Chamber News & Updates

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce’s Civic Awareness Committee invites you to the annual Legislative Update on February 8th at 9:00 a.m. at Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU), 2090 E. Ave. A., McPherson. This event is a key part of our commitment to civic engagement and informed...

Debbie Hawkinson, Executive Director of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce, recently completed her second year at the Institute for Organization Management, a prestigious four-year professional development program organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Held at Winter IOM in Tucson, this nonprofit leadership training program...

Thank you all for shopping local this holiday season and year around! Everyone had the opportunity to collect Candy Cane Cash entries by shopping at the 24 participating stores from Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024. Congratulations to Maxine McGarrah, who has $1,000 in Candy Cane Cash to...

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) on December 9th. McPherson High School students from Chris Strathman’s entrepreneur class presented their business ideas during a 4-minute pitch to judges and showcased their concepts to the public through trade show displays....

The mission of Leadership McPherson is "To develop leadership capacity that inspires visionary, positive action, to motivate and strengthen the community." Leadership McPherson participants learn to recognize their talents, skills, and strengths, and discover new traits to appreciate in others. The in-depth, educational program focuses on...

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce and McPherson Main Street partner to bring you a delightful holiday experience in McPherson. Spend an entire afternoon visiting the welcoming McPherson stores in search of the ideal gifts or enjoy the family-friendly events we have planned. McPherson: “Where Santa Shops!” Download...

Each year, the past presidents of the McPherson Chamber select the President’s Award winner, to recognize an individual for their valuable contribution and long-term impact on the McPherson business community. The 2024 President’s Award was presented to Mayor Tom Brown at the McPherson Chamber’s annual...

The Emerging Leader Award is presented each year to an individual who is an up-and-coming business and community leader – a rising star who is inspiring others. Among other criteria, this individual’s professional success is matched by their commitment to serving our community, and they...

Join us for the annual Chamber Banquet & Awards on Tuesday, October 22nd from 11:30 to 1:00 at the McPherson Community Building. Help us celebrate a year of successful opportunities and future goals. $30/person or $250 to sponsor a 6-seat table. RSVP by October 17th to...