Category Archives: Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee at FSCC’s Arnold Arena April 4

WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
Join us for Chamber Coffee
Hosted by:

KOMB 103.9 FM Home Show
Location:

Arnold Arena, located on the Campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton St.
Thursday, April 4th, 2019
Visit KOMB 103.9 FM’s website

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Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.
Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
Upcoming Coffees:
April 11th – Fort Scott Christian Heights
April 18 – Presbyterian Village
April 25 – Peerless Products
May 2 – National Day of Prayer Breakfast (Pioneer Kiwanis and
Cheney Witt)

Job Fair AT FSCC April 2

REMINDER:
The Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce’s
2019 Spring Job Fair
is TOMORROW,
April 2nd from 10am to 2pm
at the FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center
The Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
is hosting the
2019Spring Job Fair
TOMORROW, April 2nd from 10am-2pm
at the FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center,
2108 S. Horton, in Fort Scott
                              
      The Job Fair gives employers the opportunity to recruit students and community applicants
from the Fort Scott area and beyond for both part-time and full-time positions.
Job seekers are encouraged to dress for success, bring copies of a resume, and be prepared to connect with employers.
Attendees may enter a drawing for a door prize of $50 in Chamber Bucks that may be used at over 60 Chamber member businesses.
See flyer below for a full listing of employers and positions
Contact the Chamber for more information
at 620-223-3566 or

What’s Happening in Fort Scott By the Chamber of Commerce

Care to Share (“The Sharing Bucket”) will be hosting the 5th Annual “TaTa” Ride on June 15th, 2019 and an “AR-15 Gun Raffle”. Raffle tickets are $5 each and on sale now! ATF Regulations apply. Contact Stacey Wright for tickets or more info. (See flyer below)
2019 Spring Job Fair, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce – Employers are hiring! Full-Time & Part-Time positions are available

Tues., April 2nd, from 10am-2pm at the FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Employers may contact the Chamber to reserve a booth at 620-223-3566.

Employment candidates should be ready, bring resumes, and dress for success

Hedgehog.INK now has gardening books on the sale rack in the front of the store – These books are FREE, for a donation to Tri-Valley Horticulture Therapy Program (see flyer below for more info)

29-30
Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
29
Aggie Days 2019 hosted by Fort Scott Community College – 2108 S. Horton, all day

Fort Scott Community College welcomes more than 1600 high school students from surrounding areas for AGGIE DAYS!

Students will compete for awards in 12 categories: Agronomy, Entomology, Farm Management, Floriculture, Food Science, Livestock Judging, Meat Evaluation, Milk Quality and Products, Nursery Landscape, Poultry, Speech, and Veterinary Science (See flyer below for more info)
29 Lenten Fish Fry hosted by Knights of Columbus – Kennedy Gym behind Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 705 S. Holbrook

Each Friday from March 8th through April 12th. Doors open at 5pm and we serve until 7pm. Menu includes southern fried catfish, baked white fish, spaghetti, green beans, coleslaw, baked potatoes and french fries, grilled cheese for the kids. Free-will donation or $5 for
take-out box

30 Bi-Annual Gardener’s Christmas Auction at
Tri-Valley Developmental Services – 4305 Campbell Dr. (in the Industrial Park), 9:30am

Join the fun at Tri-Valley Developmental Services’ Bi-Annual Gardeners’ Christmas Auction, which will feature a silent auction and plant sale. Annuals, garden tools, silk bouquets, and home/garden items will be available. Doors open at 9:30am, auction from 10am-noon

Free gift for each guest!!  (See flyer below for more info)

30 Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon County Annual Meeting – Old Congregational Church, 502 S. National Ave., 6-8pm

The meeting will feature special guest, Bat Masterson impersonator Jerry Eastman

31
4H Expo Day at Tractor Supply Co. – 2420 S. Main St., 3-5pm

The public is invited out to Tractor Supply Co., where local 4H’ers will be sharing their projects with the community

Apr. 2-3 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library,  201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
2 Fort Scott Middle School Pizza Hut Nights Fundraiser – Fort Scott Pizza Hut, 1810 S. Main

The middle school fundraiser is always the 1st Tuesday of each month that school is in session. Please plan to eat at Pizza Hut sometime that day and use the FSMS voucher

2 Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet hosted by the Chamber of Commerce – at City State Bank, 202 Scott Ave., 8am

The Chamber of Commerce hosts Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greets at a different location for Downtown business owners or representatives, or anyone in the community with an interest in Downtown to attend and share thoughts and ideas related to Downtown, and to stay current on new happenings

2 Job Fair Spring 2019 hosted by the Chamber of Commerce – FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2018 S. Horton, 10am-2pm

Job seekers are encouraged to dress for success, bring copies of a resume, and be prepared to connect with employers. Attendees may enter a drawing for a door prize of $50 in Chamber Bucks that may be used at over 50 Chamber member businesses

KANSASWORKS will have a booth on employer and job seeker resources and Fort Scott Community College Phi Theta Kappa will be offering soft skills tips on interviewing, resume writing, and more

Employers may reserve a booth by calling the Chamber: 620-223-3566  (See flyer below for more info)

2 T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
2 Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm
2 Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class

Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info

2 City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 123 S. Main, 6-7pm
3 Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church,
308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
3 Monthly Grief Support Luncheon hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel – All are welcome! – At the Carriage House, 301 S. Main, 12-1pm

A Grief Support Luncheon is hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel the first Wednesday of each month at noon. Anyone dealing with a loss is encouraged to come and bring a friend

Cheney Witt Chapel will provide lunch at the Carriage House. Call 620-223-1186 for more info

3 Bourbon County Coalition Monthly Meeting – Public Welcome! – In the basement of the First Baptist Church, 123 Scott Ave., 12pm-1pm
3
Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm

Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
3
TAG (Teen Advisory Group) – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm

Exclusively for middle and high school students. We have meetings weekly, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and a craft night each month
Make a difference in your community while having fun at TAG! Each meeting includes food, drinks, and a good time with your fellow teens. Bring your friends!
4
Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by KOMB FM Home Show
Location: FSCC Arnold Arena, 2108 S. Horton
4 Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm-1pm
4 Author Talk and Book Signing at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main, 1pm

Meet and greet author Sally Freeman Jadlow. There will be an author talk, Q & A and booksigning. Her book will be available for purchase in the bookstore. Light refreshments will be served

4 Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class

Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info

4 Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm

Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize

5-6
Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
5-6 KOMB 103.9 FM Home, Sport, Farm & Garden Show – Arnold Arena on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton St.

Friday: 5-8pm; Saturday: 9am-3pm (See flyer below)

5 YPL First Friday Luncheon (Young Professionals League of Bourbon County) – Papa Don’s, 10 N. Main St., 12-1pm

Join us for the YPL First Friday Luncheon, open to YPL members or anyone interested in the organization

5 Lenten Fish Fry hosted by Knights of Columbus – Kennedy Gym behind Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 705 S. Holbrook

Each Friday from March 8th through April 12th. Doors open at 5pm and we serve until 7pm. Menu includes southern fried catfish, baked white fish, spaghetti, green beans, coleslaw, baked potatoes and french fries, grilled cheese for the kids. Free-will donation or $5 for
take-out box

6
FREE Spring Kids’ Fair, hosted by Fort Scott Community College – 2108 S. Horton, on the south side of Bailey Hall, 9am-12pm

The event will feature a variety of activities for children of all ages, including a bounce house, first responders, a teddy bear clinic (bring your bears!), games, prizes and more (see flyer below for more info)

9-10 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library,  201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
9 T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
9 Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm
9 Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class

Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info

9 USD 234 Board of Education Meeting – Board of Education, 424 S. Main St., 5:30-6:30pm
9 2019 Friends Fest, sponsored by the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site, honoring historian Arnold Schofield – Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St., 6:30-9:00pm

Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 6:30pm. Hearty appetizers will be served prior to the show

Tickets are $20 for Friends members, $25 for non-Friends members. On sale now at the Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall St.

9 Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon County Meeting – Old Congregational Church, 502 S. National Ave.

Board meeting at 6:30pm, program at 7pm. We will have great fellowship, refreshments, and a door prize – hope you can attend!

10 Breakfast Bingo at Buck Run Community Center, 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month – 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am

Come drink some coffee and play some bingo at Buck Run. Staff will provide the bingo cards, the caller, and the coffee. Prizes provided by the Fort Scott Recreation Commission

10 Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church,
308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
10 A Family Affair: a discussion for parents and grandparents about how to support children as they interact with people close to them with Alzheimer’s – Papa Don’s, 10 N. Main St., 12:30-1:30pm

This Remote Learning Series is bringing education to the community and providing the opportunity to attend a session close to home. Call 800-272-3900 to register for any session (see flyer below for more info)

10
Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm

Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
10
TAG (Teen Advisory Group) – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm

Exclusively for middle and high school students. We have meetings weekly, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and a craft night each month
Make a difference in your community while having fun at TAG! Each meeting includes food, drinks, and a good time with your fellow teens. Bring your friends!
11
Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by Fort Scott Christian Heights High School
Location: 1101 S. Barbee St.
11 Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm-1pm
11 Kids in the Kitchen, hosted by K-State Research and Extension – First Church of God, 1115 E. Wall St., 4-5:30pm

K-State is offering a FREE Kids in the Kitchen class for 4th-6th grade students. The class will be held each Thursday through May 2nd. Students will learn kitchen safety and how to prepare health and inexpensive snacks. For more information, please contact Malynda Payne 620-768-9459

11 Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton

Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class

Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info

11 Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm

Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize

Save the Date:
– April 12 – Lenten Fish Fry
– April 13 – Easter Egg Hunt @ Gunn Park
– April 13 – Crafts for Kids @ BRCC
– April 13 – Wreath Ruck 5K/1Mile Walk
– April 13 – Author Talk @ Hedgehog.INK
– April 14 – Team Trivia at Boiler Room Brewhaus
– April 15 – FSHS Prom at the River Room
Click here for full events listing on our website.
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The Fort Scott National Historic Site 2019 Schedule of Activities.

Click HERE for details.

Kansas Rocks Recreation Park

4-Wheeling, Biking, Hiking

2019 Schedule of events.

Click HERE for details.

Bike Share Program

Bike Share Program is now
available to the public!
Click here to view more detail about this amazing program and
for additional information on our website click here!

CHAMBER COFFEE
UPCOMING INFORMATION
 
 Chamber Coffee 

Thursday, April 4, 2019
8:00 am
This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by
KOMB 103.9 FM Home Show
Location: Arnold Arena, located on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton
Visit the KOMB 103.9 FM website by clicking here.
Upcoming Coffees:
April 11 – Fort Scott Christian Heights
April 18 – Presbyterian Village
April 25 – Peerless Products
May 2 – National Day of Prayer Breakfast (Pioneer Kiwanis and Cheney Witt)

Tour and Updates: Bourbon County Commission

Chamber members take advantage of the tour of the second-floor office of the Bourbon County Attorney following the Chamber of Commerce coffee.

A large number of people crowded into the hallway of the Bourbon County Courthouse Thursday morning to attend the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce weekly coffee.

Many of the county’s departments were represented at the coffee.

Community announcements were given, with each announcer paying $1 to the Fort Scott Trolley Car transportation fund.

This week’s coffee was hosted by the Bourbon County Commission, with First District Commissioner Lynne Oharah telling of the events coming up in the county.

First District Bourbon County Commissioner Lynne Oharah.
Nick Ruhl, District 3 Bourbon County Commissioner.
Jeff Fischer, District 2 Bourbon County Commissioner.

Oharah invited the attendees to tour the facility on the first floor that houses the Bourbon County Clerk, Treasurer, County Commission Room, Economic Director and Counselor.

Also open for viewing was the second-floor Bourbon County Attorney Office space, which has been in use since October.

Bourbon County Attorney Jacqui Spradling.

Oharah said the commission is “looking to renew a one-cent sales tax for maintaining or new hard-surfaced roads in the county.”

On another subject, he also noted that  “the county is totally responsible for the ambulance service as of April 1.”

This following the closing of Mercy Hospitali n October and the transitioning to the county’s responsibility for the ambulance.

Economic Director Jody Hoenor said the transition was a “team approach” between the county, Mercy and the City of Fort Scott.

Hoenor advised people to contact their insurance provider directly to see if the ambulance service will be covered in their policy.

Hoenor also said she is working on a strategic plan for the county which focuses on “increasing our population to spread the tax base over many shoulders.”

Angel Wilson, victim witness coordinator and office administration; Judy Hood, senior legal secretary and juvenile victim witness coordinator; and Staci Haynes, diversion and senior legal secretary at the Bourbon County Attorney’s Office.
Jim Harris, Bourbon County Public Works Director.
J.T. Heckman, Bourbon County Public Works Supervisor.

 

Chamber Coffee At The Courthouse March 28

WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
Join us for Chamber Coffee
Hosted by:

County of Bourbon
Location:

210 S. National Ave.
Thursday, March 28th, 2019
Visit Bourbon County’s website

by clicking 


Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.
Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
Upcoming Coffees:
April 4 – KOMB FM Home Show
April 11th – Fort Scott Christian Heights
April 18 – Presbyterian Village
April 25 – Peerless Products

Bryan’s Termite and Pest Control

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Pest Control
is offering treatment for ants, spiders, mice, bed bugs and termite inspections
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Residential and Commercial
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One-time service and ongoing prevention & treatment available.
Free estimates (with the exception that real estate termite inspections are $50).
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Seventy-five Jobs Are Available in Fort Scott

Submitted by Rachel Pruitt, Fort Scott’s Economic Development Director. The City and Chamber do the research by calling the employers, according to Pruitt.

Rachel Pruitt, Fort Scott’s Economic Development Director says the city has seen job growth in the last decade.

She provided the above graph to demonstrate that growth.

“The graph represents the job growth Fort Scott has seen since 2010,” she said.  “The data is collected by the City and Chamber by contacting each of the employers.  The City anticipates the growth to continue given there are over 75 current openings within the community.”

” The City and Chamber do the research by calling the employers,” according to Pruitt.

 

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is working to help fill  job openings by sponsoring the 2019 Spring Job Fair on Tuesday, April 2 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at the Ellis Fine Arts Center on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton Street.

 

“Employers of any size seeking employees are encouraged to reserve a booth,” according to a press release from the Chamber. “The job fair will give business owners the opportunity to recruit both students and community members for seasonal, part-time and full-time positions. This event is also an opportunity for employers to network with each other and to promote their company to the public.”

An employer booth at the job fair is $50 for Chamber members or $90 for non-Chamber members.

Lunch, if desired, is $10 per person.

To register, or for more information, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.

Job fair informaiton submitted by Monica Walden, Administrative Assistant of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce which is located at 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS  66701.