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March 2 - 5:15 -6:15pm Social Hour - 6:15 - 8pm Dinner/Program, Chamber's Annual Awards and Banquet @ Ottawa University (Schendel Conference Center) 1001 S Main St, Ottawa March 3 - 8am, Chamber Coffee for Ottawa Main Street Association - to introduce new OMSA Board Members and upcoming programs @ 122B S Main St, Ottawa
March 4 - 10am, Legislative Coffee at the Ottawa Commission Chambers in City Hall (101 S Hickory St, Ottawa) or watch online at the City of Ottawa's Facebook Page February 28 to March 6 - Chamber Online Auction is live. Bid Here!
March 9 - 4:30-6pm, Young Professionals Gathering @ Not Lost Brewery 229 S Main St, Ottawa
March 9 - 5:30-6:30, Orientation Meeting for the Gems of Southern England 2023 Trip at Neosho County Community College or on Zoom at this link
March 10 - 8am, Chamber Ribbon Cutting for The Wet Lilies @ 104 E Logan St, Ottawa March 21 - 4-6pm, Retirement Reception for John Coen in the Speak Easy (Basement) of the Historic Post Office (122 E 2nd St, Ottawa)
March 24 - 8am, Chamber Coffee for the Franklin County Farm Bureau Association & Farm Bureau Financial Services - Kelly Neufeld in honor of National Agriculture Month @ 112 W 17th St, Ottawa
April 28 - 8am, Chamber Coffee for Dream Kitchen & Supply Inc - In celebration of their 30th Anniversary and New Show Room @ 4441 Indiana Rd, Ottawa |
All are welcome to bid on these fantastic items donated by our members. Thank you to all the sponsors and donors that made this auction possible. By bidding in this auction you are advocating for the Ottawa community, so for that, we say THANK YOU! |
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Orientation Meeting for the Gems of Southern England 2023 Trip (Virtually or In Person) |
If you have ever wanted to travel internationally, join the Chamber March 9th from 5:30-6:30 in person at Neosho County Community College or on Zoom to learn about the upcoming 2023 Chamber trip to England. This is a chance for an in depth dive into the trip's itinerary and also to get answers to any of your questions or concerns. See you there!
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83652030200?pwd=S21kS2RmQW05bE9QS3Y1eGZGM2Y4UT09 |
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Sponsorship Program Application |
The Franklin County Tourism Department is pleased to announce the 2023 Sponsorship Program. Funding given through this program is intended to support events and programs in Franklin County that positively impact tourism in all Franklin County communities.
The 2023 application period will be open until Friday, March 10, 2023. The paper application can be accessed by the button adjacent. Award allocations will be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners and announced during a public meeting soon thereafter. An award letter will follow that meeting. |
| If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to email cclaar@franklincoks.org or call 785-229-3487. |
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Citywide Clean-Up Weekend |
The City of Ottawa will be conducting a citywide clean-up weekend for residents living within the city limits on Friday, March 31st through Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Dumpsters will be available Friday at 8:00 am through 3:00 pm on Saturday at the following locations:
• Near Franklin County Recycling Center (2000 Block Elm Street);
• Parking lot west of City Hall (101 South Hickory Street);
• Salt storage shed (1300 block of north Cherry Street east side) |
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| First Annual Intergalactic Surly Summit - April Fools Day |
We're throwing a party on April Fool's day to celebrate bicycles and the people who love them. Our Intergalactic Surly Summit will bring the non-competitive cycling community together to ride bikes, share stories, and enjoy a great time with awesome people. We'll have a bike show, swap meet, ride-out, and a visit to our favorite local brewery. You don't have to own a Surly to join the fun. But, if you're a Surly fan we'll have all the latest Surly products available for you to try out.The event is free for participants. We'll have a small fee to reserve a swap table. Check the link below for full details. |
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| Are you a friendly and enthusiastic person interested in helping the Red Cross save lives? If you have a little free time and are a true “people person,” we have a great volunteer position for you. Volunteer Blood Donor Ambassadors ensure blood donors have a pleasant and fulfilling experience, from the moment they arrive to when they leave.
With plenty of flexible volunteer opportunities, you can sign up to help with blood drives that fit your schedule. Visit redcross.org/volunteer or text/call 785-250-6231. |
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Franklin County Cancer Foundation |
Volunteer hours: 10:00am-2:00pm weekdays (usually different volunteers daily). 215 S Main St, Ottawa KS Duties: Meet with patients who have active cancer and live in Franklin County as well as assist with their needs for payment of household expenses, groceries, medical equipment, and supplies. Contact: Gary Jordan 785-242-5566 |
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ECKAN is a connection to services that can change lives for the better. We connect our neighbors with housing, food, childcare, and other resources to make way to a better life. What we do provides so much more than services, it’s hope for the future.
If you'd like to help your neighbors and make your community a better place, we'd love to have you join our board! Learn more at eckan.org/about-eckan/ |
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Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS: is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions below. Position detail and Application for Employment are available at www.ottawa.edu/careers . EOE. |
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Primarily responsible for the timely and accurate processing of university business operations including accounts payable, GL data entry and adjustments, general GL auditing, and other fiscal operations as assigned. Full-time with Benefits. |
| Seeking qualified applicants for part-time Custodial position (20 hours per week). We offer the opportunity to be a part of a great community atmosphere. |
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Facilities Maintenance & Repair Technician: |
Responsible for performing highly skilled and independent projects and duties with considerable latitude for determining materials and work methods to be used. Employee performs skilled work in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and preventive maintenance programs. Full-time with Benefits. |
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Responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of students within an established territory into the Ottawa Residential Campus programs by using effective enrollment management sales and advising techniques and excellent customer service skills that are aligned with Ottawa University’s student centric philosophy. Generates prospective student and new student enrollments for the Ottawa Residential Campus academic degree programs. Requires personal initiative and ongoing communication with applicants to assist them in all phases of the new student enrollment process. Responsible for achieving measurable enrollment goals and objectives. This position is based out of The Residential in Ottawa, Kansas, and requires travel, and evening/weekend hours. Full-time with Benefits.
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The position is responsible for installing, repairing or replacing of materials on current and former buildings. Must enjoy working with others, have patience, a neat appearance, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with customers and staff. |
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Field Service Coordinator: |
The position is responsible for assisting the Director of Production with scheduling the Production Superintendents, Building Crews and Sub-Contract crews through daily contact with the Production Superintendents and or Subcontractors throughout QSI. |
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SERC Physical Therapy in Ottawa is hiring a Physical Therapist |
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Zelda's Café& Frozen Custard |
Application and Resumes available at sidandnancys2019@gmail.com Multiple job opportunities are available. Join us and be a part of our TEAM. |
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| Full-time Receptionist & Tax Preparers |
Full-time Receptionist wanted to work in a busy tax office. This seasonal position (January to April), provides flexibility, freedom and extra earnings. Successful candidates will wow clients as the frontline face of the office. Email Marcia Mitchell at marcia.mitchell@hrblock.com.
Tax Preparers wanted. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with numbers and with people, we want you to join our team. First year tax professionals have a desire to embark on a customer-centric career by first learning the specifics of tax preparation and gaining the skills to prepare accurate tax returns. Email marcia.mitchell@hrblock.com.
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Positions available: 1 full-time & 1 part-time!
Hours are 8:30-2 for Full-time ($12/hr) Part-time hours are 8:30-12 ($11/hr) A RAISE will be given to anyone who is on the team for 60 days! Requirements: Have a DL & reliable vehicle Be self-motivated & goal-driven
Get some kind of satisfaction knowing you cleaned something & made a difference. |
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Suttons Jewelry is looking for an energetic, motivated person to help us maintain a friendly shopping experience for our customers. We are currently seeking someone Full-Time with weekday availability and Saturdays.
Please stop by our store during business hours to pick up an application. 213 S Main, Ottawa KS 66067 |
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If you enjoy a fast-paced work environment that puts our employees and customers first, then HomeBase is the perfect first step for a rewarding career in the home improvement and building materials field. Current Career Opportunities CASHIER - FT TEAM MEMBER - FT LOCAL DELIVERY DRIVER - CDL LUMBERYARD TEAM MEMBER - FT LAWN & GARDEN TEAM MEMBER - PT
CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK TEAM MEMBER - FT Call (785) 242-8200 for more information |
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The Bug Guys
We are hiring!! Looking for career-minded individuals who are not afraid of bugs! Pest Control Technicians needed. Experience preferred, but not needed. Will train. Must be 18yrs of age, clean driving record, drug-free. Call 785-242-2844 for more information or to obtain an application. |
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| Mac Fasteners, Inc., Ottawa, KS |
Looking for two thread roll machine operators, one cold header machine operator, and one shipping/warehouse clerk. Mac Fasteners offers competitive pay and benefits for their employees. On the job training provided. Apply online below or in person at Mac Fasteners, 1110 Enterprise St., Ottawa, Kansas. |
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| Apply in person @ 208 S. Main in Ottawa. |
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Have a great day! |
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John Coen President/CEO john@ottawakansas.org |
| Sherri Lund Office Manager sherri@ottawakansas.org |
| Ryland Miller Community Liaison ryland@ottawakansas.org |
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