Committees

Agribusiness Network
The Agribusiness Network meets on a bimonthly basis at 7 p.m. at the Chamber offices. The purposes of the Agribusiness Network include advocacy for the agribusiness sector, networking, youth development within the agribusiness sector and economic development--including value-added agriculture.

Kansas International
Kansas International meets for breakfast meetings bimonthly, providing a networking forum for businesses interested in international business issues. Meetings include presentations on international business practices or current international business issues and are open to the public. KI also coordinates events and meetings, as needed, for foreign dignitaries that are visiting Douglas County.

Manufacturers Network
The Manufacturers Network meets on a quarterly basis to provide a forum for the manufacturing sector to tour other local manufacturing facilities; stay informed of local business issues and provide a networking opportunity for the manufacturing sector. The Manufacturers Network is only open to manufacturers in Douglas County.

Leadership Lawrence
The mission of the Leadership Lawrence program is to inspire and strengthen active leadership in our community. Classes meet September through April. Deadline for application for the Class of 2012 is Aug. 10.

Government & Community Affairs Committee
The committee plans and organizes activities to keep the community abreast of local, state and federal governmental issues. They host events including Eggs & Issues, National Delegation Luncheons and Talk of the Town forums. The committee meets at noon on the second Wednesday of the month.

Envoy Committee
The Envoys help Chamber members celebrate ribbon cuttings and ground breakings. They also participate in Operation Thank You—our yearly distribution of Chamber directories. The committee meets for lunch at noon on the first Wednesday of the month.

Senior Council
Retired business members stay active in the Chamber through participating in the Senior Council. These members are involved in a variety of projects for the community and the Chamber. They meet at 9 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month.

"Taste of Lawrence" Fall Mixer Committee
The Chamber’s largest annual event, the “Taste of Lawrence” Fall Mixer is held in September to salute local educators, celebrate the start of a new school year and highlight the Lawrence Education Achievement Partners (LEAP). The committee helps with planning as well as set-up and tear down the day of the event. Meetings begin in June.