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Wednesday Nov 5, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Categories: Leadership, Networking, Public & Community
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
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Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
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Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
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Wednesday Dec 3, 2025
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Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
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Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
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Thursday Nov 6, 2025
For over 40 years, the Taste of Lawrence has been held annually to honor our local educators and showcase some of our community's finest dining establishments.
Always a great time, the event is aptly named as those in attendance are truly offered a taste of the Lawrence community.
Help us celebrate over 40 years for Taste of Lawrence and the Lawrence Schools Foundation turning 40 years next year by wearing your FINEST 1980s outfits!
Ticket Prices*
$10 Teachers/Educators
$20 Noneducator
*Your ticket price includes an event brochure, map of the event, samples from over 30 food and beverage vendors, and live entertainment & games!
Tickets for Admission may be picked up at The Chamber Office (718 New Hampshire St) as early as Tuesday, September 10th. Please call prior to picking up your tickets as the staff may be out at an event.
Tickets for Admission may also be picked up onsite at the Registration/Will Call tent.
Vendor and Sponsor opportunities have closed.
Interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor? Contact Jared Martin at JMartin@LawrenceChamber.com to reserve your spot! (View all of the opportunities below!)
VENDOR BOOTH - FREE for Chamber members
- 2 tables and a tent (10'x10')
- Logo signage on front of tent
- Logo on event webpage and occasional marketing
DEAN'S LIST - $4000 (SOLD)
- Exclusive recognition in invitation and event marketing
- Dedicated booth in center of event space
- Full-page color ad in event program
- 25 tickets
HEAD OF CLASS - $2250
- Logo recognition on event marketing
- Half-page color ad in event program
- 15 tickets
HONOR ROLL - $1500
- Logo recognition on event marketing
- Quarter-page color ad in event program
- 10 tickets
HONORABLE MENTION - $500
- Name recognition on event marketing
- 4 Tickets
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Categories: Education, Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
- Registration Closed
Sunday Dec 7, 2025
bad santa drag bingo fundraising brunch
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Categories: Public & Community
Saturday Nov 8, 2025
Make every KU gameday unforgettable—host pregame & watch parties at Memorial Unions with stadium views + fun catering. #KUGameday #RockChalk
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Categories: Public & Community
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Make every KU gameday unforgettable—host pregame & watch parties at Memorial Unions with stadium views + fun catering. #KUGameday #RockChalk
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Categories: Public & Community
Friday Nov 28, 2025
Make every KU gameday unforgettable—host pregame & watch parties at Memorial Unions with stadium views + fun catering. #KUGameday #RockChalk
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Categories: Public & Community
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Join The Chamber and YellowBug Creative to enjoy time networking with other business representatives, enjoy delicious, hosted food and beverage, and experiencing YellowBug's lighting display within the business park!
More details to come!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
A great night out exploring the wonders of Festival of Trees while listening to the amazing Marvelous Mistletones!
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Categories: Public & Community
Saturday Dec 6, 2025
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025
Get your picture with the best Santa in town while getting a cookie AND seeing all the wonderful displays at Festival of Trees!
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Categories: Public & Community
Monday Dec 1, 2025
Thursday Dec 4, 2025
Join us for a Rising Together and community update!
Doors open at 4pm; Program will begin at 4:30pm.
Light snacks and refreshments provided.
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Categories: Education, Leadership, Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Wednesday Nov 5, 2025
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
Wednesday Dec 3, 2025
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
Friday Nov 28, 2025
Join us for the Final (Festive) Friday at Festival of Trees while enjoying the music of the Jazz Cigarettes.
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Categories: Public & Community
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
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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Categories: Education, Leadership, Networking, Public & Community
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
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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Categories: Education, Leadership, Networking, Public & Community
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Wichita Mayor Lily Wu joins us to discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with running a city that aims to grow in sustainable and strategic ways.
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Categories: Education, Leadership, Public & Community
Friday Nov 28, 2025
Wednesday Dec 3, 2025
Holiday Trivia by Brainville Trivia at Festival of Trees - compete for prizes for your knowledge or your best ugly holiday sweater.
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Thursday Nov 13, 2025
This Dole Forum will focus on Croatia’s experience in public diplomacy in the United States and examine key aspects of U.S.–Croatia bilateral cooperation.
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Categories: Education, Leadership, Public & Community
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Join us for our fall concert! The Sound of LCC featuring: Cadenza, Choristers, and Tour Choir.
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Categories: Public & Community
Saturday Nov 8, 2025
Every Saturday morning from April through November, shop for fresh, locally grown produce, farm-raised meats, artisanal baked goods, handmade crafts, and more!
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Categories: Public & Community
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Every Saturday morning from April through November, shop for fresh, locally grown produce, farm-raised meats, artisanal baked goods, handmade crafts, and more!
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Categories: Public & Community
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Every Saturday morning from April through November, shop for fresh, locally grown produce, farm-raised meats, artisanal baked goods, handmade crafts, and more!
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Categories: Public & Community
Saturday Dec 6, 2025
Kick off your holiday season with the best party in town at the 39th Annual Festival of Trees!
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Categories: Public & Community
Thursday Dec 4, 2025
Christmas Pajama Party + Vision-Board Workshop + 2026 Goal Setting
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Categories: Networking
Saturday Dec 6, 2025
Santa breakfast before the Old Fashioned Christmas Parade in Downtown Lawrence at Festival of Trees.
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Categories: Public & Community
Monday Nov 17, 2025
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Lawrence Hosts Business Readiness Forum for 2026 World Cup!
Business owners, community leaders, and entrepreneurs are invited to join a powerful one-day event designed to prepare local businesses for the opportunities surrounding the 2026 World Cup.
This highly anticipated gathering will feature experts and resource providers from across the region, offering actionable insights and guidance for leveraging one of the largest international sporting events ever hosted in the United States.
This event will be free and virtual with an agenda to come soon! Join in for the full event or for the parts that you are most interest in.
Registration is free and open to Chamber members and general public.
You must be registered for the event to receive the Teams Meeting link.
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Categories: Education, Public & Community
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Join The Chamber as we cut a ribbon to celebrate a new location for Chamber member, Kindred CPA!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Join The Chamber as we cut a ribbon cutting to celebrate the revitalized and renewed community at Meadowlark Estates!
Following the ribbon cutting will be an open house with live piano, a variety of chef-made pies, and freshly brewed coffee during your tour.
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate Bloc Life Inc! Ribbon cutting and a few words at 4pm followed by a happy hour until 6pm then an optional adaptive workout 6pm-7pm.
To learn more about Bloc Life Inc, click here - Bloc Life | Serving the Underserved in Our Community
Stick around after the ribbon cutting for an open house
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the building project completion for Community Children's Center!
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Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate new Chamber member and business to Lawrence, Kansas Nation.
After the ribbon cutting, there will be an open house from 4-7pm!
Please RSVP by Nov. 7 to Gabe Boucher by clicking here.
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Friday Nov 21, 2025
Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate new downtown lofts and space at NH Lofts!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Friday Nov 14, 2025
Join The Chamber to celebrate Chamber member, Salvation Army!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Join The Chamber as we cut a ribbon for a new Chamber member, Senior Helpers!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Thursday Dec 4, 2025
Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new location for Chamber member, Truity Credit Union.
There will be tents, heaters, and some hosted refreshments!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Visit Santa at 23rd Street Brewery for pictures and chats about your Christmas list wishes!
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Categories: Public & Community
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
Join us for some festive fun! Come meet Santa while you decorate cookies, and enjoy hot cocoa on us.
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Categories: Public & Community
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
St Nick, the Jolly ‘Ol Elf himself will be at Weavers in Lawrence to meet children of all ages!
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Categories: Public & Community
Friday Nov 7, 2025
An event like no other in Lawrence—it’s The Big Show! Join us at Maceli's Banquet Hall on Friday, November 7, 2025 for a classy and dynamic evening of drinks, f
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Categories: Public & Community
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
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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Categories: Education, Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
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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Categories: Education, Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
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Saturday Dec 13, 2025
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Friday Nov 28, 2025
Your opportunity to see the amazing tree, wreath, and festive displays made by the Lawrence community to support O'Connell Children's Shelter.
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Categories: Public & Community
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Your opportunity to see the amazing tree, wreath, and festive displays made by the Lawrence community to support O'Connell Children's Shelter.
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Categories: Public & Community
Wednesday Dec 3, 2025
Thursday Dec 4, 2025
Saturday Dec 6, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
