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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 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for the right person to fill the position of Office Manager. This is a full-time position. Preference will be given to candidates with office management…
CHAMBER AND LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS TO HOST LEGISLATIVE DIALOGUE February 12, 2022, at Flint Hills Technical College EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Government Matters Committee along with the League of Women Voters will host their first Legislative Dialogue for this session on Saturday, February 12, in the conference…
Ignite Emporia Continues Future is Digital Training Program with Center on Rural Innovation and Microsoft Ignite Emporia continues its participation in the Future is Digital Challenge skills development program with the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), an initiative dedicated to tech upskilling to ensure residents of small towns and rural communities are equipped to participate…
The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau regretfully announces the postponement of the 124th Annual Meeting. “This was a difficult decision to make,” said Jeanine McKenna, President/CEO of the Emporia Area Chamber. “We had every intention of holding the meeting on Friday, January 21. “However, in watching the number of COVID cases increase at an…
Due to the shortage of home test kits and the increased need for testing in our community, Healthier Lyon County has added a number of testing clinics. The only change at this time is that on Tuesday, January 11, in addition to rapid tests, KDHE will be supporting the clinic and offering PCR tests as…
Wishing you and yours the happiest of holidays from your Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce! Here’s a little fa-la-la for you from us!
We’re so proud of our graduates! Please join us in congratulating the 2021 graduates of the Leadership Emporia Academy. Most sincere thanks to our underwriter, Tyson Fresh Meats. 2021 Leadership Emporia Academy graduates: Jill Cook, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office LeLan Dains, Visit Emporia Ashley Davis, SOS Child Advocacy Center Andrea Elwood, NRH Hand in Hand…
Student Essay Contest Winners Announced — 235 Area Students Participated EMPORIA, Kansas, November 5, 2021 – – 235 students in participating area schools submitted essays for this year’s All Veterans Tribute Student Essay Contest organized by Visit Emporia. The contest was held virtually for the second year and open to students in grades 5-12 in Lyon,…