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Third Annual White Ribbon Campaign
Click the link to find out more: https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/whiteribbon/

Mural Crawl – Pick the Winners
Like your favorite poses (u can choose more than one). The 3 pictures with the most likes on 3/28 will win a $20 Emporia Main Street gift certificate. See pictures...

Main Street Shout Out
Each month the Emporia Main Street Design Committee recognizes a local business that goes above and beyond with their storefront in helping our community look great! This month, the Design...

FLASH SALE
Flash SALE!!!!! Long Sleeve Clover NOW $15 (reg $25-$30). Lucky Emporia and Emporia Shenanigans NOW $10 (reg $20-$25). Stop into 727 Commercial to shop or visit https://emporiamainstreet.square.site/shop/3. Sale ends 3/25.

Volunteers Needed!
Are you looking for a way to give back? Do you want to get more involved in your community? Sign up to be an Emporia Main Street Volunteer! Fill out...

St. Patrick’s Day Activities in Emporia
There are a bunch of shenanigans taking place March 19th! Click here for the list of events. If you have additional events or activities, please contact Emporia Main Street at...

Now Accepting Incubator Space Applications
Grow your business concept in a prime location, while receiving professional and financial assistance. Emporia Main Street's Business Incubator is geared to accelerate the success of entrepreneurs in the startup...

Fabrication Lab Manager Wanted
We are looking for someone to join the Emporia Main Street team! Click here for a job description and details!

Happy New Year
The Emporia Main Street Office will close at noon on December 31st and will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 8am.

EHS Graduates – We need your HELP!
Emporia Main Street is working with other area organizations and businesses to determine if there is support for a unified high school reunion weekend in Emporia. We are needing contact...

Support YOUR Community! Shop LOCAL
Remember to visit your local merchants this Holiday Season! Emporia Main Street member businesses have many options for your Holiday Shopping list! Click here to view our members: https://emporiamainstreet.com/members/

All Coffee Mugs $10 or Buy 3 (Get One Free Mix and Match). Now through Christmas!
Stop by 727 Commercial Street or visit our online store at https://emporiamainstreet.square.site/

2021 Holiday Ornament
The Historic Kress Center is the featured building for this year's Holiday ornament. Each ornament is $10 and can be purchased at Emporia Main Street, Granada Coffee Company, Plum Bazaar,...

New Emporia Mugs
Stop by 727 Commercial Street to purchase or visit our online store HERE. Mugs are $10 each.

Small Business Saturday!
Grab your passports and support all your favorite small businesses and find their Elf to win some great prizes (hours vary per business). So how does this work? -Each business...

Caffeinated For a Cause
Local Coffee Shop Introduces New Brew that Benefits Emporia Main Street EMPORIA, KS- The Granada Coffee Company has extended their line of community coffees with a new 727 Blend. Named...

Community Halloween Activities
For a list of local spooky activities, click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aM8JU8AH_AWYhcYY-RhTuYPbdFkIRqfCM-KdGBzHC_k/edit?usp=sharing

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...