Chamber Vision November 2016 | Page 6

6 Date November 2016 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau Business of the Year Waters True Value to host Indoor Farmers Market Season Shop with the Emporia Farmers Market at the new Waters True Value store, during their winter market season. Waters True Value will be hosting the indoor markets, beginning November 5, at 2727 W Hwy 50. Indoor markets take place the first and third Saturdays of the month, November through April, from 10:00 am to noon, and will feature a variety of fres h and local produce, homemade baked goods, as well as arts, crafts and other oneof-a-kind handmade items. The Emporia Farmers Market is one of the first markets in Kansas to offer a year-round outlet for local foods, and is sponsored by the Emil Babinger Charitable Trust. The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau is accepting nominations for its 2016 Business of the Year award. To nominate a business you feel deserves this award, complete the form below. Nomination forms are due in the Chamber office by November 4, 2016. Each nominee will receive an application to complete and return to the Chamber. Award Criteria 1. Nominee must currently be a Chamber member. 2. Nominee’s work force must not exceed 100 persons. 3. Nominee must have been in business for a minimum of three years. 4. Nominee must exhibit community involvement. 5. Nominee cannot be a non-profit organization or a nationally recognized chain or franchise. 2016 Business of the Year Nomination Form Company Name __________________________________ Owner/Contact ___________________________________ Address _________________________________________ Phone __________________________________________ Reason for nomination: _____________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Nominated by ____________________________________ Phone __________________________________________ Nomination Deadline – November 4, 2016 Mail to: Emporia Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau Attn: Jessica Crumb 719 Commercial, Emporia, KS 66801-0703 Or FAX to 620-342-3223 Winner will receive a plaque and be recognized at the Annual Meeting