Chamber News & Updates

10 Aug

When Pigs Fly scheduled for Aug 26 & 27

Since 2000, the When Pigs Fly BBQ Contest & Fly In, a Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned event has raised nearly $37,000 for the Agriculture Future for America Scholarship fund.  The scholarships have been awarded to  13 McPherson County students pursuing studies in an agriculture...

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01 Aug

Welcome New Chamber Board Members

The Nominating Committee (Pam Shoemaker, Mike Rausch, Greg McCullough, Chad Alexander, Jeff Smith, Chris Wiens and Jason Hoover) met in accordance with the McPherson Chamber of Commerce bylaws.  A letter dated May 26th was sent out to the membership for approval of the proposed list...

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30 Jul

Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament

A fantastic day with 30 teams participating on August 13th, 2011 at the MHS Roundhouse. Congratulations to the winning teams: Mens Open Division: Tyler Burch, Christian Ulsaker, Aaron Fraizer & Will Anderson Womens Open Division:  Sarah Gaeddert, Casyn Buchman, Kate Lehman & Avery Vogts Middle School Boys Division:  Drew Pyle,...

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20 Jul

Ag Committee Celebrates 40 Years of Rural Appreciation

If there is one Chamber comittee that does not sit idle at any time of the year it would be the Agriculture Committee which is chaired by Jeff Smith of S & S Farms. For 40 years years this dedicated and diverse group of not...

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18 May

Agriculture Committee Awards Scholarships

Congratulations to Kaci Rempe of Inman who won the $3,200 2011 Agriculture Future of America Scholarship. The $1,600 Leadership Conference Scholarship was awarded to Karsen Brown of Inman. Both student plan to attend Kansas State University and study equine veterinary study. These awards are made...

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01 Mar

2011 OMEGA Nominations being accepted

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Education committee is pleased to announce that nominations are being accepted for the 2011 OMEGA. Your help is needed to see that a deserving 8th grade student from McPherson County will be recognized for their leadership qualities, courage, compassion and service to their community. Nomination forms are...

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01 Mar

Women’s Chamber Trip Changes Destination

Savannah, Georgia is the new destination scheduled for October 22nd to October 26th. Travelers will depart mid-day from Wichita and arrive in Savannah late afternoon. Accommodations are at the Holiday Inn Express Historic District, a brand new hotel with a contemporary Southern style located right on Bay...

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