Partnership aims to boost regional growth through Kansas Research Nexus
Lawrence Chamber CEO Tom Kern describes a cooperative effort with Topeka and Manhattan to attract industry. He notes Mars Inc will invest 150 million in Topeka with 400 jobs, while Lawrence cannot compete for this project but benefits from regional collaboration. The Kansas Research Nexus will market high tech, bioscience, and agricultural strengths to attract investment and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Mars, Inc
Lawrence
Mars
Chambers of Commerce
Manhattan
Lawrence-Topeka-Manhattan
Kansas Research Nexus
Kansas
Rep Lynn Jenkins Visits KU Pharmacy for Coffee Meeting
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce hosts Coffee with Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins at 9 a.m. Monday in the KU School of Pharmacy. Jenkins, elected to Congress in 2008 for Kansas’ Second District, will answer questions after a brief presentation. The event is free and open to Chamber members and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Lynn Jenkins
KU School of Pharmacy
Jenkins
Congress
Kansas
House
State of
Leadership Lawrence applications due August tenth
The Chamber of Commerce invites applications for the next class of Leadership Lawrence a program building local leadership. Since 1983 nearly 700 graduates have completed it. Apply online at www.lawrencechamber.com under Tuition and Applications then Leadership Lawrence. Deadline is 5 p.m. August 10 2011. For information call Sue Hack at 865-4421.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Leadership Center
Lawrencechamber
Chamber boosts Lawrence business scene with new program
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce promotes local commerce as core to community health. It unveils ChamberBid to connect member firms, boost local revenue, and simplify bidding while highlighting ongoing events like Business Expo 2011 and Taste of Lawrence to showcase local talent and educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Douglas County
Cathy Lewis
Chamber
Lewis
Holiday Inn
Adam Handshy
Handsley
Calendar of Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Events
Lawrence chamber offers free public events with registration via lawrencechamber.com or 785 865 4411. July 25 Coffee with U S Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins at KU School of Pharmacy 2010 Becker Dr West Campus 9 a m. Aug 11 Take Charge Challenge discussion members only 7 30 9 a m. Aug 18 LED Source Ribbon Cutting 10 E Ninth St Ste B 4 30 5 30 p m. Aug 30 Meadlowbark Estates Ribbon Cutting 4430 Bauer Farm Dr 11 30 a m 12 30 p m. Sept 14 Taste of Lawrence Fall Mixer Meadowbrook Apartments 5 30 7 30 p m. Sept 22 Leadership Lawrence Announcement Reception Landmark National Bank 5 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Lawrencechamber.com
U.S
Lynn Jenkins
KU School of Pharmacy
Becker
West Campus
E. Ninth St. Ste. B
Meadlowbark Estates
Bauer Farm Dr
Lawrence
Meadowbrook
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Tom Kern
Lawrence Chamber Ceo
Westar
TakeChargeKansas.org
Ikansas
Lawrenceks.org
Squeet
Pinnacle Career Institute
W. 23Rd St
Lawrence, Kansas
Matthew T. King
KansasWorks
Bob Billings
Crestline Drive
Business ExPo
A Lawrence
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Mario
Main St
Landmark National Bank
Crown Automotive Valor Awards
Alvamar Public
Crossgate Drive
Valor Public Safety
McDonald Dr
Vermont St
Ksbdc
Ecenterdirect. Com
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Cindy Yulich
Emprise Bank
Matt Hoy
Stevens & Brand
John Ross
Laser Logic
Doug Gaumer
Intrust Bank
Tom Kern
Timothy Cabonn
Haskell Indian Nations Univ
Steve Prue
Rick Doll
Phillip Brown
ICL Performance
Bradley Burnside
U.S. Bank
Sheryle D’amico
Bill Fuerst
KU School of Business
George Grieb
Lynn Electric, Inc
Saralyn Reece Hardy
Spencer Museum of Art
Rodger Henry
Lawrence Medical Plaza
Tim Herndon
Ken Hite
Mize
Houser & Company
Ernesto Hodison
Douglas County Bank
Debra Vignatelli Konzem
Bright-Ehr
Chad Luce
Frank Male
Lawrence Landscape
Mike McGrew
McGrew Real Estate
Jeffrey Morrison
Prairie Asset Management Group
George Paley
Paley Properties
Caspian Group
Delbert Phlipot
Amarr
Trudy Rice
Rice Enterprises
Linda Robinson
Miles Schnaer
Crown Automotive
Steve Schwada
Apts
Todd Thompson
Thompson
Ramsdell & Qualseth
Paul Werner
Constance Wolfe
Halcyon House
Giveback
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!