Events Calendar

entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee ... read more

entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee ... read more

entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee ... read more

entrepreneurial support, local networking, small business, professional networking event, coffee ... read more

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 ... read more

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! ... read more

Intercity Visits are an excellent opportunity for community leaders from public, private, and non-profit sectors to gain knowledge of innovative ideas and programs from other cities. Those who attend the intercity visit will meet and learn from local leaders in the Des Moines Metro about topics important to Lawrence residents such as: tourism, economic development, entrepreneurship, local government, partnership between the college and city, community health, and more. The Chamber, Lawrence will be partnering with Des Moines Partnership and Ames Regional Economic Alliance for this event. ... read more

Every Saturday morning from April through November, shop for fresh, locally grown produce, farm-raised meats, artisanal baked goods, handmade crafts, and more! ... read more

Every Saturday morning from April through November, shop for fresh, locally grown produce, farm-raised meats, artisanal baked goods, handmade crafts, and more! ... read more

Every Saturday morning from April through November, shop for fresh, locally grown produce, farm-raised meats, artisanal baked goods, handmade crafts, and more! ... read more

Every Saturday morning from April through November, shop for fresh, locally grown produce, farm-raised meats, artisanal baked goods, handmade crafts, and more! ... read more

The Chamber will hold two new member receptions in 2025 to welcome our new members and offer an introduction to one another, our Chamber Envoys, and our Chamber and EDC Boards of Directors. Wear your company name tag and bring business cards. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Thank you to our 2025 New Member Reception Presenting Sponsor! Have you joined The Chamber in the last 6 months and NOT attended a new member reception? Check in with Tiffany Hall, VP of Membership, to see if you are eligible to attend! Tiffany can be reached at THall@LawrenceChamber.com. ... read more

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 ... read more

Family Friendly Walk for DVAM (Domestic Violence Awareness Month) to raise awareness of relationship violence and show support for survivors. Everyone Welcome! ... read more