Get Involved

Participation in the Building Futures program can take many forms – from organizations, to businesses and individuals.

We want you to be a valuable part of Building Futures. You can participate in the Building Futures program in a variety of ways.

Here are a few ideas:

Interested in recreation opportunities, or having more restaurants in town? Sign up for a Building Futures committee.

Become an undeniable advocate of Emporia – Talk about what you love in Emporia.

Raise the level of customer service in your business – Make your customer’s remember their Emporia experience.

Visibly show your support of Building Futures – Display your Building Futures sticker and wear Building Futures apparel.

Explore Building Futures funding, strategic organization alliances and corporate participation opportunities.

The following committees have been created to help reach the nine goals established to address the needs of the Emporia community.

GOAL 1:
Enhance how Emporia is thought of by citizens, guests and others connected with the community.

Committee Chairpersons:

Jeanine McKenna
Emporia Chamber of Commerce
620-342-1600
jmckenna@emporiakschamber.org

Gary Nye
Nye & Associates
316-263-5878
garyn@nyeandassociates.com

GOAL 2:
Create new high skill jobs that provide very competitive wages.

Committee Chairperson:

Brian LeWallen
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing-Central
620-343-3790
blewal01@ddrc.detroitdiesel.com

GOAL 3:
Allocate city services to effectively fit the needs of the community.

Committee Chairperson:

Elvin Perkins
620-342-1883

GOAL 4:
Expand the culture, dining and retail services available in the Emporia area.

Committee Chairperson:

Kristi Mohn
Flint Hills Music
620-342-4553
kcmohn@yahoo.com

GOAL 5:
Enhance the housing available in the Emporia area.

Committee Chairperson:

Fred Neuer
Radiology & Nuclear Medicine
620-794-2091
chrneuer@cadvantage.com

GOAL 6:
Strengthen the services and community partnerships in order to enhance the educational opportunities available to people in all walks of life.

Committee Chairperson:

Jim Williams
Emporia State University Student Affairs
620-341-5267
jwilliam@emporia.edu

GOAL 7:
Improve and increase the recreational opportunities available in the Emporia area.

Committee Chairperson:

Tom McEvoy
Emporia Recreation Commission
620-340-6300
tmactruck@aol.com

GOAL 8:
Increase tourism to the Emporia area.

Committee Chairperson:

Jamie Sauder
Re/Max Select Realtors
620-343-9800
jsauder@remax.net

GOAL 9:
Facilitate population growth in the Emporia area.

OTHERS ON THE BUILDING FUTURES LEADERSHIP TEAM:

Ken Calhoun
620-279-7567

Dale Davis
Sauder Custom Fabrication, Inc.
620-342-2550
daledavis@saudercf.com

Jon Geitz
Edward Jones
620-343-2388
geitzjon@yahoo.com

Steve Harmon
Flint Hills Technical College
620-343-4600
sharmon@fhtc.com

    Building Futures - The Blueprint for Emporia
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