Ryan Rains has been named as The Chamber’s Business Development and Programs Manager. Rains will help promote job growth and investment throughout Lawrence and Douglas County, with an emphasis on business retention and expansion projects.
The Lawrence Schools Foundation turns 35 this year and to celebrate, the organization will continue to give back to students, educators, and staff of Lawrence Public Schools. A new program, 35 Gifts of Gratitude – Celebrating 35 Years, is an opportunity for the foundation to present 35 individuals with a legacy award of $1,000 to be donated in their name to a Lawrence Public Schools program, club, fund, or area of their choosing.
The Chamber, Lawrence, Kansas is pleased to announce that its President & CEO, Bonnie Lowe, has graduated from the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and has received the recognition of IOM.
The Chamber is pleased to announce the recipients of two prestigious awards recognizing outstanding commitment to the Lawrence community and its citizens. Craig Weinaug is the recipient of the Citizen of the Years award, while The Honorable Jean Shepherd will receive the ATHENA Award, presented by Crown Toyota Volkswagen.
Leadership Lawrence, a program of The Chamber of Lawrence, has selected its 2020 class. Leadership Lawrence is a professional development program that provides participants first-hand exposure to the inner workings of Lawrence and Douglas County, in addition to extensive leadership training.
The Chamber, City of Lawrence, Douglas County, and the University of Kansas presented a united front today during a Kansas Department of Transportation consult meeting in Topeka.
Tiffany Hall has been named as The Chamber’s Director of Membership and Community Engagement.
Longtime Chamber employee, Cathy Lewis, has announced her retirement from the organization she served for nearly 30 years. Cathy served as Vice President of Membership.
The Chamber’s Metropolitan E-Community Program (MECP), an entrepreneurial and small business financial support program, has been elevated to Tier 1 status for fiscal year 2020, which starts on July 1
Adam Handshy, Director of Programs and Business Development, recently completed a course with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) called Technology-Led Economic Development.