Empowerment Expo 2024

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

• Resources available to businesses of all sizes
• Cybersecurity
• Marketing and pitching your business to investors and clients
• Start Up and Entrepreneur guidance
• Opportunities for large businesses to grow while supporting local, small businesses
• Certifications for woman, veteran, and minority owned entities

Presenters of breakout presentations include

• NetWork Kansas
• KU Small Business Development Center
• Small Business Administration
• Kansas Department of Commerce
• KU Innovation Park
• MCubed Technologies

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