Category Archives: Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

City State Bank Re-Opening Is ON For 5 p.m. Today

The CHAMBER COFFEE
for this morning
is CANCELED due to
inclement weather.
However, the
GRAND RE-OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING is still ON for tonight.
Please join us at 5pm,
the remarks & ribbon cutting will begin at 5:30pm.
THANK YOU & BE SAFE!
City State Bank’s Downtown location:
202 Scott Avenue, starting at 5 p.m.
After several months of construction, the downtown branch of the City State Bank is complete!
The remodel included an outside face-lift with new stone and stucco, a drive-thru canopy, a new island ATM, sidewalks and lighting.
The interior has been completely remodeled with a new layout; new flooring, furniture, lighting, decor and a teller desk have also been added.
The building, located at 202 Scott Avenue in Fort Scott, was originally built in 1957, and this remodel shows City State Bank’s commitment to their customers, downtown, and the local community. The bank has another full-service location at 1012 Highway 69, Fort Scott, KS
To visit City State Bank’s website,
please click here.

City State Bank Re-Opening Feb. 7

REMINDER:
The Chamber Coffee, All-Day Open House, Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for
City State Bank is TOMORROW!
Join us on Thursday, February 7th at City State Bank’s Downtown location:
202 Scott Avenue, starting at 8 a.m.
Please join City State Bank TOMORROW, February 7th, 2019 for the Chamber of Commerce Coffee at 8 a.m., an all-day open-house, and the Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, which begins at 5pm; remarks and ribbon cutting will be at 5:30 pm.
After several months of construction, the downtown branch of the City State Bank is complete!
The remodel included an outside face-lift with new stone and stucco, a drive-thru canopy, a new island ATM, sidewalks and lighting.
The interior has been completely remodeled with a new layout; new flooring, furniture, lighting, decor and a teller desk have also been added.
The building, located at 202 Scott Avenue in Fort Scott, was originally built in 1957, and this remodel shows City State Bank’s commitment to their customers, downtown, and the local community. The bank has another full-service location at 1012 Highway 69, Fort Scott, KS
To visit City State Bank’s website, please click here.

Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet Feb. 5

Join us for the
Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet
Tuesday, February 5th, 2019
8:30 to 9:30am
Hosted by:
Boiler Room Brewhaus
Bryan & Barbara Ritter
10 S. National Ave.
Click here for their Facebook page.
Click here for their website.
The Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greets are hosted by the Chamber for downtown business owners, representatives and any community members to attend to network and share ideas on events, promotions and anything related to downtown!
All are welcome!

Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet


 The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites any community members interested in Downtown Fort Scott to Boiler Room Brewhaus, 10 S. National Avenue, on February 5th, 2019, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet is hosted by the Chamber for downtown business owners, representatives and any community members to attend to network and share ideas on events, promotions and anything related to downtown!

Please join us on Tuesday, February 5th for the Downtown Meet & Greet. Contact the Chamber at 620-223-3566 with questions.

Submitted by:
Lindsay Madison, Executive Director, [email protected]

Monica Walden, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]

Phone: (620) 223-3566

Chamber Coffee At Courthouse Jan. 31

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

Southwind Extension District
 
Location:

Courthouse Lobby, 210 S. National Ave.
Thursday, January 31, 2019


Click here for Southwind Extension District web page.


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:
February 7 – City State Bank
February 14 – Visage Skin Care
February 21 – Fort Scott Lofts
February 28 – Hole in the Wall Liquor Store/Adventures in Mission

2019 SEK Day on the Hill Jan. 31

2019 SEK Day on the Hill
Join us for breakfast and networking with Chambers across SEK, State Legislators, SEK Businesses, and State Officials
2019 SEK Day on the Hill is coming! Join us in Topeka, KS on Thursday, January 31st for breakfast and networking with Chambers across SEK, State Legislators, SEK businesses, and State Officials.
We will enjoy a great breakfast at The Celtic Fox (118 SW 8th Ave., #202), learn about the SEK legislative priorities, and hear from several of our area Legislators and State Officials on what to expect this Legislative Session.
Afterward, we’ll cross the street to the Capitol to meet with your individual legislators, attend the House and Senate Chamber sessions, or attend a Committee meeting. Our goal is to ensure that our region has a strong unified voice in Topeka!
Click hereto register for this event. The cost, which includes breakfast, is $10 for Chamber members, $15 for Non-Chamber members.
Also, plan to attend the free networking event at 7pm, Wednesday, January 30, at The Downtown Ramada Hotel (420 SE 6th Ave., Topeka). We have reserved a block of rooms for SEK Inc. The phone number is (785) 234-5400 if you would like to reserve a room for that night.
For more information, contact Trisha Purdon (Montgomery County Action Council) at
(620) 331-3830 or email: [email protected]

What’s Happening in Fort Scott by the Chamber of Commerce Jan. 25

RADIO AUCTION – KOMB All Hit 103.9 FM – Started Jan. 16 through first week of March, every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Listen for details!
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)
25-26
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!
25

Eat Smart, Live Strong class – Fort Scott Professional Building (formerly Newman Young Clinic), each Friday in January, 10:30am-12:00pm

Enjoy fun and lively activities with other older adults! Talk about easy ways to make smart food choices and exercise more

Contact Malynda Payne, K-State Research and Extension Nutrition Assistant, [email protected], or call (620)768-9459 for more information
25
Meet the Author Elana A. Mugdan at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main St., 4pm

Hedgehog.INK’s 1st ever in-store author event!

Meet and greet author Elana A. Mugdan. Her book, “Dragon Speaker” is Book 1 of The Shadow War Saga, and is available for purchase at the store

There will be an author talk, Q & A and book signing. Light refreshments provided (See flyer below)
26

Care to Share Fundraiser Auction @ 4-H Building, 2102 S. Huntington Blvd., Fort Scott, 10 am

Wonderful items have been donated for this fundraiser auction. Please plan to come! One day sale, will go quick! Lunch will be served: pulled pork, chips, drinks, pies

29-30 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library,                        201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
29 T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
29 Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
30 Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church,                   308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
30

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)
30

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!
31

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 Southwind Extension District

Location: 100 S. Main St.
31 Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm
31 Learning to Navigate Your Smartphone and Tablet for Seniors – Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton, 2:30-3:30pm

Class will cover the basics: sending emails, downloading attachments, sharing photos and searching Google. Also addressed: how to use maps, and which apps to download to make your life easier. Attendees names will be placed in a drawing for a $50 gift card

Class is FREE, but space is limited. RSVP by Jan. 28th to Becky Kellum at [email protected] or call
620-223-5550

31 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
1-2
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!
1 YPL First Friday Luncheon (Young Professional’s League of Bourbon County) – In the Celebration Room of Papa Don’s Pizza, 10 N. Main St., Fort Scott

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

2-3 Youth Basketball Tournament hosted by FSHS Booster Club

To enter a team or for more information, contact Jeff DeLaTorre at [email protected]

2 1st Annual All You Can Eat Pancake Meal at First Southern Baptist Church – 1818 S. Main St., 7am-7pm

The First Southern Baptist Church is planning to build a gymnasium to be used for youth programs, meetings, dinners and as a safe shelter for the surrounding area. Adult tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Children under 7 are FREE

The church is also hosting a study on the Book of Revelations on Sunday evenings at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall at the north end of the church

2 Care to Share Cancer Support Group – Mercy McAuley Center, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd., 10:30am-12pm

This meeting is for anyone: fighters, survivors, families, caregivers, and anyone that wants to be involved in caring and sharing. No refreshments provided by Mercy this time, so please bring your own

5-6 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library,                        201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
5 Fort Scott Middle School Pizza Hut Nights Fundraiser, 1st Tuesday of every month – Fort Scott Pizza Hut, 1810 S. Main St.

Please plan to eat at Pizza Hut sometime that day and use the FSMS voucher

5 Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet hosted by the Chamber of Commerce – at the Boiler Room Brewhaus, 10 S. National Ave., 8:30-9:30am

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 issues to attend and share thoughts and ideas related to Downtown, and to stay current on new happenings

5 T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
5 Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
5

Forecast 2019 – Presented by White Ember Financial Planning – Precision Coffee Company, 127 E. Cherry St., Nevada, MO

Join us as we discuss how the markets fared in 2018 and the expectations for 2019.

5:45-6:00 pm – Registration & Hors d’oeuvres

6:00 pm – Forecast 2019 Presentation by Ross Lawrence

Please RSVP prior to February 1st to (417) 667-4721 or [email protected]

For a personalized portfolio review, call

(417) 667-4721 or visit. For more info, visit our website:  https://www.whiteember.com/

5 City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 6-7pm
6 Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church,                   308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
6 Monthly Grief Support Luncheon hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel – at the Carriage House, 301 S. Main, 12-1pm

A Grief Support Luncheon is hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel the 1st 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 with any questions

6 Bourbon County Coalition Monthly Meeting – Public Welcome! – In the basement of the First Baptist Church, 123 Scott Avenue, 12-1pm
6

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)
6

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!
7

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 City State Bank

Location: 202 Scott Ave.
7 Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm
7 City State Bank’s Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – 202 Scott Ave.

Starts at 5pm, remarks and ribbon cutting at 5:30

7 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
7

Meet the Author Gerri Hilger at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main St., 6pm

Meet and greet author Gerri Hilger, former Fort Scott teacher and resident. Her book, “Our Duty” recalls Kansas WWII nurses and airmen, and is available for purchase in the store

There will be an author talk, Q & A and book signing. Light refreshments provided. (See flyer below)

Save the Date:
– February 9 – Winter Biker Meet & Greet Expo
– February 9 – Rotary’s 2019 Dancing With Our Stars
– February 10 – 3rd Annual Farm Toy Show & Sales
Click here for full events listing on our website.

Sharky’s Pub Provides Catering

Tina and Dave Lipe, owners of Sharky’s Pub and Grub, 16 N. National Avenue.

Dave Lipe told the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce weekly coffee attendees that even though January and February are typically slow seasons for retail businesses, Sharky’s Pub and Grub has seen an increase in catering.

He and wife, Tina, are the owners of the business, at 16 N. National Avenue,  which opened June 1, 2011.

“We’ve done catering for seven or eight years, since we’ve been open,” Lipe said.  “Catering is one thing that has picked up for us.”

“We can do a Superbowl party, a rehearsal dinner….weddings,” he said.

There is also a third-floor event center available for rent above their restaurant, Lipe said.

They recently did catering in Kansas City.

“We did a tailgate party at the Chief’s game, we are mobile,” he said.

“If there is something you are needing, ask,” Lipe said.

The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. and can be reached at 223-4777.

 

Chamber Coffee at Sharkey’s Jan. 24

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

Sharky’s Pub & Grub
 
Location:

16 N. National Ave., Fort Scott
Thursday, January 24, 2019


Click here for Sharky’s Facebook page.


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:
January 31 – Southwind Extension District
February 7 – City State Bank
February 14 – Visage Skin Care
February 21 – Cancer Center of Kansas