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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Ring in the Riders! Come down to the Unbound Finish Line Celebration on June 3rd!

Snag a brew and some food from one (or more) of our awesome food vendors!...
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Food Vendors Needed for Dynamic Discs Open Block Party and Food Truck Festival

Join us on June 17th for another fabulous food truck fest in downtown Emporia! Click...
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Everyone is Welcome in Emporia!

Hey Main Streeters! In celebration of PRIDE month (June) we want to spread good vibes...
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New Merch!

We have lots of new merch in stock! Stop by 727 Commercial Street or visit...

Latest articles

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Unbound Gravel – Expo and Finish Line Festival Details.

You might have noticed some extra lycra in town with new cyclists getting their legs ready for the Unbound Gravel events. There are a variety of things you need to...

Thinking Ahead: How futurism can help you build a better business or organization.

I'm kind of a nerd. I admit it. Growing up I watched and read a healthy diet of science fiction that fed my personality. As a Gen X'er, the science...

Emporia Main Street Names as an 2023 Accredited Program!

EMPORIA MAIN STREET RECEIVES 2023 MAIN STREET AMERICA ACCREDITATION Emporia, Kansas (May 2, 2023) – Emporia Main Street has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous...

Identifying the top threats to rural small businesses, and what Main Street is doing to mitigate issues.

In businesses and organizational speak; many leaders use a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). For those with the mind of an entrepreneur, they understand that a "threat" and an...

How Can Your Business Thrive with Upcoming Events?

Over the past several years, people have wondered aloud about the same strange behavioral issue. They say, "Casey, I don't understand why people park the equivalent of two blocks away...

Upcoming Events

Jun 1 - Jun 30 , 2023
Sep 9 , 2023
7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Emporia Main Street

We are EXCITED to kick off our 23-24 Investorship Drive! Want to get involved with an organization that is ALWAYS building on our Community? Join Emporia Main Street! Early Bird pricing for registration is open now-June 30th! Click here to sign up (invoicing options available). emporiamainstreet.com/join/become-an-investor/ ... See MoreSee Less

We are EXCITED to kick off our 23-24 Investorship Drive! Want to get involved with an organization that is ALWAYS building on our Community? Join Emporia Main Street! Early Bird pricing for registration is open now-June 30th! Click here to sign up (invoicing options available). https://emporiamainstreet.com/join/become-an-investor/
19 hours ago
Emporia Main Street

Thank you to NetWork Kansas for this honor, and special thanks to Lisa Brumbaugh from the Emporia State University Ksbdc and all the speakers and sponsors that make the Start Your Own Business Class, Show of Hands pitch events, E-Tech Startups training, and all of the other Main Street entrepreneurial support systems possible. When you add Kansas Main Street loan programs, our business incubator, and Fab Lab it’s clear that Lyon County is working hard to develop tools to help entrepreneurs. ... See MoreSee Less

Thank you to NetWork Kansas for this honor, and special thanks to Lisa Brumbaugh from the Emporia State University Ksbdc and all the speakers and sponsors that make the Start Your Own Business Class, Show of Hands pitch events, E-Tech Startups training, and all of the other Main Street entrepreneurial support systems possible.  When you add Kansas Main Street loan programs, our business incubator, and Fab Lab it’s clear that Lyon County is working hard to develop tools to help entrepreneurs.
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