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2022 Athena / Citizen of the Years Nominations Now Open
Nominations now open for The Chamber's Athena / Citizen of the Years Some awards are presented in recognition of a singular act or to commemorate the achievement of a specific goal. The Chamber’s prestigious CITIZEN OF THE YEARS Award honors those individuals whose...
Community Children’s Center receives $500,000 grant
With help from The Chamber, more than half a million dollars is coming to Community Children's Center (CCC) to help prevent child abuse and neglect. The $582,000 Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Grant, administered by the Kansas Children's Cabinet and Trust...
The Chamber hosts City Commission Candidate Forum
On October 13, 2021, the Lawrence Chamber hosted a forum for City Commission candidates at Maceli's. Candidates included Lisa Larsen, Bart Littlejohn, Amber Sellers, Ma’Ko’Quah Jones, and Milton Scott (Stuart Boley was unable to attend). The candidates tackled topics...
Get to know your USD 497 School Board candidates
Election Day is just around the corner, and The Chamber, Lawrence, wants to make sure you're prepared! We spoke with candidates for USD 497 about important issues in our community. You can hear what they have to say at the links below: Kay EmersonKelly...
The Chamber and Governor Laura Kelly celebrate major economic announcement in Lawrence
Lawrence, Kansas— On Tuesday, September 14th, The Chamber, Lawrence, Kansas, along with Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Lt. Governor David Toland, celebrated a major economic development in Lawrence. Berry Global Group, Inc. announced a major project expansion that...
Leadership Lawrence announces class of 2022
Leadership Lawrence, a program of The Chamber of Lawrence, has selected its 2022 class. Leadership Lawrence is a professional development program that provides participants first-hand exposure to the inner workings of Lawrence and Douglas County, in addition to...
The Chamber and EDC Lawrence launch Rising Together campaign
Five-year economic development initiative bringing $2.5 million in support Lawrence, Kansas—On Wednesday, September 1st, The Chamber and Economic Development Corporation of Lawrence and Douglas County (EDC) announced the public phase of Rising Together, a bold,...
Chamber Board Nominations for 2022 Now Open
The Chamber is looking for nominations for its Board of Directors. You can nominate someone else or yourself. Service on The Chamber’s Board of Directors involves attending regular and special Board of Directors meetings, visibly representing the Chamber Board and the...
Kansas Department of Commerce announces business awards program
The Kansas Department of Commerce has just launched “To the Stars: Celebrating Kansas Businesses” to recognize outstanding businesses and individuals in Kansas. Previously, June was known as “Business Appreciation Month,” or BAM. After some restructuring of the...
Lawrence Chamber welcomes new Director of Communications
The Lawrence Chamber would like to welcome our new Director of Communications, Fally Afani. Fally comes to us with an extensive background in media, including broadcast, print, and online journalism. She is the recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award for her...
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