Relocation Guide 2020

EMPORIA

EVENTS HEALTHCARE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SCHOOLS NEIGHBORHOODS REAL ESTATE CHURCHES BUSINESS LISTINGS & MORE

RELOCATION GUIDE

A PUBLICATION OF THE EMPORIA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

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The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce & Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization with an office of dedicated professionals with a passion for leading business and helping the community prosper. They want to make the Emporia Area a place where everyone thrives, and their considerable experience is a terrific example of how they work toward being the best at making this a reality. The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau Builds Community Through Business.

Our staff has worked hard on this publication, and it is their hope that you find it invaluable when making your decision to relocate to the Emporia area.

We ask for your feedback on what you like the best and have found most helpful, and what might be missing to make your transition better.

Gone are the days when local Chambers of Commerce took hardline positions on issues of the day, sometimes creating divisions within their own membership and their communities. Today, the Emporia Area Chamber is a place of learning and connecting with the intention of finding solutions that serve ALL. These days, people are looking for places where they can make

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valued connections, build rich relationships and work together to make a difference. Hand in hand, we are building an organization that pays close attention to the broader good here in the Emporia Area.

Look closely at the most significant economic development and job growth opportunities Emporia has experienced, and you’ll find the Emporia Chamber of Commerce’s fingerprints all over it.

The Trusler Business Center, home to the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Regional Development Association offer state-of-the-art meeting space for the business community. The ValuNet FIBER Smart Room utilizes a gig of fiber that offers high-speed internet and technology that many others do not have.

With this technology, businesses and residents can hold interactive virtual meetings using grey boards, a 70-inch streaming smart TV and an ELMO. Items can be streamed on the gray boards which can be showing the same information or independent information between equipment. Between the Smart Room and Conference room, we are able to accommodate various group sizes.

Stop by the Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau located at 719 Commercial in the Trusler Business Center to see a friendly face, inquire about our services, see the smart technology we utilize and ask for any other information you might need.

Our staff is passionate about what we do for the area. We are a family and an office of women, who care and have a passion to help make the Emporia area the best place to raise our families. #BuildingCommunityThroughBusiness

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 LIFE: Looking Forward 7 – Education 10 – Health 12 – A Caring Community 14 – Business & Industry

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If this is your first time visiting Emporia be sure to stop in and visit with the Emporia Convention & Visitors Bureau. Located within the Trusler Business Center, the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 719 Commercial St., it has a friendly staff happy to provide driving directions, event updates, dining suggestions, or other assistance to make your visit more enjoyable.

INFORMATION AT THE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INCLUDES: • Emporia Visitors Guide information on lodging, dining, shopping and attractions • Maps of the City, County and State

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• Flint Hills Heritage Guide and Maps

18 PLAY: Finding Fun 1 9 – Things to Do

• Information about Emporia State University

24 HOME: Living in Emporia 25 – Finding a Home 28 – Moving to Emporia 30 EMPORIA CITY MAP & DETAILS 32 – Community Profile 35 – Civic & Service Organizations 36 – Area Churches

• Information about many Kansas sites and attractions PUBLICATION CREDITS ART DIRECTOR Margie McHaley

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ADVERTISING Whitney Cates COVER PHOTOGRAPH Thomas Felts COVER DESIGN Justin Ogleby/IM Design

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Produced for and distributed by the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau 719 Commercial, Emporia KS 66801 (620) 342-1600 • (800) 279-3730 Fax (620) 342-3223 www.emporiakschamber.org DISCLAIMER: The Emporia Area Chamber is a Not for Profit 501 (c) (6) association and provides this information as a service for Emporia.

While every effort has been made to ensure that the information herein is accurate and current, the Chamber cannot warrant that the information furnished to them is correct nor completely without errors.

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EMPORIA HAVE YOU HAD YOUR S P OT L I G H T | VA L U N E T F I B E R

FIBER T O D A Y ?

State of the art service and people, ALWAYS!

ValuNet FIBER exclusively owns and operates the only next-generation, fiber to the home and fiber to the business network in Emporia. Offering state of the art Internet, Telephone, and HDTV services to 80% of the local businesses and over half of the homes in Emporia. ValuNet FIBER boasts the fastest Internet speeds and Always offers local support for service that is Always Available, Always Fast and Always Reliable. Not only does their advanced network set them apart from others, ValuNet FIBER’s customer care team, technicians, engineers, and sales staff are located locally in Emporia. This allows their team to provide unmatched service that is no more than a phone call away, ALWAYS. ValuNet FIBER proudly provides business services along with residential service. Their core business services include synchronous Fiber Internet, Fiber phone service, as well as HDTV business video services.

They also provide equipment and network solutions for customers ranging from telephone systems and routers all the way to complete LAN and WAN data solutions. ValuNet FIBER’s superior management team has over 150 years of combined experience in telecommunications. They are committed to providing a lasting solution for your needs today, tomorrow, and for years to come with prompt and professional local support! For more information or to test drive their services, visit myvalunet.com, call 620-208-5555 or stop by and see them at 2914 West Hwy 50!

“Fiber Internet brings community and local business benefits that go way beyond just extremely fast, reliable Internet. The day-to-day impact of higher Internet speeds and more efficient communications can have huge ramifications for all levels of business, from your local coffee shop to a big box store with dozens of employees.”

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LIFE Opportunity is all around you in Emporia. Opportunities abound for continuing your education, advancing your career, connecting to a community or simply living a healthy life there are ways to do it all.

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EMPORIA PUBLIC SCHOOL

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Two parochial schools provide faith-filled educational opportunities. Emporia Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school established in 1992. Sacred Heart Catholic School has been educating children for more than 125 years.

USD 251 & USD 252

Education has always been an important component of the Emporia community.

Public and private schools and colleges contribute a solid base of employment and a range of education and training opportunities.

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Emporia Public Schools serve children and adults from preschool through high school, including adult students seeking high school diplomas later in life.

The district has an early childhood center for 3- and 4-year-olds, six neighborhood elementary schools with full-day kindergarten, a middle school for grades 6-8, one high school for grades 9-12 and Flint Hills Learning Center for adult learners at Flinthills Mall.

Flint Hills Learning Center recently expanded with classes available at some of our local employers. All K-12 students are provided with a Chromebook to use at school and to take home to complete assignments.

Emporia Public Schools has nearly 4,600 students and attracts the state’s best teachers, administrators and support staff who embrace the Kansans CAN vision for our state. That vision is built on a foundation

of strong early education and a goal of providing high school graduates with the knowledge and skills needed for success in post-secondary education and careers. We have expanded our early learning opportunities through partnerships with parents and day care providers. At the secondary level, Emporia High School offers advanced placement courses, opportunities for dual credit college enrollment and course sequences for 16 career pathways. The district is known for its award-winning faculty with a tradition of Kansas Master Teachers, Kansas Teacher of the Year Finalists, Kansas Horizon Award winners, Kansas Superintendent of the Year, and the 2016 Kansas Secondary Principal of the Year. The USD 253 hashtag #EmporiaProud also provides community members with an accessible way to follow the great things happening at Emporia Public Schools.

NORTH LYON COUNTY USD 251 is excited about its Mobilizing Literacy program that promotes early childhood literacy by providing tuition assistance to parents whose Pre-K students attend a qualified preschool program. Their FFA program is soaring to new heights as it continues to serve students with the leading edge of vocational agriculture education. 2017 was an exciting year as USD 251 was one of the 28 schools in the state selected to be part of the KSDE Mercury/Gemini school redesign program. The staff and students of USD 251 are committed to learning without limits!

SOUTHERN LYON COUNTY USD 252 serves schools located in Hartford, Neosho Rapids, and Olpe. The district recently passed a $14 million Bond for District-Wide Improvements. The Honor Flight Program continues to be very successful honoring our Veterans for their service to our nation.

Early Childhood Centers are established in Olpe and Neosho Rapids offering preschool and daycare for young children.

Olpe and Hartford High Schools each have a greenhouse with an automated heating system as well as an irrigation system for year-round hands on activities for students. South Lyon County School District also offers summer literacy, after school, and aviation programs.

Communities and Schools with Pride, Tradition and Excellence!

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L I F E | E D U C AT I O N EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

INSTITUTIONAL STATISTICS Enrollment (Fall 2019): 5,877 Undergraduate students: 3,405 Graduate students: 2,472 Graduation rate*: 49.6% * Six-year rate based on 2013 freshman cohort

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Changing lives since 1863. ESU offers 200+ undergraduate and graduate academic programs within its four colleges: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of Business, School of Library & Information Management, and The Teachers College.

For three consecutive years, ESU has earned designation as a College of Distinction for innovative application of high-impact learning experiences at the undergraduate level. ESU remains the first and only public university in Kansas to earn this recognition.

Additionally, in data released by U.S. News & World Report, ESU graduates had the lowest student debt of all public universities in Kansas. With flat-rate tuition, ESU is an unbelievable value. In fact, Kiplinger’s ranked ESU a Best College Value for 2019.

did you know?

• In the last five years, ESU + ESU Foundation have awarded $21M in scholarships to students.

• Jones Foundation Grants (need-based) and $1,000 Tuition Vouchers are available for students coming to ESU from Coffey, Lyon and Osage counties in Kansas.

• Thanks to ESU friends and alumni who are medical professionals, ESU awards two $10,000 Premedical Fellowships to incoming freshmen who graduated from Kansas high schools and intend to follow the premedical track for preparation for medical school.

USD #252 Southern Lyon County Daycare for newborns through 5 year olds 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

3 & 4 year old Early Childhood Programs After School and Summer School Programs Olpe EC-12, Hartford 6-12, Neosho Rapids EC-5 http://www.usd252.org http://www.facebook.com/SouthernLyonCounty252

100 Commercial St., Suite A w Hartford, KS 66854 620-392-5510 w 888-306-5616 w 620-392-5841 fax

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did you know?

• Flint Hills Technical College offers unique majors in the areas of arts, health, information technology and industry technology.

• The average instructor to student ratio at FHTC is 15:1.

• In 2015, Flint Hills Technical College acquired a 26-foot food truck, officially dubbed the Culinary Wranglers Fusion Food Truck for use in its Hospitality/Culinary Arts program. FHTC is the only college in the state of Kansas that utilizes a food truck in its culinary curriculum.

• In 2001, in partnership with Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation, Flint Hills Technical College began the Power Plant Technology program, the only power plant training program in the state of Kansas.

FLINT HILLS TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Founded in 1963, Flint Hills Technical College is a two-year HLC accredited, public institution of higher education proudly located in Emporia, Kansas. FHTC offers unique, in-demand majors in the areas of arts, health, information technology and industry technology along with a variety of shortterm training, general education and continuing education courses. With an average 15 to 1 student to faculty ratio, students receive a personalized education with hands-on experiences.

INSTITUTIONAL STATISTICS Enrollment (Fall 2019): 1,514 Placement Rate*: 98% Graduation Rate: 65% * of 206 contacted, 202 respondents are employed or continuing education after graduation.

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L I F E | H E A LT H

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HEALTH Newman Regional Health provides top notch healthcare to the residents of Lyon County and surrounding communities.

For more than 90 years, Newman Regional Health has expanded to meet the needs of an ever-growing community and has established a tradition of excellent healthcare in East Central Kansas. With more than 500 employees, 225 volunteers, and 116 physicians, of which 35 are on our active medical staff, Newman Regional Health is made up of a core team of professionals dedicated to the health and wellness of their patients through a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services. With a teamwork approach, connecting patients with primary care providers and specialists in Emporia, Kansas and surrounding communities allows Newman Regional Health to deliver the highest quality of care while offering the best hospital experience to all patients, from newborns to older adults. Newman Regional Health is also recognized as a High 5 for Mom & Baby hospital with enhanced maternity care measured by the five best practices. With patient portals available to all inpatients and outpatients, Newman Regional Health is committed to providing a reliable and efficient form of communication to aid the safe transfer of patient related information. Recently, Newman Regional Health opened the W.S. & E.C. Jones Breast Care Center as well as the W.S. & E.C. Jones Cardiovascular Lab. A

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Breast Care Center in Emporia allows women to receive timely diagnosis of breast cancer. The W.S. & E.C. Jones Cardiovascular Lab provides comprehensive cardiology services including 24/7 emergency catheterization, office and hospital consultations via Newman Regional Health Cardiology, ECHO cardiogram, nuclear stress test, tilt table test, heart catheterization, stent placement, pacemaker placement, interventional cardiology procedures, and peripheral angioplasty.

Centrally located within the city of Emporia, Newman Regional Health is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a 10 bed acute rehabilitation unit. Newman Regional Health has recently been named as a Top Kansas Hospital and Top Critical Access Hospital in the country.

Attentive nurses, caring doctors, and state-of-the-art facilities combined with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical care are reasons why patients choose Newman Regional Health. To learn more about the services Newman Regional Health provides to Lyon County and the surrounding communities and the professional team of physicians and nurses within those areas, please visit them online at www.newmanrh.org or like them on Facebook (Newman Regional Health).

Newman Regional Health was one of 16 Kansas hospitals cited for its excellence in maternity care in January 2018. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas designated 16 of its contracting hospitals as Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care as part of the national Blue Distinction Specialty Care program that recognized hospitals for providing quality and affordable care. Blue Distinction Centers are national designated hospitals that show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with input from the medical community. The Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care program evaluates hospitals on quality measures for vaginal and cesarean delivery. To receive a Blue Distinction Centers+ designation, a hospital must meet the same quality criteria as Blue Distinction Centers while also meeting requirements for cost efficiency.

Nearly four million babies are born in the U.S. annually, making childbirth the most common cause of hospitalization, and cesarean sections the most common operating room procedure, according to National Centers for Health Statistics and the Agency for Health Care Research & Quality. Reducing early elective delivery is an area of focus for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics. According to Health Affairs, elective inductions result in more cesarean deliveries and a longer maternal hospitalization.

Since 2006, the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program has helped patients find quality specialty care in the areas of bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiac care, maternity care, knee and hip replacements, spine surgery and transplants, while encouraging health care professionals to improve the care they deliver. Research shows that, compared to other hospitals, those designated as Blue Distinction Centers demonstrate better quality and improved outcomes for patients. On average, Blue Distinction Centers+ also are 20 percent more cost-efficient than non-Blue Distinction Center+ designated hospitals.

“You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection” and at Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness we truly believe that.

When we adopted the moto “Life Happens. We teach you how to handle it.” we committed ourselves to do just that. Crosswinds was founded in 1960 and provides services to Lyon, Chase, Coffey, Greenwood, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties. Our 150 professional staff are passionate and ready to assist in providing prevention, evaluation, treatment and emergency services in the most effective, caring and efficient manner.

Crosswinds provides behavioral health support through collaborations with local school districts.

Striving to create environments that are supportive and healthy for all students.

Staff housed in schools become a part of the USD family and support in creating a great environment for learning and growth. In 2018 Crosswinds launched a therapeutic preschool with curriculum based on social and emotional learning.

Caring adult services provide clinical supports, medication management, and supportive community services. Educating the community on trauma has developed an understanding, supportive community built with compassion and integrity.

Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness is dedicated to responding to community needs, removing barriers and restoring lives. Crosswindsks.org 620-343-2211

Healthy Families. Healthy Community. You’re more than a number, you’re family at Flint Hills Community Health Center.

Walk with a Doc is a national walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. Local health providers from Newman Regional Health, Flint Hills Community Health Center, CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness, ESU Student Wellness, & Healthier Lyon County facilitate walks on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. What better way to start your weekend than on your feet making strides to help your heart and improving your general health to live longer! Best of all, local providers answer your questions while you walk with no co-pay!

Join the walk at C of E Park during the months of May-October, and inside Flinthills Mall during the winter months.

We know our community and care deeply about its health. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center with Patient-Centered Medical Home status, the best kept secret in our community. We serve everyone, with or without insurance. On your budget and your schedule: Uninsured, Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, Insurance Enrollment Assistance, Sliding-Fee Scale, Same-Day Appointments when Available, Extended Hours, Prescription Assistance, and Free Transportation in Emporia (L-Cat). Our services include: Medical Care (Pediatrics, Chronic Disease Management, Women’s Health, Immunizations, Lab, School and Sports Physicals), Behavioral health (Integrated Behavioral Health, Medication Management, and Individual Therapy), Dental Health (Pediatric and Adult Care, Cleanings, Fillings, Crowns, Dentures, School Based Preventative Services), WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), Environmental Health, Childcare Licensing, and Fingerprinting.

Welcome to our family.

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LIFE | A CARING COMMUNITY

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One of our community’s finest residents, William Allen White, once said: “I have tried to teach people there are three kicks in every dollar: one, when you make it; two, when you have it. The third kick is when you give it away — and it is the biggest kick of all.”

These powerful words affirm stand up and help out as donors and what so many in this community as volunteers whenever possible. already know: donating to a cause, Home to more than 200 nonsupporting an organization, and profit organizations, Emporians helping strengthen have a wide range of a community is an “The Emporia area organizations from amazing feeling, which to choose for community is unlike their philanthropic and the residents of Emporia make it many communities. and volunteer their mission to work activities. From When they see or hear church groups, such together to improve the quality of life for of a need; they step- as the Sacred Heart all whom live here.

Auxiliary, to safety net up in the most special, organizations, such as Nonprofits in this community Salvation Army, unique and amazing the manage to achieve to youth groups, such success because of as Boy Scouts and ways.” the generosity of Girl Scouts, Emporia CONNIE CAHOONE our residents and has many of the same Executive director of SOS, Inc. non-profit groups as local businesses. It is powerful to see the other communities, Emporia community come together but it also has many specific to our to support a cause, an organization, community, such as Plumb Place, or an individual to make sure they Food for Students and Cradle to have every chance to live the best life Career Literacy Center. possible. Our community’s residents Emporia is also fortunate to be

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home to Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College, where students are encouraged to get involved with the community through internships, service and fundraising. This infusion of student energy into the non-profit community makes it possible for the organizations to successfully achieve their missions.

According to Connie Cahoone, executive director of SOS, Inc., she believes that Emporia is unique in its commitment to helping others. “The Emporia area community is unlike many communities. When they see or hear of a need; they step-up in the

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most special, unique and amazing ways,” she said. “SOS is blessed and thriving because of this local support. We would not be where we are at today without this continued assistance.”

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LIFE | WORK

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Being strategically located along the intersection of I-35 and I-335 and U.S. Highway 50, Emporia is a regional manufacturing, educational, transportation, medical and agricultural center. Its centralized location and economic diversity makes it a wonderful place to create and grow your business.

The Emporia economy is still red hot. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics from 2013 to 2018 in Lyon County and Emporia, Kansas the net new employment grew by 1,012 person or 7.2 percent. Whereas Kansas only grew by 3.5 percent.

The majority of that growth is attributed to Hostess Brands, Simmons Pet Food and CAMSO. Emporia is located in the heart of the ranching and farming community which fosters a powerful work ethic that is pervasive throughout our region. That work attributes are the understanding of what it takes to get the job done, showing up on time and ready to work, strong leadership skills, team building, problem solving and attention to detail.

On June 6, 2019, the Simmons Pet Food flexible packaging facility expansion was celebrated with a ribbon cutting. The $60 million building and equipment investment with the potential for 200 new jobs when the plant reaches capacity. According to Jason Godsey with Simmons Pet Food, “The economic vitality of their region is a big part of enabling Simons Pet Food to make this happen. We are Emporia Proud”.

Simmons announced in late 2019 that their New Jersey operations would be relocated to Emporia which will create more job growth in 2020.

With the tremendous amount of increased capacity at our businesses and job growth over the past years, Emporia is facing growth challenges – a tight labor market and shortage of housing.

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The community is stepping forward to face these challenges head on. A new housing subdivision has been developed which will provide more build home sites, which in turn will free up more homes in the market.

Emporia is one of the few communities in the region that has both the Flint Hills Technical College (FHTC) and Emporia State University (ESU).

With the tight labor market, there are mismatches with skills, training and education. Both FHTC and ESU assist individuals and businesses mitigate those skills and educational gaps.

The future for the Emporia regional economy is excellent. With the diversity of businesses enterprises when sectors are experiencing “head winds” other sectors have strong “tail winds.” We anticipate continued and consistent growth.

Anyone interested in growing their business in the Emporia Region is encouraged to contact the Regional Development Association, located in the Trusler Business Center, 719 Commercial, or find them at www. emporiarda.org. Last year the Emporia Chamber began a five-year strategic plan branded as IGNITE EMPORIA. One of the highest priorities of the initiative is Workforce Development.

did you KNOW? Twinkie Capital of the World!

Hostess Brands was purchased out of bankruptcy and reopened its Emporia plant in April 2013. Today it has more than 500 employees and is the flagship plant that produces 70% for all three plants.

Pet Food Capital of the World!

Emporia is the self-declared pet nutrition production capital of the world with Hills Pet Nutrition, Simmons Pet Food, and Cargill Animal Nutrition located there. Emporia produces more pet food per capita than anywhere in the world and the recent Simmons Pet Food expansion will increase the capacity to be in excess of 240,000,000 cans of pet food per year.

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Calendar LIFE | CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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January FLINT HILLS LEAGUE BASKETBALL WLW | 620-343-4295 LYON COUNTY LEAGUE BASKETBALL WLW | 620-343-4295 GLACIERS EDGE BASKETBALL EHS | 620-341-2365

February

SUNDAY AT THE WHITE LIBRARY ESU SUNFLOWER GYMNASTICS WINTER INVITATIONAL WLW | 620-340-0831 SPECIAL OLYMPICS POLAR PLUNGE Mouse Lake

March

ST. DAVID’S DAY CONCERT Presbyterian Church West Campus 620-342-0375 KANSAS MISS AMAZING PAGEANT EHS | www.ks.missamazing.org KSHSAA STATE BASKETBALL WLW | 620-340-6300 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Downtown | 620-343-0745 EVCO FOOD SHOW WLW | 620-343-7000 MONKEY ISLAND OPEN DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT www.dynamicdiscs.com

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SUNDAY AT THE SITE SERIES Red Rocks State Historic Site | 620-342-2800 DIRTY KANZA TRAINING CAMP 913-982-7958 THE TASTE WLW | 620-342-6430 GBO BEER FEST Downtown | 620-208-4677 GLASS BLOWN OPEN DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT City Parks | 620-208-3472 FLINT HILLS OPTIMIST CLUB ALL STAR BASKETBALL GAMES WLW | 620-342-7577 WORKING WOMEN’S NIGHT WLW | 620-342-1400

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SUNDAY AT THE SITE SERIES Red Rocks State Historic Site | 620-342-2800

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EMPORIA MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERTS Fremont Park | 620-342-4553 LIVE IN THE LOT 7th Ave. between Commercial St. & Merchant St. KIDS KONCERTS Emporia Public Library | 620-340-6464 SUNDAY AT THE SITE SERIES Red Rocks State Historic Site | 620-342-2800 ARTISTS & AUTHORS IN THE GARDEN Red Rocks State Historic Site | 620-342-2800 NATIONAL TEACHERS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION ESU | 620-342-9131 SYMPHONY IN THE FLINT HILLS symphonyintheflinthills.org EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO OPEN HOUSE 620-341-4365 US AMATEUR MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS - SINGLES City Parks READING FISH FRY Reading, KS | 620-669-3870

CINCO DE MAYO Downtown | 620-344-5430 FLATLAND CRUISERS CAR SHOW Downtown | 620-343-6464 FLINT HILLS RODEO Strong City, KS | 620-273-6480 DIRTY KANZA 200 Bike Race and Finish Line Party Downtown | 620-208-2453 LAGRIND GRAVEL RACE Camp Wood, Chase County | 620 342-4977 KSHSAA STATE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL

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August SUNDAY AT THE SITE SERIES Red Rocks State Historic Site 620-342-2800 LYON COUNTY FREE FAIR 620-342-5014 BEEF FEST Lyon County Fairgrounds 620-342-0138

September SUNDAY AT THE SITE SERIES Red Rocks State Historic Site 620-342-2800 HALFWAY TO EVERYWHERE MUSIC FESTIVAL Downtown | 620-727-1795 FIESTA Downtown | 620-342-5293

GREAT AMERICAN MARKET Downtown | 620-340-6430 WILDLIFE APPRECIATION & CONSERVATION DAYS Bluestem Farm & Ranch Supply 620-342-5502 SUPER CUSTOM CAR SHOW Downtown | 620-340-0353 US AMATEUR MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS - DOUBLES City Parks | 620-208-3472 FABULOUS FINDS ON HWY 99 620-340-6430 HARTFORD HARVEST DAY Hartford, KS | 620-392-5541 POETRY ON THE PORCH Red Rocks State Historic Site 620-342-2800

October

WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE LEGACY DAY WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARDS ESU EMPORIA LADIES OPEN DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT City Parks | 620-208-3472 RUSH THE RAILS 620-342-5751 AMERICUS DAYS Americus, KS | 620-443-5655 RADIUS OPEN DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT Peter Pan Park DYNAMIC DISCS OPEN DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT City Parks | 620-208-3472 ESU HOMECOMING CELEBRATION www.emporia.edu/alumni DOWNTOWN HAUNTED TOURS www.emporiamainstreet.com DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Downtown | 620 366-1094 KSHSAA STATE VOLLEYBALL WLW | 620-340-6300

MY TAKE

Allison Hall

Although I was born and raised here in Emporia, graduated from ESU with a business management degree and have a family who’s owned a business here since 1956, I still had to move away to “find my way.”

The 5 years I was gone were some of the best learning years of my life, and even though I had an established career and amazing friends, I always felt like my life lacked a real sense of purpose.

Then the day came when a phone call from my Dad really changed my life’s direction. Time had come for some of the “OG’s” who worked at the shop for many years to step back and away from the job. So now, more than ever, was my time to decide what direction I wanted my life to go in.

After a couple months of talks with Dad and having gotten a recent promotion at my current job, I struggled with the thought of leaving a place that had been such a blessing to me.

But boy did I make the right decision to “find my way back!” Emporia has embraced me in a way that I could’ve never imagined. Besides being the 3rd generation to manage Emporia Floral, I get the pleasure & the challenge of continuing a legacy that my grandparents left behind and that my family has worked so hard to maintain.

Through the Chamber and other private organizations, I’ve quickly became involved in many activities that I never would’ve even thought about.

And through those things, I’ve established new friendships and amazing professional connections that will only grow with time.

I am blessed to be a part of this great, growing community and I’m grateful to everyone who’s reached out to me since I’ve been back.

If you are looking toward the Midwest, I encourage you to come check out all that Emporia has to offer. I promise you won’t be disappointed!!

November

ALL VETERANS TRIBUTE CELEBRATION 620-342-1600 VETERANS DAY PARADE Downtown FREEDOM FEST www.allveteransday/freedomfest KSHSAA STATE FOOTBALL Welch Stadium ARTIST OPEN HOUSE Plumb Place | facebook.com/ PlumbPlace

December

CHRISTMAS PARADE Downtown | 7 p.m. | 620-342-1600 USD 253 SEASONAL CELEBRATION WLW WHITE CHRISTMAS AT RED ROCKS Red Rocks State Historic Site 620-342-2800 * * * EHS: Emporia High School ESU: Emporia State University WLW: William Lindsay White Auditorium

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EMPORIA MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERTS Fremont Park | 6620-342-4553 LIVE IN THE LOT 7th Ave. between Commercial St. & Merchant St. FIREWORKS DISPLAY ESU | 620-343-1200 SUNDAY AT THE SITE SERIES Red Rocks State Historic Site 620-342-2800 US AMATEUR MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS - SINGLES City Parks PDGA JUNIOR WORLD’S DISC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP pdgajuniorworlds.com LUNAR KANZA 620-208-2453 OLPE DOWNHOME FESTIVAL Olpe, KS | 620-475-3780 www.olpedownhome.com VINTAGE TREASURE MARKET Flinthills Mall www.flinthillsmall.com

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Founded on the edge of the scenic Flint Hills, Emporia is the perfect place for an adventure. With miles of trails and roads to explore, Emporia is an endurance cyclist’s paradise. Grab some discs and enjoy an afternoon at one of our six professional disc golf courses.

If you prefer to adventure with your taste buds, our unique and inspiring cuisine has you covered.

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A R O U N D Five words you won’t hear in Emporia; “There is nothing to do!” Emporia may be a small community, but the activities and events we have will compete with any city. Emporia provides an eclectic mix of activities for every lifestyle. Hop on your bike, eat some fantastic food, shop till you drop! Emporia has many outdoor activities, stores, restaurants, music venues, and nightlife options. New adventures and traditions are waiting for you!

FROM BICYCLING TO DISC GOLF

Like to bicycle? Try the Dirty Kanza! Named one of the top endurance races in the world by Velo Magazine, more than 2,000 cyclists from across the world descend on Emporia for this event. The Dirty Kanza is a grueling, 200 mile bike race through the Flint Hills! Also known as gravel grinding, bike riders endure blistering sun, steep hills and rough trails. Only the toughest will finish. Watch the rider take off, follow along at the checkpoints and don’t miss the huge finish line party in downtown Emporia.

Are you more of a casual bike rider? Beginning in the spring weekly beginners rides will take place every Wednesday evening through the end of October. Anyone can join the Babes on Bikes group that meets in the parking lot behind Gravel City Adventures each Sunday at 1 p.m. To learn more about these rides and other group rides visit our two great bike shops in town; Gravel City Adventure and Eclectic Bikes. Five bike repair stations are installed around the community; three on the campus of Emporia State University, one in the parking lot on Eighth Street between Commercial and Merchant and one at the All Veteran’s Memorial Park. Emporia is becoming known as the “Bicycling Capital of Kansas!”

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BIKE SHARE PROGRAM Healthier Lyon County wants to make sure all Emporia residents and visitors have access to bicycles. Through a partnership with the City of Emporia, a free bike share program is available at six locations throughout the city. The bicycles are singlespeed, adorned with a reflector, basket and safety spring preventing riders from making too sharp of a turn. Stations can be found at Logan Avenue Elementary School, Emporia High School, Emporia Recreation Center, Do-B’s, behind William Lindsay White Auditorium, and at CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness. It is free to rent a bike, but riders first download the free Movatic app, enter a credit or debit card (in case of damage or theft), enter the desired station, select the desired bicycle number and the digital station will unlock the bicycle THOMAS FELTS via bluetooth.

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If bicycling is not your style, how about a round of disc golf? Emporia is home to six professional 18-hole disc golf courses - four in the city and two more champion-level courses within 20 minutes.

The Glass Blown Open is a PDGA National Tour event, with 1,600 disc golfers who compete on our local courses. Emporia is proud to be the host community for the upcoming PDGA Junior World Championships in 2019 and 2020! You don’t have to be a professional disc golfer to enjoy our numerous courses. Dynamic Discs hosts several events throughout the year to encourage new golfers and are always there to help anyone at any level. www.dynamicdiscs.com

PARKS, ZOOS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

EMPORIA HAS 18 NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS. Take the kids to Peter Pan Park, which has a splash park, great playground, pond, horseshoes, top-notch disc golf course, and more! What about taking in a community band concert on a Thursday evening during the months of June and July in Fremont Park? Jones Park has more than 70 acres to explore and is well known for its two disc golf courses. Tennis, basketball, or disc golf anyone? Try Hammond Park.

DON’T MISS SODEN’S GROVE PARK. This park is nestled along the Cottonwood River. On the east side of the park, you will find a baseball field, David Traylor Zoo, and the Sertoma miniature train. The west side of Commercial Street is our All Veteran’s Memorial, and fishing is allowed at the stone bridge over the river, and the Flint Hills Nature trail which will link you to Peter Pan Park.

THE DAVID TRAYLOR ZOO IS ONE OF OUR FAVORITE ATTRACTIONS. Take time to walk through the zoo to see the bald eagles, numerous animals and amphibians, and lush botanical gardens. Enjoy the lemurs year-round at Mission Madagascar. Great things are happening at the David Traylor Zoo, with upgrades and additions to exhibits being added in 2019.

OTHER FEATURES found at our parks are ponds for fishing, stone shelters with picnic tables, tennis courts, softball and baseball diamonds, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts, amphitheater, and nature trails.

THE EMPORIA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE is an 18-hole course that boasts some of the best greens in Kansas. The Emporia Country Club features a golf course, disc golf course, restaurant and pool.

THE TRYSA SOCCER COMPLEX, W. L. WHITE CIVIC AUDITORIUM, and the TRUSLER SPORTS COMPLEX, and WELCH STADIUM at Emporia State University are huge attractions for sports fans.

THE JONES AQUATIC CENTER is a must visit in the summer, featuring an Olympic-size lap pool, lazy river and slides.

PUBLIC LAKES are within driving distance of Emporia, with the nearest public-access lake just thirty minutes away. Activities range from swimming and fishing to water skiing and boating.

CAMP ALEXANDER is busy year-round with hunter education workshops, activities for all ages, and features a great bike trail.

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David Traylor Zoo & Soden’s Grove park Celebrating 34 years of accreditation through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, our David Traylor Zoo invites you to visit bald eagles, lemurs, prairie dogs, a mountain lion, birds, lush botanicals, water features and more — all for a free admission.

Next door to the Zoo, the Sertoma miniature train circulates through Soden’s Grove Park.

MARK SCHONDELMAIER

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ARTS, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT

Emporia has it! An extensive rejuvenation has spruced up downtown with new murals, artistic seasonal banners, landscaping, modern storefronts, and eclectic upper-story loft apartments. This is more than an aesthetically appealing community, it is one with rich artistic ties between the community and the university.

THE EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY (ESU) DEPARTMENT OF ART, which has been nationally accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, helps foster creativity in the community. Music reviews, murder mysteries, and Shakespeare come alive through the work of the casts and crews of ESU and Community Theatre of Emporia.

Not only is there a place for theater, but COFFEE SHOPS, NIGHTCLUBS, LOCAL BUSINESSES and ORGANIZATIONS showcase live music year-round.

Art exhibits featuring premier art and photography are found at ESU, the Emporia Arts Center, coffee shops and local businesses. Accomplished musicians from ESU and abroad perform throughout the year, along with the ESU Community Chorus and Emporia Symphony Orchestra. The historic 1929 Granada Theatre has been renovated for use as a performance and event facility and has featured such artists as Trace Adkins, The Guess Who, Kansas, Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmaster, and Street Corner Symphony.

ENJOY EFF! Emporia’s First Friday, a monthly Art Walk on the first Friday of every month. Their mission is to connect the community with local artists, musicians and businesses in order to promote cultural growth. Learn more about Emporia First Friday by liking their Facebook page. www.facebook.com/ emporiafirstfriday Even Hollywood wanted to make art here when

they took advantage of our PRAIRIE AND HISTORIC GRASSLANDS for the Hallmark television movie trilogy Sarah, Plain and Tall!

With these great ties between ESU and the community, it is a great place to allow the creative mind to thrive, with support from both avenues.

DINING AND SHOPPING

You will find great dining and shopping in Emporia. Whether your taste is for award-winning barbeque, wood-fired brick-oven pizzas, top notch Mexican, fine dining, or good old-fashioned hometown cafés, you can find it in Emporia. The Emporia area also boasts several gourmet coffee shops to help you with your morning fix.

EMPORIA’S HISTORIC COMMERCIAL STREET is home to some of the region’s most exciting events, best dining and unique shopping. No matter the weather, Commercial Street is the perfect place to wander down. Many artists, craftsmen, and entrepreneurs have set up shop in Emporia. Find fresh fudge and fine handmade chocolates, sip a local brew, have a glass of wine, or look for that unique item, made right here in Emporia!

THE FLINTHILLS MALL features an array of clothing, home improvement products, sporting goods, shoes, bath, body, and nutritional products stores as well as a newly renovated eight-plex movie theater. Almost anything you need can be found there!

SEVERAL STRIP MALLS are located around the city with assorted shops and services. Find a wall with 15,000 pair of jeans, high quality Amish-built products, and customized jewelry.

To add to the mix, the EMPORIA FARMERS MARKET held year-round, and craft shows are held throughout the year in several locations. A local orchard grows a variety of fruit, plus local honey and cider.

did you KNOW?

The National Teachers Hall of Fame is the only facility of its kind dedicated to recognizing career teachers, to preserving and promoting education, and to serving our country by inspiring others to enter the teaching profession.

Every year five teachers from across the United States are inducted into the Hall of Fame

Fallen Educators national Memorial to commemorate educators who lost their lives while performing their professional duties, and was designated as a National Memorial on April 30, 2018.

According to the National Council for Home Safety and Security, Emporia is ranked in the 2018 top 10 list for safest city in Kansas. Emporia is also the only stand alone city.

A Premier Disc Golf Destination! We perfected Disc Golf in Emporia. Emporia will not only host the Glass Blown Open Disc Golf Tournament in Emporia with more than 1,600 disc golfers, but also will be the home to the 2018, 2019 and 2020 PDGA Jr. World Championship tournaments.

City of Veterans! Not only is Emporia the Founding City of Veterans Day. Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College have both been recognized as Military Friendly Institutions.

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COMMUNITY ANNUAL EVENTS

With a variety of arts, culture, and sports activities planned in Emporia each year, calendars are always full. We host annual events throughout the year including Cinco de Mayo, Farmers Market, Flint Hills Beef Fest, Flatland Cruisers Car Show, Super Custom Car Show, Great American Market, Dia de los muertos, ESU Homecoming, and Christmas Parade, just to name a few.

Other cultural events include a premier summer theater program and a variety of music performances, band concerts and art exhibitions throughout the year.

Throughout the year, U.S. flags can be seen waving proudly in front of homes and businesses throughout the community. The presence of these flags do more than remind the community of the soldiers, both past and present, who have served; they symbolize how deep that patriotism goes. In 1953 a local shoe cobbler, Alvin J. King, who had lost family in World War II, believed that November 11, which was previously known as Armistice Day, was too restricting and should represent and honor all American veterans of all wars.

The following year, this idea caught the attention of local congressman Edward H. Rees. He took it to Congress, and in 1954 Armistice Day was officially recognized as Veterans Day. Emporia was recognized by Congress in 2003 as the Official Founding City of Veterans Day. In 1991, Emporia became the first city in the U.S. to establish an All Veterans Memorial Park dedicated to veterans of all wars, conflicts, and peacetime service. The memorial contains a state Purple Heart Monument and a monument dedicated to recognize all wars and conflicts.

While planning for the Millennium, the Emporia Chamber and Visitors Bureau organized the first All Veterans Tribute, a tribute to all veterans. Event favorites are the Veterans Day Parade, Memorial Service, and the Ham and Bean Feed served to the community. These annual events have continued since 1953.

BOURBON COWBOY

www.bourboncowboybar.com

A favorite among Flint Hills cowboys, cowgirls, and two-steppers, this 6,000 square foot, two-level country dance bar features live music on Saturday nights, open jam sessions during the week, a free bluegrass concert series, five pool tables, and the friendliest bartenders and cocktail waitresses in the region.

THE DIRTY KANZA 200

www.dirtykanzapromotions.com

The Dirty Kanza 200 is a grueling 200-mile bike race through the Flint Hills.

Named one of the top endurance races in the world by Velo Magazine, more than 2,000 cyclists from across the world descend on Emporia for this event. Bike riders endure blistering sun, steep hills and rough trails.

Kansas’ only certified woman owned 6,000 square foot, two level, country dance bar and pool hall.

EMPORIA ARTS CENTER www.emporiaarts.org

The Emporia Arts Center is central to the Emporia art scene. The Performing Arts Series has hosted distinguished artists, such as the Russian National Ballet and the Metropolitan Opera. View exhibits of local and regional artist in the Trusler Gallery or shop in the Don & Mary Glaser Art and Gift Shop. The Emporia Arts Center’s Davis Theatre is a perfect rehearsal and performance or rental space.

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EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY www.emporia.edu

ESU is the first and only public university in Kansas to carry the College of Distinction designation, recognition for universities that demonstrate extraordinary commitment to student success, deliver innovative learning and have an exciting, active campus atmosphere. U.S. News & World Report also ranked ESU as the No. 1 university in Kansas for least student debt load and No. 2 for regional Midwest universities.

EMPORIA GRANADA THEATRE www.emporiagranada.com

The historic Granada Theatre is a Spanish Colonial Revival theatre built in 1929 and has been completely restored. The theatre hosts’ movies, plays, live music, weddings, meetings and parties.

THE GLASS BLOWN OPEN www.dynamicdiscs.com

One of the PDGA National Tour elite Series tournaments. The event was started by Emporians Eric McCabe and Gabe Werly in 2003. The Glass Blown Open is the world’s largest disc golf tournament, with players from across the nation as well as foreign countries. The event gets its name from the handblown glass trophies that are presented to the winners.

RADIUS BREWING COMPANY www.radiusbrewing.com

A full service restaurant as well as Emporia’s first brewery since prohibition.

The regular menu includes artisan-style appetizers, salads, sandwiches and soups as well as wood fired brick-oven pizzas. All of this is complemented with their own line of craft beers which are brewed right in the middle of the dining room.

SWEET GRANADA

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The Sweet Granada is a specialty sweets shop featuring handmade chocolates, as well as other confections and gifts. At the heart of the Granada District and next to the historic Granada Theatre, this shop uses premium ingredients to make gourmet candies and desserts daily.

Prior to moving to Emporia in January of 2016, I had visited Emporia several times to play in disc golf tournaments.

As a Denver, Colorado resident, the 8-hour trip to Emporia and the 8-hour trip back to Denver were well worth the time every time we visited. In 2010, my youngest daughter Paige and I played in the Glass Blown Open for the first time and were so amazed at how the town embraced disc golfers. We couldn’t believe that employees at local businesses asked us about disc golf and the tournament. We couldn’t believe that restaurants had messages welcoming disc golfers on their marquees. Add to the welcome embrace a growing disc golf company known for running stellar events and some great courses in Emporia and the result was disc golf heaven!

From the 2010 GBO trip until 2015, some combination of our family (threedisc golfing kids and Noemi - my disc golfing wife) made an annual trip to Emporia to play either another GBO or another Dynamic Discs event hosted in Emporia. Each year got better and better. Each year the embrace from the city of Emporia was stronger and each year the city added and/ or improved the disc golf courses, making the events even more fantastic!

In the fall of 2015, our youngest daughter Paige made the choice to come to school in Emporia and enrolled at ESU and moved into the dorms.

Crazy, but the decision was primarily based on her disc golfing experiences in Emporia! Little did we know that five short months after Paige moved into the dorms at ESU, my wife Noemi and I would follow suit! (Note: We did not move into the dorms, rather into a great loft apartment right downtown.) Dynamic Discs had offered me a part-time position running their tournaments. I had another full-time position which allowed me to telecommute and with the help of some great ValuNet FIBER, I was able to both work from home and work for Dynamic Discs getting events planned.

Fast forward a couple years and with Dynamic Discs growing, a full-time position was offered that included both event planning and some HR and community relations responsibilities. I accepted the position and Noemi and I purchased a home and planted our own Emporia roots. Having spent 10+ years in Denver, we certainly have missed the amazing variety in food, shopping, and the arts. The trade-offs though are pretty solid. We can get anywhere in town in about 8 minutes. The folks we interact with and do business with know us by our names. The disc golf is world class! And at the end of the day, if there is something Emporia does not have to offer, it is a relatively short and simple drive to Topeka, Manhattan, Lawrence, Wichita, or Kansas City where anything we had in Denver can be found!

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No matter your reason to live in Emporia, local residents enjoy the ease of the city, the friendliness of fellow residents and family-oriented amenities. Finding a home that meets your needs is easy in Emporia.

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FINDING A

Home

Emporia provides a wide variety of living accommodations for everyone. Whether you want to be at the center of it all with a downtown apartment or condo for rent or sale, or you want to find a quiet and friendly neighborhood; there are plenty of options for you in Emporia. Realty in Emporia boasts a sustainable market with strong market resale. With the low cost of living you have the freedom to live in a spacious home without breaking the bank. You are able to live comfortably, giving you the freedom to enjoy your earnings.

NEW DEVELOPED LIVING

During the last several years, Emporia has seen an increase in the construction of new homes. There are also vacant lots in new developments just waiting for you to design and build your own dream home.

CLASSIC COMFORT

Emporia takes pride in its unique historical homes. In this district of Emporia you can expect tree-lined streets and homes with grand columns and front porches which provide a welcoming retreat.

APARTMENT LIVING

If apartment living is more your style there are many options to choose from scattered throughout Emporia. Close to Emporia State University (ESU) are several complexes that are geared to the student populations.

Emporia also offers a variety of complexes for working individuals, families and the retired.

DOWNTOWN LIVING

Want to be near the action and nightlife? There is a new sense of energy in Emporia. Settle into a modern loft overlooking the historic downtown district and be at the heart of it all. Mixing the new with the old, lofts are available in some of the newly constructed buildings as well as being refurbished in some of the historic buildings.

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RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL | LAND | MULTI-FAMILY

Jose Feliciano

AREAS #1 REAL ESTATE AGENCY

Being a son of military veteran, I was born in Okinawa and traveled and lived in many places around the world from small towns to large cities. In 2007, I chose to move to Emporia, Kansas. Twelve years later Emporia, Kansas becomes the longest place I have lived in my entire life. When I turned 50, I mindfully decided to plant my roots into the community by buying my dream house. A year after that, I changed my path to dig my roots even deeper by working for Emporia State University. Why, you may ask?

Emporia, Kansas is the place where you can make a difference and see it happen. The community embraces your visions with warm welcomes and guidance. Being here has evolved me in becoming a giving and caring citizen that truly wants to be a part of the growth of our community and especially Emporia State University.

Take charge of your growth!

Jeff Williams

Flint Hills Voted one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas, the Flint Hills are a special, magical place. Located west of Emporia, and extending north and south for several hundred miles, the Flint Hills are one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems in the world. They are especially beautiful in spring after the annual burns, when lush green grass and wildflowers begin to bloom. (8wonders.org)

National teachers hall of fame The National Teachers Hall of Fame recognizes and honors exceptional career teachers, encourages excellence in teaching and preserves the rich heritage of the teaching profession in the United States. The museum on the Emporia State University campus honors the teachers inducted and is a teacher resource center.

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TO T H E A R E A?

Let a REALTOR® help you make it a smooth transition with these tips!

If a move is in your future, the most reliable information on your home choice will come from a local member of the Sunflower Association of REALTORS®. The Sunflower Association of REALTORS® serve 7counties including Emporia and Lyon County. Here’s what a dedicated REALTOR® professional can do for you.

TAKE IN YOUR NEW SURROUNDINGS

As you get settled, stop by the Chamber and Visitors Bureau office, located in the Trusler Business Center, 719 Commercial and pick up a Visitors Guide, and take time to explore the Emporia Area. There are limitless ideas for great outings – just ask!

The Emporia Area Chamber is proud to say that all of the local Realtors are members and are excited to help you with your housing needs. You may find a listing of all our members in the details section of this magazine.

Thank you, Linda Briden, CEO Sunflower Association of REALTORS®, Inc. for providing this information.

YOUR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL BEHIND THE SCENES 1. LISTENS TO YOUR NEEDS AND FINDS OPPORTUNITIES TO MATCH

• Determines whether you need to sign any contracts or agreements in order to work together • Starts a file that details your requests, preferences, concerns, and expectations

2. GIVES YOU AN OVERVIEW OF THE MARKET

• Offers insight into the real estate market, both locally and nationally • Informs you of the sold price for similar properties • Helps you identify the reasons for home price variations—e.g. “homes located within a specific school district or proximity to public transit go for a premium over others” • Shares details about neighborhood amenities, traffic statistics, and more (in compliance with the Fair Housing Act, and other federal and state laws) • Sends updates based off housing, finance, and economic reports, and much more

3. SEARCHES FAR AND WIDE FOR THE RIGHT PROPERTY

• Finds property listings that match your needs by scanning the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), driving through neighborhoods, looking at classifieds, soliciting home owners, and contacting other real estate professionals • Sets up appointments, researches listings, confirms appointments, follows up on opportunities, obtains lockbox codes • Drives you to appointments and informs you of opportunities • Guides you toward experts who can help identify property land use codes, deed restrictions and zoning requirements • Compiles research on listings • Maintains a record of your meetings and listing reviews

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4. HELPS YOU PLACE A COMPETITIVE OFFER

• Informs you of the sold price for similar opportunities Recommends experts to help you ensure inspections and disclosures are in order • Assists you with determining the property’s fixtures versus real property (i.e. what stays with the property and what goes with the seller) • Guides you in negotiating a competitive offer and determining whether a counter-offer is warranted • Assists you with negotiating the terms of the contract • Guides you to experts for help with reviewing the terms of any neighborhood or home owner’s association covenants

5. MAKES SURE THE CONTRACTS ARE IN ORDER

• Verifies tax, utility and home owner’s assessments • Helps obtain property inspection reports and necessary disclosures • Ensures that the seller completes property disclosure documentation • Assists you in pursuing title clearance and ensuring the property is in good standing • Works with attorneys to ensure contracts follow the signing and approval process

6. CONNECTS YOU TO THE RESOURCES YOU NEED TO SETTLE IN TO YOUR NEW HOME

• Helps you identify and connect to neighborhood amenities • Reminds you to pull together paperwork, warranties and set up utilities bills • Reminds you to keep closing documents in a safe off-site location

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1. Timmerman Elementary School 2. Emporia Middle School 3. Emporia High School 4. Flint Hills Technical College 5. Flint Hills Learning Center 6. Village Elementary School 7. Emporia Christian School 8. Walnut Elementry School 9. Emporia State University 10. William Allen White Elementary School 11. Sacred Heart Catholic School 12. Maynard Early Childhood Center 13. Riverside Elementary School 14. Logan Avenue Elementary School

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15. Buck Fund Dog Park, Dryer Park 16. Jones Park 17. Emporia Country Club 18. Hammond Park 19. Wilson Park 20. Lakeview Park 21. Whittier Park 22. Urbanside Park 23. Lyon County Fairgrounds 24. Woodland Park 25. C of E Park 26. Walnut Park 27. Las Casitas Park 28. S.W. Santa Fe Lions Park 29. Freemont Park 30. Quaker Park 31. Peter Pan Park 32. Soden’s Grove Park

CEMETERY

33. Memorial Lawn Cemetery 34. Maplewood Cemetery

POINTS OF INTEREST 14

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LOGAN AVENUE

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35. Flinthills Mall 36. Newman Regional Health 37. Lyon County Courthouse 38. All Veterans Memorial 39. David Traylor Zoo 40. Emporia Public Library

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EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES Public Schools Type Elementary Middle High School Tech College University Private Schools Type Christian School Sacred Heart Catholic

Number 7 1 1 1 1

Teachers 214 78 109 35 247

HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

Enrollment 2,058 1,037 1,298 1,514 5,877

Grades Preschool-5th 6-8th 9-12th

Number Teachers Enrollment Grades 1 8 78 Preschool-8th 1 8 67 K-5

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Hospitals in community: 1 Number of Beds: 25 Medical Personnel MD: 23 DO: 11 PA: 5 RN: 134 LPN: 28 Practices in Emporia DDS: 15 DC: 13 DVM: 9

CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTACT INFORMATION

Emporia Christian School 1325 C of E Dr. (620) 342-5353 www.emporiachristianschool.org Emporia Public Schools, Unified School District 253 1700 W. 7th Ave. (620) 341-2200 www.usd253.org Emporia State University 1 Kellogg Circle General Information (620) 341-1200 Admissions (620) 341-5465 www.emporia.edu Flint Hills Technical College 3301 W. 18th Ave. (620) 343-4600 / (800) 711-6947 www.fhtc.edu North Lyon County Unified School District 251 614 Main St., Americus (620) 443-5116 www.usd251.org Sacred Heart Catholic School 102 Cottonwood St. (620) 343-7394 www.shemporia.eduk12.net Southern Lyon County Unified School District 252 100 Commercial St. A, Hartford (620) 392-4250 www.usd252.org

Central Care Cancer Center 1401 W. 12th Ave. (620) 342-1117 www.cccancer.com Crosswinds Counseling & Wellness 1000 Lincoln St. (620) 343-2211 www.crosswinds.org Flint Hills Community Health Center 420 W. 15th Ave. (620) 342-4864 www.flinthillshealth.org Fresenius Kidney Care 1602 W. 15th Ave. (620) 340-0034 www.fmcna.com Newman Express Care 1301 W. 12th Ave., south side of hospital (620) 343-7828 Newman Medical Plaza 1301 W. 12th Ave. Newman Regional Health 1201 W. 12th Ave. (620) 343-6800 www.newmanrh.org

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LICENSING Driver’s licenses and vehicle tags should be obtained within ten days after you move. Exams are given at the Driver’s License Examination Center in the Flinthills Mall, 1640 Industrial, (620) 342-5146. Vehicle tags can be purchased at the Lyon County Courthouse, 430 Commercial St. If you are moving to Emporia from out of state, be sure to stop by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office lobby Tuesday or Friday from 9 a.m. to noon to get your vehicles inspected.

THE MEDIA Subscribe to the newspaper with a history of journalistic excellence by calling The Emporia Gazette at (620) 3424800. William Allen White, the Gazette’s editor and publisher from 1895 to 1944, was a renowned editor and literary figure.

Receive the Flint Hills Shopper free each Tuesday within a six-county delivery area. For questions or subscription to this weekly shopping guide or for other information, call (620) 208-8888

RADIO STATIONS Local radio stations include KVOE 1400, Country 101.7, Mix 104.9, KANS FM 92.9, KFFX FM 104.9, KISS 103.1, ESPN 99.5, The Dawg 97.7, KJIL 91.9 FM, KPOR 90.7, The Wave 96 One, and Kansas Public Radio, KPR 89.7 FM.

MUNICIPAL SERVICES Local Government • Commission-Manager • Comprehensive city plan: Yes • City zoning ordinance in effect: Yes • Fire insurance classification: Yes Full-time Personnel • Fire department: 56 • Police officers: 53 • City engineer employed: Yes • Municipal Library: Yes • Refuse service provided: Yes • City streets paved: 97%

THOMAS FELTS

UTILITIES Water • Water supplier: Municipal • Name of Supplier: City of Emporia, KS • Address: 104 E 5th Ave., Emporia • Rate information contact: 620-343-4244 • City water source: Reservoir and Rivers • River water available: 20 cubic ft./second • Supply of reservoir water available: 16,500,000,000 gallons • Approved by State Dept. of Health: Yes • Capacity of water plant: 15 million gallons/day • Average daily consumption: 6 million gallons • Peak consumption (one day): 14.8 million gallons Sanitation • Type of sewage treatment plant: Digested sludge with primary and secondary treatment • Approved by State Dept. of Health: Yes • Sewer use charge: Yes • Characteristics of waste treatment plant Capacity Present Load Measurement Gallons per day 4,600,000 2,400,000 Population equivalent 48,000 48,000 Natural Gas • Natural gas service available: Yes • Name of supplier: Kansas Gas Service, Inc. • Address of supplier: Emporia, KS • Rate information contact: 800-794-4780 Electricity • Electric Power supplier: Private • Name of supplier: Evergy • Address of supplier: Emporia, KS • Rate information contact: 800-383-1183 Telecommunications • Home Phone Providers: AT&T — Fusion — Sparklight — ValuNet FIBER • Wireless Providers: AT&T Communications — Cricket Wireless — Nex-Tech — Sprint T-Mobile — US Cellular — Verizon • Internet Service Providers: AT&T — Nex-Tech — Seamless Data— Sparklight — ValuNet FIBER

CONTACT INFORMATION 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative (620) 342-0553 Evergy (800) 383-1183 Kansas Gas Service (800) 794-4780 Recycling (620) 340-6339 Water & Refuse (620) 343-4244 AT&T Residential Service (800) 288-2020 Business Service (800) 331-0500 Fusion (877) 772-4724 Seamless Data (620) 343-8500 Sparklight (620) 342-3535 ValuNet FIBER (620) 208-5000

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Rail Emporia is served by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad company with through service from Chicago to California and Chicago to Texas.

Highway • Highway bus service available: Yes • Highways serving city: Kansas Turnpike, I-35, U.S. 50, Kansas 99, Kansas 57 • Motor freight carriers serving community: 10 Air • Nearest public airport: Emporia Municipal Airport • Distance from Emporia: 5 miles south • Length of longest runway: 5,000 feet • Lighted landing strip: Yes • Private aircraft storage available: Yes • Private aircraft maintenance available: Yes Commuter Airline Service • Nearest airport: Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport • Distance from Emporia: 96 miles • Carriers: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, VIA Airlines Major International Airport • Nearest airport: Kansas City International • Distance from Emporia: 130 miles • Carriers: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, VIA Airlines • Air cargo carriers: DB Schenker, DHL Cargo, Fed Ex, UPS Shipping Length of time goods in transit to: City Days by RR Days by Mtr Freight Miles from Emporia Atlanta 3 1.25 932 Chicago 1 1 609 Dallas 1 9 hrs 432 Denver 1 11 hrs 540 Kansas City 6 hrs 2.5 hrs 110 Los Angeles 2 2 1479 Memphis 2 1 592 Minneapolis 3 11 hrs 541 New Orleans 3 1 933 New York 5 2 1307 St. Louis 2 2 365

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D E TA I L S | C I T Y O F E M P O R I A COMMERCIAL SERVICES • • • • • • • • • •

Machine Shops in city: 4 Tool and Die service in city: Yes Electric motor repair service available: Yes Newspaper: Daily & Weekend Radio Stations: 18 Television channels received: 224 Seating capacity of largest meeting room: Arena 5,000 Hotels, motels, bed & breakfast: 16 Total rooms available: 748 Chamber of Commerce & CVB: Yes

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES • • • • •

Public golf course, 18-hole grass greens: Yes Public parks: Yes Public tennis courts: Yes Country club: Yes Nearest public access lake for swimming, fishing, water-skiing, motor boating: 14 miles

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Banks in community: 5 Credit unions: 2

AUTOMOBILE RENTAL Enterprise Rent-A-Car (620) 340-0109 Hertz Rent A Car Flint Hills Towing (620) 343-2326

BUS AND SHUTTLE Greyhound Bus Lines (800) 231-2222 LCAT Bus Service (620) 343-4207

USEFUL NUMBERS Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce (620) 342-1600 Emporia Convention & Visitors Bureau (620) 342-1803 / (800) 279-3730 City of Emporia (620) 342-5105 Emporia Public Library (620) 340-6462 Kansas Department of Transportation (785) 296-3566 Lyon County Courthouse (620) 341-4380 Post Office (620) 342-2372 Recreation Commission (620) 340-6300 Social Security (800) 772-1213 Time and Temperature (620) 342-9000 Voter Registration (800) 262-8683 William A. White Library (620) 341-5205

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LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS Number of manufacturing plants and processors in community: 21 Number of manufacturing plants with unions: 2 Mean Wage Median Wage Occupation $15.63 $14.98 Production Occupations Office Clerk, General $13.96 $13.42 Industrial Truck Driver $15.47 $15.44 $19.72 $19.98 Machinist $15.25 $14.69 Maintenance & Repair $18.52 $17.88 Metal Worker Source: Kansas Wage Survey, 2016 Edition Kansas Department of Labor Company U.S.D. #253 Tyson Fresh Meats Emporia State University Simmons Pet Food

Newman Regional Health Hostess Brands Lyon County City of Emporia Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.

Camso Manufacturing USA, Ltd. Crosswinds Counseling & Wellness Vektek, Inc.

Norfolk Iron & Metal Company Hill’s Pet Nutrition EVCO Wholesale Food Corp.

Detroit Reman

Fusion Flint Hills Community Health Center Fanestil Meats

Flint Hills Technical College Sauder Custom Fabrication, Inc. Bunge Corporation Holman Distribution

Better Life Technologies

Glendo Corporation

Redline Trucking Cargill Animal Nutrition Dynamic Discs Thermal Ceramics ValuNet FIBER

Pratt Industrial

W.A. Moyer, L.C. BPE, Inc.

Product/Service Employment Education K 12 975 Meat packing 926 University 709 Manufacturer of private label 626 canned cat/dog food Hospital 589 Bakery products 557 County Government 275 City Government 239 Manufactures quality 232 automotive products Manufacturer of rubber products 225 Mental Health Services 170 Manufacturer of hydraulic 162 clamping equipment Steel distribution center 154 Manufacturer of dry pet food 130 Wholesale food distributor 128 Diesel engine assembly and 122 remanufacturing Telecommunication services 106 94 Health Center Wholesale meat processing 90 and distribution Technical College 73 Custom pressure vessels 65 Processor of soybeans and meal 60 Warehousing, shopping, 60 transportation Manufacturer of plastic 52 home products Manufacturer and distribute 50 engraving tools Transportation 49 Manufacturer of dry dog/cat food 45 Manufactures of golf discs 39 Manufacturer of refractory ceramic 35 Fiber optic broadband internet 32 service provider Manufacture and distribute valves 21 and actuators Manufacturer of glass level vials 11 Manufacturer of archery products 5

civic & service ORGANIZATIONS

*All addresses are Emporia, KS 66801 unless otherwise noted.

Altrusa wendly@swbell.net American Business Woman’s Assoc.

(620)342-2657 watsonno@myvalunet.net American Legion Ball-McColm Post#5 2921 West 12th Ave. (620)342-1119 American Red Cross 1321 S.W. Topeka Blvd.

Topeka, KS 66612 (785)691-8995 jane.blocher@redcross.org www.redcross.org Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention (620)208-9926 melissa@hopelinks.org www.hopelinks.org National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Camp Alexander 1783 Road P5 (620)794-1830 www.campalexander.org Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas 234 South Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS 66603 (785)233-6300 www.catholiccharitiesks.org Communities In Schools of Mid-America (620)875-4466 www.communitiesinschools.org Disabled American Veterans (888)236-8313 ECKAN 215 West Sixth Ave., Suite 204 (620)342-4607 www.eckan.org Emporia Area Retired School Personnel (620)342-4826 jwrbhill@gmail.com www.karsp.org Emporia Lodge No.12 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons 424 Merchant St. (620)342-3913 (Masonic Temple hours 12:30-4:00 p.m.)

Emporia Farmers’ Market 702 Commercial St., Suite 202 (620)343-6555 emporiafm@gmail.com www.emporiafarmersmarket.org Fraternal Order of Eagles VFW 932 Graphic Arts Rd. Girl Scout Council of the Flint Hills 1200 Burlingame Rd. (620)342-4532 www.kansasgirlscouts.org Habitat for Humanity (620)342-4150 www.emporiaareahabitat.org Hispanics of Today & Tomorrow (620)366-1094 hottfiesta@hotmail.com www.hottfiesta.com Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. 1195 Southwest Buchanan St., Suite 101 Topeka, KS 66604 (785)234-0217 www.facebook.com/HCCIKansas/ Jayhawk Area Boy Scout Council 1020 Southeast Monroe St. Topeka, KS 66612 (785)354-8541 www.jayhawkcouncil.org Lyon County K-State Research & Extension 2632 West Highway 50 (620) 341-3220 Agriculture & Natural Resources: brees@ksu.edu Family & Community Wellness: eprouse@ksu.edu 4-H & Youth Development: clpat@ksu.edu Community Development & Horticulture: trcarmic@ksu.edu www.lyon.ksu.edu Kansas Big Brothers/Big Sisters Serving Lyon County 1001 West 12th Ave. (620)342-5645 www.bbbsfh.org Kansas Legal Services 527 Commercial St., Ste 201 (620)343-7520 Kiwanis Club of Emporia (620)366-1120 tidwellterry511@gmail.com Las Casitas Association (620)344-5431 jalepenoproductions@yahoo.com

League of Women Voters (620)342-7944 Lions Club – Emporia (620)342-6467 Lyon County 4-H 2632 W. Hwy 50 (620)341-3220 www.lyon.ksu.edu Lyon County Crime Stoppers PO Box 2205 (620)342-2273 GOT A TIP? 1. Text TIP370 + Message 2. Send message to 274637 3. You will receive an alias code (KEEP IT) Optimist Club – Flint Hills www.facebook.com/FlintHillsOptimistClub Plumb Place 224 East Sixth Ave. (620)342-1613 director@plumbplace.org www.plumbplace.org Rotary Club of Emporia www.rotaryemporia.com Sertoma Club of Emporia (620)341-4360 sertoma@emporiasertoma.org To reserve the train call (620) 412-3806 or email emporia.sertomaclub@yahoo.com SOS, Inc. 618 Mechanic St. (620)343-8799 info@soskansas.com www.soskansas.com The Salvation Army 327 Constitution St (620)342-3093 www.salarmy-mokan.org United Way of the Flint Hills 702 Commercial St., II E (620)342-7564 www.uwfh.org V.F.W. Post #1980 932 Graphic Arts Rd. (620)342-9864 V.F.W. Post #7957 302 South Commercial St.

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*Indicates that services are offered in Spanish

APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE Heritage Pentecostal Church 1827 Road G (Americus Rd.) (620)342-2333 www.facebook.com/hpcemporia/

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Life Church 1801 Graphic Arts Rd. (620)342-8620 lifechurch@lifechurchemporia.com http://lifechurchemporia.com/ Centro Cristiano de Emporia* Asambleas de Dios 902 Constitution St. (620)342-6177 www.facebook.com/pages/ Centro-Cristiano-De-EmporiaDe-Las-Asambleas-DeDios/114882788530931

BAPTIST Bethel Baptist Church 1300 West 12th Ave. (620)342-7036 www.bethelemporia.com/ Cedar Cross Missionary 310 Whildin St. (573)300-3810 cedarcrossmbc@gmail.com www.facebook.com/pages/ category/Religious-Organization/ Cedar-Cross-Missionary-BaptistChurch-251844033752/ Calvary Baptist Church 702 Arundel St. (620)342-0170 www.calvarybaptistemporia.com Cornerstone Baptist Church 315 South Commercial St. (620)343-6061 www.emporia.cornerstone-baptist.us Countryside Baptist Church 6 First St., Americus, KS 66835 (620)443-5177

First Baptist Church 807 Constitution St. (620)343-3112 www.emporiafirstbaptistchurch.com Iglesia Bautista* 2 Constitution St. (620)343-3929 Lighthouse Baptist Church 4602 West 18th Ave. (785)521-2110 info@lbcemporia.com www.lbcemporia.com Reading First Baptist 101 Vine, Reading, KS 66868 (620)341-3106 St. James Baptist Church 730 Sylvan St. (620)342-8218 stjames4480@att.net www.facebook.com/ StJamesMBCEmporiaKs/ Sunrise Free Will Baptist Church 1720 East Highway 50 (620)342-3382 pastorbarus@sunrisefwb.org www.sunrisefreewillbaptist.com Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church 2023 West 12th Ave. (620)342-8830 www.12thavenue.org West Side Baptist Church 2200 Prairie St. (620)342-4142 westside-chrch@sbcglobal.org www.wsbcemporia.org

CATHOLIC Didde Catholic Campus Center 1415 Merchant St. (620)343-6765 dccc-emp@sbcglobal.net www.emporia.edu Sacred Heart Catholic Church 101 Cottonwood St. (620)342-1061 parish@sacredheartemporia.org www.sacredheartemporia.org

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St. Catherine’s Church* 205 South Lawrence St. (620)342-1368 www.facebook.com/St.Catherine Church Emporia St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 306 Iowa, Olpe, KS 66865 (620)475-3326 www.facebook.com/stjoeolpeyg/

CHRISTIAN Christian Mission Ministries 2910 West Highway 50 (620)341-9620 First Christian Church 202 East 12th Ave. (620)342-1582 fccoffices@yahoo.com www.fccemporia.org Flint Hills Bible Church 1836 East Highway 50 (620)342-0081 www.flinthillsbc.org/ Hartford Christian Church 401 Mechanic St., Hartford, KS 66854 (620)392-5865 www.facebook.com/ firstchristianchurchofhartfordks/

EPISCOPAL Mt. Olive AME 601 Congress St. (620)342-6861 www.facebook.com/pages/MountOlive-AME-Church/115653948458132 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 828 Commercial St. (620)342-1537 rector@standrewsemporia.org www.standrewsemporia.org

FOURSQUARE Victory Fellowship Foursquare Church 693 Road 190 (off of the Americus Rd.) (620)342-3676 victoryoffice@gmail.com www.emporia4square.org

FRIENDS Cottonwood Friends 547 West Highway 50 (2 miles W. of Emporia) (620)341-9713 www.sgmm.org First Friends Church 615 East 6th Ave. (620)342-6734 www.facebook.com/ EmporiaFriendsChurch

New Life Christian Church of Emporia 1505 Road 175 (620)342-1144 www.nlccoe.com

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

The Church of God of Prophecy 721 Corinth St. (620)366-2974 www.facebook.com/ pages/Church-of-God-ofProphecy/142866169069419

ISLAM

CHURCH OF CHRIST Emporia Church of Christ 502 West 12th Ave. (620)342-3999 www.emporiachurchofchrist.com

Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall* 631 East Logan Ave. (620)343-3008

Islamic Center of Emporia 1125 Mechanic St. (620)343-9229

LUTHERAN Faith Lutheran Church 1348 Trail Ridge Rd. (620)342-3590 faithemporia@gmail.com www.faithemporia.org

CONGREGATIONAL

Messiah Lutheran Church 1101 Neosho St. (620)342-8181 www.messiahlutheran.org

First Congregational Church 326 West 12th Ave. (620)342-6854 www.firstcong.com

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, ELCA 1508 West 12th Ave. (620)342-5850 www.stmarkslutheranelca.com

Sardis Congregational Church 1400 Road J (620)342-1513 gooszen@sbc.global.net

METHODIST Admire United Methodist Church 5th & Market St., Admire, KS 66830 (620)528-3436

THOMAS FELTS

Allen United Methodist Church 521 Grimsley St., Allen, KS 66833 (620)528-3442 Americus United Methodist Church 413 Walnut, Americus, KS 66835 (620)443-5371 americusumc@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/ Americus-United-MethodistChurch-183247668404287/ Ebenezer United Methodist 4 1/2 miles west of Olpe on Road 70, Olpe, KS 66865 (785)461-5599 www.facebook.com/ EbenezeratOlpe/ Elmdale United Methodist Church 301 Spruce, Elmdale, KS 66850 (785)564-7103 First United Methodist Church 823 Merchant St. (620)342-6186 www.fumchurch.org Grace United Methodist Church* 2 Neosho St. (620)342-2240 www.emporiagrace.org Hartford United Methodist Church 201 East Park Ave., Hartford, KS 66854 (620)392-5752

Hope Free Methodist Church 428 Union St. (620)342-5331 www.hopefmc.com hopefmcpastor@gmail.com Miller United Methodist Church Fourth St., Miller, KS 66868 (620)528-3436 Pastor@satelephone.com  www.northlyonco.net/ achurchredone/index.html Neosho Rapids United Methodist Church 139 Commercial St., Neosho Rapids, KS 66864 (620)342-4772 Olpe United Methodist Church 120 West Listerscheid, Olpe, KS 66865 (620)475-3256 www.olpeumc.org Reading United Methodist Church 25 Franklin St., Reading, KS 66868 www.facebook.com/Reading-UMCKansas-330914027666931/ Saffordville United Methodist 2450 YY Road, Saffordville, KS 66869 (620)412-9455 www.facebook.com/ Saffordville-United-MethodistChurch-136466156448922/

United Methodist Church 201 West Fourth St., Lebo, KS 66856 (620)256-6485 www.umc.org

PRESBYTERIAN

MORMON

Emporia Presbyterian Church 802 Commercial St. (620)342-0375 www.emporiapresbyterianchurch. org

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2313 Graphic Arts Rd. (913)980-8304 www.lds.org

First Presbyterian Church 200 Maple St., Cottonwood Falls, KS (620)273-6650 www.facebook.com/ CottonwoodFallsPresbyterian/

NAZARENE Emporia First Church of the Nazarene* 2931 West 24th Ave. (620)342-2858 www.nazarene.org

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Calvary Chapel Fellowship 1130 East Ninth Ave. (620)229-3186 www.ccfemporia.com Church of The New Covenant 2300 East Sixth Ave. (620)343-0032 www.churchofthenewcovenant. com/ Friends in Faith 517 Merchant St., Suite 201 (620)342-8100

United Presbyterian Church 557 Broadway St., Americus, KS 66835 (620)443-5529 www.facebook.com/ AmericusPresbyterian/

SALVATION ARMY The Salvation Army Worship Center 327 Constitution St. (620)342-3093 dep_thompson@usc.salvationarmy. org www.salarmymokan.org

WESLEYAN Embrace Church 7 East Fourth Ave. (620)412-8863 hello@embraceks.church www.embraceks.church

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ABSTRACTORS & TITLE COMPANIES Lyon County Title, LLC 423 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-7214 (620)343-1490 Fax (620)343-1492 www.lycotitle.com Moon Title & Escrow, LLC 421 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-4012 (620)342-1917 Fax (620)342-6888 www.moontitle.com

ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES Agler & Gaeddert, Chtd.

1225 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-0704 (620)342-7641 Fax (620)342-8682 www.agc-cpas.com Eudaley CPA, LLC 225 West Fifth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-4081 (620)342-7695 www.eudaleycpa.com H & R Block 729 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-2601 (620)342-5787 Fax (620)342-6922

Pool & Associate, Chtd.

528 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-1040 Fax (620)208-7435 www.poolcpa.com Street Tax Service 15 West Fifth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-4035 (620)342-0260 Fax (620)342-0265 Wright CPA Group, PA 505 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-4005 (620)342-7435 Fax (620)342-7625 www.cpawright.com

ADVERTISING AGENCIES

ADVERTISING & PROMOTIONS

AEROSPACE

AKA the Sports Fan 524 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-1603 (620)341-9934 Fax (620)343-1974 www.akamarketing.espwebsite.com

I M Design Group 201 East Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-2859 (620)343-3909 www.imdesigngroup.com Media Solutions PO Box 885 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)340-2244 www.mediasolutions.marketing Prime Media PO Box 276 Smithfield, VA 23431 (757)365-0151 Fax (757)357-1784 www.primemediaproductions.com LMI Aerospace 201 North Walnut St. Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845 (620)273-6500 www.lmiaerospace.com

AGRICULTURAL LENDING Community National Bank 701 Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-7401 Fax (620)341-7476 www.mybankcnb.com

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Frontier Farm Credit 1808 Road G. Emporia, KS 66801-7350 (620)342-0138 Fax (620)342-8736 www.frontierfarmcredit.com

ALCOHOL, DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT

Therapy Services LLC - Emporia 1200 Graphic Arts Rd., Ste 100 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-6480 Fax (620)208-6488 www.therapyservicesonline.com

APARTMENTS

Broadview Tower, Inc. 110 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-7316 Fax (620)343-7316 www.keymgmt.com ChapelRidge 3601 West 18th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-6235 (620)342-0080 Fax (620)342-0067 www.chapelridgeemporia.com Eastgate Plaza, Inc. 702 Eastgate Plaza Emporia, KS 66801-4941 (620)342-8537 Kenyon Heights, LLC 1300 C of E Dr. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-8609 Fax (316)630-8344 www.kenyonheights.com Whittier Place Apartments 1200 Whittier Place Lane Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-6537 Fax (620)412-8010 www.wilhoitliving.com Wyndam Place Senior Apartments / Beacon Mgmt.

1401 East 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-8700 Fax (620)343-8702 www.beacon.cc/wyndamemporia. html

ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATORS/PLANNERS Emig and Hauff Associates, Architects 517 Merchant St., Suite 203 Emporia, KS 66801-1724 (620)343-9180 Fax (620)343-9193 www.emigandassociates.com

ASSOCIATES/INDIVIDUALS Zimmerman, Donna 17722 West 68th Terrace Shawnee, KS 66217-9566 (913)375-1122

ASSOCIATIONS/ ORGANIZATIONS

American Legion Post 5 2921 West 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-6203 (620)342-1119 Fax (620)342-1120 American Red Cross 1321 S.W. Topeka Blvd.

Topeka, KS 66612 (785)691-8995 Fax (785)234-5758 www.redcross.org/kansascapital Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas 1100 Southwest Wanamaker Rd., Suite 201 Topeka, KS 66604 (785)357-5171 Fax (785)357-1813 www.east.ks.childcareaware.org Communities In Schools of MidAmerica 1919 Delaware St. Lawrence, KS 66046 (620)875-4466 www.cismidamerica.org ECKAN: East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp.

215 West Sixth Ave., Suite 204 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-4607 Fax (620)342-4686 www.eckan.org/community_ centers/lyon.html Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce 719 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-2912 (620)342-1600 Fax (620)342-3223 www.emporiakschamber.org Emporia Arts Center 815 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-1227 (620)343-6473 www.emporiaksarts.org Emporia Community Foundation 527 Commercial St., Suite B Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-9304 www.emporiacf.org Emporia Convention & Visitors Bureau 719 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-2912 (620)342-1600 Fax (620)342-3223 Emporia Enterprises, Inc. c/o Emporia State Bank 801 Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801-0807 (620)342-3454 Emporia Friends of the Zoo 75 Soden Rd. Emporia, KS 66801-0345 (620)341-4365 Fax (620)341-4367 www.emporiazoo.org Emporia Main Street, Inc. 727 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-3958 (620)340-6430 Fax (620)340-6434 www.emporia.com/mains.html

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Goodwill Industries 904 East 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-3564 www.goodwillks.org Human Resource Professionals of Greater Emporia PO Box 246 Emporia, KS 66801 www.hrpage.shrm.org Jayhawk Area Council, BSA 1020 Southeast Monroe St. Topeka, KS 66612-1110 (785)354-8541 Fax (785)354-8722 www.jayhawkcouncil.org Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Lyon County 1001 West 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-5645 Fax (620)340-8023 www.kansasbigs.org Kansas Chamber of Commerce 835 Southwest Topeka Blvd.

Topeka, KS 66612 (785)357-6321 Fax (785)357-4732 www.kansaschamber.org Plumb Place 224 East Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-3050 (620)342-1613 www.plumbplace.org Resource Center for Independent Living PO Box 257 Osage City, KS 66523 (785)528-3105 Fax (785)528-3665 www.rcilinc.org Saint Francis Ministries 1221 East 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-7882 www.st-francis.org Sunflower Assoc. of REALTORS®, Inc. 2130 Southwest 37th St. Topeka, KS 66611 (785)267-3215 Fax (785)267-4993 www.sunflowerrealtors.com United Way of the Flint Hills, Inc. 702 Commercial St., Suite II-E Emporia, KS 66801-2972 (620)342-7564 www.uwfh.org

ATTORNEYS

Helbert & Allemang, Attorneys at Law - Clark Allemang II 519 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-6500 Fax (620)343-1734 www.helbert-allemang.com

Helbert & Allemang, Attorneys at Law - Michael Helbert 519 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-6500 Fax (620)343-1734 www.helbert-allemang.com Miller & Miller, Chtd.

702 Commercial St., Suite II-B Emporia, KS 66801-2972 (620)343-2650 Fax (620)343-9357 www.millerandmillerchtd.com Patton, Putnam & Dean, LLC 605 Lincoln St. Emporia, KS 66801-7354 (620)342-2662 Fax (620)342-0411 Symmonds & Symmonds 427 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-4012 (620)343-2764 Fax (620)343-2765

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AUTOMOBILE DEALERS NEW Clint Bowyer Autoplex 2815 West Highway 50 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-6723 Fax (620)342-7357 www.clintbowyerauto.com John North Ford, Inc. 3002 West Highway 50 Emporia, KS 66801-1928 (620)343-1700 Fax (620)343-1080 www.jnford.com Longbine Autoplaza 3012 West Highway 50 Emporia, KS 66801-5143 (620)342-2744 Fax (620)342-3073 www.longbineauto.com

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AUTOMOTIVE TOWING & RECOVERY Williams Towing & Recovery 3220 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 620-342-4878 FAX: 620-208-8677 www.williamstowingks.com

AWARDS & GIFTS

Complete Works, LLC 610 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-2948 Fax (620)342-2822 www.facebook.com/ completeworks/

BANKS & BANKING ASSOCIATIONS

Capitol Federal 602 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-3996 (620)342-0125 Fax (620)342-8800 https://capfed.com/locations/ emporia-branch Citizens State Bank 1448 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-0200 Fax (620)342-0600 www.bankscb.biz Community National Bank 701 Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-7401 Fax (620)341-7476 www.mybankcnb.com ESB Financial 801 Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801-0807 (620)342-3454 Fax (620)340-9982 www.esbfinancial.com Flint Hills Bank dba Hartford State Bank PO Box 8 Hartford, KS 66854-0008 (620)392-5541 Fax (620)392-5801 www.flinthillsbank.com

Kansasland Bank 702 Main St. Americus, KS 66835 (620)443-5163 Fax (620)443-5176 www.kansaslandbank.com Lyon County State Bank 902 Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801-0488 (620)342-3523 Fax (620)342-1876 www.mylcsb.com Olpe State Bank 202 Westphalia St. Olpe, KS 66865-0207 (620)475-3213 Fax (620)475-3210 www.olpestatebank.com

BED & BREAKFAST INNS Gufler Mansion 612 West 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (970)582-0207 www.guflermansion.com

BEVERAGE/WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS

Coca-Cola Bottling of Emporia / Classic Vending 2931 West 15th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-6296 (620)342-1348 Fax (620)342-1490

Crown Distributors, LLC 4435 Northwest Highway 24 Topeka, KS 66618 (785)234-8611 Fax (785)234-9750 Flint Hills Beverage, LLC 132 West Market St. Osage City, KS 66523-0241 (785)528-4211 Pepsi Beverages Company 101 West 48th St. South Wichita, KS 67217 (800)759-3131 Fax (316)529-9706 www.pepsico.com

BICYCLE SHOPS

Gravel City Adventure & Supply Co. 716 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-7680 www.gravelcityks.com

BOOK STORES

Emporia State University Memorial Union Bookstore 1 Kellogg Circle, Box 4064 Emporia, KS 66801-5057 (620)341-5214 Fax (620)341-6444 www.emporia.bncollege.com

CANCER CENTERS

Central Care Cancer Center 1401 West 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-1117 Fax (785)823-0658 www.cccancer.com

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CHIROPRACTORS

The Sweet Granada 803 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-9600 www.sweetgranada.com

CAR WASHES

Mr. G’s Carwashes & Storage 2918 West Lake Drive Emporia, KS 66801-5954 (620)343-2469

CARPET, FLOOR & WINDOW COVERINGS, CABINETS Carpet Plus 1501 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-9467 Fax (620)342-0429 www.carpetplus.com Clark Carpet & Tile, Inc. 3302 West Sixth Ave., Suite B Emporia, KS 66801-5177 (620)343-6883 Fax (620)343-6532 www.clarkcarpetandtile.com

CATERERS

Emporia State University Sodexo 1 Kellogg Circle, Box 4067 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-5903 Fax (620)341-5853 www.sodexoUSA.com

Brittain Chiropractic & Acupuncture 3021 Eaglecrest Dr., Suite B1 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-7550 Fax (620)208-7555 www.brittainchiro.com Douglas Chiropractic, PA 1331 West Sixth Ave., Suite B Emporia, KS 66801-2564 (620)343-9232 Fax (620)343-3761 www.mylifeenjoyed.com/

CHURCHES

First United Methodist Church 823 Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801-2811 (620)342-6186 Fax (620)342-6271 www.hopefme.com Hope Free Methodist Church 428 Union St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-5331 www.hopefmc.com New Life Christian Church of Emporia 1505 Rd. 175 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-1144 www.nlccoe.com

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 27 Cottonwood St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-1061 Fax (620)342-0450 www.sacredheartemporia.org The Salvation Army 327 Constitution St. Emporia, KS 66801-4045 (620)342-3093 Fax (620)342-7476 www.salarmy-mokan.org

Scooter’s Coffee 1702 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)481-2770 www.scooterscoffee.com

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCING Frontier Financial Partners 1512 West Sixth Ave., Suite E Emporia, KS 66801-2440 (620)342-7041 Fax (620)342-6907

CLOTHING

COMPUTER DEALERS, SERVICE, SOFTWARE & NETWORKING

Buckle 1682 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-4153 www.buckle.com Glik’s 1686B Industrial Rd., Suite 104 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-6565 www.gliks.com Studio 50-4 504 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (580)628-1838

COFFEE SHOP

Seamless Data Systems, Inc. 710 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801-0852 (620)343-8500 Fax (620)343-8500 www.seamlessdata.com

CONSTRUCTION

Granada Coffee Company 809 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-4001 www.granadacoffeecompany.com

KBS Constructors 1701 Southwest 41st St. Topeka, KS 66609 (785)266-4222 Fax (785)266-3313 www.kbsci.com

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CONTRACTORS CONCRETE

Star Construction, Inc. 439 South Prairie St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-1184 Fax (620)343-1184

CONTRACTORS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

Lore & Hagemann, Inc. 801 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801-5123 (620)342-7023 Fax (620)342-6540 www.lorehagemanninc.com

CONTRACTORS ELECTRICAL

Gerald Schumann Electric, Inc. 601 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-2771 (620)342-2176 Fax (620)342-6157 Shelley Electric, Inc. 328 Graham St. Emporia, KS 66801-1609 (620)342-6611 Fax (620)342-6213 www.shelleyelectric.com

CONTRACTORS EXCAVATING

Coffman S.R. Construction, Inc. PO Box 983 Emporia, KS 66801-3719 (620)342-7200 Fax (620)342-7209

CONTRACTOR FOUNDATIONS

Burnham Basement & Foundation Repair 314 Neosho St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-2047 Fax (620)343-6783 www.facebook.com/BurnhamBasement-Foundation-RepairInc-1626664144253043

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

Emporia Construction & Remodeling 306 Market St. Emporia, KS 66801-3930 (620)343-1612 Fax (620)343-1625 Evergreen DESIGN-BUILD 813 Graham St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-6622 Fax (620)342-6620 www.evergreendesign-build.com www.springemanconstruction.com Stover’s Restoration 809 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-5300 Fax (620)412-9581 www.floodandfire.com

CONTRACTORS - STREET & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION

APAC-Kansas, Inc. Shears Division, Emporia Branch 302 Peyton St. Emporia, KS 66801-3720 (620)342-2047 Fax (620)343-8118

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CREDIT & DEBT COUNSELING

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Housing & Credit Counseling, Inc. (HCCI) 1195 Southwest Buchanan St. Topeka, KS 66604-1172 (800)383-0217 Fax (785)234-0237 www.hcci-ks.org

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CREDIT UNIONS

Emporia State Federal Credit Union 310 West 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-2336 Fax (620)343-7273 www.esfcu.com

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DENTISTS/ORAL SURGEONS/DENTAL LABS

Malone Dental 909 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-2916 (620)343-9220 Fax (620)343-9221 www.malonedental.net John C. Patton, DDS 1507 West 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-2457 (620)342-0673 Fax (620)343-6310 Thompson Family Dental, LLC 2518 West 15th Ave. New students enroll at: Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-8000 New students enroll at: Mary Herbert Education Fax (620)343-9511Mary Herbert Education Center

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Spic ‘N Span Cleaners 17 West Fourth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-4029 (620)342-7484

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Regional Dev. Assoc. of East Central Kansas 719 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-1600 Fax (620)342-3223 www.emporiarda.org

EDUCATION - COLLEGES/ UNIVERSITIES

Emporia State University Presidents Office 1 Kellogg Circle, Box 4001 Emporia, KS 66801-5057 (620)341-5551 Fax (620)341-5553 www.emporia.edu Emporia State University - Career Services 1 Kellogg Circle, Box 4014 Emporia, KS 66801-5057 (620)341-5407 Fax (620)341-5168 www.emporia.edu/careerservices Emporia State University - Dean of Students 1 Kellogg Circle, Box 4007 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-5269 www.emporia.edu

Emporia State University Foundation & Alumni Association 1500 Highland St., Box 4002 Emporia, KS 66801-5018 (620)341-5440 Fax (620)341-6635 www.emporia.edu Emporia State University Memorial Union 1 Kellogg Circle, Box 4066 Emporia, KS 66801-5057 (620)341-5901 Fax (620)341-5844 www.emporia.edu/union Emporia State University - School of Business 1 Kellogg Circle, Box 4039 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-5371 Fax (620)341-5892 www.emporia.edu/business Emporia State University - Small Business Development Center 1 Kellogg Circle, Box 4046 Emporia, KS 66801-2584 (620)341-5308 Fax (620)341-5418 www.emporia.edu/sbdc Emporia State University Theatre 1 Kellogg Circle, Box 4033 Emporia, KS 66801-5057 (620)341-5704 Fax (620)341-6031 www.emporia.edu/theatre

Emporia Civic Auditorium

Civic Auditorium 111 E. 6th Ave. (620) 343-4294

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES & SERVICES

Flint Hills Technical College 3301 West 18th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-5957 (620)343-4600 Fax (620)343-4610 www.fhtc.edu Flint Hills Technical College Foundation 3301 West 18th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-5957 (620)341-1313 Fax (620)343-4614 www.fhtc.edu

EDUCATION - GENERAL

Cradle to Career Literacy Center 713 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-7323 Fax (620)208-7324 www.c2clc.com Emporia Public Schools 1700 West Seventh Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-4060 (620)341-2201 Fax (620)341-2205 www.usd253.org USD #252 - South Lyon County PO Box 278 Hartford, KS 66854 (620)392-5510 Fax (620)392-5841 www.usd252.org

American Electric / Consolidated Elec. Distrib.

510 Funston St. Emporia, KS 66801-4349 (620)343-3821 Fax (620)343-9051 www.aecemporia.shopced.com Stanion Wholesale Electric Co. 2935 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-1174 (620)342-2305 Fax (620)342-5889

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES The Arnold Group 628 Merchant St., Suite 2 Emporia, KS 66801-2601 (620)342-0700 Fax (620)342-2020 www.the-arnold-group.com Customer Driver Staffing 707 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)842-8801 www.cdstaffing.com Express Employment Professionals 417 Commercial St., Suite 6 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-7767 Fax (620)208-7769 www.expresspros.com

Emporia Municipal Golf Course

David Traylor Zoo of Emporia

1133 S Highway 99 Emporia, KS 66801 (620) 343-5610

Come Visit the Zoo! The zoo is open from 10am to 4:30pm.

Bio facts and outreach animals can be viewed in the Zoo Education Center from 1-4pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Call (620) 341-4365 if you have any quesitons. Hope to see you soon! www.zoo.emporia-kansas.gov

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Our hometown is a great place to live and work thanks to our dedicated community members!

The City of Emporia is proud to support the Emporia Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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KANSASWORKS - SouthEast Local Workforce Investment Board 215 West Sixth Ave., Suite 107 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-3355 www.southeastkansasworks.com Staff Management SMX 331 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-8200 Fax (620)342-7377 www.staffmanagement.com

ENGINEERS-CONSULTING BG Consultants, Inc. 2508 West 15th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-6179 (620)343-7842 Fax (620)343-7844 www.bgcons.com Driggs Design Group, PA 614 Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801 (785)313-1346 www.driggsdesign.com Kaw Valley Engineering 1225 West Sixth Ave, Suite C. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-5240 www.kveng.com

ESTATE PLANNING, TRUST ADMINISTRATION ESB Financial 801 Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801-0807 (620)342-3454 Fax (620)340-9982 www.esbfinancial.com

EVENT VENUE

Gufler Mansion 612 West 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (970)582-0207 www.guflermansion.com The Copper Top 225 East Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-8671 www.coppertopevent.com

FARM BUSINESS & SUPPLIES Bluestem Farm & Ranch Supply, Inc. 2611 West Highway 50 Emporia, KS 66801-6378 (620)342-5502 Fax (620)342-9314 www.bluestemfarmandranch.com PrairieLand Partners 1744 Road F Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-5000 Fax (620)342-8740 www.prairielandpartners.com Schaefer Equipment Company PO Box 653 Emporia, KS 66801-7633 (620)342-3172 Fax (620)342-3175

Tractor Supply Co. #1949 1312 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-9245 www.tractorsupply.com

FENCES

Midland Fence 1769 Road G Emporia, KS 66801-7633 (620)342-9492 Fax (620)343-9609 www.midlandfence-kansas.com

FINANCIAL PLANNING, INVESTMENTS

EMPORIA’S HOME IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE!

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 702 Commercial St., Suite I-B Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-7937 Fax (620)343-9239 www.ameripriseadvisors.com/ tracy.l.edwards ESB Financial 801 Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-3454 Fax (620)340-9982 www.esbfinancial.com Farm Bureau Wealth Management 702 Commercial St., Suite 2D Emporia, KS 66801 (620)487-6032 loriherrman.fbfsadvisors.com Jenkins Group, The 2530 West 15th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-0808 (620)343-2662 Fax (620)343-9514 www.nmfn.com/russjenkins Pinaire Financial Strategies - New York Life 902 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-4433 Fax (888)240-2910 www.barbarapinaire.com

FITNESS CENTERS

Genesis Health Clubs 1007 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-6034 www.genesishealthclub.com/ locations_emporia.php

FLORISTS

Emporia Floral Company 1127 West St. Emporia, KS 66801-1003 (620)342-1936 Fax (620)342-2926 www.emporiafloral.net Riverside Gardens, Inc. 607 Rural St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-5457 Fax (620)342-5430 www.riversidegarden.com

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EVCO Wholesale Food Corp.

309 Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801-7207 (620)343-7000 Fax (620)343-6375 www.evcofoods.com

FUNERAL HOMES

Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home 605 State St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-2134 Fax (620)342-0100 www.robertsblue.com

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES Guion’s Showcase 2023 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-6464 (620)342-7469 Fax (620)342-7447 www.guionsshowcase.com

GAS & CONVENIENCE STORES

Casey’s General Store #1345 1402 East Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-3308 (620)343-9340 www.caseys.com

City of Emporia 104 East Fifth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-0928 (620)343-4251 Fax (620)343-4254 www.emporia-kansas.gov

Lyon County Appraiser’s Office 430 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-4013 (620)341-3378 Fax (620)341-3360 www.lyoncounty.org Lyon County Attorney 430 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-4013 (620)341-3263 Fax (620)341-3442 Lyon County Clerk 430 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-3245 Fax (620)341-3415 Lyon County Human Resources 430 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-3252 Fax (620)341-3363 www.lyoncounty.org Lyon County Sheriff 425 Mechanic St. Emporia, KS 66801-3941 (620)342-5545 Fax (620)343-2074

GOVERNMENT - COUNTY

GOVERNMENT - FEDERAL

Casey’s General Store #1404 126 South Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-4614 (620)341-9207 www.caseys.com Short Stop c/o Leiszler Oil Company 8228 South Port Dr. Manhattan, KS 66502 (620)340-0484 www.leiszler.com

GIFT & CRAFT SHOPS Hobby Lobby 2730 West 24th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-9988 www.hobbylobby.com

GOVERNMENT - CITY

K State Research & Extension Lyon County 2632 West Highway 50 Emporia, KS 66801-3902 (620)341-3220 Fax (620)341-3228 www.lyon.ksu.edu

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Congressman Dr. Roger Marshall 200 East Iron Ave. Salina, KS 67401 (785)829-9000 www.marshall.house.gov/

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US Senator Jerry Moran PO Box 067 Manhattan, KS 66502 (785)309-0572 www.house.gov/moranks01 US Senator Pat Roberts PO Box 550 Dodge City, KS 67801-0550 (620)227-2244 Fax (620)227-2264 www.roberts.senate.gov

GOVERNMENT - STATE

Representative Mark Schreiber 1722 Yucca Lane Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-6954 www.kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/ members/rep_schreiber_mark_1/

GROCERY STORES

Country Mart North Store 1020 Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801-7402 (620)342-1461 Fax (620)342-6993 Dillon Stores #39 902 East 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-3238 (620)343-2360 Fax (620)343-7927 Good’s Cash Saver 2703 West Highway 50 Emporia, KS 66801-6354 (620)343-7140 Fax (620)343-6831

High Speed Data Nationwide Coverage Contract Buyouts Plans For Everyone Exceptional, Local Customer Service

Nex-Tech Wireless 1670B Industrial Rd Emporia, KS 66801 620-487-5800

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D E TA I L S | B U S I N E S S D I R E C T O RY HAIR STYLISTS

George’s Barber & Style Shop, Inc. 18 East Seventh Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-2923 (620)342-4247 Hair-Krafters 1027 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-2918 (620)342-6172 Makin’ Waves 702 Commercial St.,Suite C Emporia, KS 66801-2972 (620)340-1001

HEARING HEALTHCARE HearUSA 2506 West 15th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-1100 Fax (913)384-9612 www.HearUSA.com

HEALTH CENTER

Flint Hills Community Health Center 420 West 15th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-5367 (620)342-4864 Fax (620)342-4937 www.flinthillshealth.org

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING DISTRIBUTORS, EQPT & REPAIRS

Bass Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 1123 Road M Emporia, KS 66801-7553 (620)343-7865 Fax (620)342-9011 Bob Crawford, Inc. 421 East Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-3013 (620)342-0752 Fax (620)342-6839 Jones Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 702 Prairie St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-8343 Fax (620)342-8003 Modern Air Conditioning, Inc. 106 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-4096 (620)342-7577 Fax (620)342-7585 www.lennoxdealer.com/ modernairconditioning/

HOME HEALTH CARE

AT-HOME Health Care, Inc. 417 Commercial St., Suite A Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-9350 Fax (620)341-9375 Angels Care Home Health 1509 West 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)340-1088 Fax (620)340-1089 www.angelscarehealth.com

Home Town Health Care 3021 Eaglecrest Dr., Suite C1 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-2600 Fax (620)342-2601 www.hometownhealthcare.net Midland Care Connection 200 Southwest Frazier St. Topeka, KS 66606 (785)232-2044 www.midlandcareconnection.org Sunflower Care Homes 424 Market St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-6670

HOME IMPROVEMENT Mark II Lumber 825 East Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-3201 (620)342-0218 Fax (620)342-0236 Sutherlands 1700 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801-6224 (620)343-6100 Fax (620)343-1351 www.sutherlands.com Waters Hardware 2727 West Highway 50 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-2800 Fax (620)343-9912 www.watershardware.com

HOSPITALS

Newman Regional Health 1201 West 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-2504 (620)343-6800 Fax (620)341-7801 www.newmanrh.org

HOTELS/MOTELS

Candlewood Suites 2602 Candlewood Dr. Emporia, KS 66801-6637 (620)343-7756 Fax (620)343-7762 www.candlewoodsuites.com Clarion Inn & Conference Center 2700 West 18th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-9287 Fax (620)341-9338 www.choicehotels.com/kansas/ emporia/clarion-hotels/ks101 Hampton Inn by Hilton Emporia 2900 Eaglecrest Dr. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)412-9040 Fax (620)412-9043 Holiday Inn Express 3007 West 18th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-1111 Fax (620)343-1115 www.hiexpress.com/emporiakan

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Proud to be a Chamber Supporter!

2101 W. 6th Avenue Emporia, KS 66801 (620) 340-1198 Fax (620) 340-1259 www.tysonfoodsinc.com

LaQuinta Inn & Suites 2930 Eaglecrest Dr. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-4445 www.lq.com Quality Inn & Suites 2921 West 18th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-9393 Fax (620)341-9339 www.choicehotels.com/ks209

HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES

Auspision, LLC 1211 Stanton St. Emporia, KS 66801-2916 (620)343-3685 Fax (620)342-1950 www.auspision.com Hetlinger Developmental Services, Inc. 707 South Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-2204 (620)342-1087 Fax (620)342-0558 www.hetlinger.org Kansas Children’s Service League 215 W. Sixth Ave., Room 209 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)340-0408 www.kcsl.org SOS Inc. PO Box 1191 Emporia, KS 66801-1191 (620)343-8799 Fax (620)343-9460 www.soskansas.com Stepping Stones 1015 Scott St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-6969 Fax (620)342-6681 www.steppingstonesunlimited.com

INSURANCE SERVICES

AFLAC - Matthew Gant 2501 West 18th Ave., Suite A Emporia, KS 66801 (785)466-1906 Fax (316)462-0983 www.aflac.com

American Family Insurance - Nick Jacob 907 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-2916 (620)343-6300 Fax (620)340-0356 Bluestem Insurance Group 2501 West 18th Ave., Suite C Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-4714 Fax (620)340-1013 Callie Medrano Agency, Shelter Insurance 1803 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-7031 Fax (620)343-4865 www.shelterinsurance.com/CA/ agent/CMEDRANO Farm Bureau Financial Services Brian Filinger 1015 Industrial Rd., Suite B Emporia, KS 66801-5163 (620)342-2500 Fax (620)342-2504 www.brianfilinger.com Houston Sober Agency - Farmers Insurance 7 East Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-0807 IMA Select 2715 Candlewood Dr., Ste. D Emporia KS, 66801 (620)342-1500 Fax (620)342-9482 www.imacorp.com Insurance Center, Inc. 613 Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801-2858 (620)342-0088 Fax (316)321-5625 www.icblueskies.com Insurance Planning Center, Inc. 726 Commercial St., Suite B Emporia, KS 66801-2906 (620)342-0275 Fax (316)321-5625 State Farm Insurance - Pete Euler, LUTCF 920 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-6272 Fax (620)342-3602 www.peteeuler.com In Emporia Since 1953

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D E TA I L S | B U S I N E S S D I R E C T O RY Tobias Agency, Inc. 15 East 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-2972 (620)342-7665 Fax (620)342-7650 www.tobiasagency.com TrustPoint Insurance & Real Estate 109 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-8811 Fax (620)364-2532 www.trustpointservices.net

INTERNET, TELEVISION & TELECOMMUNICATION PROVIDERS

AT&T, Inc. (I) (TELE) (TV) 220 Southeast Sixth Ave., Suite 500 Topeka, KS 66603 (800)331-0500 www.att.com Nex-Tech Wireless (I) (TELE) 1670-B Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)487-5800 www.nex-techwireless.com Sparklight (I) (TELE) (TV) 714 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-2976 (620)342-3535 Fax (620)342-3620 www.sparklight.com ValuNet FIBER, LLC (I) (TELE) (TV) 2914 West Highway 50, Suite A Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-5000 www.myvalunet.com

JEWELERS

Kari’s Diamonds and Bridal, LLC 1015 Industrial Rd., Suite A Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-3899 Fax (620)342-7455 karisdiamonds.com

LAWN SERVICES, LANDSCAPING, HARDSCAPING

Jack’s Lawn & Pool Store 829 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-7660 www.jackslawnandpool.com Scheller’s Lawn and Landscape 401 South Prairie St. Emporia, KS 66801-4491 (620)342-3990 Fax (620)342-2069 www.schellersinc.com Scotts Lawn & Landscaping PO Box 237 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-9514 www.scottslawnandlandscaping. com

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Launch LLC 1319 Road F5 Emporia, KS 66801-3960 (620)794-4393

LIBRARIES

Emporia Public Library 110 East Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-3960 (620)340-6462 Fax (620)340-6444 www.emporialibrary.org

LIQUOR STORES

King Liquor 318 East Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-1991 The Liquor Store 507 South Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-4611 (620)343-3800 Fax (620)343-3800 Old Rums Liquor 906 East 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-3238 (620)342-7373 Fax (620)342-7619

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LOAN COMPANIES LendNation 1703 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-2222 Fax (620)343-2221 www.qchi.com

MANUFACTURERS

Better Life Technology 9736 Legler Rd. Lenexa, KS 66219 (913)894-0403 Fax (913)894-0439 www.bltllc.com Cargill 841 Graphic Arts Rd. Emporia, KS 66801-5128 (620)342-1650 Fax (620)342-6786 www.cargill.com Detroit Diesel RemanufacturingCentral 840 Overlander Rd. Emporia, KS 66801-8900 (620)343-3790 Fax (620)343-6678 www.detroitdieselreman.com Glendo, LLC 900 Overlander Rd. Emporia, KS 66801-1153 (620)343-1084 Fax (620)343-9640 www.glendo.com Hill’s Pet Nutrition, LLC 400 South Weaver St. Emporia, KS 66801-7590 (620)340-6641 Fax (620)340-6650 www.hillspet.com Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation 428 Peyton St. Emporia, KS 66801-1157 (620)342-7320 Fax (620)340-8590 www.hopkinsmfg.com

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Hostess Brands, LLC 1525 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)340-9030 Fax (620)342-6033 www.hostessbrands.com Norfolk Iron & Metal Co. 1701 East South Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-1467 (620)342-9202 Fax (620)340-0665 www.norfolkiron.com Sauder Custom Fabrication, Inc. 220 Weaver St. Emporia, KS 66801-1158 (620)342-2550 Fax (620)343-1681 www.saudercf.com Schmidt Custom Cabinetry 15 West Highway 99 Olpe, KS 66865 (620)475-3233 Fax (620)475-3233 www.schmidtcustomcabinetry.com Simmons Pet Food KS, Inc. 1400 East Logan Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-1046 (620)342-1323 Fax (620)342-8529 www.simfoods.com Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. 2101 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-6323 (620)343-3640 Fax (620)340-1311 Vektek LLC 1334 East Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-3389 (620)342-7637 Fax (620)342-7722 www.vektek.com

MOBILE HOME PARKS, DEALERS, PARTS

MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTION

The Emporia Gazette 517 Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801-7206 (620)342-4800 Fax (620)342-8108 www.emporiagazette.com

Family Martial Arts Center LLC 1009 West 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-7575 www.fmactkd.com Vigilance ATA Martial Arts LLC 1426 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-7589 www.vigilanceata.com

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention 527 Commercial St., Suite 101 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-9926 www.hopelinks.org CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness 1000 Lincoln St. Emporia, KS 66801-2449 (620)343-2211 Fax (620)342-1021 www.crosswindks.org

Town & Country Mobile Home Sales 525 South Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-4611 (620)342-7205 Fax (620)342-7206

MOVING & STORAGE

Thomas Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. 906 East Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-3204 (620)342-1163 Fax (620)342-2833 www.thomasunited.com

“Inspiring the Future; Honoring the Past” The NTHF recognizes career teachers, preserves educational history with a museum, and inspires current and future educators to make education their career.

In 2014, The NTHF established the Memorial to Fallen Educators, a permanent tribute to educators who literally “gave their all” for their profession. It became the first national memorial in the state of Kansas in April of 2018, and is now the National Memorial to Fallen Educators, located at 18th and Merchant.

THE NATIONAL TEACHERS

Hall of Fame Proudly located in...

Teacher Town, USA

MUSEUMS

Lyon County History Center 711 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-3922 (620)340-6310 Fax (620)340-6311 www.lyoncountyhistoricalsociety. org National Teachers Hall of Fame 1 Kellogg Circle, Box 4017 Emporia, KS 66801-2584 (620)341-5660 Fax (620)341-5912 www.nthf.org

NAIL SALON

Dynamic Nails & Spa 2917 West Highway 50 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-6245 https://www.facebook.com/ dynamic2917/

Phone: (620) 341-5660 E-mail: hallfame@emporia.edu

NEWSPAPERS

NIGHT CLUBS & BARS

Bourbon Cowboy, LLC 605 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)481-9404 www.bourboncowboybar.com

NURSE ANESTHETISTS

Emporia Anesthesia Associates, PA P.O. Box 1708 Emporia, KS 66801-2531 (620)342-8748 Fax (620)342-0783

We have been serving Emporia and the surrounding communities for over 130 years. We are proud to be locally owned and operated and look forward to serving you!

• 2 Convenient Lanes of Drive Thru • Free Local Delivery in Emporia • Delivery Service to Cottonwood Falls, Strong City and Madison • Compounding Services • Diabetic Shoes & Education

OFFICE SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT & FURNITURE Navrat’s Office Products 728 Mechanic St. Emporia, KS 66801-7352 (620)342-2092 Fax (620)342-8652 www.navrats.com

1400 W 12th Ave | Emporia, KS | www.haagpharmacy.com 620-342-1242 | Monday-Friday: 9am – 6pm | Saturday: 9am – 1pm

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D E TA I L S | B U S I N E S S D I R E C T O RY PHARMACIES & DRUG STORES

Staples 2200 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801-6648 (620)342-5200 Fax (620)342-2544

ORTHODONTICS

Emporia Orthodontics 919 West 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-5554 (620)343-7275 Fax (620)342-5376 Hannah Orthodontics, PA 3021 Eaglecrest Dr., Suite A Emporia, KS 66801-6187 (620)343-3000 Fax (620)343-7564 www.hannahbraces.com

OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY Corner House, Inc. PO Box 931 Emporia, KS 66801-3932 (620)342-3015 Fax (620)343-7606 www.cornerhouseinc.org

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Thomas Felts Photography 1626 Trowman Way Emporia, KS 66801 (620)222-8359 www.tfeltsphotos.com

PEST CONTROL SERVICES McKinzie Pest Control, Inc. 4101 Martin Dr. Emporia, KS 66801-4008 (620)342-4222 Fax (620)342-7871 www.mckinziepest.com Rainbow Pest Control, Inc. 11 West Ninth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-2905 (620)343-2300 Fax (620)343-2410

PET SHOPS

L & L Pets 621 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-3901 (620)343-3398 Fax (620)343-3355 www.facebook.com/ LLPetsEmporiaKS/?ref=br_rs

Graves Drug 609 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-2974 (620)343-2323 Fax (620)343-2663 www.gravesdrug.com Haag Pharmacy 1400 West 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-1242 Fax (620)342-1243 www.haagpharmacy.com Walgreens #11167 1502 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-3301 Fax (620)342-3319 www.walgreens.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY

PT Associates of Emporia 2812 West 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-5553 (620)208-7878 Fax (620)208-7000 www.ptemporia.com

PHYSICIANS DERMATOLOGY

Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, PA 2509 W. 18th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-9335 Fax (620)208-9335 www.ksderm.com Kansas Medical Clinic 1602 W. 15th Ave., Suite D Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-8518 www.kmcpa.com

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PHYSICIANS - FAMILY PRACTICE

Plumbing by Spellman, Inc. 821 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-2122 Fax (620)342-2171 www.plumbingbyspellmanks.com Schaefer Plumbing, LLC 1534 20th Park Place Emporia, KS 66801-5967 (620)343-1094

Cotton O’Neil - Dr. Robert Stewart 1301 West 12th Ave., Suite 401 Emporia, KS 66801-2587 (620)343-2900 Fax (620)343-9484 Flint Hills Family Medicine - Dr. Kim Schmid 1301 West 12th Ave., Suite 101 Emporia, KS 66801-2588 (620)343-2500 Fax (620)343-2828 www.fhfmed.com

PRINTERS

PHYSICIANS - INTERNAL MEDICINE

Cotton O’Neil - Dr. Rachel Duncan 1301 West 12th Avenue, Ste. 202 Emporia, KS 66801-2587 (620)342-2521 Fax (620)342-6520 Cotton O’Neil - Dr. Tm Duncan 1301 W. 12th Ave., Suite 202 Emporia, KS 66801-2589 (620)342-2521 Fax (620)342-6520 Cotton O’Neil - Dr. W. Brock Kretsinger 1301 West 12th Ave., Suite 202 Emporia, KS 66801-5562 (620)343-2900 Fax (620)342-6520

PHYSICIANS OPHTHALMOLOGY

Reynolds and Anliker Eye Physicians & Surgeons 1602 West 15th Ave., Suite B Emporia, KS 66801-2588 (620)342-6989 Fax (620)342-2262 www.reynoldsandanliker.com

PLUMBING, BOILER REPAIRS Burnap Bros., Inc./Bath Expressions 722 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-2913 (620)342-2645 Fax (620)342-2647

Chester Press, Inc. 2 South Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-8792 Fax (620)342-4705 www.chesterpressinc.com Printing Plus 15 East Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-3919 (620)343-9433 Fax (620)343-3513

PROPERTY & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 2S Inc. 702 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-7676 Fax (620)208-7676

RADIO STATIONS

96.1 The Wave PO Box 893 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-9393 Fax (620)342-7617 www.ksradio.com KVOE 1400, Country 101.7 and Mix 104.9 1420 C of E Dr. Emporia, KS 66801-2585 (620)342-1400 Fax (620)342-0804 www.kvoe.com

REAL ESTATE SALES

Coldwell Banker Emporia Real Estate 608 Commercial St., Suite B Emporia, KS 66801 (620)412-9850 Fax (620)307-0396 www.emporiarealestate.com

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RECREATION

Emporia Recreation Commission 313 West Fourth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-4149 (620)340-6300 Fax (620)340-6390 www.emporiarec.org

RECYCLING

Advantage Metals Recycling, LLC 302 Graham St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-1122 Fax (620)342-1177 www.advantagerecycling.com

RENTALS

BLI Rentals, LLC 715 Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-7847 Fax (620)208-2800 www.blirentals.com

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

Family owned over 60 years.

Muckenthaler, Inc. 308 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-4011 (620)342-5653 Fax (620)342-6227 www.muckenthaler.com

Since 1945

RESTAURANTS/CLUBS

Amanda’s Bakery & Cafe 702 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)340-0620 Bobby D’s Merchant St. BBQ, Inc. 607 Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801-6015 (620)342-1990 www.bobbydsbbq.com Braum’s Ice Cream Store 1028 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-2951 Casa Ramos 707 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)340-0640 Fax (620)340-0830 Chicken House Cafe 8 East Highway 99 Olpe, KS 66865-0226 (620)475-3386 Coach’s 2702 West 15th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-6156 (620)343-6362 Commercial Street Diner 614 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-3902 (620)343-9866 Emporia Country Club 1801 Rural St. Emporia, KS 66801-5400 (620)342-0343 Fax (620)342-7107 www.emporiacc.org Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 1400 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-9009 www.freddyusa.com

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D E TA I L S | B U S I N E S S D I R E C T O RY RETAIL, SERVICE

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 2301 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801-6600 (620)343-1500 Fax (620)340-0137

RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES & HOMES Emporia Place 1200 West 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-1000 www.enlivant.com Holiday Resort and Estates 2700 West 30th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-9100 (620)343-9285 Fax (620)343-1867 www.holidayresorts.net Presbyterian Manor of Emporia 2300 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801-9214 (620)343-2613 Fax (620)343-9195 www.PresbyterianManors.org

RETIREMENT PLANNING

Edward Jones - Jon Geitz, Financial Advisor 1508 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-0643 (620)343-2388 Fax (866)462-6858 www.edwardjones.com Edward Jones - John Newland, Financial Advisor 1130 Chestnut St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-2562 Fax (888)719-6060 www.edwardjones.com Edward Jones - Greg Seibel, Financial Advisor 526 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-4006 (620)343-2371 Fax (888)655-4944 www.edwardjones.com Edward Jones - Courtney Ward, Financial Advisor 1601 West Sixth Ave., Suite B Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-0977 Fax (866)462-6858 Waddell & Reed - Kelly Wade 1805 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)757-1010 Fax (620)208-4400

ROOFING

Ozone Roofing Inc 1115 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)794-6689 www.ozonerfg.com Wray Roofing 805 East Sixth Ave Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-7576 Fax (620)342-1421 www.wrayroofing.com

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THOMAS FELTS

Gambino’s Pizza 1003 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801-5181 (620)343-9114 www.gambinospizza.com Golden Wok 2804 West Highway 50 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-6688 www.goldenwokks.com Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs 1004 East 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-3100 Fax (620)341-9929 www.goodcentssubs.com IHOP 2831 W. 18th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)412-9586 Ichiban Asian Bistro 1430 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-6888 www.ichibanasianbistro.com Little Caesars Pizza 1014 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-8900 Fax (913)764-2725 www.littlecaesars.com McDonald’s 1202 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-2563 (620)342-9325 Fax (620)343-8215 McDonald’s on Industrial 2810 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801-2124 (620)342-9444 Fax (316)321-3310 Pizza Ranch 3000 West 18th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-8646 Fax (620)343-8649 www.pizzaranch.com Planet Sub 2715 Candlewood Dr. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-1660 Fax (620)343-6137 www.planetsub.com Shanghai Chinese Restaurant 2002 West Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-6463 (620)342-4888 Spangles #28 2708 West 18th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-2888 www.spanglesinc.com Subway 1128D Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801-6218 (620)343-2907 Fax (620)208-8011 www.subway.com

SCHOOLS, PRESCHOOLS & DAYCARES Emporia Christian School, Preschool, Daycare and Summer Day Camp 1325 C of E Dr. Emporia, KS 66801-2543 (620)342-5353 Fax (620)342-8686 www.emporiachristianschool.org

SENIOR BOOSTERS

Ace, Gary 760 Road 200 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-9116 Barnes, Bill 2901 Westlake Dr. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-9835 Buchele, Ken & Marilyn 2112 West 22nd Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-3627 Davis, Dale & Carolyn 2040 Morningside Dr. Emporia, KS 66801-5435 (620)342-0662 Groh, Harry 2403 Westview Dr. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-8531 Gunkel, Howard 1724 Hammond Dr. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-6903 Hanna, Charles 909 Oxford Dr. Emporia, KS 66801-5438 (620)342-0028

Hanshew, Paul 906 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-2917 (620)342-9440 Harter, Dorine 2807 Monterey Dr. Emporia, KS 66801-1044 (620)342-4594 Hill, Don 2805 Twin Lakes Dr. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-1242 Kretsinger, John & Claudia 802 South Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-5435 Lowther, Jim 2300 Industrial Rd., Suite 309 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-1391 McKinzie, Vernon 1976 East Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-6509 (620)342-1133 Miller, Marshall & Sharon 1708 Luther St. Emporia, KS 66801-6046 (620)342-4467 Rathke, Ed 1118 Weaver St. Emporia, KS 66801-3950 (620)343-2949 Honorable John Sanderson 1267 Road 220 Emporia, KS 66801-4013 (620)342-0874 Scheller, Mel 2351 Hillcrest Dr. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-3760

Stewart, Sharon 32 Bodock Rd. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-8145 Vernon, Sharon 2419 Apple Dr. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)341-0669 Wilhite, Charles 1401 East Logan Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-2235 (620)342-5837

SENIOR CENTERS

Emporia Senior Center, Inc. 603 East 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-3160 Fax (620)343-8735 www.emporiaseniorcenter.org

SHOES

SKATING RINKS Rollers 701 Graham St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)342-3322 www.ksrollers.com

SOYBEAN PROCESSING Bunge North America 701 East Sixth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-3123 (620)342-7270 Fax (620)343-6234

Dirty Kanza Promotions, LLC 11 West Eighth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)757-3264 www.dirtykanzapromotions.com

SPORTING GOODS

SHOPPING CENTERS

STORAGE

SIGNS, GRAPHICS, LETTERING

Coffelt Sign Company 18 South Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-4624 (620)343-6411 Fax (620)343-9233

Pork • Ribs • Brisket Turkey • Chicken • Fish

SPECIAL EVENTS PROMOTIONS

Brown’s Shoe Fit Company 603 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-2973 (620)342-5871 Fax (620)342-2670 Shoe Sensation #882 1664 Industrial Rd., Suite 122 Emporia, KS 66801 (620)340-8199 Fax (812)288-7747 www.shoesensation.com Flinthills Mall Merchant Association 1632 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801-6222 (620)342-4631 Fax (620)342-0329 www.flinthillsmall.com

Always Emporia’s number 1 for

Dynamic Discs 912 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-3472 www.dynamicdiscs.com Sports Connection 2721 West 15th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-4005 (620)343-6271 Fax (620)343-2916 www.sportsconnectionks.com Graphic Arts Street Storage Co. 701 Lantern Lane Emporia, KS 66801-5156 (620)343-1873 Fax (620)343-8554 www.graphicartsstreetstorage.com Orange Door Storage 802 Graphic Arts Rd. Emporia, KS 66801-5129 (620)343-2054 Fax (620)343-1670

620.342.1990 607 Merchant St. bobbydsbbq.com Mon-Sat 11am-9pm

HIBACHI | SUSHI | THAI | CHINESE | KOREAN

SURVEYORS

GeoTech, Inc. 115 West Fifth Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-2400 (620)342-7491 Fax (620)342-6722 www.geotechinc.net

Welcome to the sweetest place in Kansas!

We’re the only gourmet chocolate shop in the Midwest with 200 handmade chocolates and the home of Pop-Choc. Stop in for perfect one-of-a-kind chocolate gifts to take home.

Now open 7 days a week!

WWW.ICHIBANASIANBISTRO.COM Order online or through facebook | Delivery Available

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1430 INDUSTRIAL RD | EMPORIA | 620-208-6888 Mon-Tues: 11am-2:30pm & 5pm-9pm | Friday: 11am-2:30pm & 5pm-10pm Saturday: 11am-10pm | Sunday: 11am-9pm

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D E TA I L S | B U S I N E S S D I R E C T O RY TELEVISION STATIONS KSNT, KTKA, KTMJ 6835 Northwest Highway 24 Topeka, KS 66618 (785)582-4000 Fax (785)582-4783 www.ksnt.com

TREE SERVICE, SPRAYING & HORTICULTURE Wellnitz Tree Care, Inc. 310 Congress St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)340-2484 www.wellnitztreecare.com

THEATRES

TRUCK REPAIR

TIRE DEALERS

TRUCKING TRANSPORTATION BROKERS

Emporia Granada Theatre Alliance, Inc. 807 Commercial St. Emporia, KS 66801-2914 (620)342-3342 Fax (620)342-8630 www.emporiagranada.com Express Tire & Auto, LLC 806 East 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801-3280 (620)343-9994 Fax (620)343-3895 www.expresstirepros.com Mel’s Tire, LLC 915 Graham St. Emporia, KS 66801-5112 (620)342-8473 Fax (620)342-2895

Master’s Mechanic, Inc. 802 Graphic Arts Rd. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)343-2030 Fax (620)343-1670

Kansas Continental Express, Inc. 709 Industrial Rd. Emporia, KS 66801-1448 (620)343-7100 Fax (620)343-1221 www.kcxi.com

UTILITIES

4 Rivers Electric Cooperative, Inc. 2501 West 18th Ave., Suite B Emporia, KS 66801-0964 (620)342-0553 Fax (620)342-1619 www.lyon-coffey.coop

THOMAS FELTS

Evergy 100 North Broadway St., Suite 800 Wichita, KS 67201 (800)383-1183 Fax (316)299-7452 www.evergy.com Kansas Gas Service 1001 Edison Place Salina, KS 67401 (785)822-3528

VETERINARIANS

Emporia Veterinary Hospital 710 Anderson St. Emporia, KS 66801-6394 (620)342-6515 Fax (620)343-6513

WELDING - SUPPLIES & SERVICES

Scott’s Welding Service, Inc. 719 Graham St. Emporia, KS 66801 (620)208-9353 scottsweldingcruraltel.net

APAC Kansas Inc.

Shears Division WWW.APACSHEARS.COM 620 342 2047 302 Peyton, Emporia, KS 66801

APAC Shears has been Building the Heartland from the Ground Up for over a century.

From the supply of aggregate materials, hot mix asphalt, and concrete to the construction of roads and bridges, we do it all.

We offer a wide variety of services, products, and materials to serve your building needs.

Our customers include contractors, businesses, municipalities, government agencies, and homeowners across Kansas.

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620.342.6622 | 813 GRAHAM ST. EMPORIA, KS

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Commercial * Retail * Office * Manufacturing Warehouse * Banks * Medical Clinics

Working for Emporia For 26 years

Return on Investment Over the Last Quarter Century

Job creation of over

2,100 full-time jobs

Represents 12.8%

of the total employment in Lyon County, Kansas

= 5 full-time jobs

Over 2,657,443 sq.ft. in new buildings

= 1 percent of employment in Lyon County, KS

977,125,000

$

in new buildings and equipment

IN THE LAST 7 YEARS ALONE: The Emporia Manufacturers have invested $218,426,000 in 585,000 sq. ft. of buildings and new processing equipment creating more than 1,100 jobs.

New companies locating in the Emporia/Lyon County area are Better Life Technologies, BLI, CAMSO, Dynamic Distribution, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Holman Distribution, Hostess Brands, Norfolk Iron & Metal, Pratt Industrial, Simmons Pet Food, Valu-Net FIBER, Westar Energy – Emporia Energy Center.

Existing Company expansions are: Birch Communications, Cargill Pet Food, Detroit Reman, EVCO, Fanestil, Glendo, Hopkins Manufacturing, Tyson Foods, Thermal Ceramics and VEKTEK.

719 Commercial St • Emporia, Kansas 620-342-1600 • emporiarda.org