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Wednesday May 29, 2024
Z&M Twisted Vines hosts ''Red for Red'' Blood Drive with Community Blood Center!
Come in to donate and have your choice of Turkish towel or a mini Bluetooth speaker AND receive a coupon for 1/2 off a glass of wine, redeemable any day after the blood drive.
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Categories: Public & Community
Thursday May 30, 2024
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new location for Douglas County CASA!
After the ceremony, stick around to tour the space and mingle.
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Friday May 31, 2024
Enjoy an evening of fun at a joint open house and celebration!
Enjoy art, snacks and mocktails, music, and tours of two local downtown businesses with coupons for all services! Mud & Lotus Wax Bar Lawrence
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Categories: Public & Community
Friday May 31, 2024
Join Douglas County Relay for Life from 6-11 p.m. at Rock Chalk Park on Friday, May 31 for a free, fun and family-friendly event!
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Categories: Public & Community
Saturday Jun 1, 2024
Central Bank off 9th and Kentucky Streets is hosting a Spring Shred Day!
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Categories: Public & Community
Saturday Jun 1, 2024
''Join us for an unforgettable day of relaxation and fun at our exclusive Winery Fishing Event!
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Categories: Public & Community
Saturday Jun 1, 2024
Experience the timeless charm and classic tunes of Frank Sinatra with our premier Sinatra Impersonation Music Band!
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Categories: Public & Community
Saturday Jun 1, 2024
Taste a variety of exquisite wines, meet passionate winemakers, and view local businesses.
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Categories: Public & Community
Monday Jun 3, 2024 -
Thursday Jun 6, 2024
Join us at D-BAT Lawrence as many days as you want for baseball camp! Camp days will focus on developing all skills for baseball such as fielding, hitting, bunting, throwing and learning the rules and terminology of the game. Most importantly we will have fun!
Be sure to bring your own water and a sack lunch!
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Categories: Public & Community
Tuesday Jun 4, 2024
The Kansas Turnpike will switch to a cashless system on July 1, 2024. You will experience Change on the roadway and how you pay your toll or, if you have a KTAG, how you manage your account. The easist way to be ready for cashless tolling, and make sure you pay the lowest toll, is to a get a KTAG. And, KTA is here to help.
KTA staff will be at The Chamber distributing FREE KTAGs and answering questions about cashless tolling. WE'll be stokcked with cashless tolling materials, too. There's no better time to get prepared.
To learn more about KTA's switch to cashless tolling, get a KTAG, and more visit DriveKS.com.
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Tuesday Jun 4, 2024
Wednesday Jun 5, 2024
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Wednesday Jun 5, 2024
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 Jun 6, 2024
Join The Chamber and our guests for a presentation and open discussion on all things Marketing 101. We will hear from our partners at Coneflower Consulting and the KU Small Business Development Centers.
This free event is the second installment of our new Small Business Series starting up in 2024!
8:00am - Doors Open
8:30-9:30am - 2 Different Presentations and Questions
There will be coffee and light snacks hosted for this event.
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Categories: Education, Leadership, Networking, Public & Community
- Registration Closed
Saturday Jun 8, 2024
Positive Bright Start Community Festival
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Categories: Public & Community
Sunday Jun 9, 2024
Join McLain's Market and True Barre Lawrence for an outdoor Pilates & Barre class at McLain's Market. Enjoy this 45-minute fitness class in the beautiful summer weather and indulge in all of the fun treats and drinks afterward with special McLain's discounts.
All you will need is a mat or towel, water, tennis shoes, and a mindset READY TO WERK IT!
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Monday Jun 10, 2024 -
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Join us at D-BAT Lawrence as many days as you want for softball camp! Camp days will focus on developing all skills for softball only such as fielding, hitting, bunting, throwing and learning the rules and terminology of the game. Most importantly we will have fun!
Be sure to bring your own water and a sack lunch!
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Categories: Public & Community
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
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
- Registration Closed
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
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 13, 2024
Join us for a ribbon cutting celebration in honor of a Chamber member, Cottonwood, and their new Retirement Enrichment Services office!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
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Saturday Jun 15, 2024
Give Back Bash 2024 Save the Date!
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Saturday Jun 15, 2024
LRM Foundation Theatre invites you to a unique interactive cultural experience in celebration of Juneteenth! Riches and Rags: The Raiment of Our Journey, is an original stage play production written and directed by Lawrence Playwright, Rita Rials. This dynamic stage play production showcases artistry and demonstrates the journey and progression of African American heritage as it relates to clothing and fashion. Join us for this unique opportunity to experience the historical relevance of clothing and its impact on cultivating belongingness, unity, and expression in African American Culture.
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Categories: Education, Public & Community
Monday Jun 17, 2024 -
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Join us at D-BAT Lawrence as many days as you want for baseball camp! Camp days will focus on developing all skills for baseball such as fielding, hitting, bunting, throwing and learning the rules and terminology of the game. Most importantly we will have fun!
Be sure to bring your own water and a sack lunch!
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Categories: Public & Community
Monday Jun 17, 2024
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
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate new Chamber member and business to Lawrence, Gameday Men's Health!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Join us on a rooftop of The Oread for this great monthly event to network with other Chamber members and enjoy all that The Oread Hotel has to offer!
More details on what will be hosted coming soon!
Enjoy hosted refreshments throughout the event.
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Monday Jun 24, 2024 -
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Join us at D-BAT Lawrence as many days as you want for softball camp! Camp days will focus on developing all skills for softball only such as fielding, hitting, bunting, throwing and learning the rules and terminology of the game. Most importantly we will have fun!
Be sure to bring your own water and a sack lunch!
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Categories: Public & Community
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024 -
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
The Free State Festival celebrates the free spirit of Kansas with films that challenge, inspire and entertain. This signature annual event brings independent films, live music, comedy and art installations to venues throughout the vibrant city of Lawrence, Kansas.
To view a full list of events, go to our website - Free State Festival!
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Categories: Public & Community
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
Head to Rock Chalk Park for a Sporting KC II home game as they take on Austin FC II.
Sporting KC II is affiliated with Sporting KC and plays in the MLS Next Pro League.
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Categories: Public & Community
Monday Jul 1, 2024 -
Friday Aug 2, 2024
2024 Back2School Douglas County School Supply Drive Event
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Categories: Education, Leadership, Public & Community
Wednesday Jul 3, 2024
A weekly event for local entrepreneurs to meet and present their businesses to the Lawrence community over coffee. 1 Million Cups is a free program designed to educate, engage, & inspire entrepreneurs around the country. It has grown to over 160 cities across the U.S.
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Categories: Education, Networking, Public & Community
Wednesday Jul 3, 2024
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
Monday Jul 8, 2024 -
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Join us at D-BAT Lawrence as many days as you want for baseball camp! Camp days will focus on developing all skills for baseball such as fielding, hitting, bunting, throwing and learning the rules and terminology of the game. Most importantly we will have fun!
Be sure to bring your own water and a sack lunch!
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Categories: Public & Community
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
local coffee networking group for entrepreneurs
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Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Please join us in celebrating our 10th Birthday here at Peaslee Tech on Thursday, July 11th from 3-6 pm. We will have food, drinks, live music, raffle prizes and more!
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Categories: Public & Community
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
A Benefit for Cottonwood, Incorporated presented by Standard Beverage Corporation.
This is the 25th year of this fabulous Salute! event!
Participants register and pick up a souvenir wineglass, map and tote bag then begin their Mosey down Mass Street, stopping in participating venues to sample fine wines, other spirits and more.
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As with all Salute! activities, Mosey participants must be 21 years of age.
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Friday Jul 12, 2024
The Salute! Winemaker Dinner will be an evening of fabulous food and wine.
Participants enjoy an elaborate, multi-course meal paired with wines from J. Lohr Vineyards and Wine.
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Saturday Jul 13, 2024
Salute! Grand Tasting & Auction offers participants a unique opportunity to sample over 200 wines and spirits from some of the world?s leading vineyards.
Attendees enjoy sampling fine wine and gourmet cuisine from area restaurants and caterers. Throughout the evening, attendees curiously browse and bid an impressive silent auction.
The grand finale of Salute! is a live auction filled with rare and fine wine lots.
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Monday Jul 15, 2024 -
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Join us at D-BAT Lawrence as many days as you want for softball camp! Camp days will focus on developing all skills for softball only such as fielding, hitting, bunting, throwing and learning the rules and terminology of the game. Most importantly we will have fun!
Be sure to bring your own water and a sack lunch!
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Categories: Public & Community
Monday Jul 15, 2024
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.
... read more
Categories: Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Monday Jul 15, 2024 -
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
summer classes at Sunflower State Dance
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Categories: Education, Public & Community
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
local coffee networking group for entrepreneurs
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Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Join KU Innovation Park on July 17 for an informative session over lunch on growth marketing.
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Categories: Education, Networking, Public & Community
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
The Omni Legend PET/CT platform is now available to you in your own backyard!
LMH Health invites you to learn more about this transformative technology. Join us for a public reception on Thursday, July 18 at 4:30pm.
See PET/CT in an all-new digital light:
- Excellent diagnostic accuracy
- Consistently high image quality
- Protocol efficiency
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
Friday Jul 19, 2024
?Join Bomgaars for their official grand opening!
From Bomgaars website...
Bomgaars is a family owned and operated chain store. Serving the Midwest to the Rockies! Farm, Ag, Workwear, Footwear, Hardware, Automotive, Tools, Power Equipment, Lawn and Garden & Much More! Located in Lawrence, Kansas.
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Categories: Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
Santa at Lawrence, KS Bump Store for Christmas in July at Malls Shopping Center. Noon to 2 PM.
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Categories: Public & Community
Monday Jul 22, 2024 -
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Join us at D-BAT Lawrence as many days as you want for baseball camp! Camp days will focus on developing all skills for baseball such as fielding, hitting, bunting, throwing and learning the rules and terminology of the game. Most importantly we will have fun!
Be sure to bring your own water and a sack lunch!
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Categories: Public & Community
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
local coffee networking group for entrepreneurs
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new business to Lawrence and The Chamber, Toppers Pizza!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Kansas Agriculture and Kansas viticulture and farm wineries especially, are in for a significant, long awaited and welcome surprise, like a well-aged wine, years in the making.
The Kansas Viticulture Summit is your chance to learn about the positive economic impact the newly designated 'Kaw Valley American Viticulture Area' (AVA), will have on growing a strong, regional Grape and Wine Industry.
Join us for this celebration to learn what part you can play!
Click here to register for attendance!
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Categories: Public & Community
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