News & Updates

The 2022 McPherson Chamber of Commerce Farm Family of the Year is the Dennis and Mabel Friesen family of McPherson. Dennis, a Nebraska native, and Mabel began farming in the county in 1981 when they moved from Nebraska to McPherson to take over Mabel’s home farm...

Karl Esping, Lindsborg, has been named the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Friend of Agriculture for 2021. Karl is being recognized for the advocacy work he has been involved with for nearly 15 years as a member of the Kansas Sunflower Commission and the National Sunflower Association....

I have been slowly reading The Carpenter by Jon Gordon. Slowly, not because it’s boring, but because it has so much wisdom that I have to take time to absorb all the meaningful content. I wanted to share some of my favorite quotes in the...

We are looking for a positive personality to join our team. If you ENJOY working with people, have great communication (written and verbal) skills, are efficient with computer software and social media, reliable, resourceful, and passionate about promoting our community, apply for the Member &...

Attention graduating high school seniors or undergraduate college students pursuing a four-year degree in an agriculture or food related field and reside in McPherson County and/or attend a high school in McPherson County. You are eligible to apply for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce AFA...

Mark your calendar, February 7th will be here before you know it. The Agriculture Committee of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Farm Forum on Monday, February 7th at 6pm at the First United Methodist Church. The evening dinner event will include...

Imagine the youthful energy and intensity of local high school students as they “pitched” their incredible business ideas during the 2021 Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC). As a NetWork Kansas Entrepreneurship Community, the McPherson Chamber of Commerce organized the YEC on December 15th as an opportunity...

“Your presence will always mean more than any presents ever could.” -Lovable Quote. In the busyness of the holidays and the self-imposed pressure of finding the “perfect” gift, take a moment to think “what would the most meaningful gift be for you to receive?” My current fictional...

ChamberChecks are a unique and appropriate gift for anyone on your gift list. The McPherson Chamber of Commerce offers ChamberChecks year-round to businesses and individuals who wish to give the perfect gift to employees, relatives, friends, teachers, co-workers, bus drivers, even Cousin Eddie! Stop by the...

We are excited to host the 4th annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) and the opportunity it affords to inspire local students and encourage community engagement. As a NetWork Kansas Entrepreneurship Community, the McPherson Chamber of Commerce organizes the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) to help develop...