About Emporia

Location

Glendo Corporation is the home of GRS Tools for Engravers and Jewelers, Accu-Finish Precision Tool Sharpeners, and the HandWorker, a pneumatic tool that turns any hand tool into a power tool. Located about midway between Kansas City and Wichita, our facility is in Emporia, Kansas, at 900 Overlander Road.

This photo of the Kansas Flint Hills was taken by D.J. Glaser in early November 2008 just before dusk. The north-looking view is located in Chase County, less than 15 miles driving distance from the GRS Training Center in Emporia. This scene shows the native Tallgrass hills after they have turned from summer green to autumn tan. In the early 1800s, this area was the home to both buffalo and Native American tribes including the Kansa (also called Kaw) Indians after whom Kansas was named. It is apparent why they loved it here. We at GRS appreciate the surrounding natural landscape and hope you have a chance to see it yourself. If you would like directions to this site, please ask.

Weather

Spring and fall are transitional seasons with rain likely and temperatures being warm or cool. Occasional thunderstorms in late spring through summer may occur. During summer (late June through mid September) highs can reach the mid 90s and higher. Short sleeves and lightweight pants (or shorts for casual wear) are perfect for summer.

Community

With a population of approximately 30,000, Emporia is a modest and typical Midwestern town. It has a surprising balance of industry, culture, education, and agriculture. Emporia State University has over 6,000 fulltime students from around the world.

Restaurant choices are standard for the Midwestern and Southern states. Both Mexican and Asian food restaurants thrive, with a variety of fast food franchises located throughout the city. Recently, the community has adopted a smoke-free law. Therefore all dining, lodging, and Glendo's Training Center are smoke-free.