News & Updates

The Outstanding McPherson area Eighth Grade Award (OMEGA) is a long-standing tradition that coincides with the origin of All Schools Day, to recognize 8th grade students. Each year the McPherson Chamber of Commerce honors 8th grade students from McPherson County for their courage, compassion, and...

(Article written by Cindy Baldwin) Dave Christiansen has been selected by the McPherson Chamber Ag Committee as the 2020 Friend of Agriculture. Christiansen, who has worked in cooperatives since his first job unloading wheat trucks as a 17-year-old at the Great Bend elevator, retired from Mid...

(Article written by Cindy Baldwin) The McPherson Chamber Ag Committee has selected the Ernie and Florene Goering family as the 2020 Farm Family. The Goerings’ farm is located between Galva, Moundridge and Elyria. They also have family ground near Garden City that was purchased by his...

Aligning Opportunities with What Our Members Want So many of our members are searching for more employees to strengthen their company, and the Chamber is a great resource to achieve those connections. To assist our community and build our workforce, the McPherson Chamber posts new employment...

Be Kind signs can be seen everywhere you drive, while watching tv, and even when browsing the internet. The first time I noticed a Be Kind sign I thought it was rather nice. The more I noticed, my thoughts slid towards isn’t it sad that...

The Leadership Advisory Committee of the McPherson Chamber will host a virtual program on Wednesday, February 24 at noon (CST). Everyone is invited to attend. Our speaker Hala Dean, Director of Employee Learning & Development for Viega LLC. has lined up an interactive presentation and...

Each year the Chamber President is encouraged to share their ideas and gather the opinions of the board on how the Chamber can better serve our community. The 2020/2021 Chamber President, Kendra Oakes, felt strongly that the senior community could use extra attention, having endured...

Eligibility requirements for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce AFA Scholarship include high school seniors or undergraduate students that reside in McPherson County and/or attend a high school in McPherson County, plan to pursue a career in the food and agriculture industry and obtain a four-year...

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee works hard to help grow future ag leaders. Since 2001, we have partnered with Agriculture Future of America to support an AFA Leader and Academic Scholarship each year. With the generosity of individual and business donors, and the dedication...

Do you find it interesting how certain words that were rarely heard before 2020, seem to be in every headline and radio broadcast? Words like pandemic, unprecedented, and resilient. Now, it seems that we have introduced pivot, adapt, and reimagine to the top trendy words. I...