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Our board of directors leads our organization. The board of directors works along with Emporia Main Staff to engage and grow our membership, steer our overall vision, and forge partnerships with other community organizations.

Our organizational initiatives create a strong foundation for a sustainable growth of Emporia's downtown commercial district. In addition, organizational initiatives with our city and county partners benefit the entire area.

Organizational Initiatives

Community Initiated Development

In partnership with the City of Emporia, this project is for the community to proactively identify and initiate redevelopment.

Membership

Emporia Main Street was founded to serve the business needs of our members. Our board of directors works to grow our membership by ensuring that our programs provide educational, financial, and promotional value to our members.

Vision 2030

A strategic vision for the next decade, led by input from the community and our members.

Homegrown Capital Campaign

Our capital campaign raises funds to grow local business and employment in Emporia, by fostering entrepreneurship. The campaign has funded the new Emporia Main Street facility at 727 Commercial, which includes a business incubator space.

Other Organization Projects

Strategy
Operations
Fundraising
Partnership building

Want to be a part of an active organization who gets things done?

Emporia Main Street makes visible and measurable impacts to help our community prosper.

Board of directors

Jeremy Johns – President
Radius Brewing Company

Aaron Sewell – Vice President
EK Real Estate

Mark McAnarney – Treasurer
City of Emporia

Tracy Weltha – Secretary
IM Design Group

Cory Falldine
Emporia State University

Eric Porter
ESB Financial

Staci Hamman
Coffelt Sign Company

Caron Daugherty
Flint Hills Technical College

Sally Sanchez
Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow

Aaron Otto
Brown's Shoe Fit

Jim Lauer
Town Royal

Organization Articles

2020 – We still did some AWESOME things!

By Jessica Buchholz | January 4, 2021

At the beginning of 2020, we were excited about the year to come. It seemed like every major event fell perfectly on the calendar. Businesses were expanding. Developments were in full swing. Institutions were growing. It was lining up to be a banner year. Then the pandemic hit. Disasters don’t excuse a workload. If we…

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The Last Minute Holiday Push.

By Jessica Buchholz | December 22, 2020

We are down to the Christmas season home stretch. The big day is Friday, the 25th, and all of you can check your calendar to see how close that day is. With all the differences that have occurred this year, it is easy to forget some of the last minute messaging that businesses need to…

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Brookings Study

By Jessica Buchholz | December 21, 2020

Several months ago, Emporia was selected as one of three communities to participate in a rural economy/community study through the Brookings Institute. The Brookings research team was directed to Emporia Main Street through the National Main Street Center, and we were excited to provide information while also learning from other communities that executed successful revitalization…

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Newman Regional Healthcare Staff Receive Gift.

By Jessica Buchholz | December 18, 2020

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! Thank you to everyone that has helped us make this program possible! To participate in this program, click: https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/adopt-healthcare-hero/

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Local Business Expands Operations to New Location.

By Jessica Buchholz | December 16, 2020

EMPORIA, KS- After several months of anticipation and planning, A1 Pump & Jet has opened operations at its new facility. As a service provider to major commercial food processing plants across the region, owners Judy and Ron McCoy are glad to be in their new space at 377 West US HWY 50 right outside of Emporia. A1 Pump…

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Newman Regional Health Employees Receive Heartfelt Thank You

By Jessica Buchholz | November 25, 2020

Red Line Truck Lines gives gift to say Thank You! Emporia, KS – The Emporia Main Street Office was packed with a special Thanksgiving feeling this week as over 50 gift baskets were created and delivered to staff members at Newman Regional Health.These baskets were made possible through the Adopt a Healthcare Hero program – a…

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