News & Updates

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee has been a community partner with Agriculture Future of America (AFA) since 2000 supporting 24 students with agriculture scholarships and 6 students with Leadership Conference tuition, totaling $71,000.  AFA is a 501 (c) 3 corporation dedicated to helping...

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Leadership McPherson program has accepted the enrollment of 21 individuals to participate in the 2017 Leadership McPherson Class. Katy Aichele – Home State Bank; Lane Allison-Mid Kansas Coop; Shannon Brake – McPherson Public Library; Karleen Brown – Elevate Tutoring Services;...

Although a bit cool, we had a great turn out for the first Mac County Round Up 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, March 25th in Marquette. The Mac County Round Up 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is a fund raising event...

What employees are looking for is changing fast, and how to retain employees long tern is a moving target! Hear solutions for increasing employee engagement and retention! Through this interactive workshop you will learn: How to motivate employees; Build a strong team; Attract and retain...

Have you noticed an 8th grade student who shows compassion to peers in challenging situations or has courageously overcome struggles to help others? The neighbor kiddo who pitches in to help or the young volunteer who graciously shares time and talents to help an organization?...

The annual Farm Forum rolls around every year and starts before the crack of dawn. The Farm Forum always has a great attendance, as the majority of the attendees are accustom to starting their day off before the sun rises. Perkins Restaurant serves up a...

The Mac County 5K Round Up is a fund raising event for the Agriculture Future of America Scholarship. Scheduled for Saturday, March 25, 2017 – Check in starts at 7:00 a.m. Race starts at 8:00 a.m. in downtown Marquette, Kansas. Registration for the 5K is...

Agriculture trade programs and their effects on the farm economy and small business will be the focus of the 32nd Annual Farm Forum to be held at 6:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 7 at Perkins Restaurant in McPherson. Speaker at the breakfast meeting will be McPherson...

The Chamber Women’s Trip Committee is excited to announce the 2017 destination of New York City, August 24-28.  The committee knows it will be a popular trip because New York City is an experience you won’t forget and perhaps cannot get enough of.   “New York...

It is time to get your teams together for our 2nd annual Chamber Challenge!  Mark your calendar for the Chamber Challenge Finale on Tuesday, March 14th at 5:30.  The Chamber Challenge Committee is scheming new games and challenges to make the Chamber Challenge even better...