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October 4 - 8am, Chamber Ribbon Cutting - Ottawa Bike & Trail, E-Bike Outpost (additional location 106 S Main) and 6th Year Anniversary Celebration @ 106 S Main St, Ottawa
October 9 - 7pm, General Candidates Forum @ 301 S Hickory St, Ottawa
October 11 - 8am, Chamber Coffee for Bob Allen Ford @ 2320 S Oak St, Ottawa
October 15- 5pm, Chamber After Hours for Ottawa Elks 803 @ 114 1/2 W 2nd St, Ottawa
October 18 - 8am, Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Harshaw Home Renovators (Aaron Harshaw) and Meet Phil Bures, New ORC Director and Erin Zuelke, Children's Program Coordinator
October 25 - 8am, Chamber Coffee for All Seasons AC & Heating @ 223 W 23rd St, Ottawa
October 29 - 5:30pm, Travel with the Ottawa Chamber to Germany in 2025 - Orientation Meeting @ Neosho County Community College (900 E Logan St.)
November 1 - 8am, Chamber Coffee for Rock Creek Ottawa - Out Patient Clinic
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The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Action Committee invites you to attend our General Candidates Forum, a valuable opportunity to hear directly from your local candidates before the November 5th election! Participating Races Include: U.S. House Kansas District 3: Prasanth Reddy & Sharice Davids
Kansas State Senate District 3: Rick Kloos & Dena Sattler
Kansas House District 5: Carrie Barth & Henry Johns
Kansas House District 59: Rebecca Schmoe & Michael Lewis
Kansas State Senate District 12: Caryn Tyson |
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Along with the business expo, nonprofit/civic organizations are invited to come set up a booth to share employment, volunteer, and community opportunities with students. |
Check out this new grant opportunity called the Business Builder grant recently announced by the USDA through the Heartland Regional Food Business Center. The grant will support local and regional food enterprises across the supply chain, from suppliers to buyers. This program is designed to promote business expansion, job creation, business capacity building, and increase local products in the local market throughout the Heartland Region, including Kansas.
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Veterans Day Parade Nov 09, 2024, 10:45 AM |
Every few years Neosho County Community College conducts an environmental scan of its service area gathering thoughts and opinions from members of the community about how the college is accomplishing its mission of enriching our communities and our students’ lives. Below is a link to a short survey to gather your thoughts about NCCC. The survey will be open from October 1 through October 31, 2024. The data will be analyzed and a report written in the spring of 2025. If you would like a copy of this report when completed, please email binbody@neosho.edu.
Thank you for your valuable time and thoughts! |
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We have an exciting opportunity for a member of our community! We are looking to fill our member at large board position, for the remainder of the term, through May of 2026! Our volunteer board is responsible for overseeing policies and supporting our programs and events. Must be available to meet at 6pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month and must live within the USD 290 School District! We want you to help see the vision for the future for the ORC!! Email gguge@orcks.org for an application or pick up one in person. Applications will be accepted through October 4th, 2024!
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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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State Director, Kansas Small Business Development Center Network
America’s SBDC represents a nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). SBDCs are hosted by leading universities, colleges, state economic development agencies and private partners, and funded in part through a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. There are nearly 1,000 local centers providing no-cost business consulting and low-cost training to new and existing businesses across the country.
Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted. |
Part Time Teller: M-F 1:45PM-5:45PM and rotating Saturdays 9-12 Call for more info: (785) 242-1400 |
We’re hiring a beer/bartender! Must be 21+ to apply. Love of craft beer or bartending experience preferred but not required. Must be available Saturdays and some Fridays. Email or message Facebook with resume. |
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. |
Full-time with Benefits (updated starting pay rate)
Performs interior and exterior building cleaning maintenance within assigned areas. Requires effective communication and service focused skills. |
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This 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 QSI Subcontractors. Keeping the contractors schedule and on the job 5 days per week is the priority. Schedule all open job repairs to be done timely. |
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Westminster Presbyterian Church Job Openings |
Part-Time Youth Director! |
Westminster Presbyterian Church is looking for someone to join our team as a youth director. The Youth Director will provide leadership to the middle and senior high school youth, encourage a deepening love for God, and foster growth in the Christian faith. The Youth Director will promote fellowship and a sense of community among the youth and the church fellowship. |
Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) is seeking an energetic and innovative individual to serve as our Music Director. This dynamic individual would need to skills to implement a more “blended” musical worship experience due to a very diverse demographic in our congregation. This is a part-time position at approximately 5-10 per week. Salary is commensurate with experience. This individual would report directly to the Pastor and work with the church’s Worship Committee.
Send resume letter by email to Pastor Darron Story darronstory@wespresottawa.org
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Click the button for more information. Applications can be submitted online or by sending an email with their resume directly to Scott Gander
J.Scott.Gander@mwarep.org 620-223-3000 |
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SERC Physical Therapy in Ottawa is hiring a Physical Therapist |
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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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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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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. Be sure to follow the Chamber on
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Have a great day! |
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Sherri Lund Office Manager sherri@ottawakansas.org |
| Ryland Miller
President/CEO ryland@ottawakansas.org |
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