Empowerment Expo 2025

Wishing to feel more confident in soft skills such as networking?
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 [email protected] prior to the event.

Topics to be presented on include but are not limited to:

• Resources available to businesses of all sizes
• 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
• Soft skills
• Business preparedness for World Cup and large events
• Business technology including use of AI

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