Business news

Halloween to be celebrated in downtown
October 23, 2008
Construction on Main Street had caused the the Downtown Eudora Business Association to cancel a couple of events it had planned during the last few months, but all the orange safety cones couldn’t scare it out of celebrating Halloween.
Cable provider names general manager
October 22, 2008
Rod Kutemeier has been named general manager of Sunflower Broadband.
EHS student reps work with Chamber
September 25, 2008
After a successful inaugural year, the Eudora Chamber of Commerce again is welcoming two student representatives from Eudora High School to be active participants at monthly chamber meetings and at its events.
Decision to skip Leavenworth as NBAF finalist was unfair, angry lawmaker says
August 11, 2008
A state legislator on Monday expressed anger after a report indicated that Leavenworth had a high score as a possible location for a federal biosafety lab but was leapfrogged as a finalist by politically connected Mississippi.
DEBA to give region Taste of Eudora
July 24, 2008
Although Daniel’s BBQ owner Daniel Hipsher grew up around the barbecue business, he had never participated in any barbecue competitions. But about six years ago when a friend had a member quit his barbecue team, he called Hipsher who at the time managed Daniel’s in Tonganoxie. Hipsher joined and the team received a perfect score in ribs at Kansas Speedway. He has been hooked ever since, taking part in about 20 competitions per year.
DEBA tries to stay positive during construction
July 10, 2008
It’s going to be inconvenient, but the results will be worth the inconvenience. That was the message given to members of the Downtown Eudora Business Association July 2 during a preconstruction meeting.
An early summer success
June 12, 2008
Members of the Eudora Chamber of Commerce did not know what to expect when they planned an event called “Summer in the Park.” But after over 200 people came to listen to three bands Friday night at CPA Park, it was clear the event was a success.
Chamber has high hopes for ‘Summer in the Park’
12:00 a.m., May 29, 2008 Updated 05:16 p.m.
Planning started in the dead of winter for a Eudora Chamber of Commerce-sponsored concert at CPA Park finally will come to fruition as from 6 to 9 p.m. June 6.
Eudora Downtown Business Association readies sign campaign
May 23, 2008
The city of Eudora will give the Downtown Eudora Business Association $500 to $1,000 for signs that direct people to alternate parking areas during construction to beautify Main Street.
Chamber to have events at CPA Park
April 24, 2008
The Eudora Chamber of Commerce officially decided Thursday to have a concert from 6 to 9 p.m. June 6 in CPA Park. The decision came after nearly four months of talks to develop events in downtown Eudora to support businesses in the area during the construction set to take place this summer.
New Linwood Cafe back in business
March 26, 2008
On Easter morning Jack Dunlap and his wife Kathy, along with their son Jake, were looking for a place to get breakfast.
Battles waged as food prices increase
March 11, 2008
Whether it’s price trackers or coupon clippers in Shawnee, a gardener in Baldwin City or buying-cooperative members in Tonganoxie, folks are finding ways to soothe the economic indigestion brought on by increasing food prices.
Downtown Business Association meeting
March 6, 2008
The Downtown Eudora Business Association will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday Cutter’s Smokehouse.
Chamber honors USD 491
February 14, 2008
At the Eudora Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner Feb. 2, the chamber made a somewhat surprising move in naming Eudora USD 491 the 2007 Business of the Year.