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For quite a few years, the Chamber and Main Street have been offering our members quarterly television advertising “Experience McPherson ……Just a short drive from anywhere” with KAKE Channel 10. The exposure reaches Salina, Lindsborg, Great Bend/Hays as well as on Cox cable channels. It...

The discussion of a McPherson Makers Space concept was held recently at the McPherson Chamber of Commerce. The meeting drew approximately 28 people with various backgrounds of interest; individuals, educators, artists, engineers, hobby “makers”, industry and economic development personnel from McPherson as well as the...

Mark your calendar for October 10-14th when the 2018 Men’s Chamber Trip heads to St. Louis, Missouri. As always, it will be a terrific trip with plenty of group tours and activities as well free time to explore on your own. The bonus part of...

Everyone wants the best care for their loved one, but what if you can’t always be there to provide that care? Contact the compassionate care givers at Touching Hearts at Home, 620-639-2790. They are the heart of home care, providing everything from grocery shopping and...

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce is hosting an informational and idea exchange meeting regarding interest in establishing a Creation Station, Maker Space, or Fab Lab are a few of the names they go by. These spaces are dedicated to where community members can go to...

“Creating Possibility is what we do” caught my attention on a publication from Sunflower Bank.  It is incredible how much banking has changed from the teller window of the past, intended for deposits and withdrawals only, to today’s banking options and on-line banking capabilities.  Sunflower...

If you see a John Deere tractor working in the field and the operator’s hands don’t seem to be on the steering wheel, don’t be concerned. That tractor probably has an auto steer system with a GPS with a ½” accuracy from PraireLand Partners. According...

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee will host the Rural Appreciation Picnic on Friday, July 27th beginning at 5:30 pm.-7:00 p.m. during the 4-H Fair at the 4-H Fairgrounds, located at 600 W. Woodside. The 49 year tradition of the Rural Appreciation is to...

What is KMU and what do they do?  Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU) is a statewide association that represents 181 municipal (cities, towns or governing bodies) electric, natural gas, water and waste water utilities.  Brad Mears, Assistant Executive Director of KMU enlightened the Chamber Connections crowd...