Exciting News! We are thrilled to host our very 1st Youth Entrepreneurial Challenge (YEC) event at Decatur Community Jr/Sr High School (DCHS)! This year, over 30 student entrepreneurs will be showcasing their innovative business ideas; competing for top prizes and a chance to compete at the state competition! Date: Wednesday, March 5th Location: Jr. High...
Have you heard about one of our local organizations called Color Decatur County? Color Decatur County (CDC) is a group of volunteers that are bringing murals & art, in a variety of mediums, to Decatur County. If you haven’t seen the 2 murals they brought to town last year check out the bandshell and the...
Let’s get to know your Chamber board members & director. Each article I’ll focus on a board member and spotlight a Chamber business member. Without our members there would be no chamber and no chamber events. We appreciate each & every member!! We will start with the most important and our glue that keeps our...
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? I personally don’t make them, but for me as the chamber President & the Chamber board, our resolution is to make the Decatur County Chamber work harder and better for our chamber members and our communities. Our goal is to be the best chamber around! That said, yearly...
The Oberlin-Decatur County Area Economic Development Corporation (O-DAEDC) is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the SEED Grant 3.0 from Kansas Commerce! This significant milestone will support our efforts to enhance community vibrancy and attract visitors to our area. In collaboration with Color Decatur County and the Decatur County Area Chamber of Commerce,...
This Valentine’s Day, let’s come together to celebrate love, creativity, and community. By supporting the Color Decatur County Fundraiser, you’re not just treating your Valentine—you’re helping to paint a brighter, more vibrant future for everyone in Decatur County. Treat your special someone to a unique Valentine’s Day gift—delicious food made with love! Starting February 3rd,...
HEY YOU!! Become a CHAMBER MEMBER!! Help us reach our goal of 75-100 chamber members!! Get your membership forms turned in TODAY! Memberships run Jan 1, 2025-December 31,2025 BECOME A DECATUR COUNTY CHAMBER MEMBER!! ALL MEMBERSHIP FORMS MUST BE TURNED INTO THE CHAMBER OFFICE ASAP! Our Chamber website will be updated soon–if you have not...
The Decatur County Area Chamber of Commerce & Decatur County Area Economic Development office will be CLOSED Dec 24th, 2024-Jan 1, 2025 If you need immediate assistance during holiday hours, please contact Sharee (Executive Director) at sdempewolf@oberlinkansas.gov or call/text 785-470-7689. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!
The last holiday shopping night for Downtown Oberlin, Kansas will be held on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 5pm-7pm Shop downtown Penn Ave (make sure to check our Facebook page for other businesses that have commented, that will be open as well!) https://www.facebook.com/oberlinkansaschamberofcommerce The EDC/Chamber office will be hosting vendors, please be sure to stop by...
The annual Christmas craft fair will take place this Saturday, November 30th Where: 1 Morgan Dr. Oberlin, Ks (The Gateway Civic Center) Time: 10am-4pm A special thanks to Anna Larson & Tiffany Hardy for organizing this amazing event! Event sponsored by Decatur County Area Chamber of Commerce
