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Business of the Year nomination letters

Editors note: In an attempt to give Chamber of Commerce members an idea of the quality of nominations for business of the year awards the final three nominations are being presented on this week’s Chamber Connection.I recommend the Maple Uncommon Guest House and Gallery in Columbus.

Chamber of Commerce programs from A to Z

Some of the programs, projects and activities of your Columbus Chamber of Commerce include being ambassadors, awards and the annual meeting, All School Reunion, brochures, business coffees, beautification programs.Counseling for business, customer service programs, Columbus Day Festival, Christmas...

Gracefully Managed LLC

I am writing to nominate my company Gracefully Managed LLC for the Business of the Year Award.

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Tuesday, April 16•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Recovery through Christ Fellowship 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs.•Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Post Home at 13th and...

Public invited to plan workshop

With the formation of the Columbus City Planning Commission the City Council included a requirement that the commission establish a comprehensive plan for the future of the city.The public is invited to attend a workshop to help build that plan and prepare guidelines to take the city where the...

Community Foundation mixer to be held Thursday

The public is invited to a Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and the Columbus Area Community Foundation (CACF) come and go mixer.The event will be held Thursday, April 18 at the Brush Creek Golf and Grill (formerly the Columbus Country Club) at 1260 Southeast Highway 160.
Missouri politician speaks to Democrats

Missouri politician speaks to Democrats

Missouri politician speaks to Democrats

There were over 70 area residents attending a meet and greet session and to hear the powerful speaker, Jess Piper at Maple Uncommon, Thursday evening.Attendees from Cherokee, Crawford and Labette counties joined the Cherokee and Crawford County Democratic committees to provide SEK with this special...

Baxter Springs gearing up for Cowtown Days

Plans are well underway by the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce for their biggest event of the year.Cowtown Days will begin on Friday, May 3 at 6 p.m. with the Full Throttle Band kicking off the event.The Chamber urges everyone to bring their family for free hot dogs and chips while supplies...
Caswell receives KU Distinguished Service Award

Caswell receives KU Distinguished Service Award

Caswell receives KU Distinguished Service Award

Recognizing his selfless and sustained leadership in advancing the pharmacy profession Baxter Springs PharmacistBrian Caswell, was awarded the 2024 Kansas University Distinguished Service Award Friday.A 1987 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy.The award honors individuals who...