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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting: The Library Speakeasy, July 9

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites Chamber members and their guests to attend a Chamber After-Hours, Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting celebrating The Library, Fort Scott’s newest speakeasy, on Thursday, July 9, from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at 523 S. Main Street, with the entrance located on the south side of the building beneath Lu’s Ice Cream Shop.

Chamber members and their guests are invited to tour The Library Speakeasy, enjoy refreshments, network with fellow Chamber members, and celebrate this exciting new business. Chamber remarks and the official ribbon cutting will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m.

The Library is the vision of local businessman Al Niece and will be managed by Flo Tanner. Tucked away in the basement below Lu’s Ice Cream Shop, the venue offers a unique 1920s speakeasy-inspired atmosphere featuring specialty cocktails and a select beer menu. The Chamber After-Hours will serve as an exclusive preview celebration ahead of the business’s public Grand Opening on Friday, July 10.

Chamber After-Hours events provide an excellent opportunity for Chamber members to network, build relationships, make new business connections, and celebrate new businesses, expansions, and investments that strengthen our community. As a Chamber After-Hours tradition, a $2 admission will be collected at the door and includes entry into the Chamber’s popular 50/50 drawing, with one lucky attendee taking home half of the proceeds.

“We’re excited to celebrate another outstanding investment in Fort Scott,” said Lindsay Madison, President & CEO of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce. “The Library is a wonderful example of how historic spaces can be thoughtfully reimagined while preserving the character and historic charm that make Fort Scott so special. We appreciate Al Niece’s continued investment in our community and look forward to welcoming Chamber members to this special preview event.”

Following the Chamber celebration, The Library will celebrate its public Grand Opening on Friday, July 10, and will be open Thursday through Saturday from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

For more information about the Chamber After-Hours, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566, stop by 231 E. Wall Street, or visit FortScott.com.

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Mary Anning Exhibition Closes July 11 at Lowell Milken Center

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Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes

The Mary Anning Exhibition

FINAL WEEK! The Mary Anning Exhibition Closes Saturday

Time is running out! This Saturday, July 11, is your last opportunity to experience our special summer exhibition honoring Unsung Hero Mary Anning, the pioneering fossil hunter whose discoveries helped change our understanding of prehistoric life.

Hours:

Monday–Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(Final Day)

Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes
1 S. Main | Fort Scott
FREE Admission

Whether you’re bringing the kids, entertaining out-of-town guests, or simply looking for something unique to do this week, don’t miss this engaging exhibition featuring:

  •  Fossils and life-sized dinosaur replicas
  •  Dinosaur teeth, claws, and hands-on displays
  •  The inspiring story of Mary Anning and her groundbreaking discoveries

Questions: 620-223-1312

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Make plans to visit this week before this special exhibition comes to a close!

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Let’s Flamingle Shopping Event July 10–11 in Fort Scott

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Let’s Flamingle Shopping Event Downtown & Around Fort Scott, KS!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the Let’s Flamingle shopping event will be held this Friday and Saturday, July 10th–11th, Downtown and around.

Businesses in the Downtown Historic District and additional locations will be participating by hiding flamingos inside the stores that can be found for discounts and giveaways. Shoppers may also pick up a card from any participating store and get it stamped by spending $5 or more in at least three retailers for a chance to win $50 in Chamber Bucks gift certificates.

Let's Flamingle Shopping Event – Friday & Saturday, July 10th & 11th

Participating Stores

Participating Stores list

  • 110 South Main Mercantile – 110 S. Main St.
  • Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market – 18 N. Main St.
  • Be The Light Boutique – 12 N. Main St.
  • Better In Bourbon – 2 Old Fort Blvd.
  • Common Ground Coffee Co. – 12 E. Wall St.
  • Eternal Grace Boutique – 13 N. Main St.
  • Hedgehog Books – 16 S. Main St.
  • Laree & Co. – 3 S. National Ave.
  • The Market at 23 Main – 23 S. Main St.
  • Shirt Shack – 11 E. 18th St.
  • Sunshine Boutique – 18 E. Wall St.

Grab your “flock” and get ready to shop local this weekend for the Let’s Flamingle event, Downtown and around in Fort Scott. Organized by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, 620-223-3566, fortscott.com.

Click HERE for the Facebook Event Page!

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2026 LMC Fellows Receive Keys to the City

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The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas, has awarded its 2026 Fellowship to 12 educators. As part of their week-long experience in Fort Scott, the six fellows for June 29 – July 3 were presented the key to the city by Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Lindsay Madison.

Upon presenting the keys, Madison remarked, “The City of Fort Scott is proud to welcome the 2026 Lowell Milken Center Fellows and present them with keys to the city. It is inspiring to see outstanding educators from across the country come to Fort Scott to deepen their commitment to teaching and learning. As they return to their schools and communities, they will carry forward the mission of the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes, ensuring that the stories of individuals whose contributions have too often gone unrecognized continue to be shared. Recognizing those who have made a meaningful difference is important work, and through these powerful stories, future generations are inspired to make a positive impact in the world.”

The Fellows honored this week were Liz Anstine from Kansas, Elizabeth Hutton from Missouri, Jennifer McMunn from Connecticut, Elizabeth Metts from Massachusetts, Danyel Smith from California, and Kelly Steffen from Iowa. LMC Director Norm Conard praised these outstanding individuals, saying, “We are so honored to be able to network and collaborate with these exemplary educators and provide them with an opportunity to reflect, reenergize and strategize with each other as they seek to find new ways to inspire their students.”

Every summer, the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes awards its Fellowship to national and international award-winning educators from America and around the world. As LMC Fellows, they deepen their understanding of Unsung Heroes and project-based learning, preparing them to develop Unsung Heroes projects with their students and learn the stories of role models who help change the world. Along with the time spent deepening their professional skills at the LMC, the Fellows have enjoyed visiting the Fort Scott area.

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Chamber Coffee at Fort Scott Railroad Museum, July 2

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Join us for Chamber Coffee
hosted by Chamber Member
The Fort Scott Railroad Museum

Thursday, July 2nd — 8am
@ The Fort Scott Railroad Museum (The Depot)
1 Scott Ave.

Fort Scott Railroad Museum

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to attend this week’s Chamber Coffee, hosted by new Chamber member, the Fort Scott Railroad Museum, on Thursday, July 2, at 8:00 a.m. The event will be held at 1 Scott Avenue in the historic depot located directly behind the Ellis Foundation building, caddy-corner from the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber Coffee will be hosted by local businessman Al Niece, owner of Niece Manufacturing, whose recent investments in preserving several of Fort Scott’s historic properties include the restoration of the city’s last remaining railroad depot. The museum will be managed by volunteer Rick Sadler, who is helping lead the effort to preserve and share Fort Scott’s railroad history with the community.

Guests will enjoy coffee, juice, and light refreshments while learning about the exciting vision for the Fort Scott Railroad Museum. Attendees will also have the opportunity to register for a special door prize drawing.

The Fort Scott Railroad Museum is dedicated to preserving Fort Scott’s rich railroad heritage while inspiring curiosity, learning, and community pride. Through engaging exhibits, the museum seeks to deepen public understanding of the region’s important role in shaping American transportation history.

The museum is housed in Fort Scott’s last remaining railroad depot. Originally constructed in 1870 near the Marmaton River, the depot was relocated to its current downtown location in 1997 to protect it from flooding. Following the Civil War, Fort Scott emerged as one of the premier cities of the American frontier. Between 1870 and 1900, the community competed with Kansas City on three separate occasions to become the largest railroad center west of the Mississippi River.

Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend and learn more about this exciting preservation effort and the history that helped shape Fort Scott.

Fort Scott Railroad Depot historic photo

For additional information about the Fort Scott Railroad Museum, email [email protected].

For more information about Chamber Coffee or other Chamber events, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 or visit fortscott.com and select the Chamber Coffees category on the Events Calendar for upcoming Chamber Coffee locations.

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Chamber Coffee at Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, June 25

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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Freeman Fort Scott Hospital

Thursday, June 25th — 8:00 a.m.
Freeman Fort Scott Hospital
401 Woodland Hills Blvd.
McCauley Conference Room

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to attend a Chamber Coffee hosted by Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd., this Thursday, June 25, at 8:00 a.m. Guests may enter through the Main Entrance, as coffee will be held in the McCauley Conference Room.

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees may register for a special door prize drawing.

During the Chamber Coffee, Freeman Fort Scott Hospital will share several exciting updates, including the announcement that the hospital has been awarded more than $2.5 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program. The grant funding will support the addition of MRI services at Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, bringing an important and much-needed diagnostic service to Bourbon County while improving access to care closer to home.

The hospital will also introduce Dr. Katrina Burke, who has joined Freeman Fort Scott Hospital as a full-time employed hospitalist. Her addition further strengthens the hospital’s medical staff and supports continuity of care for patients.

Freeman Fort Scott Hospital remains committed to continually evaluating healthcare services and opportunities based on community needs and the hospital’s ability to sustainably provide those services locally.

For more information, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566. Visit fortscott.com and select the Chamber Coffees category on the Events Calendar for upcoming Chamber Coffee locations.

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Freeman Fort Scott Hospital Hosts Chamber Coffee on June 25

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to attend a Chamber Coffee hosted by Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd., this Thursday, June 25, at 8:00 a.m. Guests may enter through the Main Entrance, as coffee will be held in the McCauley conference room.

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees may register for a special door prize drawing.

During the Chamber Coffee, Freeman Fort Scott Hospital will share several exciting updates, including the announcement that the hospital has been awarded more than $2.5 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program. The grant funding will support the addition of MRI services at Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, bringing an important and much-needed diagnostic service to Bourbon County while improving access to care closer to home.

The hospital will also introduce Dr. Katrina Burke, who has joined Freeman Fort Scott Hospital as a full-time employed hospitalist. Her addition further strengthens the hospital’s medical staff and supports continuity of care for patients.

Freeman Fort Scott Hospital remains committed to continually evaluating healthcare services and opportunities based on community needs and the hospital’s ability to sustainably provide those services locally.

We hope to see you there!

For more information, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566. Visit fortscott.com and select the Chamber Coffees category on the Events Calendar for upcoming Chamber Coffee locations.

Freeman Fort Scott Hospital

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Citizens Bank Celebrates 100 Years with Fort Scott BBQ

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Citizens Bank 100 Year BBQ!

Join them for a 100 Year BBQ in Fort Scott as they celebrate a century of serving the community!

Friday, June 26th
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

ὌD Fort Scott Location
2205 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS

Stop by, enjoy lunch, and help congratulate Citizens Bank on this amazing milestone!

ὄF Congratulations to Citizens Bank on 100 years in business!

Citizens Bank 100 Year BBQ flyer

Check out the full list of celebration dates below and join Citizens Bank at the location that works best for you!

Citizens Bank celebration dates

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Annual Chamber Golf Tournament is June 26

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The Fort Scott Area

Chamber of Commerce presents the

32nd Annual

Chamber Golf Classic

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite members, businesses, organizations, golfers, and the community to the 32nd Annual Chamber Golf Classic!

 

This annual tournament is a great way to enjoy a fun day on the course, promote your business or organization, and support the Chamber. Teams, sponsorships, and raffle items are now being accepted.

Click here for online registration, printable registration & sponsorship form, and more info.!

 

Friday, June 26th

Woodland Hills Golf Course

2414 s. Horton St.

Registration & Putting Contest

8am

Shotgun Start

9am

Format

4-person Scramble

$320 per team includes:

Play, lunch, cart, mulligans, games package, & skins

Limited carts are available, so teams with their own cart are encouraged to bring it.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Sponsorships

This annual event is a great opportunity to promote your business or organization while supporting the Chamber and enjoying a fun day of golf, networking, and community connection.

BANNER SPONSOR
Showcase your business name & logo prominently displayed along the fence at #1 tee box. sponsor logos also included on pre-tournament materials

Banner + Team

$595 with own/prior banner

$645 if banner is made

Banner Only

$300

$350 if banner is made

EXCLUSIVE HOLE SPONSOR

Showcase your business name & logo displayed

exclusively on a hole.

Exclusive Hole + Team
$495

Exclusive Hole Sponsor Only:

$200

SUPPORTING SPONSOR

Sponsor sign with business name displayed in front of the clubhouse, showing your support.

Supporting Sponsor & Team

$420

Supporting Sponsor Only

$125

TEAM ENTRY ONLY

Enjoy a great day of golf, which includes play, lunch, cart, mulligans, games package, and skins.

$320

Click HERE for a PDF copy of Sponsorship levels and information.

Reserve your sponsorship:

[email protected] or 620-223-3566

Raffle & Prize Donations Needed!

The Chamber is also accepting raffle and prize donations for the Golf Classic. Donated items help add excitement to the event and give businesses another great way to be recognized.

Items may include gift certificates, merchandise, themed baskets, promotional items, services, golf items, swag bag items, or hole prize giveaways.

All donations are appreciated and help make the tournament more fun for players while showcasing local businesses and organizations.

Register Today!

Teams may register online, stop by, or call the Chamber Office!

620-223-3566

231 E. Wall St.

Click HERE to register!

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A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

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32nd Annual Chamber Golf Classic – June 26

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32nd Annual Chamber Golf Classic

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite members, businesses, organizations, golfers, and the community to the 32nd Annual Chamber Golf Classic!

This annual tournament is a great way to enjoy a fun day on the course, promote your business or organization, and support the Chamber. Teams, sponsorships, and raffle items are now being accepted.

Click here for online registration, printable registration & sponsorship form, and more info.

Friday, June 26th

Woodland Hills Golf Course
2414 S. Horton St.

  • Registration & Putting Contest: 8am
  • Shotgun Start: 9am
  • Format: 4-person Scramble
  • $320 per team includes: Play, lunch, cart, mulligans, games package, & skins

Limited carts are available, so teams with their own cart are encouraged to bring it.

Sponsorships

This annual event is a great opportunity to promote your business or organization while supporting the Chamber and enjoying a fun day of golf, networking, and community connection.

Banner Sponsor

Showcase your business name & logo prominently displayed along the fence at #1 tee box. Sponsor logos also included on pre-tournament materials.

  • Banner + Team: $595 with own/prior banner  |  $645 if banner is made
  • Banner Only: $300  |  $350 if banner is made

Exclusive Hole Sponsor

Showcase your business name & logo displayed exclusively on a hole.

  • Exclusive Hole + Team: $495
  • Exclusive Hole Sponsor Only: $200

Supporting Sponsor

Sponsor sign with business name displayed in front of the clubhouse, showing your support.

  • Supporting Sponsor & Team: $420
  • Supporting Sponsor Only: $125

Team Entry Only

Enjoy a great day of golf, which includes play, lunch, cart, mulligans, games package, and skins.

  • $320

Click HERE for a PDF copy of Sponsorship levels and information.

Reserve your sponsorship: [email protected] or 620-223-3566

Raffle & Prize Donations Needed!

The Chamber is also accepting raffle and prize donations for the Golf Classic. Donated items help add excitement to the event and give businesses another great way to be recognized.

Items may include gift certificates, merchandise, themed baskets, promotional items, services, golf items, swag bag items, or hole prize giveaways.

All donations are appreciated and help make the tournament more fun for players while showcasing local businesses and organizations.

Register Today!

Teams may register online, stop by, or call the Chamber Office!

620-223-3566
231 E. Wall St.

Click HERE to register!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701
620-223-3566
fortscott.com

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Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn Labor Wages Is June 17

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Join us for an upcoming
Chamber Lunch & Learn
US Department of Labor
Wage & Hour Division
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
11:30am-1pm
Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main St.
Entrances in both front & back of the Empress.
Avoid costly wage & hour mistakes!
All are welcome!
Click here for printable flyer.

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Fort Scott Chamber Hosts Lunch & Learn with U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites business owners, managers, human resource professionals, nonprofit leaders, and employers of all sizes to attend an informative Chamber Lunch & Learn featuring the U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

The program will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main Street in Downtown Fort Scott.

Presenter Trini Najera Murguia, Community Outreach Resource Planning Specialist with the U.S. Department of Labor, will provide an overview of key employment and overtime regulations and discuss common compliance issues facing employers today.

Topics will include:

  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements
  • Employment relationships
  • Exempt vs. nonexempt employee classifications
  • Calculating overtime pay
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • Lactation break provision in the workplace
  • Youth employment protections
  • Common wage and hour violations

Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive information directly from a representative of the U.S. Department of Labor.

“This Lunch & Learn is designed to help employers better understand federal labor laws and avoid costly wage and hour mistakes,” said Lindsay Madison, President and CEO of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce. “Whether you own a small business, manage employees, oversee HR functions, or operate a nonprofit organization, this information is valuable and applicable to your workplace.”

Registration is $20 for Chamber members with lunch, $10 for Chamber members without lunch, $30 for non-members with lunch, and $20 for non-members without lunch.

Advance registration is requested by Monday, June 15 at 1:00 p.m. for those ordering lunch.

To register, visit FortScott.com, email [email protected], or call the Chamber at (620) 223-3566.

The event is presented by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Davis Accounting and Labconco.

For more information, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 or visit www.FortScott.com.

Click HERE to register to attend.

Please register by 1pm Monday, June 15th, especially if ordering lunch.

We hope to see you there!

Thank you to event sponsors:

Davis Accounting

Labconco

A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members below…

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Champion members

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701
620-223-3566
fortscott.com

Click HERE to view our 2026 Community Guide-Member Directory!

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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Varia Quality Resale Clothing on June 11

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Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by Chamber Member

Varia

Quality Resale Clothing
Thursday, June 11th

 

8am

@ Varia
114 E. 23rd St.

We hope to see you there!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by Varia Quality Resale Clothing, 114 E. 23rd St. this Thursday, June 11th at 8am.

Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing.

Varia offers affordable prices and a variety of high-quality used items, including women’s, teens’, and children’s clothing, as well as purses, shoes, jewelry, and more. Owner, Robin Kendrick, is celebrating her 5th year in business and is excited to host this event and welcome the community to join in the celebration.

Varia’s June Special will feature a $25 store credit drawing. Customers who spend a minimum of $20 when shopping in-store may register for the drawing.

For more information, contact the Chamber at (620) 223-356. Visit the Events Calendar at fortscott.com and select the Chamber Coffees category for upcoming locations.

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Varia Facebook Page!

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Varia website!
A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com
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