Member Spotlight

“What were they thinking” on November 1st of 1898 when F.A. & Mary Vaniman walked into the building on the corner of Kansas and Main? Peoples Bank president, Tom Pruitt reminisced about the historic sequence of events on the 120-year timeline of Peoples Bank. The...

“You tell me you’re not better when we’re done.” A powerful statement by CrossFit Founder Greg Glassman and essentially the goal of CrossFit, to become "better"; stronger, leaner and healthier. Technically, CrossFit means a constantly varied high intensity workout that combines weightlifting, gymnastics (range of...

You probably don’t need another reason to fill up at 24/7 Travel Stores in McPherson, but we learned of plenty during the Chamber Connections.  The McPherson 24/7 Travel Store typically has the lowest fuel prices around (current fuel prices listed online), but you can save...

I bet you didn’t know that The Cedars has lease and rent options available. Me neither. During the Chamber Connections hosted by The Cedars, Lamonte Rothrock explained several different housing options and fee structures within their campus. Rothrock, vice president of sales and marketing for...

What is a 6-letter word for treasures? Tesori! Marty Lee, owner of Tesori Boutique explained to the large Chamber Connections crowd that Tesori is the Italian word for treasures, and if you have visited the new Tesori Boutique, you will agree. Tesori Boutique at 300...

Construction has begun at the McPherson Community Building and it is going to be incredible! After months of discussion and planning, the City of McPherson contracted with GLMV architect firm and Hutton Construction to renovate the Community Building. Mike Seiwert, from GLMV Architecture and Lead...

Celebrating their 60th year, Pine Village is a continues care retirement community that enriches the lives of many. As a “person centered care center” they strive to include each individuals’ choices and cater activities and amenities to bring them joy. Residents should expect to live...

The McPherson Airport is a “huge asset” to our community as Kelly Hoover pointed out. Not only a key component to local corporations but it also serves recreational pilots, medical transportation needs, pipeline pilots and the next generation of aviators. The McPherson Airport, in some...

The McPherson community is rich with volunteerism, people of all ages willing to get involved, helping to make a difference, make an impact in the lives of many. That attitude and passion is also the heart and sole of United Way of McPherson County. From...

Repeat after me, “My name is _______, and I’m a bookaholic!” Whew, the good news is, the McPherson Public Library is open practically EVERY DAY, and it is FREE to check out books! Other than holidays, the library is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 8...