Chamber Vision August 2014 | Page 2

2 August 2014 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau Chamber Office Jeanine McKenna Prisdent/CEO [email protected] Susan Rathke CVB Director [email protected] Vanda Stephens Office Manager [email protected] Christian Keisler Admin/Marketing Assistant [email protected] Jessica Crumb Public Relations Coordinator [email protected] Kathleen Sabutis Receptionist [email protected] Officers INSIDE 3 Community Calendar 4 From the President 6 Chairman’s Corner 8 Social Media Strategies 10 Leadership Emporia Deadline 11 Business After Hours Tips 17 Bureau Business Ron Thomas Chairman of the Board KVOE 1400, Country 101.7 and Mix 104.9 Pete Euler Vice Chairman State Farm Insurance Rich Avery Chairman Elect Pizza Ranch Jose Feliciano, Jr. Immediate Past Chairman Flinthills Mall Merchant Assn. Diana Kuhlmann Treasurer Emporia State University President & CEO Jeanine McKenna 18 RDA Happenings 20 FHTC Opportunities 22 Important Dates 23 Membership Update 24 Flinthills Mall 25 Farmers Market Board of Directors Clark Allemang II Helbert and Allemang Attorneys at Law Jason Miller Sutherland Lumber Company Russ Bonitatibus Lyon County State Bank Chris Negrete Walgreens Julie Cooper Flint Hills Technical College Bill Persinger Mental Health Center of East Central KS Beth Hammond Emporia State University Foundation Jon Reed Home Town Health Care Ken Hanson Presbyterian Manor Jamie Sauder Emporia Realty Group Bill Henricks Insurance Planning Center Dr. Micheal Shonrock Emporia State University Bre Johnson Navrat’s Office Products Kari Stookey Kari’s Diamonds & Bridal Jim Maher Simmons Pet Foods Jeff Williams Emporia’s Home Team, Ek Real Estate The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau… The Investment of a Lifetime Your investment in the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau is a sound business decision, good for your business and good for our area and community. We feel strongly that our program is designed for you, and that you will be satisfied with your investment. WE GUARANTEE IT! Chamber & Visitors Bureau Office Hours Our office is open from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, with the exception of all major holidays. THE CHAMBER VISION A monthly publication of the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau www.emporiakschamber.org