Chamber News & Updates

[caption id="attachment_19600" align="alignleft" width="425"] McPherson Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Selection Committee member Madalynn Rhea presents Karson and Elizabeth with their scholarship certificates.[/caption] The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee is proud to announce that Karson Schierling, a graduate of Inman High School, has been selected as...

Do you know a student who’s ready to grow their future in ag? The McPherson Chamber of Commerce AFA Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for those pursuing careers in agriculture, food, or related fields. Any high school senior residing in McPherson County or attending a high...

"There’s no better place to experience music than Nashville, a city of storytellers and dreamers, where all are welcome with an authentic, friendly, creative spirit." Join the Chamber for a memorable 2025 Women's Trip as we explore Nashville, Tennessee, September 26-30. The Women's Trip Committee has put...

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce’s Civic Awareness Committee invites you to the annual Legislative Update on February 8th at 9:00 a.m. at Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU), 2090 E. Ave. A., McPherson. This event is a key part of our commitment to civic engagement and informed...

Debbie Hawkinson, Executive Director of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce, recently completed her second year at the Institute for Organization Management, a prestigious four-year professional development program organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Held at Winter IOM in Tucson, this nonprofit leadership training program...

Thank you all for shopping local this holiday season and year around! Everyone had the opportunity to collect Candy Cane Cash entries by shopping at the 24 participating stores from Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024. Congratulations to Maxine McGarrah, who has $1,000 in Candy Cane Cash to...

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) on December 9th. McPherson High School students from Chris Strathman’s entrepreneur class presented their business ideas during a 4-minute pitch to judges and showcased their concepts to the public through trade show displays....

The mission of Leadership McPherson is "To develop leadership capacity that inspires visionary, positive action, to motivate and strengthen the community." Leadership McPherson participants learn to recognize their talents, skills, and strengths, and discover new traits to appreciate in others. The in-depth, educational program focuses on...