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Friday Jan 9, 2026
Be informed and join us for our 2026 Legislative Priorities Breakfast!
Held just before the start of the 2026 legislative session, the breakfast provides a joint presentation of legislative priorities from the City, County, USD 497, the University of Kansas and The Chamber to our area's legislators.
Following the presentation, attendees will hear directly from the local delegation on their thoughts regarding the pertinent issues and challenges of the upcoming session.
***Sponsorship opportunities exist for the Legislative Breakfast.
As a sponsor, your company's brand name will be highly visible in all promotional pieces and prominently displayed on tables during the event.
?For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jared Martin via email or by calling (785) 865-4411.
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Categories: Education, Leadership, Networking, Public & Community
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Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
This monthly event spotlights new and existing members of The Chamber while also allowing time for networking with and introducing yourself to those in attendance.
No matter how long you've been a member, we invite you to grab a hosted coffee and hear from member businesses!
Interested in presenting about your business at a Coffee Connections? Contact Jared Martin, Director of Events, at jmartin@lawrencechamber.com to reserve your spot today!
No matter how long you've been a member, we invite you to grab a hosted coffee and hear from member businesses!
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Categories: Education, Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Saturday Jan 17, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
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Categories: Public & Community
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Join Claire's Community at the launch of the Askable Adult Campaign.
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Categories: Education, Networking, Public & Community
Friday Jan 23, 2026
Saturday Jan 24, 2026
Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
We invite you to discover everything the Kansas Memorial Union has to offer at our 2026 Open House!
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Categories: Public & Community
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
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Categories: Education, Leadership
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Chamber member and restaurant to Lawrence, Olive Garden!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Friday Jan 30, 2026
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!
All attendees will enjoy hosted beverages, dinner, and desserts with a chance to take home a great swag bag!
Don't miss this special event as we honor 100 years of Annual Meetings AND hold the event in the newest event space in town with room for more to join!
Sponsorships for the event are currently open!
Individual tickets will go on sale soon!
Contact Jared Martin, Director of Events, to learn more!
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Categories: Leadership, Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
- Registration Closed
Saturday Jan 31, 2026
Sunday Feb 1, 2026
Sunday Feb 1, 2026
Monday Feb 2, 2026
Monday Feb 2, 2026
Tuesday Feb 3, 2026
Wednesday Feb 4, 2026
Wednesday Feb 4, 2026
Proof Before Scale is a 1 Million Cups presentation for teams already experimenting with AI and analytics - and feeling the gap between a working idea and somet
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Categories: Education, Networking, Public & Community
Wednesday Feb 4, 2026
Every month our Envoy group meets to network, discuss current intitiatives, and have fun!
What is an Envoy?!
1. Our Envoy committee represents The Chamber in the community.
2. Envoys support local businesses and non-profits and encourage others to do the same.
3. Envoy members attend ribbon cuttings, business after hours, and other Chamber events!
4. This group welcomes new Chamber members and serves as ambassadors for our organization to the business community and the Lawrence community as a whole.
5. Envoys get weekly emails including last minute reminders for events, upcoming event agendas, and more!
Who Can Join?!
Any employee of a Chamber member business can join the Envoy Committee! It?s a free benefit to members, with the option to purchase an Envoy name tag for a small fee.
Interested in joining? Contact Jared Martin at JMartin@LawrenceChamber.com today!
Special thanks to our 2024 Envoy Tri-Chairs Secily Rees at Envista Credit Union, Audra Fussell at Truity Credit Union and Todd Chapple at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas!
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
Thursday Feb 5, 2026
Thursday Feb 5, 2026
Join The Chamber to celebrate a new Chamber member and restaurant in downtown Lawrence, Meadowlark Wine Bar!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Friday Feb 6, 2026
Saturday Feb 7, 2026
Saturday Feb 7, 2026
Love Notes - a night for valentines, palentines, and chosen family! Join us for a fundraiser that celebrates and supports the love that lifts us up.
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
Sunday Feb 8, 2026
Monday Feb 9, 2026
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
This monthly event spotlights new and existing members of The Chamber while also allowing time for networking with and introducing yourself to those in attendance.
No matter how long you've been a member, we invite you to grab a hosted coffee and hear from member businesses!
Interested in presenting about your business at a Coffee Connections? Contact Jared Martin, Director of Events, at jmartin@lawrencechamber.com to reserve your spot today!
No matter how long you've been a member, we invite you to grab a hosted coffee and hear from member businesses!
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Categories: Education, Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
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Categories: Education, Leadership
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Join Professional Moving & Storage as they celebrate 25 years!
After the 4pm ribbon cutting, enjoy hosted refreshments and a chance to win a door prize.
Locally owned and operated, Professional Moving & Storage, Inc. is a full service local and long distance moving and storage company with experience in relocating commercial offices and equipment. They are the largest mover in Lawrence and are committed to providing quality service.
Come network with your fellow Chamber members and enjoy great refreshments! This event is free of charge and requires no reservations. Professional Moving & Storage is located on the east side of Lawrence, off K-10 and Franklin Road.
For more information, visit their website at www.pmsmoving.com.
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Categories: Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Friday Feb 13, 2026
Friday Feb 13, 2026
Saturday Feb 14, 2026
Home Show
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Categories: Education, Networking, Public & Community
Saturday Feb 14, 2026
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Home Show
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Categories: Education, Networking, Public & Community
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
We invite you to join us for the Leadership Luncheon featuring a State of the City presentation by City of Lawrence Mayor!
Reserve your ticket now!
This event is open to Chamber members and the public.
Individual tickets for Chamber members are $25.00 and $30.00 for non-members.
Have a large group coming? Reserve a table of 8 for $200 and get your logo on the table!
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Categories: Education, Leadership, Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community, Leadership Lawrence Fund Raising
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Lawrence wedding collective is a once a year wedding expo showcasing local venues and wedding professionals.
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
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Categories: Leadership, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
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Categories: Education, Leadership
Sunday Mar 1, 2026
Grab your friends and family and come play with us at this all-ages, field-day style event!
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
