Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Chamber member, Sleep Outfitters!
Stick around following the ribbon cutting as they raffle away a bed to one lucky attendee!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Chamber member and business, STATSdraft!
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Join The Chamber on Wednesday, October 9th at The Lied Center of Kansas in the Pavillion space for a County Commission Candidate Forum!
Registration includes light breakfast and coffee.
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The Chamber welcomes you to our Empowerment Expo! Our mission: create an inclusive space for business owners and leaders to learn, connect, and build together a powerful business community strengthened by the invaluable connections and knowledge gained.
This event will be comprised of two breakout sessions, a panel discussion during hosted lunch, and an afternoon of networking with fellow attendees and our event partners (see below). Whether you're a small business owner, developer, leader, or young professional, the Empowerment Expo promises opportunities for growth and collaboration.
The Chamber is committed to inclusivity and accessibility for all with items including but not limited to live English to Spanish translations, captioning for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, bilingual translators, and a Spanish-speaking breakout room.
Sponsorships are now available at 4 different price points!
Interested in being a sponsor? Contact Jared Martin at JMartin@LawrenceChamber.com to find out more!
Tickets will go on sale soon at 2 different levels:
1. Full Day (includes coffee, breakout sessions, lunch, panel discussion, and afternoon networking with bar and light snacks).
2. Lunch and Networking only (includes lunch, panel discussion, and afternoon networking with bar and light snacks).
A huge thank you to our current event partners:
Douglas County
Elevate
Heartland Black Chamber
Haskell Indian Nations University
Kansas Department of Commerce
KU Small Business Development Center
Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce
NetWork Kansas
The Hispanic Chamber of Greater Kansas City
The Toolbox
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Categories: Education, Leadership, Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Categories: Education, Networking, Public & Community
Dan Cary & Associates Open House celebration
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Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Chamber member, Blade and Timber!
Stick around following the ribbon cutting to enjoy the axe throwing and new Sinker's Lounge - an indoor mini golf course!
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Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Chamber member and business, Modern Skin
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Join us for an informal coffee with District Attorney candidates Dakota Loomis and Mike Warner. Brief remarks will be followed by informal conversations, open-house style in the Chamber offices.
Coffee will be served.
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Categories: Leadership, Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
local coffee networking group for entrepreneurs
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Join us for this great monthly event to network and enjoy an evening with other Chamber members and the public while learning more about COUNTRY Financial!
Thank you to COUNTRY Financial for sponsoring the October Business After Hours!
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Fashion Show, benefitting Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Douglas County.
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The 40th Annual Late Night in the Phog is set for Friday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m. CT, inside historic Allen Fieldhouse, which is celebrating its 70th season in 2024-25 and will debut the second phase of significant building upgrades that totaled more than $50 million. As detailed here, Allen Fieldhouse renovations are nearing completion, and fans will notice new audio and videoboards within the venue. Patrons will also experience new amenities throughout the building on every level, including elevated concessions options from new concessions partner, Oakview Group.
Grammy Award winning, producer, DJ and rapper Lil Jon will now headline the event. The five-time Grammy nominee has amassed eight number one singles on Billboard's Rhythmic chart and several Billboard Hot 100 hit singles, including ''Turn Down for What,'' which earned platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America and passed the milestone of one billion views on YouTube. His hit single, ''Yeah!'' won the Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Performance in 2005.
Student gates will open at 5:15 p.m., while gates for the general public will open at 5:30 p.m. For broadcast purposes, the women's scrimmage will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m., while the men will start at 7:55 p.m.
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Join us for Chamber Chat, our monthly radio show featuring members of The Chamber and good news about the business community.
Tune in to KLWN on the third Monday of the month when host Tiffany Hall brings you a closer look at what's happening at The Chamber and EDC and how it benefits your business and our community.
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Categories: Public & Community
Categories: Public & Community
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new location for the Douglas County Treasurer's Office!
This new location will open on Monday, Oct. 28. This new location means the previous satellite office at 2000 W 31st. will be closing.
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Halloween, trick or treat, NCCC, Neosho County Community College
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Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a newly remodeled and second location for Chamber member, Taco John's!
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Categories: Public & Community
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Chamber member Modern Consulting!
Stick around after the ribbon cutting for hosted refreshments and snacks with networking.
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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, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate Family Promise and their new static shelter site for children and families.
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The Chamber hosts Government & Community Affairs Luncheons the second Wednesday of each month open to any Chamber member and features speakers on a variety of topics, ranging from voting and elections to affordable housing and economic development.
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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!
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Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Chamber member and business, COOKshop on 8th!
Stay tune for fun details and happenings just after the ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Gameday Lawrence and our sponsors are thrilled to invite you to our Community Appreciation Gathering! Join us for an evening of celebration, friendship, and giving back to our amazing community. Let’s make memories, support a great cause, and enjoy some good vibes together!
When: Friday, November 15th, 4-6 PM
Where: Jefferson’s West (Appetizers will be provided)
Benefitting: Seeds of Hope — supporting the needs of local children and bringing our community together for a cause! Bring your friends, meet our sponsors, and let’s show our community some love! Don’t miss out on an awesome event. See you there! All are welcome!
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Join us for Chamber Chat, our monthly radio show featuring members of The Chamber and good news about the business community.
Tune in to KLWN on the third Monday of the month when host Tiffany Hall brings you a closer look at what's happening at The Chamber and EDC and how it benefits your business and our community.
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Categories: Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
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Join us at Kring's Interiors for The Chamber's Business After Hours!
Enjoy hosted food and beverage offerings, learn more about Wine Dive & Kitchen, and mix &mingle with fellow business and Chamber members.
Enjoy hosted food and beverage offerings, learn more about Grandstand Sportswear and Glass & mix and mingle with fellow business and Chamber members.
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Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate new Chamber member, Yellow Bug Creative.
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And don?t miss the unveiling of a custom, lighted sculpture in the fountain of the complex perfect for the holidays!
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