Huge shoutout to Devyn Stagemeyer and Quinn Ketterl for representing Decatur County at the Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge (KEC)! Both students came home with $500 cash just for participating in the statewide competition—and they earned every penny! All participants got to play a fun “pitch game” during the event, and Devyn’s team took home an additional...
By: Sharee Dempewolf; O-DAEDC Executive Director Oberlin, Norcatur, Jennings, & Dresden Downtown Businesses Eligible for Funding Downtown businesses in Oberlin, Norcatur, Jennings, & Dresden have an opportunity to give their storefronts a fresh new look with help from the Kansas Commerce SIGNS Grant, now available. The initiative is aimed at improving downtown aesthetics through financial...
Oberlin, KS — The Oberlin-Decatur County Area Economic Development Corporation is thrilled to announce that two students from USD 294 will represent Decatur County at the Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge (KEC) state competition on April 17, 2025, in Manhattan, KS. Devyn Stagemeyer, the first-place winner at the local Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC), has automatically qualified for the state...
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt is the next event that the Chamber has scheduled. It will be Saturday April 19, 2025 @ 11am at the Oberlin City Park. If you, your business, or organization would like to donate to help with this event please contact Sharee at the chamber office. If you would like to...
Oberlin-Decatur County Area Economic Development & Decatur Community High School Host 1st Annual YEC Competition Oberlin, Kansas – The first annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) competition, hosted by the Oberlin-Decatur County Area Economic Development and Decatur Community High School, brought together innovative young minds to showcase their entrepreneurial skills. The event featured 18 student-created businesses...
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...
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 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...
MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND! Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Planned Join us in welcoming these new businesses to our County! 10am- Vivo Gas Station (409 W Frontier Pwky) Oberlin, Ks 10:15- 600 Studio & Salon (711 E Washington St) Oberlin, Ks *Please make plans to join The Decatur County Area Chamber of Commerce in welcoming these businesses...
