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Friday May 23, 2025 -
Monday Sep 1, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Join us for a day of celebration! Including live music, food and drink specials, local art, and more! We?re excited to welcome Neil Witte to this event with Ritual Pour to show us how the different ways of pouring beer and change the flavor profile!
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Categories: Public & Community
Saturday Jul 26, 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
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
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Thursday Jul 31, 2025
KU Innovation Park's July 2025 Lunch & Learn: Going Global
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Categories: Education, Leadership, Networking, Public & Community
Friday Aug 1, 2025
VNA Visiting Nurses Association Hearts & Hands Casino Night Fundraiser
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Saturday Aug 2, 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 Aug 4, 2025
Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new location for Holman Needle & Ink!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Wednesday Aug 6, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Wednesday Aug 6, 2025
Wednesday Aug 6, 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 Aug 8, 2025
Friday Aug 8, 2025
Lawrence opera theatre - LOT sings Gershwin Featuring Gershwin's Blue Monday at Cider Gallery
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Categories: Public & Community
Saturday Aug 9, 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 Aug 9, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
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Categories: Education, Leadership, Networking
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
A kick-off to Hang Out at The Hangar and come enjoy a frozen treat with Brain Freeze in our parking lot!
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Categories: Public & Community
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Categories: Leadership, Networking, Public & Community
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 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 Aug 14, 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
Friday Aug 15, 2025
Saturday Aug 16, 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 Aug 20, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Categories: Leadership, Networking, Public & Community
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
KU Part-Time Job Fair August 21, 2025 in the Kansas Union from 10 am to 3 pm
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Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Join The Chamber and Stevens & Brand for this great event to network with other Chamber members and celebrate Stevens & Brand.100th Anniversary!
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More details to come!
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
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 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 Aug 23, 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 Aug 23, 2025
Fundraiser, Gala, Silent Auction, Costume Party, karaoke, dancing, dinner
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Categories: Leadership, Networking, Public & Community
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Make every KU gameday unforgettable—host pregame & watch parties at Memorial Unions with stadium views + fun catering. ? #KUGameday #RockChalk
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Friday Aug 29, 2025
Tailgating event at the Oread Hotel.
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Friday Aug 29, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 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
Wednesday Sep 3, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Categories: Leadership, Networking, Public & Community
Wednesday Sep 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
Wednesday Sep 3, 2025
Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Chamber member and tech company to Lawrence!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Thursday Sep 4, 2025
?Please join us for the 2025 KU Volunteer Fair taking place on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 2 to 5 pm in the Kansas Union.
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Categories: Public & Community
Saturday Sep 6, 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 Sep 6, 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 Sep 6, 2025
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Tuesday Sep 9, 2025
Looking to grow your side business to a full-time career but needing support?
Are you a large business interested in programs to support small, local businesses?
Wanting to learn more on marketing your business in-person and online?
What are the best practices for cyber security?
If so, The Chamber invites you to attend the Empowerment Expo! Our mission: create an inclusive space to learn, connect, and build together a powerful business community strengthened by the invaluable connections and knowledge gained.
The Empowerment Expo will be comprised of breakout sessions ? each with 3 various topics, hosted lunch, and an afternoon of networking with fellow attendees and our event partners (see below).
This event is open to the public!
**The Chamber has invested into complimentary Bluetooth earbuds and will gladly provide them to those utilizing the English to Spanish translation services in breakout rooms and panel discussions.
***If you need accommodations due to dietary needs, etc. please contact Jared Martin, Director of Events, at JMartin@LawrenceChamber.com prior to the event.
Topics to be presented on include
Resources available to businesses of all sizes
Cybersecurity
Marketing and pitching your business to investors and clients
Start Up and Entrepreneur guidance
Opportunities for large businesses to grow while supporting local, small businesses
Certifications for woman, veteran, and minority owned entities
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Categories: Education, Leadership, Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
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Tuesday Sep 9, 2025
2025 Campaign Kickoff
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Categories: Public & Community
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Categories: Leadership, Networking, Public & Community
Wednesday Sep 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
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Join The Chamber as we celebrate Maceli?s for their business expansion, remodel, and 30 years of business!
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Stick around after the ribbon cutting for food, beverage, and all the celebratory festivities.
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Saturday Sep 13, 2025 -
Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Our premier event of the year will be September 13-14 in beautiful South Park in Lawrence. Plan to be there - and experience over 130 artists, live music and delicious food trucks.
Art in the Park is a juried fine arts and fine crafts event that is held in beautiful shade-filled South Park (12th and Massachusetts) on the south end of vibrant downtown Lawrence, Kansas.
Art in the Park is a Lawrence tradition dating back to 1964 and is the Lawrence Art Guild's premier fundraising event. Winning ''Best Event'' five times in the ''Best of Lawrence'' contest, Art in the Park is a Lawrence favorite. 2025 will be our fifth year as a two day event with over 20,000 visitors expected and over 130 artists participating. Live musical groups will create beautiful background music all day on both days, and food vendors will provide a wide variety of sweet and savory options.
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
Saturday Sep 13, 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 Sep 13, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Please join us for the 2026 Leadership Lawrence Class Announcement Reception!
Mix and mingle with the new class and other Leadership Lawrence alumni.
The class announcement and ceremony will take place approximately 6pm.
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Categories: Education, Leadership, Networking, Public & Community
- Registration Closed
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee
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Categories: Leadership, Networking, Public & Community
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
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Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
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Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new location for The Crystal Image!
Stick around after the ribbon cutting for an open house
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
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Categories: Public & Community
Saturday Sep 20, 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 Sep 20, 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
