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
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
local coffee networking group for entrepreneurs
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
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
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
Monday Jul 29, 2024 -
Thursday Aug 1, 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
local coffee networking group for entrepreneurs
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
Youth workshop using theatre, dance and music to identify, express and manage emotions
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Categories: Education, Public & Community
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Chamber member, Pure Maintenance of Kansas!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Youth workshop using theatre, dance and music to identify, express and manage emotions
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Categories: Education, Public & Community
Dawg Days of Summer is here! Once again Clinton Marina will be partnering with Lawrence Humane Society for our final Float Local Friday of the season.
Come hang out at the lake and enjoy live music, food trucks, a bounce house, and even a dunk tank. The event is free admission, so bring the whole family for an evening at the lake!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Youth workshop using theatre, dance and music to identify, express and manage emotions
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Categories: Education, Public & Community
Categories: Leadership, Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
local coffee networking group for entrepreneurs
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
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
Categories: Public & Community
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
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Chamber member and business to Lawrence, Fully Promoted!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Lawrence Schools Foundation- 1st Annual KIDS EXPO
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Categories: Education, Networking, Public & Community
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate new Chamber member and their new location for Matthew Vogt with Edward Jones!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
SHRM, Society for Human Resource Management,
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Categories: Education, Leadership, Networking
local coffee networking group for entrepreneurs
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
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
Join us at Silver Lake Bank in Downtown Lawrence for this great monthly event to network and enjoy an evening with other Chamber members!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Join Fields & Ivy Brewery to celebrate their 5 year anniversary!
It?s been 5 years of great beer, awesome food, hard work, and a whole lot of love! We?ve made a lot of friends along the way! We?ve celebrated birthdays, weddings, baby showers, and more with you! And now we want to invite you to celebrate some more with us! Enjoy $5 specials, live music, and Oktoberfest! 5 years never felt so good!
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Categories: Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Categories: Education, Networking, Public & Community
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
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate new Chamber member, Sylvan Learning of Lawrence!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
local coffee networking group for entrepreneurs
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Chamber member and business to Lawrence, The Treasure Box!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
After Hours Shopping, Live Music, Games, Treats
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Categories: Public & Community
Categories: Public & Community
local coffee networking group for entrepreneurs
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
Categories: Education, Networking, Public & Community
Categories: Networking, Public & Community
Categories: Public & Community
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Chamber member and business to Lawrence, Wani Coffee!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
local coffee networking group for entrepreneurs
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
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
Join us for the 2024 eXplore Lawrence Tourism Summit and annual hospitality awards! The event kicks off at 9 AM with registration and coffee, and we will hear from a variety of speakers throughout the day. Lunch is included in your registration. Please email ruth@explorelawrence.com if you have any dietary requirements.
The line-up includes:
Dr. Misty Heggeness, Associate Professor KU School of Public Affairs and Administration. The Taylor Swift Effect.
Nathan Hermiston, Senior Vice President of Convention Sales and Services, Visit KC. World Cup update
Bridget Jobe, Director of Kansas Tourism. Kansas Tourism Update
First Annual eXplore Lawrence Hospitality Awards!
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of a new Senior Living Community and Chamber member, Cedarhurst of Lawrence!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
The Kansas Department of Commerce and the Office of Minority and Women Business Development will hold its annual MED Week Awards on September 6, 2024 in Hugoton at The Wild Sage Ranch.
Minority- and women-owned businesses from across the state will be recognized for their outstanding achievements.
Awards available to minority and women-owned businesses will be in the following categories: construction and manufacturing, young entrepreneur, minority advocate, corporation of the year, minority-owned business of the year, woman-owned business of the year, entrepreneur of the year, innovation, community impact, sustainability, lifetime achievement, innovation in family business, inclusive tourism, tourism partnership, community arts engagement, advancement of underrepresented voices and leadership in media advocacy.
About Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week
MED Week has been celebrated nationally to recognize the more than 9.2 million minority business enterprises that support the U.S. economy and generate over $1.8 trillion in revenue. The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Minority and Women Business Development holds this annual Awards program to recognize economic contributions of woman- and minority-owned businesses and communities around our state.
Awards are presented to minority and women-owned businesses in the following categories: construction, manufacturing, professional service, retail, service, supplier/distributor, young entrepreneur, business advocate and Corporation of the Year.
Today, minority- and woman-owned businesses have a major economic impact that translates into the creation and maintenance of jobs. These jobs not only sustain the individual worker, but contribute to the economic security of their families, the economic vitality of their communities and of the nation.
“Our theme, ‘Heritage to Legacy,’ embodies the journey of Kansas businesses, rooted in tradition and cultural identity, yet paving the way for a thriving and inclusive future,” Office of Minority and Women Business Development Taylor Overton said. “Throughout the evening, we will honor the resilience, innovation and contributions of minority- and women-owned businesses, acknowledging their role in shaping our economy and society.”
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
Register for the 2024 LMH Health Penny Jones Open Golf Tournament
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Categories: Public & Community
Outdoors Unscripted launch party celebrating eco-adventure through the arts
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Categories: Public & Community
Enjoy coffee, breakfast, live music, and special guests at HeadQuarters Kansas third annual 988 Breakfast of Hope!
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Categories: Education, Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Please join us for the 2025 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
Categories: Networking, Public & Community
local coffee networking group for entrepreneurs
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
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
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
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new location for Chamber member, Harvesters!
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Categories: Networking, Member Appreciation & Recognition, Public & Community
Categories: Education, Networking, Public & Community
Categories: Public & Community
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
local coffee networking group for entrepreneurs
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
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
Join us for drinks, appetizers, and the opportunity to engage with our staff to learn about our mission and how you can get involved.
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Categories: Networking, Public & Community
Categories: Public & Community
Categories: Education, Public & Community
Join us for Stocktoberfest- Douglas County's ultimate Oktoberfest-themed beer festival fundraiser for Just Food!
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Categories: Public & Community
Categories: Education, Public & Community
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