KU Small Business Development Center

KU Small Business Development Center
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About Us

The KU Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) is part of a network of 11 centers across Kansas and more than 1,000 centers nationwide. We operate as a collaborative program among the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC), and the University of Kansas School of Business. The KU-KSBDC proudly serves Douglas, Franklin, Jefferson, Atchison, Leavenworth, and Doniphan counties.

At the KU-KSBDC, we aspire to be trusted advisors, delivering information in an accessible and understandable way. Our services are completely free and confidential, designed for small business owners, managers, and prospective entrepreneurs. We have access to an array of exceptional tools and resources that small businesses can leverage at no cost.

Our advising supports small businesses at every stage, including aspiring business owners, startups, existing businesses, and those looking to buy or sell a small business. In addition to the typical areas we cover, such as:

Startup Processes
Business Plans
Financial Projections and Analysis
Cash Flow Management
Marketing Strategies
Market and Customer Research
Strategic and Growth Planning
Human Resources
Resources and Referrals
we are here to provide additional support. If you need someone to talk to or want to bounce ideas around, the KU-KSBDC is ready to help.

Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant small business community and drive economic development through new business creation, expansion, job retention, and sales growth. Let us help you achieve your business goals!

Highlights

  • Individualized Advising: Tailored, confidential support for new and existing small businesses.
  • Business Planning Support: Assistance in developing business plans and strategies for success and growth.
  • Financial Analysis: Help with financial projections and cash flow management.
  • Market Research: Insights into market and customer research for effective marketing.
  • Resource Access: Free tools and resources to enhance business operations and growth.

Rep/Contact Info

Kristina Edwards
Regional Director
  • Phone: (785) 843-8844
  • Fax: (785) 843-8878
Carrie Poe
Business Advisor
  • Phone: (785) 843-8844
  • Fax: (785) 843-8878

Lawrence Kansas

The Chamber

Non-Profit Directory

The Chamber is proud of the fact that so many local non-profits engage with and invest in The Chamber. Our special pricing for our 501(c)3 members for membership and marketing oportunities allows these amazing organizations to reach the local business community, finding potential donors, board members and support.

This directory features non-profit members of The Chamber. If your business is interested in expanding your involvement with the Lawrence community, we hope you reference this list! If your organization doesn't appear on this list, we hope you consider joining The Chamber!

Animals

Lawrence Humane Society
1805 E. 19th St.
(785) 843-6835
lawrencehumane.org

The Arts

Lawrence Arts Center
940 New Hampshire St.
(785) 843-2787
lawrenceartscenter.org

Marla Quilts, Inc.
2001 Haskell Ave.
(785) 371-6682
marlaquiltsinc.com

Van Go, Inc.
715 New Jersey St.
(785) 842-3797
van-go.org

Children/Education

Ballard Center
708 Elm St.
(785) 842-0729
ballardcenter.org

Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence
2910 Haskell Ave.
(785) 841-5672
bgclk.org

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Douglas County
1009 New Hampshire St., Suite A & B
(785) 832-5172
www.dccasaks.org 

Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas
2518 Ridge Court
(785) 865-0669
east.ks.childcareaware.org

Communities in Schools of Mid-America
1919 Delaware St.
(785) 865-5190
cismidamerica.org

Community Children's Center
901 Kentucky St., Ste. 202
(785) 260-8184
communitychildrenks.org

Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts
10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO
(816) 942-9333
hoac-bsa.org

Junior Achievement
(785)841-8245
kansasja.org

Kansas Action for Children
709 S. Kansas Ave., Ste. 200, Topeka, KS
(785) 232-0550
kac.org

Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters
2518 Ridge Court
(785) 843-7359
kansasbigs.org

Landen Lucas Foundation
4000 W. 6th St.
(503) 989-9930
landenlucasfoundation.org

Lawrence Children's Choir
(785) 331-4662
lawrewncechildrenschoir.org

Lawrence Public Library
707 Vermont St.
(785) 843-3833
lawrencepubliclibrary.org

Lawrence Schools Foundation
110 McDonald Dr.
(785) 330-1941
lawrenceschoolsfoundation.org

Peaslee Tech
2920 Haskell Ave., Ste. 100
(785) 856-1801
peasleetech.org

READ Lawrence
1900 Delaware St.
(785)424-0838
facebook.com/READLawrenceKS

The Children's Shelter
1925 Delaware St.
(785) 843-2085
theshelterinc.org

Foundations

Capitol Federal Foundation
700 Kansas Ave., Ste. 517, Topeka, KS
(785) 270-6040
capfed.com

Douglas County Community Foundation
900 Massachusetts St., Ste. 406
(785) 843-8727
dccfoundation.org

Haskell Foundation
155 Indian Ave., Box 5019
(785) 749-8425
haskellfoundation.org

Health

Alzheimer's Association - Heart of America Chapter
3846 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS
(913) 831-3888
alz.org/kansascity

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
200 Maine St., Ste. A
(785) 843-9192
bertnash.org

Community Blood Center of KC
4040 Main St., Kansas City, MO
(816) 968-4004
savealifenow.org

CV Key Project
cvkeyproject.org

Douglas County Visiting Nurses
200 Maine St., Ste. 150
(785) 843-3738
kansasvna.org

Heartland Community Health Center
346 Maine St., Ste. C
(785) 841-7297
heartlandhealth.org

Kansas Advocates for Better Care
536 Fireside Court, Ste. B
(785) 842-3088
kacb.org

Kansas Suicide Prevention HQ
2110 Delaware St., Ste. B
(785) 841-9900
headquarterscounselingcenter.org

Lawrence Douglas County Public Health
200 Maine St., Ste. B
(785) 843-3060
ldchealth.org

Midland Care Connection
319 Perry St.
(800) 726-7450
midlandcare.org

Trinity In-Home Care
2001 W. 25th St., Ste. Q
(785) 842-3159
tihc.org

Housing

Family Promise of Lawrence
905 Tennessee St.
(785) 856-1417
lawrencefamilypromise.org

Housing & Credit Counseling
2518 Ridge Court., Ste. 104
(785) 749-4224
hcci-ks.org

Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority
1600 Haskell Ave.
(785) 842-8110

Lawrence Habitat for Humanity
720 Connecticut St.
(785) 832-0777
lawrencehabitat.org

Tenants to Homeowners
2518 Ridge Court, Ste. 103
(785) 842-5494
tenants-to-homeowners.org

Local Organizations

Lawrence Farmers Market
(785) 505-0117
lawrencefarmersmarket.org

Seniors

Community Village Lawrence
2001 Haskell Ave.
(785) 505-0187
communityvillagelawrence.org

Senior Resource Center of Douglas County
745 Vermont St.
(785) 842-0543
yoursrc.org

Support Services

American Red Cross
2518 Ridge Court
(785) 843-3550
redcross.org

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas
1525 W. 6th St.
(785) 856-2694
catholiccharitiesks.org

Cottonwood, Inc.
2801 W. 31st. St.
(785) 842-0550
cwood.org

Douglas County CASA
1009 New Hampshire St.,
Ste. A & B
(785) 832-5172
dccasa.org

Douglas County ECKAN Center
2518 Ridge Court, Ste. 104
(785) 841-3357

Just Food
1000 E. 11th St.
(785) 856-7030
justfoodks.org

Lawrence Community Shelter
3655 E. 25th St.
(785) 832-8864
lawrenceshelter.org

The Salvation Army
946 New Hampshire St.
(785) 843-4188
lawrence.salvationarmy.us

United Way of Douglas County
1307 Massachusetts St.
(785) 843-6626
unitedwaydgco.org

Willow Domestic Violence Center
1920 Moodie Road
(785) 331-2034
willowdvcenter.org

Visit Us

718 New Hampshire St. Lawrence, KS 66044

Contact Info

info@lawrencechamber.com
(785) 865-4411

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