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2021 Veterans Banner Placements
Please click the link to be taken to a listing of banner placements: https://emporiamainstreet.com/programs/design/veterans-banner-project/
Say Thank You to Area Frontline Workers!
The Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund has set up a Kudo Board for the community to post their gratitude to area frontline workers during the pandemic. To make a...
Downtown Trick or Treat
Welcome Ghosts and Goblins of all ages! E-town has become EEK-Town, and you're invited to MASK UP and visit Emporia Main Street Member businesses for Halloween Treats on Saturday, October...
Quarter Mania – This Thursday
Don't miss out! more info at https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/care-packages-for-our-troops/
Care Packages for Our Troops; Annual Drive Launched!
A BIG thanks to those that participated in the Sweat and Salute Event at Eklund Training & IF Fitness. The event, a workout tribute for 9/11 and the Fallen Military...
Volunteers Needed for Historic Haunted Tours
Do you LOVE Halloween? Do you love to tell ghost stories? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are looking for Volunteers for our Haunted Historic Tours set...
Registration NOW open for our Start Your Own Business Class.
The Start Your Own Business Class has helped to start or expand over 100 entrepreneurial businesses in the area. If you are serious about taking your business from concept to reality,...
Downtown Construction Update
Some downtown street improvements are complete, a side street enhancement is under construction, and a large street resurfacing project is on the way. City of Emporia Public Works recently finished...
The Great American Market- What You Need to Know to Participate.
Whether you are searching for that special retail something from Market vendors, hitting up a local food truck, or checking out some of the area non-profits holding fundraisers, the Great...
The Taste – Canceled
The Taste Event scheduled for September 25th has been cancelled due to COVID concerns. Ticket holders have a few different options: The Taste was originally designed to help encourage the...
Great American Market will cover 6 blocks!
Come one come all to the Great American Market on Saturday, September 11th! Over 150 vendors! Check out the details at https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/great-american-market/
New Opportunities Posted
Looking for a full or part time job? Check out our jobs board at https://emporiamainstreet.com/programs/business/local-job-listings/
The Taste – Canceled
The Taste Event scheduled for September 25th has been cancelled due to COVID concerns. Ticket holders have a few different options:The Taste was originally designed to help encourage the development...
Welcome Back Student Block Party
Register now to be part of the fun! Must be an Emporia Main Street Member or student organization from FHTC/ESU. Register at https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/block-party/
#VaxToNormal
he Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund (GEADRF) is excited to announce the #VaxToNormal campaign. In partnership with Newman Regional Health and Lyon County Public Health, the GEADRF is working...
Get Vaccinated – Score a $10 Main Street Gift Card.
Everybody aged 12 and older is eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Immunizations are available everyday. Call (620) 342-4864 to schedule your appointment at the Health Center. Walk-ins are welcomed....
Hiring? Looking For a Job?
Check out our new jobs boar listing. Post available jobs or check out part time/full time options or even gigs. Are you a freelancer - post your skills for hire....
Block Party and Carnival
Join us Friday, July 9th for beer, food, disc golf and carnival fun! Activities will take place in the 900 block of Commercial Street.
Details on the City of Emporia Fireworks Show!
In a year where many holiday traditions are just getting restarted, people are contacting the Emporia Main Street office inquiring about different activities. One of the most popular summer events...
Save The Date!
Celebrate our 30th Anniversary on July 30th! Meeting. Music. Beer Garden. Food Trucks. Moonlight Madness! More Details to come!
Register Now for the 2021-22 Membership Year!
Click https://emporiamainstreet.com/join/become-a-member/ to register!
More Cowbell
Need a cowbell for Unbound Gravel week? Stop by 727 Commercial Street (our office) and snag on for $2.00! We have a limited supply.
Schedule of Events for Unbound Gravel
Click here: https://www.unboundgravel.com/schedule/#1622564200494-184fedba-a178
Garden Voting!
It is time to vote for your favorite garden!!!! The top three will receive $50 in Emporia Main Street Gift Certificates. Click on the link to vote. You can vote...
Be Prepared
Be prepared for emergencies during the Unbound Gravel race. Sign up for weather and local alerts by texting "Unbound" to 888-777. This service is provided by LCECC to include: •...
New Shirts!
Purchase at https://emporiamainstreet.square.site/shop/3?fbclid=IwAR1DqvbmHt2DKjENtWAtiUZxFdLqPHHFxAkBLSKeHtImP27bZ_mxmsetCyA
2nd Annual White Ribbon Campaign
The White Ribbon Campaign is a time to join in celebrating and honoring the lifesaving teamwork of dispatchers, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, frontline healthcare workers, and all Emergency Medical Services (EMS)...
SBA Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund
WASHINGTON - SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin registrations on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT and open applications on Monday, May 3, 2021, at...
Now Accepting Veterans Banner Applications for 2021 Lottery
Click the link for more information: https://emporiamainstreet.com/programs/design/veterans-banner-project/
Take our consumer preferences survey for a chance to win $50
We need your help! With events and activities on the horizon, we have a modified version of out consumer preferences survey that will give us insight into how locals plan...
Emporia Area Playing Cards
On Sale NOW! Click here for more info: https://emporiamainstreet.com/programs/design/cards/
Emporia First Friday-April 2
A new art walk every month! check it out at https://emporiafirstfriday.com/
Schedule Your COVID Vaccine
Visit Lyon County Public Health to see if you are eligible. Click https://publichealth.lyoncounty.org/covid-vaccine-dashboard to visit their website.
Wine-O-Bingo is Back at Twin Rivers
Mark your calendars for May 6th! Click https://www.facebook.com/events/283802463205373/ for more information!
ValuNet Fiber to Award $3,000 to Help Students Dream Bigger
Award to support STEM project for K-12 school or organization Feb. 25, 2021 – Emporia, Kansas – Schools and organizations serving K-12 students in Emporia have the opportunity to win...
Emporia First Friday: March Art Walk
Our friends at Emporia First Friday are gearing up for a great March Art Walk! Grab your mask and join the fun on March 5th! Details at: https://emporiafirstfriday.com/
Main Street America Hosts Small Business Day!
Calling All Small Business Owners! There's no doubt about it – this has been an incredibly difficult year for many small businesses. For resources and real time solutions to move forward,...
Emporia Celebrities in Disguise at The Emporia Granada Theatre.
Eight local celebrities, one stage, and hundreds of possibilities. Do you think you can sort out the clues, recognize the voice and figure out who's behind the mask? Join us...
Merchant to Merchant Meeting set for February 3rd.
Hello Main Street Member Businesses. We invite you to our 1st QT Merchant to Merchant Meeting at 6 pm on Feb. 3rd. We have a limited number of spaces to...
Where Can I Use My Gift Certificates?
Emporia Main Street Gift certificates can be used at a variety of local businesses. President’s Circle: Coldwell Banker Emporia Real Estate, Evergreen Design Build LLC, Haag Management, Haag Pharmacy Benefactor: A-1 Pump & Jet...
Newman Regional Healthcare Staff Receive Gift.
All staff at Newman Regional Health were gifted a $10 gift certificate to Radius Brewing Company through the Adopt a Newman Regional Healthcare Hero Program and a contribution from Radius!...
