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Weathering Storms and Working Toward Success

June 29, 2015
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Weathering Storms and Working Toward Success On Sept. 11, 1992, the strongest and most destructive hurricane to hit the Hawaiian Islands made landfall on the island of Kauai causing a path of destruction including water, wind and dirt. Hurricane Iniki hit the United States on the heels of the destruction caused by Hurricane Andrew in…

Kansas Economic Outlook Report

June 26, 2015
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7 Numbers You Should be Tracking in Your Digital Marketing

June 24, 2015
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7 Numbers You Should be Tracking in Your Digital Marketing Digital marketing, or web marketing, and social media have a very low cost to entry but that doesn’t mean we should ignore tracking our investment and return. While ROI is not entirely possible when it comes to measuring the success of a relationship and loyalty,…

Ribbon Cutting for BLI Rentals

June 22, 2015
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, June 25, at 11:30 a.m. for BLI Rentals at 715 Merchant, in celebration of becoming new Chamber members. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public.

Shop Local: 9 Father’s Day Gift Ideas

June 18, 2015
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End of Legislative Dialogue Set

June 16, 2015
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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 the final Legislative Dialogue for the end of the 2015 legislative session. Senator Jeff Longbine along with Representatives Ron Highland, Don Hill, and Peggy Mast have been invited to participate. The closing Dialogue…

Leadership Emporia

June 10, 2015
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Leadership Emporia Now Accepting Applications                           The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) to create stronger, healthier, more prosperous communities. We know it is risky and challenging work. The mission of the KLC is to foster…

Ribbon Cutting for Reading Post Office

June 8, 2015
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Friday, June 12, at 12:00 p.m. in celebration of the Grand Opening of the Reading Post Office. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public. Other Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings: Thursday, June 25 at 11:30 a.m.…

5 Selfies You Need to Take for Your Business

June 8, 2015
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5 Selfies You Need to Take for Your Business © Can Stock Photo Inc. / philipimage Selfies are no longer the domain of duck-faced teenaged girls. (That’s not an insult. It’s a description. Google it.) They’re gaining in popularity among adults and businesses too. Selfies are a way of showing customers and potential customers a…

Study Finds Best Small Cities in America: Emporia Ranks 25th Out of 1,300

June 4, 2015
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Best Small Cities in America by Courtney Miller on June 1, 2015 | posted in Cities, Lifestyle Goldilocks wasn’t the only one searching for something that’s “just right.” When looking for a place to live, many Americans want a location that isn’t too big or too small. If urban centers such as New York and…