The Emporia Area Chamber & Visit Emporia is the community’s leading advocate and champion for business.

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Our Chamber Ambassador Hot Seat series is here! We're putting Ambassador Karly Witte in the spotlight. Karly helps welcome new businesses and support the Emporia community. The full Q&A is too good (and too long) for X, so head to our Facebook to read it! #EmporiaAreaChamber
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Join Us for Lunch & Learn: Using Technology To Connect With More Customers When: July 22, 2026, at Noon
 Where: Emporia Area Chamber, 719 Commercial St, Emporia, KS 66801 Registration is required. Reserve your spot here: members.emporiakschamber.org…
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Save the date! Join the Emporia Area Chamber on June 20, as we welcome Big O Tires to Emporia with a Grand Opening celebration. Stop by from 11 AM–2 PM, with a ribbon cutting at Noon, plus food, giveaways, a bounce house, and more at 2026 W. 6th Ave. facebook.com/events/12573156…
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Support the arts in Emporia! The Emporia Area Chamber encourages our community to visit "Movement," a new exhibition by artist Deon Morrow at the Emporia Arts Council. Local arts organizations help make Emporia a vibrant place to live and visit. More: emporiaksarts.org/art-exhibi…
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ESU PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS: CABARET Thursday, June 11, 2026, 7:30 PM Roosevelt Hall E Ronald Q. Frederickson Theatre Set in 1920s Berlin, this musical explores love, nightlife, and a society on the brink of change. Don't miss this powerful production. calendar.emporia.edu/event/c…
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🎨 Emporia First Friday Art Walk is tonight from 5–8 PM! Downtown businesses and artists come together for an evening of creativity, culture, and community. Events like this help drive visitors and support local businesses. Learn more: visitemporia.com/event/empor…
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GROW YOUR BUSINESS NETWORK Success starts with connections. The Emporia Area Chamber helps you build relationships with local business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community partners who can open doors to referrals and new opportunities. Join now: members.emporiakschamber.org…
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Join the Emporia Area Chamber and Newman Regional Health Medical Partners for our next Coffee & Conversations on June 25, 9 AM–10 AM at the Newman Conference Center, Entrance F Enjoy a cup of coffee from Homegrown Coffey while connecting with Chamber members and community leaders
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⛳ The 2026 ESU Athletics Summer Classic Golf Tournament tees off June 12! Many Chamber members take part each year, and spots are still available. Best of luck to all the golfers supporting Emporia State Athletics. Learn more: Learn more: esuhornets.com/news/2026/4/8…
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🍎 Honor educators who made a lasting impact. Join the National Teachers Hall of Fame on June 20 at Emporia State University for the Rededication of the National Memorial to Fallen Educators and the 2026 Induction Banquet. RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the Emporia Area Chamber Business After Hours! Special thanks to Nex-Tech Wireless for hosting while celebrating NTW’s 20th anniversary — and for the great food, hospitality, and tiny robot 😊 #NexTechWireless #EmporiaAreaChamber
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We are in the thick of the World’s Premier Gravel Event – Life Time Unbound Gravel! Join the celebration and don’t forget the Unbound Finish Fest takes place tomorrow, May 30th, from 11 AM to Midnight in downtown Emporia. More: facebook.com/events/20159340…
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#UnboundGravel2026 begins tomorrow as riders take on the legendary 200-mile journey through the Flint Hills. We encourage Emporia businesses and families to come support the racers and enjoy the excitement happening across the community this week! unboundgravel.com/schedule/
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Join us Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Big O Tires in Emporia at 2026 W 6th Ave! Enjoy a food truck, bounce house, giveaways, and more. Ribbon cutting with the Emporia Area Chamber at noon! #EmporiaAreaChamber
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#MemorialDay reminds us of the heroes who gave everything for our country. Here in Emporia—the founding city of Veterans Day—we honor and remember their sacrifice. Don't forget the Memorial Day Service at the Veterans Memorial at 9:30 AM. The Chamber will be closed today.
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Join us May 27 as Emporia hosts the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame Ride, celebrating those who explore, endure, overcome, and inspire through gravel cycling. We’re proud to celebrate the people and businesses helping Emporia thrive! More: gravelcyclinghof.com/ #UnboundGravel
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Congratulations to the graduates of Emporia High School, Flint Hills Technical College, and Emporia State University! Your hard work and determination have paid off. Thank you for calling Emporia home, and remember—you’ll always have a place here! #EmporiaAreaChamber #Classof2026
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Congratulations to Emporia State University for hosting the 2026 NCAA Division II Track & Field Championships at Welch Stadium through May 23. Major events like this create strong local economic impact for Emporia businesses and the community. Tickets: emporia-state-university-v1a…

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Join the Emporia Area Chamber for our next Business After Hours at Nex-Tech Wireless inside the Flinthills Mall. Enjoy bites from Gourmet To Go, craft beer, specialty cocktails, networking, and giveaways. Date: Thursday, May 28 Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
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