DDC Funding Spurs Growth for Blinded Collections
Gavin Ayode’s Blinded Collections expanded after Diversify Douglas County provided March 2024 financing. The Lawrence based clothing line now offers shirts hoodies shorts beanies and more with higher customer engagement and orders. Funding supported by City of Lawrence Douglas County and private investment in EDC Rising Together aims to empower BIPOC entrepreneurs with low interest loans and added support.
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Taste of Lawrence marks 40 years of community celebration
The Taste of Lawrence event honors local educators and showcases over 30 food and beverage vendors with live entertainment and games. Tickets cost 10 for teachers and educators, 20 for noneducators. Vendor and sponsor deadline is September 2. email Jmartin lawrencechamber.com for details.
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Chamber bids farewell to two KU interns and opens 2025 board nominations
The Chamber thanks Avery Yarbrough a KU Strategic Communications student and Taiwan Berryhill a KU Communications major linebacker for their internship. Both conclude posts as the organization invites 2025 board nominations via lawrencechamber.com or kgerstner lawrencechamber.com.
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BioData Solutions Chooses Lawrence To Call Home
BioData Solutions founder Stephanie Pasas-Farmer builds her biotechnology firm in Lawrence after earning KU graduate degrees. She credits the Chamber of Commerce for attracting talent, fostering connections, and supporting tech startups through Innovation Park and local resources. Pasas-Farmer aims to grow her company and broaden Lawrence involvement in pharma and biotech.
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Community Chamber celebrates regional growth and local heroes
Bonnie Lowe previews fall plans and KU football excitement in Lawrence. The issue highlights intern Taiwan Berryhill a Jayhawks linebacker, bio data founder Stephanie Pasas-Farmer choosing Lawrence, and Gavin Ayode of Blinded Collections amid Diversify Douglas County funding. Local partners City of Lawrence and Douglas County back growth as KU and Haskell students return.
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