Chamber Vision January 2014 | Page 20

20 January 2014 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau Thanks for Another Great Year of Markets The vendors of the Emporia Farmers Market would like to thank our shoppers and supporters for another great year of markets in Emporia. Special thanks goes to ESB Financial, the market’s lead sponsor, and the Emil Babinger Charitable Trust for making our indoor winter markets a reality. We would also like to take a moment to thank our Helpful Harvesters: Emporia Celebrates the Flint Hills, Emporia Realty Group, Scott & Rhonda Gordon, Lyon County Master Gardeners, James & Theresa Muckenthaler, and Rand Simmons Law Office. Thanks also to the City of Emporia, Lyon County K-State Research and Extension, Elbert Liquor Store, KVOE, The Emporia Gazette and The Flint Hills Shopper. Additional Community and Event Sponsor appreciation goes to Country Mart North, Emporia Subways, Murphy’s Menu, Thurston’s Plus, and PrairieLand Partners. And to all our new and returning Friends of the Emporia Farmers Market, as well as our fabulous Farmhands (market volunteers) we wouldn’t be here without your support. Thank you!  If your business or organization is interested in partnering with the Emporia Farmers Market for events in 2014, please contact the market manager, Tracy Simmons. Dates for the 2014 market calendar are now being set. New vendors are welcome year-round at the Emporia Farmers Market. Guidelines available at www. emporiafarmersmarket.org. Indoor Winter Markets in January  Indoor Winter Markets continue to take place at the Emporia Humanitarian Center, 2