Category Archives: Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

January 9 Downtown Meet and Greet Postponed Due to Inclement Weather

Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet RESCHEDULED for January 23rd!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Downtown Meet & Greet will be held  January 23rd from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Papa Don’s, 10 N. Main St.

These informal, quarterly meetings are hosted by the Chamber for downtown business owners, representatives, and community members to network and share ideas on events, promotion and anything related to downtown.

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

The Artificers Schedule for January

Sending on behalf of Chamber Member The Artificers…

The Artificers Schedule for January!

Click here to sign up for events and classes at The Artificers in January!

See below the schedule at The Artificers!

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Going out of the Gallery!

The Artificers are packing up art from Amy Smith, Lorrie Fowler, Liberty Worth, and Brandy Evens this week, so HURRY IN and check them out before they are gone!

Think of The Artificers for your party’s!

Contact The Artificers with questions or for more information:

913.574.7741

[email protected]

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Chamber Ribbon Cutting Jan. 11 at Freedom Fitness

Join us for a Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting

Freedom Fitness

Thursday, January 11th

8:00 am

15 S. National

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting Thursday, January 11th at 8 a.m. hosted by Freedom Fitness which will be held at their new business, 15 S. National Street. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

 

Any member business or organization wanting to host Chamber Coffee in 2023 is encouraged to contact the Chamber to save a date by calling 620-223-3566 or emailing [email protected].

Click here for their Facebook page!

We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members
shown below!
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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Downtown Meet and Greet Is January 9

Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet scheduled for January 9th!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Downtown Meet & Greet will be held Tuesday, January 9th at Papa Don’s Pizza, 10 N. Main, from 8:30am-9:30am.

These informal, quarterly meetings are hosted by the Chamber for downtown business owners, representatives, and community members to network and share ideas on events, promotions and anything related to downtown. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.

Contact the Chamber at 620-223-3566 with any questions.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Chamber Coffee Hosted by the City of Fort Scott On December 21

ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S
CHAMBER COFFEE
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by

City of Fort Scott

Thursday, December 21st

8am

123 S. Main

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, December 21st at 8 a.m. hosted by the City of Fort Scott which will be held at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

At this week’s Coffee, the City staff will provide a recap of the year 2023, and give a preview of what is to come in 2024.

Any member business or organization wanting to host Chamber Coffee in 2023 is encouraged to contact the Chamber to save a date by calling 620-223-3566 or emailing [email protected].

 

Click here for their Facebook Page!

We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members
shown below!
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620-223-3566
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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Chamber Offers Promotional Opportunities for Local Businesses

It’s time for Table Tents!

Business card ad spaces are limited – sign up for yours now. Reach thousands of potential customers for only $50!

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Want more exposure for your business? This is your chance to reach thousands of customers at a super-affordable cost.

If you would like to place a business-card sized ad, email [email protected]

or call Emily at 620-223-3566.

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Announces Christmas Light Winners

 

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the winners of the 2023 Christmas Light Contest with cash prizes sponsored by Niece Products.

Top Residential is awarded to three places:

1st Place:  John Willis, 806 S. Barbee

2nd Place:  Jordan Vansickle, 320 Sunset Drive

3rd Place:  Carla Farmer, 2146 Jayhawk

Top Business is awarded to Mayco Ace Hardware Store, 205 Scott Ave.

Special recognition is also given to Clark Street Lights at 753 S. Clark Street who continue to have amazing displays this year for the community and visitors to enjoy.

The Chamber would like to thank everyone in the community who put up lights to make our town festive this holiday season.

Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566 or [email protected].

 

Chamber Coffee Hosted by Hedgehog INK on December 14

ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S
CHAMBER COFFEE
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by

Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore

Thursday, December 14th

8am

16 S. Main

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, December 14th at 8 a.m. hosted by Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, located at 16 S. Main St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.

Dick and Jan Hedges opened Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore on October 31st, 2018 with the goal to support the community, encourage others to invest in Downtown Fort Scott, and to provide a market for local vendors and authors. Hedgehog.INK! started in a one store front with almost 10,000 books, today they have expanded into a children’s room, the great room, and the reading loft with nearly 30,000 books. The host 11 vendors and 32 local authors. Events at Hedgehog.INK! include; story times, author talks, Wednesday Writers group, and an Annual Writing Seminar. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be bittersweet as owner Jan Hedges and staff are celebrating their 5-year anniversary, but Jan has announced that she will be retiring and will be moving closer to family. Come out and join us this Thursday as we thank Jan for 5 years in Downtown Fort Scott and help spread the word if you know a possible new owner for a wonderful bookstore!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.

Click here for their Facebook Page!

We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members
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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

2023 Christmas Light Trolley Tours Offered

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 2023 Christmas Light Trolley Tours

See the Christmas Lights of Fort Scott!

Book your tour today!

Friday

Dec 8th

thru

Dec 23rd

5:45 & 7:00PM

Every evening with an extra 8:15pm tour on Friday/Saturday or also on weekdays in demands allow!

Arrive early before the tour for

complimentary hot cocoa, cookies,

candy canes & glow necklaces!

Book the whole trolley for just your group for $125, OR purchase individual tickets for

$8 adults, $5 kids 12 and under.

Elves will be aboard each tour for caroling & fun!

Tour lasts 50-minutes to an hour.

Pre-paid reservations required.

Cash, check or credit card.

Call us at 620-223-3566 to book your tour over the phone, or send us an email.

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Chamber Coffee Hosted by Compassionate Ministries on December 7

ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S
CHAMBER COFFEE
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by

Fort Scott

Compassionate Ministries

Thursday, December 7th

8am

26 N. Main

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, December 7th at 8 a.m. hosted by Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries, located at 26 N. Main St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.

Allen Schellack is the Director/Chaplain at Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries.  The Ministry Center is sponsored locally by Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene and a designated Salvation Army Disaster Relief and Services Extension Unit for Bourbon County. Their vision is to see every individual and family living successfully and interdependently within a caring community. Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries oversees the local Salvation Army efforts of bell ringing during the holidays to bring donations right back here to Bourbon County. They are still seeking bell ringers to volunteer this season. If you are interested, you can find their contact info. on our website fortscott.com or their Facebook page.

 

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.

 

Click here for their Facebook Page!

We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members
shown below!
FORT SCOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
620-223-3566
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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Sign-Up For A 2024 Chamber of Commerce Coffee Event

2024 Chamber Coffee Sign-Ups
It’s almost a new year, and a clean slate.

Sign up for the Chamber Coffee year 2024

schedule while there’s still availability!

Click here for the 2024 schedule, and let us know what date you would like to sign up to host.

Call us to confirm your date at 620-223-3566,

or email us at [email protected].

Chamber Coffees are great exposure for your business or organization!
> Inform or remind Chamber members & the community on products & services you sell or provide
> Promote an upcoming event you are hosting
> Advertise an upcoming sale or promotion
> Celebrate a business anniversary
> Thank your customers & community!
Schedule a date to host today!
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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Deadline for Community Christmas Lighting Contest is Tomorrow, Dec. 5

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

announces Christmas Light Contest sponsored by Niece Products!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce encourages businesses, residents, and neighborhoods to “Deck the fort” and make the community merry and bright for the holidays.

Niece Products is sponsoring the Christmas Light Contest with cash prizes for the winners including:

Residential : 1st/$100, 2nd/$75, 3rd/$50

Top Business: $100

Top Neighborhood: $100

Other contest details:

  • Lights should be in place by Dec. 5th and judging will take place between the 11th and 13th.
  • Properties within a 1 mile radius of city limits will be considers for contest
  • Those wanting to ensure their property or someone else’s judged should call or email the Chamber with their address, name, and phone number
  • Lighting and decorations must be visible from street view.

The Chamber encourages everyone to get in the spirit with lights this season. For more information contact the Chamber at 620.223.3566 or by email at [email protected].

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701