Business & Economic Development

Agribusiness Network

The AgriBusiness Network meets on a b-monthly basis at 7:00 p. m. at the Chamber office. 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.

Chair: Bill Wood, Douglas County Extension
Contact: Beth Johnson at 865-4425, bjohnson@lawrencechamber.com

Kansas International

Kansas International meets for breakfast meetings bi-monthly, 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.

Chair: Diana Carlin, University of Kansas
Staff Contact: Beth Johnson at 865-4425, bjohnson@lawrencechamber.com

Manufacturer's 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 Manufacturer's Network is only open to manufacturers in Douglas County.

Staff Contact: Beth Johnson at 785-865-4425, bjohnson@lawrencechamber.com

Chamber Young Professionals Network

The Chamber Young Professionals Network is a committee of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce that brings members together to grow their careers and their businesses while they learn about the Chamber. Monthly events provide fun opportunities for networking, professional development, and philanthropy. Please see lawrencechamber.com for upcoming events. Come join us!

Chair: Bryan Culver, Peoples Bank and Megan Poindexter, Lied Center
Contact: Adam Handshy, 785-865-4477 or ahandshy@lawrencechamber.com