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Upcoming Chamber Events
Business After Hours: Jim Clark Chevrolet-Cadillac
Wednesday, December 13th, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce for our December Business After Hours at Jim Clark Auto, 911 Goldenbelt.
Jingle Mingle
Wednesday, December 20th, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars for the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Jingle Mingle. Stop by for good food and good company as we celebrate the holidays with our amazing members and volunteers that made 2017 a successful year!


Upcoming Community Events
34th Annual Tour of Homes
Saturday, December 2nd
Tour of Homes is a wonderful opportunity available for people in the area to tour the historic homes of Fort Riley. The homes are graciously opened by their tenants to the public for viewing while dressed in their holiday best. Tour Check-In is at the Custer House. Advanced Tickets: $10, Day of Event: $12.
 
 
St. Xavier's Day: Freezin' for a Reason
Sunday, December 3rd
Join us in a 2 mile fun run and polar plunge as we gear up for another great St. Xavier's Day celebration! This is a day full of activities for the whole community of Junction City and surrounding areas to come together and celebrate our patron saint, St. Francis Xavier.
Junction City Home Town Christmas
Friday, December 8th, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for Junction City Home Town Christmas! There will be Music and Carolers at the Opera House, JCAC Art Walk, free carriage rides, Santa at The Bartel, treats and more!
 
The Nutcracker ( Ballet Wichita)
Sunday, December 10th, 2:00 p.m.
Ballet Wichita celebrates its 44th season with the premiere of an all NEW NUTCRACKER directed and choreographed by Sean McLeod!
This holiday family favorite based on the 1816 book by E.T. A Hoffman, is adapted by McLeod making the First Act exciting and the Second Act soul stirring!Come see how we honor one of the great classics while finding new colors of movement to Tchaikovsky's music.
 
1st Infantry Division Band Concert
Friday & Saturday, December 15&16, 7:30 p.m.
The 1st Infantry Division Band performs a free holiday concert to celebrate the season in style! You will be captivated as they perform a variety of Christmas music. Join us for this holiday concert full of jolly classics and the traditional sounds of the Christmas season.
 
United Way of Junction City-Geary County
Often time we ask ourselves, what can I do? What difference can one person make? The truth is, one person can make a BIG difference. Click here to find out how.

Christmas for Kids: Saint Francis Community Services
This Christmas, most of us will celebrate the birth of Lord with a family dinner, Christmas carols, and presents under the tree. For the children at Saint Francis Community Services, we want to make Christmas special. Help us give children a day to remember by granting their Christmas wishes.
 
Military Discounts
The Military Affairs Division of the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce greets, on average, 100 new soldiers each week to Fort Riley. In order to educate newly relocating soldiers on the great business opportunities and services available in Junction City, the Chamber is trying to organize a list of military discounts offered by chamber member businesses for soldiers and their families. If you or your business offers a military discount, or if you know of a business who offers a military discount, please email the Chamber at [email protected]. We will follow-up with all businesses by telephone to confirm the discount before sharing the completed list with soldiers. If you have any questions, please contact the chamber at 785-762-2632 or email [email protected]
Available Billboard Advertising
Thomas Outdoor Signs
If interested please contact:
 
Thomas Outdoor Advertising
902 Fair Lane, Manhattan, KS
Call 785.537.2010 or Email here







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Available for Chamber Members
Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development helps support the SBDC in providing assistance free of charge to new and existing businesses. Services for those starting a business include business plan review, research and marketing assistance, licensing information, advice on preparing to meet with a loan officer and bookkeeping strategies. Existing businesses can receive help with finding new marketing opportunities including social media, growth/expansion, local, state and federal tax laws and regulations, trade opportunities, human resources and succession planning. Check out ksbc.ecenterdirect.com or contact Laurie Pieper our Washburn University representative at 785-587-9917 or [email protected]
 to get started today! Laurie has office hours every other Tuesday in our office.
Kansas State University launches noncredit Executive Education Programs
In an effort to create a concentrated, unique learning environment for executives that helps build high-performing and effective organizations, Kansas State University will launch a noncredit Executive Education program in fall 2017.
 
In a unique collaboration between Kansas State University Global Campus and privately-owned Aspen Business Group, K-State's Executive Education programs are designed for a variety of business leaders, with unique programs for high-level executives, middle managers and emerging leaders. Each of the programs consist of 12 day-long sessions that meet quarterly over a three-year period in Manhattan, Kansas.
 
The first program to launch, The Executive Coach, will begin on Oct. 19 and is targeting high-level executives who wish to take their organizations - and themselves - to the next level through proven and innovative leadership methods.
 
"This is a rare opportunity to plan for the future, determine how best to get there, and strategize about what's most pressing in each participant's business right now," said Russell Disberger, owner of Aspen Business Group and facilitator of the program. "It's a chance to gain new insights from other executives in other industries and other parts of the country. Participants will come away with prioritized, concrete action steps, new tools and capabilities and a plan for the next 90 days."
 
Those accepted to the The Executive Coach are hand selected by the Executive Education staff to ensure a good fit with the program and to ensure a diverse group of executives are selected from a variety of disciplines and industries.
 
Each workshop features a subject-matter expert from private industry or K-State faculty. The program features round-table discussions with an opportunity to network with your group, but also to work with a dedicated coach who provides one-on-one follow-up accountability sessions between workshops. This allows the skills learned to be integrated directly into the business operations of each participant.
 
"The program is designed to use lectures, business simulations and small-group discussions to foster collaboration with peers from various functions, industries and backgrounds," Disberger said. "As a result, participants will develop relationships that continue long after the program ends."
 
Billboard Advertising Opportunity
Billboard Sublease through March 2018
Located East bound on I-70 right before exit 298.  Image of location below.  If you or anyone you know is interested in this opportunity please contact the Chamber at [email protected] or 785-762-2632.

2017 Board of Directors
 
| Stan Hambright | Maureen Gustafson | Ty Arneson | Ben Bennett | Mick McCallister | Theresa Bramlage | 
|Karen Jameson | Clint Junghans | James Jacobs | Dr. Corbin Witt | L. J. Baker | Rich Jankovich | Brad Johnson |
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Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce | [email protected] | http://www.junctioncitychamber.org
222 W. 6th Street
PO Box 26
Junction City, KS 66441