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My friends call me a fashionista but I say PASSIONista. People, that’s my passion. When I was growing up, the golden rule didn’t always apply in our household. My parents continually said treat people the best you can because you can, not because they deserve it or because you want something from them. These words…
EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau would like to thank everyone who joined us and helped with this year’s 38th Annual Community Christmas Parade. We hope you all enjoyed the beautiful evening! Awards were given out for the best parade entries. The Parade Marshal Award went to…
EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, November 24, at 2:30 p.m. in celebration of the Grand Opening for Chamber member Which Wich Superior Sandwiches. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is…
EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, November 17, at 11:30 a.m. for Tobias Agency, Inc. at 15 East 12th Ave. in celebration of their new location. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce…
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 5 – 7 P.M. Sponsored by ValuNet, 2914 Highway 50 EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Business After Hours on Thursday, November 12, from 5 – 7 p.m. sponsored by ValuNet, 2914 Highway 50. Reservations are required to attend this…
EMPORIA, KAN. – The Christmas Parade Committee of the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau announces that the 38th Annual Community Christmas Parade will be held downtown on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. The inclement weather date is on Thursday, December 3, 2015. This year’s theme is “Holiday Glow”. Use your imagination,…
Unless you’ve been unplugged from electronics and the news recently, you’ve undoubtedly seen the unfolding of the corporate PR nightmare involving Subway’s success story, and former poster boy, Jared Fogle. Even if your businesses doesn’t have the ad budget of Subway, you can still run into issues on social media that require some delicate…
Several years ago when I was with Walmart I attended one of our conventions. A motivational speaker at the convention shared the story of “Johnny the Bagger.” The presenter was hired by a large supermarket chain to lead a customer service program, and she shared that experience with us. In her presentation to the…
EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, October 29, at 4:30 p.m. for Miller & Miller Chtd. at 702 Commercial, in celebration of their new partnership. Open House to follow. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. The Emporia Area…
EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau Government Matters Committee along with the League of Women Voters will host a Dialogue with the Emporia Public Schools at noon on Friday, November 20, 2015, at the Mary Herbert Education Center, 1700 West Seventh Ave. Dialogues are open to the public and free to…