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Chamber Events

May 2 - 8 am, Chamber Coffee for Bank Midwest @434 S Main St, Ottawa

 

May 3 - 10 am, Legislative Coffee @Ottawa Police Department Courtroom 715 W 2nd St, Ottawa

 

May 9 - 8am, Chamber Coffee for OakStar Bank - 2 year Celebration @ 226 W 23rd st, Ottawa

 

May 16 - 8am, Chamber Coffee for Exclusive Salon & Day Spa @ 119 S Main St, Ottawa

 

May 23 - 8am, Chamber Coffee for KanEquip @ 3313 Nebraska Terr, Ottawa

 

June 6 - 8am, Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Hometown Vet Clinic @ 1220 E Logan Street, Ottawa

 

Today is the last day for early bird registrations

 

Attention vendors! Got antiques, crafts, vintage finds, or handmade goods to sell? Treasures in Ottawa—formerly Flea, Junk & Trunk-is the place to be! Treasures in Ottawa will be on May 17th starting at 9 am. Booth spaces start at just $40, but prices go up after May 2nd!


For vendor application and information click HERE

Community Updates

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More info on Sunflower Summer
 

Lake Region Resource Conservation and Development Council

 

Trisha Purdon the Director of the Kansas Office of Rural Prosperity, which is part of the Department of Commerce, will be at the Franklin County Commissioner's room at 1 p.m. May 6th. She will present information on all of the Grants they have to offer.

 

All are welcome to attend.

 
 
 
 
 

Kansas City will be hosting the World Cup in 2026. Now is the time for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Northeast Kansas to plan ahead to take advantage of this unique opportunity to provide products and services to the thousands of soccer fans that will be attending the games. 

 

Network Kansas is co-sponsoring a two-day series of informational meetings on May 8-9, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri.

 

Businesses within a 200-mile radius of KC are encouraged to participate.

 

READY! SET! SCORE!

Small business readiness weekend dedicated to preparing small businesses to thrive during major tourism events in Kansas City and the surrounding region. 

 

Thursday, May 8, 2025: Kansas City, KS

Friday, May 9, 2025: Kansas City, MO

9:00am – 3:00pm both days

No cost to attend

 

More information and online registration with the button below!

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Volunteer Opportunities

 
 
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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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Employment Opportunities

Franklin County Jobs
 
 

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.

 
 
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Sport Coordinator

 

The Sports Coordinator develops and manages sports programming for youth and adult patrons. Programs may include sports leagues, instructional camps/clinics, touraments, and special events. This position ensures programs are marketed and evaluated effectively while using feedback to make improvements.

 

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OakStar Bank Jobs
 

Part Time Teller: M-F 8:ooAM - 5:00 PM 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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Production Coordinator 

 

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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Financial Representative

 

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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Physical Therapist

 

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.

 

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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