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2026 Annual Meeting - 100th Anniversary!
Date:
January 30, 2026
Time:
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Website:
Visit The Chamber's Website
Registration:
Register Now
Event Description:
The Chamber's Annual Meeting
celebrates the accomplishments of 2025
and looks forward to those to come in the new year!
We will proudly recognize the recipients of The Chamber's prestigious Citizen of the Years and the ATHENA award, honor our outgoing board members, introduce new board members, and thank our passionate volunteers!
Multiple ways to attend
♦ Sponsorships for the event are currently open and start at just $1500 with some including full reserved tables! Click here to view a screenshot of possible sponsorships from the 2026 Chamber Choices.
♦ Individual tickets now on sale! Individual tickets are $150 but register before January 12 and enjoy the early bird price of $125.
Event attendees will enjoy hosted beverages, dinner and desserts, live entertainment, and all the joy of connection and celebration.
New location for 2026
This year’s Annual Meeting will take place at the new University of Kansas Convention Center on Friday, January 30th. After selling out the past two years with over 375 attendees, we look forward to filling this new space for Lawrence and our community.
New addition for 2026 – VIP Reception
Enjoy hosted bubbles, special photo opportunities, live music, and more from 5-6pm prior to the main event. Here’s how to attend the VIP reception:
♦ Are you an event sponsor? Great!
► Executive Sponsors and above will receive 4 complimentary VIP tickets.
► Corporate Sponsors will receive 2 complimentary VIP tickets.
♦ Not a sponsor? No worries! Individual ticket holders or additional VIP tickets can simply be added for $50 per person when making your initial event reservation OR by calling The Chamber at (785) 865-4411.
If you have any additional questions or needs, contact Jared Martin (Director of Events) at JMartin@LawrenceChamber.com today.
Event Sponsors:
Floral Sponsor
ATHENA Award Sponsor
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Executive Sponsor
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Corporate Sponsor
Dessert Sponsor
Event Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor
Location:
University of Kansas Convention Center
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11th and Mississippi
Date/Time Information:
Expected Schedule of Events
VIP Reception begins at 5:00pm
General Attendance doors Open at 6:15pm
Dinner served at 6:30 pm
Program begins at 7:30pm
Program concludes and entertainment begins at 8:30pm
Bar Closes and event ends at 9:30pm
VIP Reception begins at 5:00pm
General Attendance doors Open at 6:15pm
Dinner served at 6:30 pm
Program begins at 7:30pm
Program concludes and entertainment begins at 8:30pm
Bar Closes and event ends at 9:30pm
Contact Information:
Jared Martin, Director of Events
Fees/Admission:
Tickets and sponsorships are open!
Early bird deadline - January 12
Registration deadline - January 23
Contact Jared Martin, Director of Events, to learn more!
*In the event of emergency, we will not reschedule this event and appreciate your understanding that we do not offer refunds*
Early bird deadline - January 12
Registration deadline - January 23
Contact Jared Martin, Director of Events, to learn more!
*In the event of emergency, we will not reschedule this event and appreciate your understanding that we do not offer refunds*
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