A thriving atmosphere for business, residents & visitors

We are an organization of over 200 local businesses and hundreds of volunteers, working together to build a vibrant and prosperous region, community, and downtown core.

A thriving atmosphere for business, residents & visitors

We are an organization of over 200 local businesses and hundreds of volunteers, working together to build a vibrant and properous region, community, and downtown core.

Announcements

Apella 2024

We are excited to announce that the 2024 Apella Weekend will be held on September...

Local Jobs Board

Click the link to learn about local opportunities! https://emporiamainstreet.com/programs/business/local-job-listings/

4th Annual Emporia Pride Parade

Of course it would not be pride with out a Parade! Emporia PRIDE Celebration is...

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May Drinkers & Thinkers

Come hangout for the May Drinkers & Thinkers! To discuss your ideas on how to...

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Latest articles

New Incentives to Aid in Building Development

By Jessica Buchholz | April 24, 2024

New incentives to aid in redevelopment, and strategies to "right size" buildings Development opportunities are important to the future of the community. Ensuring that existing buildings are utilized can assist...

Spring Flowers: A Touch of Color Can Catch the Customer’s Eye!

By Jessica Buchholz | April 24, 2024

Customer attraction is complex in a lot of ways. Identifying a target market and finding effective strategies to reach consumers predisposed to your product or service is tough. However, some...

Event Season is HERE!

By Jessica Buchholz | April 3, 2024

It is April, which means event season is HERE. Below, we will cover some of the upcoming events and what you need to know to correctly position your business.April 8- The...

Emporia Main Street Nominated for Best main Street in the Nation-Cast YOUR Vote Today!

By Jessica Buchholz | March 18, 2024

A panel of industry experts and editors at USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards has chosen Emporia, KS as a nominee for Best Main Street. The intention of this award is to celebrate...

Vacancy Issues- What Causes Them and What Can We Do About It.

By Casey Woods | March 6, 2024

Across the nation we have an issue that impacts our communities: vacancies. Vacant homes, vacant commercial properties, vacant sections of buildings, and areas that aren't utilized in our communities. Vacancies...

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