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
♦ 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
Lunch Sponsor
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Reception Sponsor
Morning Refreshment Sponsor
Venue Sponsor
Event Sponsors
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
Agenda
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 Concludes
Location
Burge Union
1565 Irving Hill Rd, Lawrence, KS 66045
Fees/Admission
Tickets are only $25 which includes programming, swag bags, networking, refreshments throughout the day, and lunch.
This event is open to the public and Chamber members!
Contact Information
Jared Martin, The Chamber's Director of Events
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