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2015 Spring Expo Early Bird Registration Deadline 2-20-2015

February 18, 2015
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The 2015 Spring Expo will take place March 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the W.L. White Auditorium, 111 E. 6th Ave. The 2015 Spring Expo early bird registration deadline is Friday, February 20th and the final regular show price deadline is March 6th. We encourage you to register today…

Ribbon Cutting for Ek Real Estate

February 18, 2015
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, February 19, at 5 p.m. for Ek Real Estate, 1201 W. 6th Ave., in celebration of 50 years of business! Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public.

Business After Hours, Thursday, February 19, 5 – 7 p.m.

February 18, 2015
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Business After Hours on Thursday, February 19, from 5 – 7 p.m. sponsored by Ek Real Estate, 1201 W. 6th Ave. This event will start with a Ribbon Cutting at 5 p.m. celebrating 50 years for Ek Real Estate!   Reservations are…

Chamber to Host Legislative Dialogue

February 17, 2015
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February 21, 2015, Presbyterian Manor of Emporia 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, February 21, 2015, at the Presbyterian Manor of Emporia, 2300 Industrial Rd. Coffee and pastries will be available at 8 a.m. with…

Dates Set for the 2015 Legislative Dialogue

January 9, 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 again host the 2015 Legislative Dialogues with Senator Longbine along with Representatives Ron Highland, Don Hill and Peggy Mast. The dates for this year’s Legislative Dialogue Series have been set for February 21, March…

Ribbon Cutting for East Central Healthy Options

December 6, 2014
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EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, December 9, at 11:30 a.m. for East Central Healthy Options, 104 E. 8th. Ribbon Cuttings are “FREE” to attend and always open to the public.

Business After Hours, Thursday, December 11, 2014 from 5-7pm

December 5, 2014
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Sponsored by Coach’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and Flinthills Mall EMPORIA, KAN. – The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau will host the last Business After Hours of 2014 on Thursday, December 11, from 5 – 7 p.m. It’s time for “Holiday Giving” so come join us for an exciting evening sponsored by Coach’s Neighborhood…

Chamber Announces 37th Christmas Parade Award Winners

December 3, 2014
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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 37th 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’s 37th Annual Christmas Parade

December 3, 2014
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Click to watch coverage of the Annual Christmas Parade.

Mrs. Santa Will be at the 37th Annual Christmas Parade

November 26, 2014
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Mrs. Santa will be handing out candy canes & collecting letters to Santa EMPORIA, KAN. – The Christmas Parade Committee of the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau announces that Mrs. Santa will be at the 37th Annual Christmas Parade on Tuesday, December 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. handing out…