Government & Community Affairs Luncheon - September 2024

From Evie Lazzarino, VP of External Affairs for The Chamber...
"METL, the collaboration of Manhattan, Emporia, Topeka and Lawrence Chambers, will present a series of topical discussions over the coming weeks in our respective communities. At the September 11 GCA luncheon, we will present an update on childcare and new opportunities for our littlest residents. Please join Kim Polson, executive director of Community Children’s Center, for an exciting progress report. Kevin Kelley, Ph.D., CEO of Peaslee Tech, will also update members on the childcare apprenticeship program and provider survey work.

We will also be joined by leadership from the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Topeka Partnership. We look forward to seeing you!"

Due to construction, please reference the below map for temporary event parking. Event parking is outlined in red.


Thank you to our current 2024 Government and Community Affairs Sponsor:



The Chamber hosts Government & Community Affairs Luncheons the second Wednesday of each month open to any Chamber member and features speakers on a variety of topics, ranging from voting and elections to affordable housing and economic development.