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May
Date2014
Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau
From the President
Not only does May bring us flowers, but it is also the start to a fun, exciting and
busy time of the year for most of us. Graduations, weddings, family reunions, not
to mention all the community activities like the Glass Blown Open, DK 200, Emporia
Celebrates the Flint Hills, the National Teachers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies,
and this year the dedication of the Fallen Educator Memorial.
Jeanine McKenna
President & CEO
We here at the Chamber and Visitors Bureau are here to help make some of your
decision making easier, and we can save you money and time; two things that are
precious to everyone. When you are looking for a graduation gift, wedding gift
or something to show your appreciation, remember Shop Emporia Gift Certificates.
They come in $5, $10 and $25 denominations, and you can determine what size
you want your gift to be. It is quick and easy when you call ahead and place your
order. Then when you are out running other errands, you can pop into our office
and pick them up! It is just that easy.
Besides saving you time and money, what are some other good reasons to
purchase Shop Emporia Gift Certificates? You are keeping your dollars local, and
by doing that you help build our schools and cities; you help provide property tax
relief, and you are helping keep your family and friends employed right here in
Emporia.
Shop Emporia Gift Certificates are just like cash and are redeemable at eightyfive merchants, giving the recipient a lot of choices on where to redeem them. If
you are a Chamber member and you do not currently accept Shop Emporia Gift
Certificates, sign up today! Over $62,000 worth of Shop Emporia Gift Certificates
were sold in 2013, and we are on track to sell just as many this year! Signing up
is easy; just call our office to learn more.
Remember, It’s a Great Day to Shop Emporia First!