Empowerment Expo 2026

Our mission: create an approachable and comprehensive 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 breakout sessions each with various topics, hosted lunch, and plenty of worthwhile connections to gain.

Breakout Sessions to Include:
- "Difference, Not Difficulty: Turning Cultural Difference into a Business Advantage" by Zui Holloman, LMH Health
- "How to Show Up Online with a Clear Plan for Growing Your Business Through Content" by Chris Miller, KU Small Business Development Center
- "Small Business 101" by Chris Miller, KU Small Business Development Center
- "Building a Network that Builds Your Business" by Kelly Loneker, Stonecreek Accounting
- "You Don't Bounce Back. You Build Forward." by Megan Dodge, Clear Sky Meditation and Consulting
- "Community is Everybody’s Business – creating and sustaining relationships between nonprofits and local businesses." by Will Averill, Ballard Center
- "The AI Gold Rush: What the 90s Taught Us About Adopting Technology" by Beks Abrams, Bookkeeping by Beks

This event is open to the public and registration is now open!
**The Chamber has invested into complimentary Bluetooth earbuds and will gladly provide them to those utilizing translation services on their devices.
***If you need accommodations due to dietary needs, mobility, language, etc. please contact The Chamber at (785) 865-4411 or Info@LawrenceChamber.com prior to the event.