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Chamber Events

 

September 22 - 8am, Chamber Coffee for SparkWheel (previously Communities in School) @ 501 S Main St, Ottawa (Carnegie Cultural Center) 

 

September 26 - 5:30pm, Travel with the Chamber - Croatia Informational Meeting @ NCCC 900 E Logan St, Ottawa (learn more about this trip and others here) 

 

September 28 - 4-7pm (program begins at 5:15pm), Chamber After Hours for Crown Realty in celebration of 50 years in Ottawa @ 204 S Walnut St. Ottawa (The Bottle House)

 

September 29 - 1-7pm, 18th Annual Ladies Night Out @ 125 S Walnut St. Ottawa (Legacy Square) 

 

October 6 - 8am, Chamber Coffee for Fronteras Mexican Restaurant 1 year celebration (breakfast will be served) @ 212 N Main St. Ottawa 

 

October 10 - 4:30-6pm (program will begin at 5pm), Chamber After Hours & Main Street Mingle for Ottawa Memorial Auditorium - remodel reveal w/ live music & hors d'oeuvres @ 301 S Hickory St, Ottawa

 

October 13 - 8am, Chamber Coffee for the Chamber Legislative Action Committee w/ guest speaker Kansas Secretary of State, Scott Schwab (speaking and answering questions on businesses ability to file bi-annually) @ 401 S Main St, Ottawa

 

October 17 - 6pm, Candidates Forum - @ City of Ottawa Commission Chambers, 101 S Hickory Street, Ottawa

 

October 20 - 8am, Chamber Coffee for the Ottawa Coop @ 302 N Main St, Ottawa (in the grain office) 

Community Updates

 

Thursday September 21st from 5-8pm

 
 
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Help celebrate Marie Gardner as she starts a new adventure. We're so thankful for all she has done in our community! 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Volunteer Opportunities

 

Franklin County is currently seeking to fill vacancies on the Board of Zoning and the Planning Commission. We’re looking for dedicated and enthusiastic members to fill these seats. If you’re interested, you can submit your application online here: https://bit.ly/41i0iG5. If you have any questions about the roles or would like more information, please contact the Planning & Building Office at 785-229-3570.

 
 
 
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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.

 

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 Board of Trustees

 

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/

Employment Opportunities

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.

Custodian:

 

Seeking qualified applicants for Full-time/Part-time (Over 20 hrs week or Part-time Under 20 hours week). We offer the opportunity to be a part of a great community atmosphere.

Safety & Security Officer:

 

Seeking qualified applicants for part-time (20 hours per week) positions.

Director of Library Services:

 

Responsible for University-wide leadership and direction of Library Services. Key activities include working with faculty to identify requirements, developing and evaluating acquisition alternatives, providing effective access and learning environments for students, providing for integration with a variety of course delivery methods, and developing strategies in support of technological, financial and personnel needs. This position is responsible for overseeing the University’s donated collections. The Director of Library Services is eligible for faculty status.

 
 

Join the Twin Valley family! We are bringing fiber internet to Ottawa and hiring local for technical and community outreach/field marketing roles. Apply online at twinvalley.com/careers and learn more about the project at twinvalley.com/ottawafiber.

 
 
 
 
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Repair Tech:

 

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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Physical Therapist

 

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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Sub Van Driver / Packer

 

Click below for more information

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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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Join Our Team!

 

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

 

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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Kitchen & Delivery Staff

 

Apply in person @ 208 S. Main in Ottawa.

 
 
 

Stay Connected with Us

If you have any questions regarding Chamber events or have news or events you'd like to promote, contact us at (785) 242-1000 or email us at events@ottawakansas.org. 

 

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Have a great day!

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Sherri Lund

Office Manager

sherri@ottawakansas.org

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Ryland Miller

President/CEO

ryland@ottawakansas.org

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