SAVE THE DATE: OLLIE'S GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING 🎉 Join us on Nov 4 at 9 AM at Flinthills Mall to welcome Ollie’s to our business community! We're excited to see Emporia continue to grow! #EmporiaAreaChamber #EmporiaKS #GrandOpening #ShopEmporia #SupportLocalBusiness

Ben represented the Emporia Area Chamber at two special events this week! He attended the KMC Dermatology Open House to celebrate their investment in Emporia. He also joined Dr. Matt Baker’s inauguration as ESU’s 19th President. Congrats to KMC Dermatology and President Baker!

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES! From consultants & engineers to financial counseling & employment services, Chamber members offer expertise to help businesses and our community thrive. members.emporiakschamber.org… #EmporiaAreaChamber #SupportLocalBusinesses

The Chamber is considering hosting a bus trip with proud Hornet fans to Maryville, Missouri, on Saturday, October 31, to cheer on ESU as they take on NMS! Estimated cost: $100. BUT FIRST, WE NEED TO KNOW WHO'S INTERESTED! Email us or call: [email protected]

TOMORROW! ☕🍩 Join the Emporia Area Chamber for Coffee & Conversations at The National Teachers Hall of Fame! Enjoy coffee & donuts, explore the museum’s redesign, learn about its expanded focus & meet the staff. Friday, Oct. 23, 8:30–9:30 AM. #EmporiaAreaChamber

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES! One great connection can lead to your next customer. Build relationships, make connections & grow your business through Emporia Area Chamber networking opportunities. Join today: emporiakschamber.org/join-th… #JoinTheChamber #EmporiaAreaChamber #VisitEmporia

#8-ranked GOOD TIMES, GREAT COMPANY & UNDEFEATED HORNETS! 🏈 💛🖤 The Emporia Area Chamber had a great time bringing Chamber members and friends together for our Chamber Tailgate Party before Saturday's ESU football game! 7-0 AND STILL ROLLING! GO HORNETS!

🔥 WHO’S TAKING THE HOT SEAT? Meet Jacque Wellnitz with CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness! Get to know Jacque through her favorite Emporia spots, traditions & more. Head to Facebook to check out all her answers! #EmporiaAreaChamber #EACAmbassadors

The Emporia Area Chamber celebrated 50 years of SOS at a Business After Hours event held at the Lyon County History Center. Guests heard from Mickey Edwards on the organization's five decades of impact and Lisa Soller on the featured exhibit. Thanks to all who attended!

YOUR NEXT JOB COULD BE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK! Find career opportunities right here in Emporia through the Emporia Area Chamber’s Major Employers & Local Jobs pages. Explore current openings and share with someone searching! emporiakschamber.org/opportu… #EmporiaAreaChamber #EmporiaJobs

FREE TICKETS AND FRIENDLY FACES! Your Chamber team has FREE tickets to Saturday's ESU football game! Chamber Members, stop by 719 Commercial for tickets for Sat., Oct. 17, at 1 PM, while they last! Tickets are first-come, first-served, so don't wait!

TOMORROW: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SOS! Join us for Business After Hours tomorrow from 5–7 PM at the Lyon County History Center. Explore a special exhibit highlighting SOS’s 50-year impact and connect with fellow Chamber members. #EmporiaAreaChamber #BusinessAfterHours

Did you know Emporia is the Founding City of Veterans Day? Learn how Alvin J. King, Congressman Ed Rees & our community helped shape this national tradition. Discover more about Emporia’s history at the Lyon County History Center: explorelyoncounty.org/ #EmporiaHistory

CHAMBER MEMBERS: FREE ESU FOOTBALL TICKETS! Stop by the Chamber office at 719 Commercial for free tickets to the Oct. 17 game at 1 PM while supplies last! Want to tailgate, too? Limited spots include a parking pass. Arrive by 10 AM. If enough join, we’ll bring the BBQ!

Congratulations to #WalmartEmporia on their reopening last week! And thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate. The Emporia Area Chamber is proud to celebrate continued investment in our community and the businesses that help Emporia thrive! #EmporiaAreaChamber

A BUSY WEEK FOR THE CHAMBER! From the Kansas Business Awards and KCMO Talk Radio to Heath Jeppson’s presentation and the ESU Baseball Legacy Banquet, Mike Law represented Emporia with pride. The night’s highlight: Hornet Nation standing up to cancer in honor of Pete Villaescusa.

WELCOME TO DOWNTOWN EMPORIA, JUNIPER & SAGE! The Emporia Area Chamber was proud to participate in this week's grand opening celebration of Juniper & Sage, a new downtown business offering sustainable shopping and refillable everyday essentials! #EmporiaAreaChamber #JuniperAndSage

WELCOME BACK, HORNET BASEBALL ALUMNI! The Emporia Area Chamber welcomes alumni, families & guests for ESU Baseball Alumni Weekend! We’re proud to have Chamber President Mike Law emcee Saturday’s Legacy Banquet. Enjoy a weekend of Hornet pride! #EmporiaAreaChamber #ESUBaseball

TOMORROW MORNING! Join bestselling author Heath Jeppson on Oct. 10 at 8:30 AM at Sauder Alumni Center to explore data centers and their impact on our digital economy. The first 50 attendees receive a free book! #EmporiaAreaChamber #HeathJeppson #DataCenters

☕ COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS (AND DONUTS!) Save the date! Join us Friday, Oct. 23, from 8:30–9:30 AM at The National Teachers Hall of Fame for coffee, donuts, an open house & a firsthand look at the museum’s redesign. #EmporiaAreaChamber #CoffeeAndConversations