This week's newsletter is brought to you by one of our Chamber Platinum Sponsors - AdventHealth Ottawa
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The Chamber Virtual Auction Live
The Chamber Virtual Auction is up and running until 1/20 at 8pm. Don't miss out on these amazing items! |
January 17 - 8 am, Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Azura Credit Union @ 124 E. 19th St, Ottawa
January 18 - 10am, Chamber Legislative Coffee @ Ottawa Municipal Courtroom (Ottawa Police Department) 715 W 2nd St, Ottawa
February 7 - 8am, Chamber Coffee for Exclusive Salon and Day Spa @ 119 S Main St, Ottawa
February 14 - 8am, Chamber Coffee at Ottawa CO-OP in celebration of their 75th Anniversary @ 302 N Main St, Ottawa (Grain Office)
February 15 - 10am, Chamber Legislative Coffee @ Ottawa Municipal Courtroom (Ottawa Police Department) 715 W 2nd St, Ottawa
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Kansas Gas Service is dedicated to helping customers stay warm and save money this winter.
As residents brace for extremely cold temperatures this weekend, it’s the perfect time to revisit some low-cost/no-cost energy-saving tips:
• Set the temperature on your water heater to 120°F
• Seal gaps and cracks around windows and doors
• Change or clean filters
• Install foam gaskets on switches and outlets
Please consider helping to spread this information. To make it easy, we’ve attached a ready-to-share graphic for your social media and digital platforms. More cold weather tips can also be found at kansasgasservice.com/energytips.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to the well-being of our community. Together, we can help homes and businesses stay warm this winter.
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Chili: beans or no beans? You be the judge! Join us on Saturday, January 28th, for our first Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser in support of our preschool. This fundraiser is open to the public.
Entry fee to compete is $20 for a chance to be crowned Chili King or Queen and receive a $50 cash prize. The winner will be determined by vote of the tasters. A goodwill donation is asked for tasters. Fees and offerings will be payable via cash and PayPal at the door of the competition.
Competitors and tasters are asked to register at faithottawa.org/chili by Sunday, January 19nd, though walk-in tasters are welcome.
For more information, please contact preschool@faithottawa.org. |
We Need Your Opinion!
Ottawa Main Street Association is excited to announce that we are hosting a Transformational Strategy Workshop in February. This event is provided and underwritten by the Kansas Main Street Program in cooperation with Main Street America.
Simply put, a Transformational Strategy is an economic strategy specific to downtown Ottawa. Your insights and perspectives are invaluable as we work towards this strategy so we need your opinions BEFORE our workshop.
Main Street America has created an online survey for Ottawa residents, business owners, building owners, and those with a vested interest in Ottawa. We are looking for your honest opinions. Survey link is open thru Feb. 10th |
AdventHealth Ottawa is pleased to welcome obstetrician-gynecologist Bridget Abney, MD, FACOG. Dr. Abney is Board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and recognized as a Fellow with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Dr. Abney earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri – Kansas City and completed her residencies at Belleville Family Practice and the University of Missouri – Kansas City. She brings more than 25 years of experience to AdventHealth Ottawa and surrounding region.
Dr. Abney will provide outpatient OBGYN services at her office located at 901 S. Main Street in Ottawa, Kan., in the AdventHealth Ottawa Health Park. She has admitting privileges and will deliver patients at AdventHealth South Overland Park and AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. Recruiting efforts are underway for labor and delivery services at AdventHealth Ottawa, and Dr. Abney will have admitting privileges there when labor and delivery services resume at that location. |
Every kid deserves a pair of shoes that fit. That’s why AdventHealth Ottawa and AdventHealth Ottawa Foundation have partnered with the national nonprofit Shoes That Fit.
Join us as we work toward our goal to provide shoes and socks to make sure every elementary school child in need in Franklin County can walk in to school proud and ready to learn.
You gift will help provide these children with a new pair of shoes and socks. |
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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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Customer Service &/or an Insurance Producer
Porter-Spears & Bundy Insurance Agency Inc. 310 S Main St, Ottawa, KS 66067. 785-242-6500. 8-5 Monday - Friday - Very good benefits package. Call or stop by for more information. |
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications for members of the Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. Trustees must be knowledgeable in healthcare, business, or legal matters, and be committed to volunteering their time and expertise. They work closely with the hospital's administration and leadership to ensure targets are met, communicate regularly with the public as ambassadors, oversee financial goals and performance, and attend monthly and additional meetings as needed. Ideal candidates should be passionate about healthcare, understand the community’s needs, and be able to collaborate effectively with others
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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. |
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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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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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