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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Tri-Valley Developmental Services on Aug. 11

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Chamber Coffee will be hosted by
Tri-Valley Developmental Services this week in the Industrial Park!
Join us this Thursday,
August 11th at 8 a.m.
Tri-Valley will be showcasing their new bailer, which is courtesy of Advantage Metals Recycling. Tri-Valley offers DocuShred services where they contract with local businesses for document shredding, then they bail the materials and recycle them to eliminate landfill waste.
Click here to find out more about
Tri-Valley and their services.
Tri-Valley empowers people with disabilities to realize their potential as full citizens in the community, through supporting them in working and living in the communities they call home. We help them live as independently possible. And we help them belong.
Upcoming Tri-Valley Events
GOLF TOURNAMENT – WOODLAND HILLS – SAT, SEPT 10TH
Click here for sponsor & team registration form.
23RD ANNUAL RAFFLE DRAWING FOR A 2023 CREW CAB TRUCK
Click here for drawing entry form.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber
620-223-3566
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Chamber of Commerce Blue Health Insurance Offering Until August 18

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Chamber Blue
Health Insurance Offering
Available to employers of any size, complete the survey/census today!
Deadline is Thursday, August 18th
Click this link:
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announced a new partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) and Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas (CCEKS) earlier this year. This partnership stitches together 53 local Chambers of Commerce across Kansas to offer an Association Health Plan entitled Chamber Blue of Kansas.
Chamber Blue of Kansas is an association health plan (AHP) that allows for employers to join together to purchase insurance. The larger pool of people enrolled in the plan allows the possibility for more plan options, and potentially, lower cost.
The initial rates will be based upon employers who complete an interest survey; completing the survey does not obligate your organization to enroll in the program but it does provide access to the initial group. The survey is live currently with a deadline of August 18, 2022, for all interested parties to submit.
In the two weeks since the survey link went live in Bourbon County there has been 16 organizations representing 62 employees complete the survey and at the state level, there has been 1,300 organizations complete the survey representing over 20,000 employees! The response has been phenomenal and is poised to be one of the largest association health plans in Kansas. This is the best opportunity and lowest barrier of entry for small employers to access large group health insurance.
The initial rates will be determined in September 2022 based on groups/businesses that have completed the survey and plans will become effective January 1, 2023.
Fort Scott area business owners, non-profits, and organizations are encouraged to complete the interest survey. A previously recorded informational webinar is available to view by clicking here.
For more information please visit https://www.bcbsks.com/chamberblueks to view the Employer Guide, Benefit Brochure, and to review the eligibility criteria, plan options. To receive the survey link please contact Lindsay Madison at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566 or by email at [email protected].
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About Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce:
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit 501c(6) chartered organization of business, industry, organizations and individuals working together to build a healthy economy and improve the quality of life and advocate and elevate our members’ economic prosperity and to be a catalyst for a bright future in Bourbon County.
About Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas:
As a private not-for-profit 501(c)6, Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas (CCEKS) operates with the primary goal of serving its membership by providing excellence in professional development, networking, resource, and idea exchange opportunities. Also, CCEKS provides guidance and leadership training to chambers across the state and the board members who serve in local communities.
About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas:
For 80 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has built a reputation of trust with its members and contracting providers by providing outstanding customer service while quickly and accurately processing claims; fairly administering benefit plans and contracts; offering programs, services and tools to help members improve or maintain their health; and operating under the highest ethical standards while being good stewards of premium dollars. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and is the state’s largest insurer, serving all Kansas counties except Johnson and Wyandotte. For more information, visit bcbsks.com.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is not affiliated with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below!
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Sales Tax Holiday Weekend In Fort Scott Continues Today

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Sales Tax Holiday Weekend

in Fort Scott
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces an opportunity for shoppers to save money this weekend, August 5th-7th!

With no “official” Sales Tax Holiday weekend in the State of Kansas, we have our own holiday here where these local retailers pay the tax for you!

Save 9.4% this weekend at these local 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

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!

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
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What’s Happening in Fort Scott July 29 Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
July 29th 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
7/29 ~ Hair Tinsel/Feather Party at Better in Bourbon, Downtown Fort Scott, 3-5pm
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
8/1-8/4 ~ VBS at Fort Scott Church of The Nazerene, click here for more info.
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, see flyer below.
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.
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.
8/17 ~ FSCC Business Expo, 8:30am-11:30am, see flyer below ~ businesses are requested to register for a booth to welcome students & promote your business!
8/18 ~ Bread Basics Class, Southwind Extension District, 6pm, click here for more info.
8/20 ~ Splashpad Golf Tournament, 8am, click here for more info.
8/20 ~ Dragoon Charge for Wreaths Across America, click here for info.
SAVE THE DATE:
8/31 ~ Bourbon County Job Fair, hosted by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce and Southeast KANSASWORKS, INC., 10am-2pm, Employers can click here to register a booth.
9/9-9/10 ~ Fall Town-wide Garage Sale
9/17-9/18 ~ Marmaton Massacre Mountain Bike Festival in Gunn Park
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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.
ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE PREPAREDNESS TRAINING
We are hosting our No Sales Tax Holiday weekend
along with local businesses.
This is a great time to get out and shop local!
BOURBON COUNTY CARPOOL HISTORY TOUR
THIS TOUR LOCATION: NATIONAL CEMETERY
CLICK GRAPHIC BELOW TO RESERVE A SPOT!
FSCC Business Expo is great opportunity to welcome students and promote your business!
Splashpad Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Woodland Hills Enter your team today!
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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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
________________
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.
_____________
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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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

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