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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
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 community events helping people get connected in our community, volunteering, and answering questions. But, did...
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24-25 Investorship Drive Happening NOW!
Be a part of an organization that gets things done! Click HERE for Investor Info and how YOU can be a part of the Main Street movement!
Local Jobs Board
Looking for a new Career or Part Time Gig? Check out our community jobs board at https://emporiamainstreet.com/programs/business/local-job-listings/
3D Printing Class for Adults
Have you always wanted to know more about 3D printing, but not known where to start? Our friends have a class for you! To find our more info and to...
City of Emporia Fireworks Display – July 4th
The City of Emporia’s Fourth of July fireworks are scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024. The display will be best viewed from the Emporia State University practice fields on the...
Veterans Banner Drawing – July 8th
PSA: We will be conducting the Veterans Banner Drawing on Monday, July 8th at 11 am. The drawing will be streamed on Facebook Live. If you have already submitted an...
Lunar Ride – July 20th
Join Merchant Cycles on Saturday, July 20 for some great riding under a full moon. They will be offering a 30 mile and 50 mile option - choose the distance...
Emporia First Friday – July 5th
The Emporia First Friday Art Walk takes place on the first Friday of every month from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. There are usually between 10 and 20 downtown business that serve as...
Local Focus, Regional Reach
24/25 Investor Drive Happening Now. In usual Main Street style, there are lots of things happening this month - including our 2024/2025 Investorship Drive! A few years ago we switched from...
Turning Pages: A New Chapter Begins as Downtown Welcomes Indie Bookstore
With shelves brimming with tales waiting to be discovered, cozy corners beckoning for quiet contemplation, and the promise of fostering a thriving literary community, Middle Ground Books is poised to...
51st Kansas Shrine Bowl to be Played in Emporia on June 29th!
The Kansas Shrine Bowl will take place for the 51st time Saturday, June 29th, 2024. The Kansas Shrine Bowl is an all-star high school senior, East vs. West, football game...
Tech Problems? No Problem for iDevice HQ
A New Business in Downtown Emporia is Now Open as One-Stop Shop for Tech Related Needs. Looking to repair that cracked screen, need assistance with data recovery on a device,...
Bars and Pars Pub Crawl 6/14
Lanyards are on SALE now at Emporia Main Street, Mulready's Pub, Radius Brewing Company, 627 Event Space, Charlie's Place, and the Trolley House Distillery! Bourbon Cowboy has a few comp...
Apella 2024
We are excited to announce that the 2024 Apella Weekend will be held on September 20th and 21st! After much discussion, it has been decided that moving forward, Apella -...
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 excited to be bringing back the 4th annual Emporia Pride Parade on June 22, at...
May Drinkers & Thinkers
Come hangout for the May Drinkers & Thinkers! To discuss your ideas on how to help make our Community a cooler place to live, work, and go to school! Sign...
HYPE Hounds Needed
This year we are offering an extension to our HYPE program with HYPE Hounds. This team will be comprised of dog owners who take their pets out into the community...
Join The HYPE!!
We are now accepting applications for our HYPE Team! The Emporia Main Street Hype Team is composed of community members who share a passion for the progress happening in Emporia...
Solider Care Package Drive
The Emporia community currently has several local soldiers stationed overseas. Emporia Main Street would like to send them a Home Town Thank You for serving our county. We will be...
Emporia Main Street Nominated for Best Main Street!
A panel of industry experts and editors at USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has chosen Emporia, KS a nominee for Best Main Street. The intention of this award is to celebrate towns...
KVOE Host Working Women’s
Please print the invitation, fill it out, and bring it with you to the event on April 4th. Each person MUST HAVE REGISTERED and HAVE THE INVITATION to receive entrance...
Long Time Emporia Business Opens Showroom Location on Commercial Street.
March 26- Emporia, KSThere is a newly updated storefront in the 300 Block of Commercial Street in downtown Emporia. This Friday, March 29th, the owners and staff of Mark II...
Emporia Community Jobs Board
Are you looking for a new part time job or career change? Are you an Emporia Main Street member business looking for someone to join your team? Check out our...
Emporia Main Street Nominated for Best Main Street!
A panel of industry experts and editors at USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards has chosen Emporia, KS a nominee for Best Main Street. The intention of this award is to celebrate towns...
Champions Landing Grand Opening
The entire community is invited out for a full day of activities, promotions, and fun! Catch a round of golf or disc golf and take advantage of all the awesome...
April Promotions Meeting!
Join us for casual conversation and coffee at Gravel City Roasters on Tuesday, April 2nd at 9am!
March Promotions Meeting: Drinkers & Thinkers
Come hang out with our promotions committee to discuss upcoming events, ideas, and ways to make Emporia a great place to be! Tuesday, March 5th at 9am. Granada Coffee Company...
ESU Player of the Week
Dial- named the MIAA Hitter of the week following her performance in the first three games of the ESU Classic. Dial hit .727 over the three games, recording three consecutive...
Show of Hands – March 28th!
Four years ago, Emporia Main Street had an opportunity to participate in a study by the Brookings Institute. The study focused on the practices of three Main Street programs in...
Join Emporia Main Street!
Is your New Year's resolution to do more to support your business and our community. Are you looking for a way to get involved or give back? It is the...
Emporia Main Street Auction & Dueling Pianos
Looking for an experience gift? The Emporia Main Street Auction and Dueling Pianos is a perfect night out! Dinner & Show Tickets and Show only tickets are available at https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/auction/!...
Flash SALE
We have several Shirts marked down to $10, $5 Historic Emporia Playing Cards, AND $5 off regular priced merchandise. Now- Saturday (12/23)! Stop by 727 Commercial Street to check it...
Gift Certificate FAQs
FAQs about Emporia Main Street Gift Certificates! How do they work? Emporia Main Street gift certificates can be redeemed at our member businesses (with the exception of financial institutions). They...
Gift Certificates are the PERFECT GIFT for anyone on your list!
Want to give the gift of shopping local! Emporia Main Street Gift Certificates can be redeemed at hundreds of local businesses and 100% of your purchase goes to the businesses...
Holiday Carriage Ride Tickets
Tis the season for Emporia Main Street Horse drawn carriage rides in downtown Emporia! Emporia Main Street is excited to host this holiday tradition and look forward to you and...
Teacher & Staff Holiday Gifts Mad Easy!
Do you have a special educator/school staff member you want to send a gift to this Holiday Season? Emporia Main Street is here to help! Simply purchase a gift certificate...
