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

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The Taste – April 12th

So how does this awesome event work? The event is held at the Civic Auditorium...
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Grand opening ceremony for Midwest Mama Co.

Emporia, KS – Emporia, KS – Downtown Emporia is about to welcome a new and...
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USA Today 10Best – Vote for Emporia Main Street

Emporia, KS – Emporia Main Street has once again been selected as a contender for the...
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Athletes of the Week for March 8, 2025

Emporia High School - Alexa Castillo and Kensley Medrano, girls wrestling (1st two state champions...

Latest articles

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When Windows are More Than Windows – The impact of revitalization efforts and the choice to reinvest

Legend has it that the American Revolution was planned in a pub. While that may seem like a random way to start an article, it perfectly underscores an exciting transformation...

Grant Opportunities – One local and one regional grant workshop may help set area organizations and communities up for successful projects

Two grant workshops recently opened for registration that can help organizations and communities seek funding for related projects. Utilizing alternative finance is important as we seek to build a better...

The Big Picture – How our strategies impact the tax base

At a recent meeting, we discussed various economic approaches, and it became clear that many people don't see the connection between our development choices and the tax base. This realization...

BOOMS Tracker – A new more extensive inventory system to allow for more building assistance.

Federal and state assistance programs work at a much faster pace than a decade ago. New incentives may pop up with a very limited timeframe in which to act on...

Weather Woes some simple ideas to help make it through weather related traffic downturns.

As a small business owner, you have control over many aspects of your operation—your product and service mix, business hours, staff training, layout, merchandising, marketing, and more. However, one thing...

Upcoming Events

Mar 13 - Mar 23 , 2025
Mar 27 , 2025
5:30 pm
Apr 12 , 2025
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Apr 30 , 2025
5:15 pm - 8:00 p.m.
May 3 , 2025
11 am - 4
Sep 13 , 2025
7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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18 hours ago
Emporia Main Street

Have you heard about The Taste? This annual event is an evening of food, fun, friends, and more! We invite wineries, breweries, and distilleries from across the state to showcase their products! Pair that with tasty bites from local restaurants and specialty shops - you have the makings for a great night! Tickets are $50 and get you into the event and samples from all the vendors! Once you find our favorite beverages, you have 3 drink tickets for full pours at our bar! We hope to see you on April 12th for The Taste! Tickets are on sale now at Emporia Main Street or online at emporiamainstreet.com/events/the-taste/

A big thanks to our event sponsors ESB Financial Emporia State University and Plunkett's Pest Control
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Have you heard about The Taste? This annual event is an evening of food, fun, friends, and more! We invite wineries, breweries, and distilleries from across the state to showcase their products! Pair that with tasty bites from local restaurants and specialty shops - you have the makings for a great night! Tickets are $50 and get you into the event and samples from all the vendors! Once you find our favorite beverages, you have 3 drink tickets for full pours at our bar!  We hope to see you on April 12th for The Taste! Tickets are on sale now at Emporia Main Street or online at https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/the-taste/

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20 hours ago
Emporia Main Street

They say you save the best for last, say hello to our brilliant Fabrication Lab Manager Jeremy Wharton. From prototypes to community projects, he brings creativity and innovation to life, helping makers across the city turn their ideas into reality. ... See MoreSee Less

They say you save the best for last, say hello to our brilliant Fabrication Lab Manager Jeremy Wharton. From prototypes to community projects, he brings creativity and innovation to life, helping makers across the city turn their ideas into reality.

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Jeremy is amazing! He is very kind and helpful!! Thank you Jermey for always working with us at the Learning Center and HOTT, even when it’s last minute 😊 Your patience and kindness are greatly appreciated!!

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