A thriving atmosphere for business, residents & visitors

We are an organization of over 200 local businesses and hundreds of volunteers, working together to build a vibrant and prosperous region, community, and downtown core.

A thriving atmosphere for business, residents & visitors

We are an organization of over 200 local businesses and hundreds of volunteers, working together to build a vibrant and properous region, community, and downtown core.

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Emporia FC vs Allen CCC – March 20th

Mark your calendars to watch Emporia FC vs Allen County Community College. Emporia FC Preseason...
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Emporia Main Street Nominated for Best Main Street!

A panel of industry experts and editors at USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards has...
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Champions Landing Grand Opening

The entire community is invited out for a full day of activities, promotions, and fun!...
April drinkers & thinkers

April Promotions Meeting!

Join us for casual conversation and coffee at Gravel City Roasters on Tuesday, April 2nd...

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Emporia Main Street Nominated for Best main Street in the Nation-Cast YOUR Vote Today!

A panel of industry experts and editors at USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards has chosen Emporia, KS as a nominee for Best Main Street. The intention of this award is to celebrate...

Vacancy Issues- What Causes Them and What Can We Do About It.

Across the nation we have an issue that impacts our communities: vacancies. Vacant homes, vacant commercial properties, vacant sections of buildings, and areas that aren't utilized in our communities. Vacancies...

Emporia Lands Hope VI Grant!

Please read the story at the Emporia Gazette!

Zig When They Zag. As big companies push automated customer experience, small businesses must embrace the personal touch

Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) were the dominant business stories in 2023. AI will develop an entirely upgraded skill set this year (and for the next several years), and large...

Show of Hands! The third year of the business pitch event will feature a new location, new concepts, and some new support elements!

Four years ago, Emporia Main Street had an opportunity to participate in a study by the Brookings Institute. The study focused on the practices of three Main Street programs in...

Upcoming Events

Mar 28 , 2024
5:30 pm
Apr 13 , 2024
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Jun 1 , 2024
11 am - Midnight
Sep 14 , 2024
7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Our IMpact on Emporia Emporia Main Street's programs have a visible, measurable impact on our community.

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Local economic impact per year of Emporia Main Street initiatives

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Total investment in Downtown Emporia since 1991

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