News & Updates

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...

I am a big fan of inspirational quotes, and recently I keep thinking about “Be A Light,” the new song by country western singer Thomas Rhett and friends. “In a place that needs change, make a difference. In a time full of noise, just listen....

The more we get to know our Chamber members, the more they become friends and seem like family. When you know the people who own or manage the local businesses, the more you realize how connected we all are. Many have come from all corners of the...

The City of McPherson will be applying for Community Development Block Grant – Corona Virus (CDBG-CV) Funds and the McPherson Chamber wants to assist them in reaching the businesses that could potentially benefit. Please take a moment to learn about who could qualify and then...

Rachel Harman, a senior at Inman High School, has been awarded the 2020 Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship for McPherson County. Rachel plans to attend Kansas State University and attain a 5-year masters’ degree in Medical Lab Science, a secondary degree in Nutritional Sciences...

“Goodness is about character, integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people” This quote by Dennis Prager perfectly illustrates the ideals that apply to the OMEGA recipients. The Outstanding McPherson Eighth Grade Award...

We know this will come in many many phases and will look differently for each of you, but we've compiled information that we hope will be useful as you navigate the process. The Kansas Governor's Plan to Reopen announced on 4/30/2020 can be accessed here. Reopening...

Although so many traditional celebrations have been cancelled due to safety concerns during the pandemic, the McPherson Chamber of Commerce will still be honoring 8th grade students for their courage, compassion and service. The Outstanding McPherson Area Eighth Grade Award (OMEGA) is a long standing...