Chairman's Welcome

Thank you for your membership and confidence in the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. You join 1700 other individuals in this organization, whose mission is to advocate and promote you and your business in this community. This is accomplished by Chamber leaders, staff and membership working together with elected officials, city and county staff and industry experts to create a vibrant, healthy economic community in which we can live and work.

All of us, your professional Chamber staff, volunteer Board of Directors and I want this to be an organization that is relevant for YOU. Your involvement and participation will ensure our success. Take advantage of everything that is scheduled throughout the year.

This Membership Directory will serve as a valuable tool to you. It is a resource for locating individuals for networking opportunities and businesses that operate in Lawrence, thus enabling you to Start Here when purchasing your goods and services. It is even handy for finding someone’s contact information.

I am honored to be the Chamber’s Chair for 2007 and welcome any suggestions you might have to make the Chamber stronger and more applicable to you in today’s business environment.

And, on behalf of the Chamber Board, I wish you every success with your business in the coming year.

Joan Golden
2007 Chairman of the Board