Chamber members crowded into the Ad Astra Radio station on a cold January 4, 2024, to celebrate it being 75 years to the day since KNEX 1540, now known as KMCP, took to the airwaves at 7:45 a.m. in 1949. Attendees at this Chamber Connection...
Whether it’s inquiries about housekeeping services, home health, Medicare, or general public transportation, chances are the McPherson County Council on Aging (MCCA) will have the answers. In fact, they have a plethora of information for McPherson County residents aged 60 and older, as attendees at...
Chamber members gathered December 14th for Chamber Connections hosted by First United Methodist Church in their Youth Center. The comfortable, appealing space accommodates 40-50 middle and high school students for youth group on Wednesday evenings as they gather for lessons, fellowship, and fun. Kid Zone,...
The McPherson County K-State Research & Extension office held a Chamber Connection December 7th at their office, 600 W. Woodside, and shared with attendees some of the many programs they offer. Extension programs present useful information related to agriculture, home economics, youth development, family life, business...
Revolution Free Methodist Church staff, congregants, and community members gathered December 5th to celebrate the church’s expanded space with a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting. “Faith is a strong pillar of our community in McPherson so thank you for everything you are doing to continue to...
Did you know that Kansas Gas Service is the largest natural gas distribution utility in Kansas, providing safe, reliable natural gas to more than 648,000 customers in 360 communities. Of those 6,000 are in McPherson. Katie Bowers, community relations manager, Brian Rush, supervisor, and Lauren Clary,...
The morning was chilly and windy, but an enthusiastic crowd gathered as Central Christian College of Kansas launched the Barry McKeown Fitness Court Studio with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting November 18th. This Fitness Court Studio was developed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Central...
Chamber members crowded the aisles at Krehbiels Specialty Meats for November 9th’s Chamber Connection, perusing staples like poultry and hot dogs as well as exotic meats like alligator and ground ostrich. Krehbiels Specialty Meats, located at 1636 Mohawk Road, is a family-owned business which started out...
A crowd gathered for the November 2nd Chamber Connection to help celebrate Peoples Bank & Trust’s 125th anniversary. On November 1, 1898, F.A. and Mary Vaniman opened the bank in its current location at 101 S. Main, known then as Peoples State Bank. Mr. Vaniman...
When Clint Cornejo’s father and uncle started Allmetal Recycling in 2009, they had six employees and handled about 500 tons of scrap metal a month. Today with Cornejo and his cousin Kolby at the helm, they employ 230 people and move about 18,000 tons of...