Empowerment Expo 2024
Presenters of breakout presentations include
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Agenda Burge Union Tickets are only $25 which includes programming, swag bags, networking, refreshments throughout the day, and lunch.
Jared Martin, The Chamber's Director of Events
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 our first ever 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 held on October 10 from 8:30am-3pm at Burge Union on KU Campus. This event will be comprised of 2 breakout sessions – each with 3 various topics, a panel discussion during hosted lunch, and an afternoon of networking with fellow attendees and our event partners (see below).
Tickets now on sale!
For just $25 per person, enjoy the event’s programming, refreshments throughout the day, hosted lunch, swag bag, networking, as well as the knowledge and connections made.
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 October 3.
Topics to be presented on include
Sponsorships are now available at many price points!
♦ Platinum Sponsor: $4000 | Primary logo placement on event marketing and 16 tickets to attend
♦ Gold Sponsor: $2500 | Logo placement on event marketing and 10 tickets to attend
♦ Silver Sponsor: $1500 | Logo placement on event marketing and 6 tickets to attend
♦ Lunch Sponsor: $1000 | Logo placement on lunch buffet & various marketing materials and 2 tickets to attend
♦ Reception Sponsor: $1000 | Logo placement in reception area & various marketing materials and 2 tickets to attend
♦ Bronze Sponsor: $500 | Business name on event marketing and 2 tickets to attend
Interested in being a sponsor? Contact Jared Martin at JMartin@LawrenceChamber.com to find out more!
A huge thank you to our current event partners:
Douglas County
Elevate
Haskell Indian Nations University
Kansas Department of Commerce
KU Small Business Development Center
Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce
NetWork Kansas
Omni Circle
Small Business Administration
The Toolbox
Event Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
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Date and Time
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
8:30a Registration and Networking with Coffee
9:30a Breakout Presentations 1
10:30a Breakout Presentations 2
11:30p Lunch
12:30p Panel Discussion
1:30p Networking and Hosted Reception
3p Event ConcludesLocation
1565 Irving Hill Rd, Lawrence, KS 66045Fees/Admission
This event is open to the public and Chamber members!Contact Information
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The Chamber
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
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