2011 Newsletters

HOLTON/JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

NEWSBRIEFS

March 26, 2012

Trails Café Hosts Wildcat Night

A portion of dine in and carry out sales this evening at Trails Café will be donated to the USD 336 PTO.  They are raising funds to equip the classrooms at Central and Colorado Elementary school with Smartboard technology.  Trails Café supports the students and educators, and hope you will too!  We want to equip them with the best tools possible!

Founders Day: Like mysteries?

        Join the Jackson County Historical Society for an evening of food, fun and entertainment!

        The program entitled Lost in Time will feature mystery items from the past. Items are from the society's collection.  You may also bring an item of your own if you want help identifying it.  Can you stump the crowd with your item?

        Tickets are $15 each. Deadline to purchase tickets is April 6.  You may do so by calling (785) 364-4991, or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Tickets may also be purchased at the society's Research House, 208 New York, on April 5 & 6 from 10 am till 4 pm.

Blood Drive

Location:  Holton High School Old Gymnasium
901 New York
Holton, KS 66436

Date:  Thursday - March 29^th 2012 12:00-6:00PM

Location:  Prairie Band Potawatomi Health Clinic
11400 158th Rd
Mayetta, KS 66509

Date:  Friday - March 30^th 2012 8:00-11:30AM

Department of Commerce Seeks Business Appreciation Month Nominations

Award qualifications include:

• Business expansion in Kansas.

• Successful employee retention and recruitment practices.

• Employee training/educational programs.

• Capital investment in Kansas.

• Support of local activities including school activities, community events, and economic development and leadership programs.

      The Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce would be proud to assist any of our local businesses with completing a nomination.

Nominations are due March 30^th.  Click here to submit a nomination.

Girls Night Out

County-wide Garage Sales

      County-wide garage sales will be held April 20 & 21.  Calls are continuing to pour in from visitors marking their calendars. 

      New this year will be the Outdoor Market.  If you are looking for prime visibility and more traffic this location will guarantee it. 

      Click here to access registration forms for both the map and Outdoor Market.

Main Street Looking For Volunteers

Main Street’s Design Committee would like volunteers you paint Victorian figures for a winter courthouse display.

Contact Lynne Mulroy for more information.  (785) 364-4562 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Fort Riley Great Escapes Expo

      Don’t forget that the Jackson County Tourism Council will be helping area businesses market to the residents of Fort Riley and potential visitors to Jackson County.  Please contact the Chamber of Commerce office if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity to have your business or attraction promoted.

Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce   |          105 W 4^th St, Holton, KS

(785) 364-3963           |       www.exploreholton.com

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