Douglas County economic partners form strong team
Bonnie Lowe of the Douglas County Chamber outlines a coalition of core partners including The Chamber, Lawrence EDC, Peaslee Tech, KU SBDC, KU Innovation Park, and the University of Kansas with support from Douglas County and the City of Lawrence. The group pursues five year Rising Together goals: jobs, innovation, workforce, housing, and land development. It supports existing businesses, incoming operations, and minority and underserved entrepreneurship while advocating for childcare, workforce, and housing solutions to attract and retain employers.
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Douglas County
Economic Partners Group
Chamber
Lawrence
EDC
Lawrence-Douglas County
Peaslee Tech
KU Small Business Development Center
KU Innovation Park
University of Kansas
Small Staff Mighty Impact by KU SBDC Staff
The KU Small Business Development Center operates with a three advisor team delivering free confidential one on one business advising to over 400 businesses annually. It supports startups and existing small firms across six counties and partners with SBA KDOC and KU to foster growth, job creation, and community economic development.
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KU Sbdc
Ku-Sbdc
Lawrence Chamber
Lawrence Metro
Douglas County
Kansas
United States
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA
Kansas Department of Commerce
KDOC
University of Kansas School of Business
Ku-Ksbdc
Atchison, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Jefferson
Leavenworth
Partnerships drive KU Innovation Park growth and future vision
KU Innovation Park marks 15 years with Phase Three totaling 66 000 square feet now 100 percent leased. The bioscience incubator hosts over 65 companies and 600 jobs, built on public private partnerships among The Chamber of Lawrence City of Lawrence Douglas County and KU. By 2036, the park aims to host 4 000 daily visitors across 10 buildings fueling regional economic development.
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KU Innovation Park
University of Kansas
Adam Courtney
West Campus
Chamber of Lawrence
Peaslee Tech Expands Workforce Training and Enrollments
Peaslee Tech reports 27 career programs in 2022 across Transportation Building Trades Skilled Trades and Healthcare. New Auto Detailing added. apprenticeships include Electrician Mechatronics Technician Truck Driver and more. Custom courses cover supervision hydraulics PLC EH&S. Collaborations with Lawrence Douglas County EDC and biannual Manufacturers Forums. 2,650 enrollments and 83 percent completion.
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Peaslee Tech
Peaslee
Lawrence Douglas County Economic Development Corporation
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