and address and request that an application be sent to…

Little Lyons Childcare Hires Administrator

April 5, 2024
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Little Lyons Childcare is excited to welcome Serena Jeffery as our first Administrator. Serena comes to Little Lyons from the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland. “Children have always been my passion, I love to see children grow, change, explore, and learn. I feel I can be successful as the Little Lyons Administrator because I am…

Chamber & League of Women Voters to Host 2nd Legislative Dialogue March 16

March 12, 2024
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The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Government Matters Committee along with the League of Women Voters will host their second Legislative Dialogue for this session on Saturday, March 16, in the conference rooms at Flint Hills Technical College, 3301 W. 18th Ave.  Coffee will be available at 8 a.m. with the Dialogue beginning at 8:30…

Let’s Talk Business for March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024
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One great idea can change the trajectory of your company. Did you know that the idea for the frappuccino — one of Starbucks’ most popular drinks — came from an employee? Amazing things can happen when you encourage employees to innovate and share their ideas about how the company can be improved. Here are ways…

Let’s Talk Business for February 23, 2024

February 23, 2024
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The start of the year is a good time to take stock and plan your next business moves. Whether you’re starting a new venture, reaching the next stage of growth, or simply looking for an investment opportunity, you can make 2024 your best year yet. If you’re looking to start a new business in 2024,…

Let’s Talk Business for February 16, 2024

February 16, 2024
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Today’s customers are savvier than ever, using artificial intelligence (AI) and YouTube to do their research before making a purchase. Data from HubSpot show that 71% of consumers prefer to gather information themselves rather than speaking with a human. This dynamic should change the way you and your team approach sales in 2024. Chat tools…