CELEBRATING THE BUSINESSES OF THE YEAR
FOUNDATION AWARD EVENT
Date: March 31, 2026
Time:
4:30 to 6 – Cocktail Reception and KLWN Red Carpet Interviews
6 to 7:30 – Keynote Speaker and Awards Presentation
Location: Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire Street
Keynote Speaker: Tim Cowden, President & CEO,
Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC)
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Mailing address:
Lawrence Business Magazine
3514 Clinton Parkway, Suite A-113
Lawrence KS 66047
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ABOUT THE AWARD
Local business growth is the foundation of the local economy. The Foundation Award was established to recognize growth in businesses, that are located in Douglas County, and have been in business a minimum of three years. Business will be honored with the Foundation Award that have shown growth in employment by 20% or 20 people from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
We will also be presenting the Footprint Impact Award to one of our Foundation Award Honorees, as well as two other IMPACT awards, The Minority-Owned Business Foundation Impact Award and The Woman-Owned Business Foundation Impact Award
2026 Foundation Award Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: INTRUST Bank;
IMPACT Awards Sponsor: Bob Signt Automotive Group, Maceli’s;
Footprint Award Sponsor: Hemel Electric;
CORNERSTONE SPONSORS: MIDCO Business, Ricks Advanced Dermatology and Skin Surgery;
BRICK SPONSORS:
Alpha Roofing, Bishop Business, City Wine Market, The Chamber,
Express Employment Professionals, Grandstand, Pine Landscape Center,
Sigler Pharmacy, SSC CPAs and Advisors;
MORTAR SPONSORS:
23rd Street Brewery, BridgeHaven, Crown Automotive,
Johnny’s Tavern and J. Wilson’s, KU Alumni Association, KU Innovation Park, KLWN,
New Heights Therapy, Paul Davis Law Firm, Paul Werner Architects,
Stephens Real Estate, UPS Store #2582 Parkway Commons, YellowBug