Ann Frame Hertzog has been the creative force behind the magazine since its founding in 2011 and Steven it's Chief Photographer. In 2015, Ann and Steven took over sole publishing and ownership of the magazine and have expanded its distribution as well as its contribution to the community. It is very important to both of them that they continue to ensure that the magazine upholds its mission to make a positive impact on the community.
The Lawrence Business Magazine introduced our yearly impact issue in 2012 with the Women of Impact; ten years later, we decided to focus again on the Women of Impact in our community.
We’re not talking about the original Old West Lawrence, which was is defined by the area west of Kentucky to Michigan and from 6th to Ninth Street. We are talking about Wakarusa Drive and the area west. According to old timers who were raised here or attending KU (including this editor’s father) in the past middle century, they talk about how there were no paved roads west of Iowa. And in the 80s, we thought that Kasold was way out there!
When we celebrated our 10th Anniversary of the Lawrence Business Magazine last fall, we thought about what it means to be part of the community for ten years. But what about those that have been part of our community for 20, 30, 50, or more?
In this issue, we highlight some of what’s going on and how important it is to the community; and the tremendous benefits created for the City of Lawrence in having a strong manufacturing sector.
Every year we do an Impact issue; this year, it is on The Impact of Water. One of the essentials to life and something that continually needs our respect and stewardship.
We are so excited to be celebrating ten years of creating the Lawrence Business Magazine. We are so grateful for all of our talented and dedicated writers, contributors, and supporters over the last ten years. It has been an amazing ride.
Since Lawrence is the largest city and the county seat, a lot of focus is on Lawrence. We frequently talk about businesses in other areas of the county, as they fit into different issue themes. But for this issue, we decided to shift the focus and take a closer look at the businesses and economy outside of Lawrence.
How do we keep Lawrence special? How do we preserve our past and honor our heritage while keeping our community vibrant, contemporary, and moving forward?
“Essential Worker” was never a huge part of the human vernacular until the pandemic called Covid-19 raised its pernicious head and began to ravage and divide our country. Now, like the first responders after 9-11, essential workers are being upgraded to hero status.
“Essential Worker” was never a huge part of the human vernacular until the pandemic called Covid-19 raised its pernicious head and began to ravage and divide our country. Now, like the first responders after 9-11, essential workers are being upgraded to hero status.