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Joint Legislative Dialogue with the City of Emporia and Lyon County Officials

March 23, 2016
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber Government Matters Committee along with the League of Women Voters will host a Dialogue on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at the Bowyer Community Building on the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Coffee and pastries will be available at 8 a.m. with the dialogue discussion beginning at 8:30 a.m. Representatives from…

Ribbon Cutting for The Salvation Army

March 23, 2016
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, March 29, at 11:30 a.m. in celebration of a recent remodel for Chamber member The Salvation Army, 327 Constitution St. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. Other Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings: Maurices, April…

Ribbon Cutting for Miles Shirk Agency

March 7, 2016
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Monday, March 14, at 11:30 a.m. in celebration of a new location Grand Opening for Chamber member Miles Shirk Agency – Farm Bureau Financial Services. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. Other Upcoming…

Chamber to Host Legislative Dialogue

March 7, 2016
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau Government Matters Committee along with the League of Women Voters will host a Dialogue on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at the Sauder Alumni Center, 1500 Highland St. Coffee and pastries will be available at 8 a.m. with the dialogue discussion beginning at 8:30 a.m. Senator…

Chamber Launches Executive Speaker Series

March 3, 2016
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau has scheduled the first segment of the Executive Speaker Series. The Executive Speakers Series will be held quarterly, starting with our first speaker M. Susan Chambers. M. Susan Chambers had been an Executive Vice President of Global People at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., since April 5,…

Ribbon Cutting for Domino’s Pizza

March 3, 2016
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, March 10, at 11:30 a.m. in celebration of the grand opening of Domino’s Pizza. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. Other Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings: Miles Shirk Agency – Farm Bureau Financial Services,…

How to Create a Content Calendar and Why You Should

February 17, 2016
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  How many social networks is your business active on? How often do you post to a blog? How do the topics you cover on both relate to your newsletters and email campaigns? Wait. What? While that sounds like a lot, those are the basics of marketing in 2016. (I even left out a host…

Welcome New 2016 Chamber Members

February 11, 2016
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau would like to welcome the following NEW 2016 Chamber Members: Bourbon Cowboy, LLC, 605 Commercial St. Twin Rivers Winery & Gourmet Shoppe, 627 Commercial St. Healthier Community Alliance, 215 West Sixth Ave, Suite 209 Flint Hills Roofing & Gutter, 610 Lakeview St. American Real Estate,…

Ribbon Cutting for Southeast KANSASWORKS Emporia Workforce Center

February 10, 2016
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, February 18, at 11:30 a.m. in celebration of the new location for Chamber Member Southeast KANSASWORKS Emporia Workforce Center located at 1215 West Sixth Ave., Suite 107.

Business After Hours Sponsored by Citizens State Bank

February 4, 2016
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Business After Hours on Thursday, February 11, from 5 – 7 p.m. sponsored by Citizens State Bank, 1201 W. 6th Ave. Reservations are required to attend this event and can be called in to the Chamber office at 342-1600 or completed on-line…