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L to R: Jason Rogers, Paul Epp, Adam Courtney, Takeo Iwamoto, Walid Maaty, Kalin Baca, Michael Smithyman. Photo by Steven Hertzog
GROWING INNOVATION
Innovation is the lifeblood of economic growth and community advancement, fostering new technologies, improving efficiencies, and addressing global challenges. KU Innovation Park is the focus of this issue, a unique public-private partnership created in collaboration with The University of Kansas, the City of Lawrence, the Chamber, and Douglas County. It illustrates the power of combining academic prowess, business acumen, and local governance to create a dynamic environment for innovation and economic development.
KU Innovation Park is a hub where research, entrepreneurship, and business intersect, creating a fertile ground for new ideas and technologies. The University of Kansas, with its rich history of research excellence, provides the intellectual foundation of the park. Researchers and students from KU bring cutting-edge knowledge and innovative thinking, driving forward projects that can lead to significant technological advancements and startup ventures.
The collective effort among these entities leads to the development of a robust innovation ecosystem where resources, knowledge, and opportunities are shared. This collaborative environment accelerates the pace of innovation, as diverse perspectives and expertise converge to tackle complex problems.
LOCAL MATTERS
Our Local Advertisers – Making a Positive Impact
The partnership between KU, the Chamber, the City, and the County in KU Innovation Park underscores the critical role of innovation in economic and community progress. This alliance enhances the local economy and contributes to addressing broader challenges through innovative solutions.
And just as we all have a stake in the local economy, please note that each of our advertisers are also part of our local economy; we ask you to first consider them before looking to source your needs outside of the community. Try and shop locally as much as possible and avoid the urge to order online. If you find something online – see if one of our local businesses has it. We know they would appreciate the business – our local businesses are at the center of our community.
When we Shop Local – Shop Baldwin, Eudora, Lecompton, and Lawrence (and use Local Services) – we are supporting those businesses, giving back to our community, and building a future together.
Sincerely,
- Ann Frame Hertzog, Editor-in-Chief/Publisher
- Steven Hertzog, Chief Photographer/Publisher
