Empowerment Expo 2025

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Name: Empowerment Expo 2025
Date: September 9, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM CDT
Registration: Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.
Event Description:

Our mission: create an approachable and comprehensive space to learn, connect, and build together a powerful business community strengthened by the invaluable connections and knowledge gained.


The Empowerment Expo will be comprised of 4 breakout sessions each with 3 various topics, hosted lunch, and wrap up the event networking with fellow attendees and our event partners (see below).

This event is open to the public and registration is open!
Just $25/person!
**The Chamber has invested into complimentary Bluetooth earbuds and will gladly provide them to those utilizing the English to Spanish translation services in breakout rooms and panel discussions.
***If you need accommodations due to dietary needs, mobility, language, etc. please contact Jared Martin, Director of Events, at JMartin@LawrenceChamber.com prior to the event.

Topics to be presented on include but are not limited to:

  • Mental Health and Leadership | Nicole Rials, LRM Foundation
  • Nonprofit Board Governance | Betty Johnson, Betty Johnson & Associates
  • Storytelling for All | Lindsey Slater, KU Innovation Park
  • Empowering a Strong Startup | KU Small Business Development Center
  • Large Business Supporting Small | Kansas Department of Commerce
  • Hidden Differentiator:  Emotional Intelligence at Work | Kelly Shaw Consulting
  • Resources for Small Businesses | NetWork KS
  • World Cup Readiness | Kansas Department of Commerce
  • Cyber Security | BITS Midwest
  • Management, Market, and Money | KU Small Business Development Center
  • AI 102: Beyond the Basics | Brand New Box
  • 5 Principles of a Significant Business | Triad Partners
Thank you to our event partners who will be onsite to network:
- Kansas Department of Commerce
- NetWork Kansas
- KU Small Business Development Center
- Elevate Lawrence
- The Toolbox KC
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Event Sponsors:

Venue Sponsor

Reception Sponsor

Coffee Sponsor

Event Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor

Location:
Burge Union
1565 Irving Hill Rd, Lawrence, KS 66045
Date/Time Information:
Tentative Timeline
8:30am Registration
9:00am Welcome and Opening Session
10:00am Breakout sessions 1 and 2
11:45am Lunch and vendor showcase
1:15pm Breakout sessions 3 and 4
3:00pm Networking, reception and vendor showcase
Contact Information:
Jared Martin, The Chamber's Director of Events
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Fees/Admission:
Just $25/person!
This event is open to the public and Chamber members!

Online registration closes at 3pm Monday, Sept. 8. If spots are still available, walkups are welcome.
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