News & Updates

The weekly Chamber Connections has been a huge hit in keeping our members connected to business information and events, and building business relationships. At the recent Chamber Board retreat, it was decided that we find another way to connect with those who cannot attend a...

A short adventure to enjoy what makes St. Louis unique and opportunities for several great tours along the way!  The Men's Chamber Trip is headed to St. Louis, MO on Wednesday, October 10th- Sunday, October 14th. As always, it will be a terrific trip with plenty...

Over the next decade, it is estimated that nearly 3.5 million U.S. manufacturing jobs will be needed and 2 million of those jobs are expected to go unfilled due to manufacturer's inability to find talent with the required skills. These numbers dramatically underscore the importance of...

For quite a few years, the Chamber and Main Street have been offering our members quarterly television advertising “Experience McPherson ……Just a short drive from anywhere” with KAKE Channel 10. The exposure reaches Salina, Lindsborg, Great Bend/Hays as well as on Cox cable channels. It...

The discussion of a McPherson Makers Space concept was held recently at the McPherson Chamber of Commerce. The meeting drew approximately 28 people with various backgrounds of interest; individuals, educators, artists, engineers, hobby “makers”, industry and economic development personnel from McPherson as well as the...

Mark your calendar for October 10-14th when the 2018 Men’s Chamber Trip heads to St. Louis, Missouri. As always, it will be a terrific trip with plenty of group tours and activities as well free time to explore on your own. The bonus part of...

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce is hosting an informational and idea exchange meeting regarding interest in establishing a Creation Station, Maker Space, or Fab Lab are a few of the names they go by. These spaces are dedicated to where community members can go to...

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee will host the Rural Appreciation Picnic on Friday, July 27th beginning at 5:30 pm.-7:00 p.m. during the 4-H Fair at the 4-H Fairgrounds, located at 600 W. Woodside. The 49 year tradition of the Rural Appreciation is to...

The 2018 Chamber Classic "Holes with Personality" was a hole in one and as advertised, was a whole new way to experience golfing! For interested golfing fans the tournament results are as follows: Second Flight Winners: 3rd Place: PrimeLending, 2nd Place: McPherson Hospital. 1st Place:...

In 2017 President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 13813, promoting healthcare choice and competition across the United States. The order proposes changes to federal law allowing Chamber of Commerce organization to form Association Healthcare Plans.  This means that all small businesses, regardless of industry classification...