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The nightly news is still dominated by hiring woes. Employers everywhere continue to scramble to find workers to fill open positions. Some companies have had to curtail business hours due to lack of personnel. The worker shortage impacts everyone. As companies compete for a piece of the shrinking labor pool, it’s vital to stand out…
Have you seen the Chamber’s brand-new 2022 Emporia Relocation Guide? We are excited about this new edition for a variety of reasons. Local businesspeople are clear about their issues with workforce development and recruitment, and need something to help sell our community to prospective employees. The new relocation magazine is an excellent recruitment tool. The…
Whether your business has struggled or succeeded in the challenging business climate of the past couple of years, 2022 seems to be bringing things to a head. Whether it’s supply chain issues, inflation, or hiring difficulties, these trends are beyond any individual businessperson’s control. There are newer trends on the ever-changing horizon as well. While…
It’s that time of year again: tax time. You’ll be filing your small business taxes before you know it. Now is the time to gather documents and schedule time with your accountant. It’s always wise to establish a tax strategy to ensure that you make smart filing decisions. Are you familiar with these business tax…
There are a lot of moving parts to any organization, and the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is no exception. Smooth operations are fueled by behind-the-scenes contributions of generous volunteers, from the board of directors to various committee members. Here’s a peek at some of those opportunities available to Chamber members. Ambassadors Committee – A minimum…
Read this week’s Let’s Talk Business column in The Emporia Gazette. Flexibility. Isn’t that a hallmark of any successful business? Here at the Chamber, we’re expressing our flexibility in the face of rapidly changing COVID-19 conditions. Although we’d much prefer to hold our 124th Annual Meeting next week as planned, we are well aware of…
New year, new resolutions, new hopes—there’s much to look forward to in 2022. Here at the Chamber, we’re busy polishing plans and putting projects into practice. We are eager to share the fruits of our labor with Chamber members and community members alike in 2022. Our premiere event of the year is coming up fast!…
New year, new resolutions, new hopes—there’s much to look forward to in 2022. Here at the Chamber, we’re busy polishing plans and putting projects into practice. We are eager to share the fruits of our labor with Chamber members and community members alike in 2022. Our premiere event of the year is coming up fast!…
As the holiday shopping season comes to a close, small businesses are the solution for last-minute shoppers. As we help with the last-minute marketing push for small business, it’s important to share the “why” behind the Emporia Area Chamber’s effort to support small business. We can thank a global pandemic for helping us realize the…
It’s that time of year…Every song you hear…Seems to say…Merry Christmas…May your New Year’s dreams come true! This year, you can give yourself and your business holiday gifts that are both free and useful–and they just might help your New Year’s dreams come true. Straight from the North Pole, here are five free sales tools…