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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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Emporia Main Street is Hiring!

Come Join the Emporia Main Street TEAM!!!! We are hiring two new full time positions!...

Grand Opening Celebration and Summer Kick Off Party at iDeviceHQ!

Our friends at iDeviceHQ invite the community to their NEW location at 507 Commercial Street...

Looking for a Grad Gift?

Looking for a gift for the graduate in your life? Look no further! Emporia Main...

Grand Opening – Plunkett’s Pest Control

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:30 pm followed by a reception with...

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What a Tangled Web – Online best practices in a chaotic age

By Jessica Buchholz | April 30, 2025

Hey there, Emporia Main Street members!As we gear up for a vibrant season filled with events, graduations, and summer activities, it's crucial to ensure our online presence is both secure...

The Shifting Market – What to watch as you reposition your business

By Jessica Buchholz | April 23, 2025

It sounds trite to repeat the old adage that "the only constant in life is change", but it's true. For entrepreneurs, the ability to manage changing markets, consumer expectations, legislative...

Upcoming Opportunities – RSVP or Sign Up for Some Chances to GROW!

By Jessica Buchholz | April 3, 2025

Emporia Main Street listens to our community partners, particularly when they express an interest in learning more about a topic, improving traffic, or generating community pride. With that said, there...

Spring Cleaning Mentality – Looking forward to a new opportunities in the second quarter

By Jessica Buchholz | March 27, 2025

The first quarter has been weird. Strange weather patterns caused more shut downs and traffic variability than in recent memory. Local, regional, and national trends have people attempting to keep...

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

By Jessica Buchholz | March 19, 2025

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...

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