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NO SALES TAX HOLIDAY WEEKEND

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Submitted by:
Lindsay Madison, Executive Director, [email protected]
FORT SCOTT – The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an
opportunity for shoppers to save money August 5th through the 7th. Select retailers will be
offering a Sales Tax Holiday by volunteering to pay the sales tax for shoppers. Enjoy a 9.4%
discount at these participating merchants: Angie Dawn’s Boutique, Bids & Dibs, Hedgehog.INK,
Museum of Creativity Gift Shop, Papa Don’s Pizza, Ruddick’s Furniture & Flooring (up to $500
of sales/$50 of Sales Tax) Shirt Shack and Sunshine Boutique. These stores offer a variety of
merchandise including apparel, home furnishings and décor – both new and repurposed, school
supplies and much more. There is no need to cross the border during this No Sales Tax Holiday
Weekend. Save money, shop local, shop Fort Scott.
This shop local promotion is organized by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce. Please
contact (620) 223–3566 with questions.

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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Woodland Hills Golf Course on July 28

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the Chamber Coffee this Thursday, July 28th at 8am. This week’s coffee will be hosted by Woodland Hills Golf Course located at 2414 Horton St. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Fort Scott’s Woodland Hills Golf Course was named a Top 10 golf course in Kansas by Best Things Kansas and number 6 in the entire state. Woodland Hills has also been named one of the best municipal courses in Kansas. Woodland Hills is an 18-hole park-style course, winding through beautiful scenery, with elevation changes and some of the best views in Bourbon County. Come enjoy one of Southeast Kansas’s hidden treasures at the Woodland Hills Golf Course.
Click here to visit Woodland Hills Golf Course’s Website
Click here to visit Woodland Hills Golf Course’s Facebook Page
Thank you to our Chamber Champions for all of your support!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Chamber of Commerce Insurance Interest Survey

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Chamber Blue Health Insurance

Interest  Survey is Now Open

For businesses and organizations

of all sizes!

You must take the Interest Survey by August 18th if you are at all interested in taking out the insurance to be effective 1/1/23.

Click here for survey.

Completing the survey is no obligation to take out the insurance.  Rates and plans will be released in September and then you can make a choice to proceed or not.
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to offer another benefit to our members. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas (CCEKS) and local Chambers across the state have created an association health plan (AHP) – Chamber Blue of Kansas. This AHP offers member businesses access to health insurance associated with large group medical coverage.

 

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey: Chamber Blue Survey.

Completing this survey allows your business to be eligible to enroll in Chamber Blue effective January 1, 2023. If your business is currently enrolled with BCBSKS, you simply will include your business information and group number. If your business is not currently enrolled with BCBSKS, please complete the census which will include the name, date of birth, gender and zip code for each employee, spouse and dependents covered under your current plan or those you believe will want coverage under this plan. The deadline is August 18, 2022.  The survey is to be completed one time per business by the person responsible for the decisions of the health benefits for your company. It is not to be passed to the employees to complete.

 

If you would like more information before completing the survey, check out the Employer Guide and Benefit Brochure on the Chamber Blue of Kansas website.

Here is also a link to a recently recorded webinar on the insurance offering, click here.

 

Please note there will be a separate process to enroll your business in Chamber Blue. Completing this survey does not obligate your business to enroll in the program.  If you have additional questions, you can contact your BCBSKS representative or complete the form on the website.
Survey

THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS BELOW!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

www.fortscott.com
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What’s Happening in Fort Scott Newsletter July 22

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
July 22nd Weekly Newsletter
Summer FUN in Fort Scott
to share with your friends & family!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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TROLLEY TOURS,
ON THE HOUR FROM THE CHAMBER!
Friday 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Saturday 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
$6 adults, $4 children 12 & under
50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott!
The Lavender Patch’s Hours
Friday-Monday from 9am-1pm
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm
7/22 ~ Friday Night Concert in the Park featuring Stephan Moses, Heritage Park Pavilion – 1st & Main, 7-8pm
7/18-7/22 ~ Bourbon County Fair, Junior Livestock Sale is at 7pm on Friday the 22nd, click here for full schedule.
7/22-25 ~ Sunshine Boutique Christmas in July event, drinks, sales, treats & more, click here for their FB page & updates.
7/23 ~ BbcoDems will be serving breakfast and brunch at the Farmers’ Market, Skubitz Plaza,
8am-12pm
7/23 ~ KanRocks Summer Off Road 101 Course, Kansas Rocks Rec Park, 9am-5pm, www.ksrockspark.com.
7/23 ~ US Flag Disposal Ceremony, Fort Scott National Historic Site, 9:30am
7/23 ~ EKTEC Rodeo in Uniontown, click here for info.
7/23 ~ 49th Kansas Shrine Bowl, Pitt State University, 7pm
7/25 ~ Election Candidate Forum, Ellis Fine Arts Center, Doors open at 5:30pm for meet and greet with the Candidates and the forum begins at 6pm.
7/27 ~ Walk-in Mammogram Event, CHC/SEK – 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, 7am-7pm, click here.
7/28 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 S. Horton St., 8am
7/28 ~ Resources for Revitalizing Southeast Kansas Communities Workshop, 205 E. Madison Ave. Iola, KS, 9am-4pm, click here.
7/30 ~ Soda and Snack Shower for Veterans of Mt. Vernon Veterans Home – Elks Lodge 579, 111 W. 19th St., 10am-5pm
7/30 ~ Special Olympics Golf Tournament, Woodland Hills Golf Course
8/3 ~ Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness Training, Museum of Creativity, Free Program for youth ages 8 to 12, 2-4pm, click hereto register.
8/4 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Niece Products Celebrating 10 Years!
8/5-8/7 ~ Sales Tax Holiday Shopping Event, Get a 9.4% discount on ALL items at participating retailers, more info to come.
8/5 ~ Paint Night at Fort Scott Elks Lodge, click here for info.
8/6 ~ Fort Scott City Golf Championship Tournament, Woodland Hills Golf Course
8/6 ~ Garage Games Masters Tour at Smallville Athletics, 7pm, click here for info.
SAVE THE DATE:
8/8-8/12 ~ Summer Day Camp, Fort Scott National Historic Site, Youth ages 9 to 12, 8:30-12pm, click here for more info.
8/13 ~ Woodland Hills 1-Person Scramble, Woodland Hills Golf Course
8/13 ~ Care to Share Bike Run, Registration will be from 8:30-10:30am at 5 Corners, click here for more info.
8/13 ~ Bourbon County Carpool Tour – National Cemetery, Guided Carpool Tour in your own personal vehicle, click here for more info.
8/20 ~ Dragoon Charge for Wreaths Across America, click here for info.
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SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!
Clickhere for Chamber member
specialty shopping & other retail in
Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.
ELECTION CANDIDATE FORUM
MONDAY, JULY 25TH AT ELLIS FINE ARTS
WALK-IN MAMMOGRAM EVENT
RESOURCES FOR REVITALIZING SOUTHEAST KANSAS COMMUNITIES WORKSHOP
BOURBON COUNTY CARPOOL HISTORY TOUR
THIS TOUR LOCATION: NATIONAL CEMETERY
CLICK GRAPHIC BELOW TO RESERVE A SPOT!
CHAMBER TO OFFER BCBS HEALTH INSURANCE
CLICK HERE FOR INTEREST SURVEY
FORT CINEMA SHOW SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Friday Night Free Concert: DJ Brown and Bourbon County Revival

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Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.

DJ Brown and The Bourbon County Revival will be the featured entertainment at this week’s Friday Night Concert. The local four-piece band plays classic rock, country, and Red Dirt.  Band members are Danny Brown on acoustic guitar and vocals, Robert Uhler on drums, Jerry Bahr on banjo, electric, acoustic and bass guitars, and vocals, and Randy Brasuell on mandolin, fiddle, bass and electric guitars, and vocals.

 

“These talented guys have been playing together for quite some time and are a crowd favorite,” concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “We’re pleased to welcome them back to perform in our downtown pavilion. Bring a friend and join us for a great show.“

 

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas and Jim Butler provide the sound each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

 

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Loading Dock at Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

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Business Health Coverage Webinar July 14

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Interested in learning more about the Chamber Blue of Kansas?

 

Join us for a webinar:

Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 2PM

 

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas (CCEKS) and local Chambers across the state have created an association health plan (AHP) – Chamber Blue of Kansas. This AHP offers member businesses access to health insurance savings associated with large group medical coverage.

 

Join us as Andrew Gutierrez, group sales consultant at Blue Cross, discusses information about this health plan, including eligibility, benefit, and enrollment information.

 

Register now!

If you are unable to attend, a recording of the webinar will be posted on the Chamber Blue of Kansas website following the event.
Click here for Webinar Registration

Thank you to our Chamber Champions for all of your support!
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Beat the Heat: Cool Deals Downtown Fort Scott July 15-16

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BEAT THE HEAT

DOWNTOWN SHOPPING EVENT

JULY 15TH & 16TH

Come downtown to find cool deals and beat the heat with sweet treats!

Offshore Tropix Soft Serve will be set up in front of Bids & Dibs from 10am-4pm

Participating retailers listed below.
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Beat the Heat Shopping Event will take place Friday, July 15th and Saturday, July 16th. Stores in the Downtown Historic District and additional locations will be participating in the fun serving cold refreshments while you shop and find hot deals in the cool stores.

 

To add to the event, Offshore Tropix Soft serve will be set up in front of Bids & Dibs from 10:00am to 4pm with delicious, sweet treats. There are plenty of benches downtown and around while you shop or taking in the historic sites, restaurants, and museums.

 

Participating retailers will be offering complimentary popsicles, iced coffee, or some cold refreshments as you shop or at checkout and those stores will be designated with a Beat the Heat poster and a pink flamingo in spirit of the shopping event. Those locations include: Angie Dawn’s Boutique, Bids & Dibs, Hare & Crow Barber Shop, Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, Sunshine Boutique, Shirt Shack, and Varia Resale Clothing.

Come downtown and shop around to find amazing deals such as 50% OFF shorts, swimwear, and sandals at Bids & Dibs, $10 & $15 Clothing Racks at Angie Dawn’s, 1/2 price summer sidewalk racks and 1.00 racks at Varia, and more!

 

 
Thank you to our Chamber Champions for all of your support!
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Chamber Golf Classic This Friday

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Reminder:
The 28th Annual Chamber Golf Classic
is THIS Friday!
We have a couple of spots still open for teams and are still
accepting sponsors, and raffle items!
Click here to contact us if interested, we would appreciate your support!
Online registration included below.
4-Person Scramble
Registration 9am | Tee-off 10am
Woodland Hills Golf Course, Fort Scott
Friday, July 15th, 2022
Click hereto register online!
Click here for the printed registration form!
 Feel free to give us a call or drop by the Chamber to register a team or sponsorship!
620-223-3566
It will be a great day of business promotion, networking, & fun!
Hope to see you there.
Thank you to our Chamber Champions for all of your support!
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by FLAG Church and Fort Cinema

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Chamber Coffee hosted by FLAG Church and Fort Cinema.

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the Chamber Coffee this Thursday, July 14th at 8am. This week’s coffee will be hosted by FLAG Church and Fort Cinema, located at 224 W 18th St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.

FLAG Church and Fort Cinema will be doing this week’s Chamber Coffee together. Fort Cinema is happy to extend their vision as a community gathering point beyond showing movies. FLAG Church stands for Family Life Assembly of God, and they exist to help people love God and love others. They are based out of Pittsburg, KS and are planting a campus in Fort Scott on September 11, 2022! No matter where life finds you, you are welcomed home at FLAG. They are excited to share heart and vision as a new church in our community.

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

 

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Chamber After Hours July 12

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Chamber After-Hours

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

Geaux Loco Food Truck

Tuesday, July 12th | 5:15-6:30pm

Ribbon cutting and remarks will take place at 5:30pm

223 N. National Avenue, Fort Scott
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to an After-Hours Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting event to celebrate Geaux Loco Food Truck at 5:15pm on Tuesday, July 12th, located at 223 N. National Ave. Remarks and cutting of the ribbon will be at 5:30pm.

 

Owners Hanna and daughter Curline Melveaux are excited to announce the opening of their food truck and their menu which includes flavors from Bayou to Central America with American favorites. They are now selling The Ice Cream Factory ice cream by the scoop. The After-Hours Chamber Event will feature ice cream and food samples.

Chamber members and guests are invited to Chamber events to network, make announcements, hear about happenings in the community as well as learn about the business or organization hosting. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.
Visit Geaux Loco’s Facebook here.

Thank you to our Chamber Champions for all of your support!
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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Chamber After Hours is July 12

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After Hours Chamber Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Event for Geaux Loco Food Truck.

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to an After-Hours Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting event to celebrate Geaux Loco Food Truck at 5:15pm on Tuesday, July 12th, located at 223 N. National Ave. Remarks and cutting of the ribbon will be at 5:30 pm.

Owners Hanna and daughter Curline Melveaux are excited to announce the opening of their food truck and their menu which includes flavors from Bayou to Central America with American favorites. They are now selling The Ice Cream Factory ice cream by the scoop. The After-Hours Chamber Event will feature ice cream and food samples.

Chamber members and guests are invited to Chamber events to network, make announcements, hear about happenings in the community as well as learn about the business or organization hosting.  Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.  Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.

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