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Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Ignite Emporia embody these values through a proactive approach to creating an environment for business and community success.
81% of adults consider their local chamber a trusted resource partner, 74% believe chambers create jobs and promote community development.
77% recognize them as the collective voice of businesses, and 72% view chambers as instrumental in addressing community challenges.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Creative Capital Awards $2.45M to 55 Artists
The Creative Capital Foundation selected 55 artists and collectives for its annual grant award from a pool of over 5,600 applicants.Each grant provides $50,000 of unrestricted project funding
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Kindle Farm School is a therapeutic day school serving 50 students in grades 3-12.One hundred percent of Kindle Farm's student body is comprised of students who qualify for special education within
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The foundation supports local nonprofits, schools and community groups in the areas of community development, environment, education, aging in place, business development, arts and culture and youth
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Co-founders William Mann and David Mravyan devised the Sensimat during a mandatory project for their MBA at the Richard Ivey School of Business in Canada. Sensimat is a device that helps manage and assess pressure among wheelchair users.