Empowerment Expo 2025
Wishing to feel more confident in soft skills such as networking?
Tuesday Sep 9, 2025
Tentative Timeline Burge Union Just $25/person!
Jared Martin, The Chamber's Director of Events
Needing assistance on cybersecurity and protecting from fraud?
Wanting to learn more on marketing your business in-person and online?
Does AI feel daunting to use for your business needs?
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?
If so, The Chamber invites you to attend the 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 comprised of 4 breakout sessions each with 3 various topics, hosted lunch, and wrap up the event networking with fellow attendees and our event partners (see below).
This event is open to the public and registration is open!
Just $25/person!
**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 the event.
Topics to be presented on include but are not limited to:
Thank you to our event partners who will be onsite to network:
- Kansas Department of Commerce
- NetWork Kansas
- KU Small Business Development Center
- Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce
- Elevate Lawrence
Date and Time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
8:30am Registration
9:30am Breakout sessions 1 and 2
11:30am Lunch and vendor showcase
1:00pm Breakout sessions 3 and 4
3:00pm World Cup readiness for business
3:30pm Networking, reception and vendor showcaseLocation
1565 Irving Hill Rd, Lawrence, KS 66045Fees/Admission
This event is open to the public and Chamber members!Contact Information
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