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Tuesday May 20, 2025
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Wednesday May 21, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Thursday May 22, 2025 -
Friday May 23, 2025
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Thursday May 22, 2025
Join The Chamber for an anniversary celebration to honor the 50th anniversary of Prairie Land Insurance.
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Friday May 23, 2025 -
Monday Sep 1, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
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Saturday May 24, 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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Monday May 26, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Thursday May 29, 2025
Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate new Chamber member, Pinnacle Woods Apartments.
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Saturday May 31, 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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Wednesday Jun 4, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Wednesday Jun 4, 2025
Join The Chamber at the LMH Gift Shop to help celebrate a remodel (including additional ADA accessibility) and the addition of Mario?s Closet to the Gift Shop facilities.
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Wednesday Jun 4, 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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Thursday Jun 5, 2025
Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new owner and Chamber member Legends Dental.
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Saturday Jun 7, 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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Saturday Jun 7, 2025
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Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Join us for colorful cocktail specials, music, friends, fun,
and free entry. Pride is in the air, and we're shouting it
from the rooftop at the Oread!
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Categories: Public & Community
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Wednesday Jun 11, 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
Thursday Jun 12, 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 Jun 12, 2025
Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Chamber member and childcare center to Lawrence, Emerald Learning Center!
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Friday Jun 13, 2025
Join us for an event like none other, Rubies and Rosé!
Rubies and Rosé is a fundraiser for Leadership Lawrence in which all proceeds from this event will help support scholarships for future classes.
Catch up with former classmates and network with other attendees, savor delicious hosted food and beverages, and enjoy a live entertainment!
Ticket Sales
Individual Tickets - $75 per person
Reserved Table of 8 - $750 (this also includes logo marketing before and during the event!)
Some of the food and beverage offerings!
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At this event, we will also be honoring the 2025 Leadership Lawrence Distinguished Alum.
Did we mention each attendee has at least one chance to win 1 of 2 gift cards to Marks Jewelers for $750!?
Cocktail attire is recommended.
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Categories: Leadership, Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community, Leadership Lawrence Fund Raising
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Saturday Jun 14, 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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Saturday Jun 14, 2025
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Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Join The Chamber and KU Memorial Union four our June After Hours hosted at the Debruce Center with KU Catering to enjoy! The event will be held on the 3rd Floor Mezzanine of Debruce Center. (Click here for an internal map of Debruce Center spaces)
Hosted food items include:
Lemon turmeric chicken skewers
Crispy shrimp
Greek skewers
Cheese tray
Fruit tray
Veggie tray with hummus
Parking Instructions
Recommended Parking: the Allen Fieldhouse parking garage right next to the DeBruce Center.
The Allen Fieldhouse Garage is located north of Allen Fieldhouse at Naismith Drive & Irving Hill Road, with one entrance on Irving Hill Road. Address: 1501 Irving Hill Road.
*Hourly charge for parking in the garages is $1.75 for the first hour, and $1.50 per each additional hour, or any portion thereof. *
(Click here to view a map of parking with a star noted for the main entrance)
Please note that lot 54 (which is directly across the street from the DeBruce Center) is reserved for faculty & staff.
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Saturday Jun 21, 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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Saturday Jun 21, 2025
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Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Join The Chamber for a City Commission Candidate Meet and Greet. Candidates will offer introductory remarks and we will then break into informal conversations.
You won?t want to miss this opportunity to meet the candidates before this summer?s primary.
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Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
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Categories: Education, Public & Community
Saturday Jun 28, 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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Wednesday Jul 2, 2025
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entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Saturday Jul 5, 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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Wednesday Jul 9, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a second office location for Triad Partners!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Saturday Jul 12, 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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Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
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Thursday Jul 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. Hosted by Kira Chereé Cobb of the Actuate Consulting Team in collaboration with The Chamber, Lawrence, this regional forum will be held Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the KU Innovation Park Auditorium in Lawrence, KS.
Registration is just $20.00, which includes a continental breakfast and boxed lunch. Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged.
This highly anticipated gathering will feature experts, city officials, 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.
Event Highlights Include:
2026 World Cup Overview
Business Readiness Strategies for Small Businesses by Kira Cobb
Municipalities Compliance Panel with leaders from Lawrence, Eudora, Ballwin, and Lecompton, KS
Insights from the KS Department of Labor
Working Lunch focused on Creating Collaborative Experiences for International Travelers
Cultural Awareness Session led by KU International Affairs Department
Food Entrepreneurs & Restaurant Panel featuring the DoCo Food Entrepreneurs Policy Group and Rick Renfro of Johnny’s
Finance & Funding Panel with Network KS, Local Bank Representatives, and AltCap
Technical Assistance Resource Fair connecting attendees to business support organizations
“This forum is not just about preparing for the World Cup—it’s about creating long-term impact through business readiness, cross-sector collaboration, and economic development,” says Kira Cheree Cobb, CEO of Actuate Consulting Team
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