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.

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ESU Homecoming Parade on October 5th!

Join in the fun! Register for a spot in the parade at: https://app.sintelforms.com/Anon?f=uh3p3qfewm
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Come Check Out The NEW Maurices Location!

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The Emporia Main Street Hype Team adds new services to aid local businesses!

You can usually spot the Emporia Main Street Hype Team and Hype Hounds at large...
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The 2024 Start Your Own Business Class

We are getting ready to gear up for the eighteenth year of the Start Your Own Business Class! The class starts each October, and features nine class segments designed to...

Tools, techniques, and strategies to prepare for the school year!

As we gear up for another academic year, Emporia Main Street is excited to share some effective back-to-school strategies to help our entrepreneurial businesses and area non-profits thrive. With new...

Grant Opportunities – Financing Available for Special Projects

Grants are relatively rare and require a well thought out plan, the ability to execute, matching funding, and adherence to grant parameters. Dollars invested through grant platforms are generally designed...

The Placemaking to the 10th Power. New insights in making spaces, businesses, and communities great places for consumers and citizens.

One of the most complex functions of Main Street programs and economic/community development groups is that of "Placemaker". Great places that are businesses, individual public spaces, or areas (like a...

How are metrics looking half way through 2024?

Can you believe we are half way through 2024? As we gear up for an August through December run that is chalk full of initiatives, let's take a moment to...

Upcoming Events

Sep 14 , 2024
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sep 25 , 2024
5:15 pm - 8:00 p.m.
Sep 26 , 2024
9:30 am - 4 pm

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