Chamber
Events
The Chamber’s Signature Events range from Annual Meeting to Taste of Lawrence, a sampling of the bites and beverages that Lawrence has to offer, to the classic Business Expo. Our wide variety of events gives your business plenty of opportunities to enjoy marketing benefits at a variety of prices, make connections with your fellow Chamber members and make friends while you’re at it.
Ribbon Cuttings
We’ll bring the ribbon, giant scissors and a supportive crowd. You provide the space! We’ll cut a ribbon when you join the chamber and for business milestones.
Networking
The Chamber is your new network. Take advantage of our regular recurring networking events below. The more you put into The Chamber, the more you’ll get out of it!
2024 Chamber Choices
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting celebrates the achievements of the Chamber over the past year and honors the recipients of the Chamber’s prestigious Citizens of the Years and ATHENA Awards (presented by Crown Automotive)
The Annual Meeting has multiple sponsorship options available. This event gets you in front of 400 community and business leaders, providing unprecedented networking opportunities and a chance to get glammed up.
The Annual Meeting is held the last Friday of January each year. Join The Chamber as a presenting sponsor, executive sponsor, or corporate partner.
Sand Trap Classic
Get on the green & connect in an informal atmosphere that provides a great opportunity to entertain clients in a fun, interactive environment. Business always gets done on the golf course! Click here to find out how to hit the links.
Taste of Lawrence
For more than 30 years, the Taste of Lawrence has showcased local food and beverages, drawing more than 1,200 guests. This fun event provides a higher purpose, too. High-quality educational resources are essential for successful economic development, so the Chamber takes this opportunity to celebrate the contributions of the community’s educators. We’ve got sponsorship opportunities for businesses, along with vendor spots for local eateries to showcase their best bites.
Business Expo
The Chamber’s tried and true B2B and B2C expo! This annual event provides an opportunity for brands to gain exposure with more than 600 attendees across a diverse cross-section of area businesses at this lively, interactive event. Sponsor the event or reserve a booth, tell your customers, get your swag ready and make some connections!
Legislative Breakfast
Held just before the start of the Kansas legislative session, this event provides a joint presentation of legislative priorities from the City, County, USD 497, the University of Kansas and The Chamber to our area’s legislators. Following the presentation, attendees hear directly from the local delegation on their thoughts regarding the pertinent issues and challenges of the upcoming session.
Recurring Events
Business after hours
The Chamber comes to you! We’ll provide pre-event marketing, you provide refreshments. Enjoy great networking at your place.
coffee connections
Early riser? Grab a cup of joe with your fellow Chamber members on the second Thursday of every month for some networking.
envoys
Our Chamber movers and shakers, the Envoys meet the first Wednesday of every month and try to attend as many of our events as they can!
new member receptions
New to The Chamber? Come to one of our quarterly receptions to meet other members, Chamber staff and our board.
small business resource series
This quarterly free learning series covers a wide range of topics affecting our small business owners.
membership luncheons
If there’s someone in Lawrence we think our members need to meet, you can bet we’ll be hosting a membership luncheon.
government & community affairs luncheons
Want to be the first to know what’s going on around town? Check out this committee and enjoy lunch the second Wednesday of every month.
Leadership Lawrence
Leadership Lawrence, a program of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, is a professional development program that provides participants first-hand exposure to the inner workings of Lawrence and Douglas County. Sponsorship are available for class days, signature events including the announcement reception and graduation, and the annual State of the City address.
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Signature Events
Leadership Lawrence hosts two signature events for every class – the Announcement Reception and Graduation. These events bookend the year for each Leadership Lawrence class and are well attended by the class, their family and friends, and Leadership Lawrence alumni.
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State of the City
The Leadership Luncheon features a State of the City presentation by the Mayor of Lawrence.
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Non-Profit Directory
The Chamber is proud of the fact that so many local non-profits engage with and invest in The Chamber. Our special pricing for our 501(c)3 members for membership and marketing oportunities allows these amazing organizations to reach the local business community, finding potential donors, board members and support.
This directory features non-profit members of The Chamber. If your business is interested in expanding your involvement with the Lawrence community, we hope you reference this list! If your organization doesn't appear on this list, we hope you consider joining The Chamber!
Animals
Lawrence Humane Society
1805 E. 19th St.
(785) 843-6835
lawrencehumane.org
The Arts
Lawrence Arts Center
940 New Hampshire St.
(785) 843-2787
lawrenceartscenter.org
Marla Quilts, Inc.
2001 Haskell Ave.
(785) 371-6682
marlaquiltsinc.com
Van Go, Inc.
715 New Jersey St.
(785) 842-3797
van-go.org
Children/Education
Ballard Center
708 Elm St.
(785) 842-0729
ballardcenter.org
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence
2910 Haskell Ave.
(785) 841-5672
bgclk.org
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Douglas County
1009 New Hampshire St., Suite A & B
(785) 832-5172
www.dccasaks.org
Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas
2518 Ridge Court
(785) 865-0669
east.ks.childcareaware.org
Communities in Schools of Mid-America
1919 Delaware St.
(785) 865-5190
cismidamerica.org
Community Children's Center
901 Kentucky St., Ste. 202
(785) 260-8184
communitychildrenks.org
Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts
10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO
(816) 942-9333
hoac-bsa.org
Junior Achievement
(785)841-8245
kansasja.org
Kansas Action for Children
709 S. Kansas Ave., Ste. 200, Topeka, KS
(785) 232-0550
kac.org
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters
2518 Ridge Court
(785) 843-7359
kansasbigs.org
Landen Lucas Foundation
4000 W. 6th St.
(503) 989-9930
landenlucasfoundation.org
Lawrence Children's Choir
(785) 331-4662
lawrewncechildrenschoir.org
Lawrence Public Library
707 Vermont St.
(785) 843-3833
lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Lawrence Schools Foundation
110 McDonald Dr.
(785) 330-1941
lawrenceschoolsfoundation.org
Peaslee Tech
2920 Haskell Ave., Ste. 100
(785) 856-1801
peasleetech.org
READ Lawrence
1900 Delaware St.
(785)424-0838
facebook.com/READLawrenceKS
The Children's Shelter
1925 Delaware St.
(785) 843-2085
theshelterinc.org
Foundations
Capitol Federal Foundation
700 Kansas Ave., Ste. 517, Topeka, KS
(785) 270-6040
capfed.com
Douglas County Community Foundation
900 Massachusetts St., Ste. 406
(785) 843-8727
dccfoundation.org
Haskell Foundation
155 Indian Ave., Box 5019
(785) 749-8425
haskellfoundation.org
Health
Alzheimer's Association - Heart of America Chapter
3846 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS
(913) 831-3888
alz.org/kansascity
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
200 Maine St., Ste. A
(785) 843-9192
bertnash.org
Community Blood Center of KC
4040 Main St., Kansas City, MO
(816) 968-4004
savealifenow.org
CV Key Project
cvkeyproject.org
Douglas County Visiting Nurses
200 Maine St., Ste. 150
(785) 843-3738
kansasvna.org
Heartland Community Health Center
346 Maine St., Ste. C
(785) 841-7297
heartlandhealth.org
Kansas Advocates for Better Care
536 Fireside Court, Ste. B
(785) 842-3088
kacb.org
Kansas Suicide Prevention HQ
2110 Delaware St., Ste. B
(785) 841-9900
headquarterscounselingcenter.org
Lawrence Douglas County Public Health
200 Maine St., Ste. B
(785) 843-3060
ldchealth.org
Midland Care Connection
319 Perry St.
(800) 726-7450
midlandcare.org
Trinity In-Home Care
2001 W. 25th St., Ste. Q
(785) 842-3159
tihc.org
Housing
Family Promise of Lawrence
905 Tennessee St.
(785) 856-1417
lawrencefamilypromise.org
Housing & Credit Counseling
2518 Ridge Court., Ste. 104
(785) 749-4224
hcci-ks.org
Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority
1600 Haskell Ave.
(785) 842-8110
Lawrence Habitat for Humanity
720 Connecticut St.
(785) 832-0777
lawrencehabitat.org
Tenants to Homeowners
2518 Ridge Court, Ste. 103
(785) 842-5494
tenants-to-homeowners.org
Local Organizations
Lawrence Farmers Market
(785) 505-0117
lawrencefarmersmarket.org
Seniors
Community Village Lawrence
2001 Haskell Ave.
(785) 505-0187
communityvillagelawrence.org
Senior Resource Center of Douglas County
745 Vermont St.
(785) 842-0543
yoursrc.org
Support Services
American Red Cross
2518 Ridge Court
(785) 843-3550
redcross.org
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas
1525 W. 6th St.
(785) 856-2694
catholiccharitiesks.org
Cottonwood, Inc.
2801 W. 31st. St.
(785) 842-0550
cwood.org
Douglas County CASA
1009 New Hampshire St.,
Ste. A & B
(785) 832-5172
dccasa.org
Douglas County ECKAN Center
2518 Ridge Court, Ste. 104
(785) 841-3357
Just Food
1000 E. 11th St.
(785) 856-7030
justfoodks.org
Lawrence Community Shelter
3655 E. 25th St.
(785) 832-8864
lawrenceshelter.org
The Salvation Army
946 New Hampshire St.
(785) 843-4188
lawrence.salvationarmy.us
United Way of Douglas County
1307 Massachusetts St.
(785) 843-6626
unitedwaydgco.org
Willow Domestic Violence Center
1920 Moodie Road
(785) 331-2034
willowdvcenter.org
Visit Us
718 New Hampshire St. Lawrence, KS 66044
Contact Info
info@lawrencechamber.com
(785) 865-4411
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