Chamber update on city county budget hearings and growth plans
Bonnie Lowe writes that city commission growth priorities advance CIP items to extend streets and utilities for the west Lawrence area funded in 2024 budget. She notes strong county partnership, renewed funding, and private support via Rising Together. The message emphasizes housing needs, economic development, better communication, and collaboration with KU Innovation Park and SBDC.
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City Commission
Lawrence City Commission
South Lawrence
Douglas County Commission
County Commission
Chamber
EDC
Lawrence
Douglas County
KU Innovation Park
KU Small Business Development Center
Peaslee Tech
University of Kansas
Bonnie Lowe
IOM
Minority Loan Program Now a Reality in Douglas County
Diversify Douglas County launches a revolving loan fund for BIPOC entrepreneurs guided by City of Lawrence Plan 2040 and Douglas County health and poverty reduction plans. The program offers capital plus free technical assistance, education, networking, and mentorship, with a diverse advisory board and broad community partnerships.
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Douglas County
DDC
City of
Lawrence
EDC/ The Chamber
Devanté Green
Black:30
Taylor Overton
DDC Financial Review Board
BIPOC
Green
RLF
Kusbdc
City of Lawrence
Black 30
NetWork Kansas
Trusty Credit Union
Joshua Falleaf
Chamber
Jfalleaf
Lawrencechamber
JEO Consulting Group Expands in Kansas with KU Innovation Park Ties
JEO Consulting Group, based at KU Innovation Park, has grown from one employee in 2019 to 36, serving Douglas County and Kansas state departments. The firm emphasizes client relationships, local internships, and collaboration with KU, while facing a tight labor market and competition for skilled trades. JEO now operates 14 offices in Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa, and serves over 130 Midwest communities as city engineers.
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JEO
KU Innovation Park
Kansas
Douglas County
State of
Midwest
JEC
Park
Lawrence
Peek
Associated Builders and Contractors
United States
Wakarusa Drive
Ku’s Memorial Stadium
Jayhawk
9Th Street
Nebraska
Iowa
Taste of Lawrence Brings Educators and Community Together
Dena Johnston of the Lawrence Schools Foundation thanks the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce for welcoming educators to the annual Taste of Lawrence. The event celebrates local businesses, restaurants, and LEAP partners with area schools, highlighting community partnerships.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
LEAP
Dena Johnston
Lawrence Schools Foundation
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the Chamber
New Hampshire St. Lawrence
Edclawrence
Lawrence BusinessBeat
the Chamber of
Journal-World
JEO Consulting Group
Jason Peek
Lied Center
Lance Leipold
TCU
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