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Coffee & Conversations is finally back! Join Our 4th Coffee & Conversation on Thursday, August 1st from 9 a.m-10 a.m. Emporia State University President, Allison Garrett will be our guest speaker. This event will provide you the opportunity to learn about what is happening on campus as we gear up for students to arrive back…
Looking to make new connections and network? Group Lunches are an excellent way to network! Join Group Lunch August 7th at 12:00 (noon). You will be matched up with a group of 4-6 other Emporia Area Chamber members to enjoy lunch at a local Chamber member restaurant. Each month, be matched with a different group…
Over the past eight months, the Emporia Area Chamber has been focusing on working with its members to develop a five-year strategic plan. Through this plan, the Chamber will fulfill its mission of being proactive in creating an environment for business and community success. Ignite Emporia is an aggressive, five-year strategic initiative designed to…
Over 100 community members and business leaders attended the Ignite Emporia kick-off Breakfast this morning. Over $600,000 has been raised! Contact the Chamber if you would like to learn more about the Ignite Emporia Campaign 620-342-1600.
EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau welcomes new Chamber Member Studio 50-4. John & Merry Whitman are the new owners of Studio 50-4 as of May 1st. Studio 50-4 is a woman’s boutique, offering cute, trendy, and unique clothing and accessories for women. Join us in celebration at their ribbon cutting…
EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau welcomes new Chamber Member Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention. Join their ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, July 25, at 11:30 a.m. at 527 Commercial Street. Beacon for Hope is a suicide prevention 501© (3) non-profit dedicated to linking our community together through education, resources, support,…
The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, July 17, at 4:30 p.m., for Farm and Home Real Estate at 2160 US-50 , Emporia. Farm & Home Real Estate are professionals experienced in the Emporia housing developments, housing market, ordinances, Lyon County Schools, and more. Bring a friend and…
Experience and celebrate the ambience of IHOP in their ribbon cutting event June 18, at 4:30 p.m. located 2831 W. 18th Ave. IHOP has a simple philosophy, “Everyday life has enough rules. Sitting down for a delicious, comforting meal shouldn’t have any.” Our locally owned IHOP has just completed a full remodel and invites you…
Looking to make new connections and network? Group Lunches are an excellent way to network! Join Group Lunch July 3rd at 12:00 (noon). You will be matched up with a group of 4-6 other Emporia Area Chamber members to enjoy lunch at a local Chamber member restaurant. Each month, be matched with a different group…
Emporia, KS – Ignite Emporia is excited to announce Vektek LLC as the first investor in our county-wide economic development initiative with a pledge of $100,000! Troy Estes and the management team of Vektek LLC are passionate about strengthening their community and believe in the mission of Ignite Emporia to address core elements of…