News & Updates

It was a fantastic Friday to "Par-Tee On." A beautiful, non-stressful afternoon of Par-Tee games with business friends and more friends. The Chamber appreciates the many sponsors who gave donations, Par-Tee favors and participated with fun games. Wood Sponsors: Edward Jones- Aaron Mayfield, Central States Marketing...

2020 Holiday Promotion What a year this has been! With so many differing opinions regarding COVID-19 safety restrictions and recommendations, it sometimes seems that things change on a daily basis. After reaching out to our business members and the general public, and consistently staying abreast of...

I have to admit, I’m not one for watching movies when there is always something that needs to be done at home. When I take a break, I am more likely to pick up a book, but occasionally I indulge in a good movie. The...

While the main areas of focus for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce remain promoting our community and members by providing business connections, educational opportunities, communications and marketing, encouraging new business start-ups, expansions, and community development, your chamber is always planning and investing for the growth...

“You don’t know how much courage it took for me to come here today.” I overheard this from an elderly lady who had asked her daughter to bring her to McPherson to shop at several McPherson stores for her birthday. I’m sure part of the...

A Crucial Piece to Recruiting and Retaining Talent The McPherson Chamber recognizes that recruiting and retaining talent is vital for business and industry of all sizes, and health insurance benefits are a crucial piece to that success. That is why we introduced NexUS Health Plans; a...

The Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Taskforce has approved more than $130 million in relief funding for economic development and connectivity in the state. These dollars are being awarded in the form of grants to eligible businesses. Information can now be found online at...

When the occasional negative comment was made among my family and friends, I would ask if we needed to play the Nice Game? It was a spin-off of “if you can’t say something nice, don’t say it at all,” but the Nice Game as I...

Leadership McPherson is a professional development program of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce to develop effective leadership, open minds to perspectives that surround issues facing our community and enable participants to become more visionary leaders. It has been an impactful program since 1982.  Leadership McPherson Class...

On Thursday, July 9th at 7:00 p.m., the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee will host a County Commission Candidate Forum at the American Legion Post #24,  401 N. Main, McPherson.  Join us for the opportunity to get to know the candidates seeking the...