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KU Endowment’s Impact on Lawrence Economy is Surprisingly Far-Reaching
Rosita Elizalde-McCoy Sr. VP, Communications and Marketing KU Endowment When most Lawrence residents think of local organizations that have a significant impact on the local economy, the name KU Endowment probably doesn’t come up. But its footprint on this community is surprisingly farreaching. Since its founding in 1891 as the first foundation of its kind for a public university, KU Endowment has supplied more than $1.6 billion to the University of Kansas. It operates as an independent nonprofit whose sole job is to raise and manage funds on behalf of KU. In the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2009, 45,186 donors set a record in contributions of $106.5 million to KU Endowment—a remarkable achievement during the worst recession since the Great Depression. Donors
came from every state and 55 foreign countries, and their generosity fuels the local economy in direct and indirect ways. It translates into jobs, cultural offerings, visitors and new residents. At a time when state financing covers less than a quarter of KU’s total operating expenses, private gifts are increasingly crucial to virtually all activities of the university. “In this difficult budget environment, our donors’ generosity is inspiring,” Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little said. “It speaks volumes about their determination for KU to maintain its place as a world-class university.” Dale Seuferling, who has been president of KU Endowment since 2002, agrees. “This remarkable level of generosity shows the confidence our donors have in KU,” he said. In the past ten years alone, KU Endowment has funded construction projects worth more
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It should be pretty obvious to everyone in Lawrence and Douglas County that our community is not immune to this national recession. All you have to do is look at the U.S. Department of Labor employment statistics to see that our community continues to lose jobs as a result of the national economic downturn. The recent announcement by Sauer-Danfoss Inc. about closing its Lawrence facility is a perfect example of what is happening in communities across the country. Sauer-Danfoss Inc. manufactures hydraulic pumps that are utilized on large off-road construction equipment such as bulldozers, front-end loaders and earth movers. Sauer-Danfoss’ sales worldwide are off some 50 percent, and it could no longer sustain having three manufacturing sites in the U.S. Their facilities on the west coast along with their Lawrence operation are scheduled to be closed. Moreover, their main facility in Ames, Iowa has seen significant layoffs. Sauer-Danfoss has been a great community partner having been involved in almost every aspect of the Lawrence community. Over the next nine months, we will be working closely with both the company and their employees as they go through this transition. As discouraging as this recent news regarding Sauer-Danfoss might be, there is still a lot of positive economic activity going on in our community. The following list includes just a few of the economic development facts that I would like to mention. • Construction has begun on the $7.25 million Bioscience & Technology Business Center on KU’s West Campus. This incubator will provide a place for the start up companies that are coming out of the KU bioscience research group. Please see an article from Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little on the opposite page for more details. • The City of Lawrence is almost ready to award the bids for construction of new water and sewer lines to the Lawrence Airport. This infrastructure improvement will greatly assist our efforts to locate new businesses to the airport site. • We presently have two prospects for the airport property. Hawkeye Helicopter is consolidating its
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operations from three other Kansas locations to the Lawrence Airport. In cooperation with First Management Corporation, Hawkeye Helicopter will construct a 15,500-square-foot hanger on a site just east of the general aviation terminal. We are also working with DAR Corporation, which is looking at a major expansion of its aeronautical design group and is considering a site on the airport property. • We are one of four remaining communities in the running for location of a 300-employee company that manufactures electrical components for the winddriven turbine industry. This company will be located on the 87-acre parcel in the northeast corner of the East Hills Business Park. • A number of our larger employers such as Berry Plastics, Del Monte, Vangent and Kinedyne have their “Help Wanted” signs out and are actively looking for new employees. With this in mind, although some of the recent local economic news has not been the best, I believe there is a reason to continue to be optimistic about the future of Lawrence and Douglas County. Like many endeavors in life, you have to plant some seeds first before things start to grow. The investments our community is making in areas such as the bioscience incubator and the infrastructure at the airport are all seeds. These seeds will grow into businesses and industries providing great employment opportunities for our community.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce advocates for business and community prosperity as it creates diverse jobs, cultivates a successful business environment, develops active community leaders, and promotes the assets of Lawrence and Douglas County.
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Groundbreaking of Bioscience & Technology Business Center: KU Chancellor Calls for the Community & the University to Work Together By Bernadette Gray-Little University of Kansas Chancellor There was no more gratifying way to spend Oct. 5th, the Monday of my eighth week in Lawrence, than at a groundbreaking. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with a team of enthusiastic city, county, university, state and federal officials, we turned Kansas topsoil to make way for the Bioscience & Technology Business Center on KU’s West Campus. We were cheerful for good reason: With the national economy in recession, Lawrence, Douglas County, the state, and KU were teaming together to grow and diversify our local economy. This incubator will give entrepreneurs the facilities and resources they need to get new businesses off the ground, as well as provide a venue for collaborations between KU researchers and existing technology firms.
From left: Kansas Bioscience Authority CEO Tom Thornton, Chancellor Gray-Little, KU Endowment CEO Dale Seuferling, and Lawrence-Douglas County Bioscience Authority President LaVerne Epp.
It will give us a tool for ensuring that discoveries made at KU lead to jobs that stay in Lawrence and Douglas County. The incubator is an example of what can be accomplished when the community, campus and other partners unite around a single goal.
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Size: 20,000 square feet Cost: $7.25 million Space for 6-10 businesses and 70-100 workers Occupancy: Fall 2010
Financial partners include Kansas Bioscience Authority, the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, the LawrenceDouglas County Bioscience Authority, KU and KU Endowment, with additional support from the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. The facility will be managed by the Lawrence Regional Technology Center. This partnership is just one way we can strengthen the working relationship between “town and gown.” Lawrence and Douglas County already give so much to KU, starting with the welcome the community extends not just to me, but to every Jayhawk. Ties between the community and KU run deep. We rely on many area businesses and vendors to keep the university
operating, while our students and employees value the myriad opportunities available to give back through local community service organizations. From this foundation, I believe we can further enhance the relationship between Lawrence and the university. Partnerships such as the bioscience incubator are just one way we can work together to create a stronger, more prosperous community. The quality of life in Lawrence is a key part of our recruiting pitch as we attract new students, faculty or staff members to KU. And I know from personal experience that it doesn’t take long before this community feels like home. My husband Shade and I are grateful to you and the entire Lawrence community for your warm welcome as we have made our home here. We have enjoyed exploring Lawrence and meeting many of you, and we look forward to continuing to learn about this great community. I also want to thank Tom Kern and the Chamber’s staff and leadership for the insights they have provided as I begin this exciting and challenging tenure as Chancellor. Every good relationship begins with communication, and I appreciate the opportunity the Chamber has provided to send this message to you. I also would like to invite you to visit http://connect.ku.edu to subscribe to our campus newsletter, the Oread, or connect with KU in a variety of other ways. Our future is rich with opportunities for new partnerships and collaborations between Lawrence and KU. I look forward to working with you and the rest of the community to realize those opportunities so that we can all prosper. 785.865.4411 • lawrencechamber.com
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Newly Evolved KERN Group, Inc. Brings Creative Ideas to Lawrence The three of them each bring a different perspective to the KERN Group, which gives them unique insight into creating and building strategic marketing campaigns. “We see it as the East meets West coming together in the Center,” said Frame Hertzog who will be overseeing the creative direction of KERN Group’s campaigns. “Steve, our New Yorker with a decidedly urban perspective heads up our audiovisual division by directing and editing and producing television commercials as well as long format corporate videos.” “I’m definitely the West influence from western Kansas to LA,” she said. “Then, in the center, we have Mark with all of this great local and regional market experience and perspective.” From left: KERN Group, Inc. partners Mark Kern, Ann Frame Hertzog and Steven Hertzog
Derived from a three-year-old advertising agency Kern Marketing, the KERN Group, Inc. was officially formed on November 1, 2009 offering an expanded line of services. Among these include: production of corporate videos, television commercials, search engine optimization, event management and commercial photography. Last spring, Mark Kern, the President of Kern Marketing, met Ann Frame Hertzog and Steven Hertzog through a mutual friend. Despite being from very different backgrounds, they found they had much in common—especially in their commitment to integrating smart, creative imagery into marketing and advertising. “I had done projects with Ann and Steven Hertzog and was totally impressed with their creativity and credentials,” President of Lynn Electric and Communications George Grieb said. “I just had to introduce them to Mark with the hunch that they would click and generate even greater work for me as a team.” Kern, a Kansas native with a degree in Marketing from Kansas State University, spent 15 years in radio and television management before establishing Kern Marketing, a full-service marketing and advertising agency offering a comprehensive suite of communications services. Steven Hertzog was born and raised in New York and spent 25 years in Los Angeles as a lead editor for awardwinning movie trailers. While in LA, Hertzog also worked as a creative director, spearheading marketing campaigns. Frame Hertzog is a native Kansan and KU graduate who began her career in sports marketing and management with the Kansas Relays, the Los Angeles Olympics and Major League Baseball in New York where she was instrumental in establishing corporate sponsorship programs.
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Kern has spent his career working in the Lawrence, Topeka and Kansas City markets with both regional and national clients. He has extensive experience in dealing with multi-media marketing campaigns, with specialties in publicity, marketing communications, community relations and media placement. The KERN Group’s philosophy is very simple: demand MORE from your marketing. The media you purchase is only as good as the creative message you use to advertise your business. “To create a successful campaign you need three things,” Hertzog said. “Number one is, a smart, well thought-out strategy. Number two is, intelligent and effective creative imagery. Number three is, thoughtful targeted publicity, promotional and media placement. With so many emerging markets available for cross promotion, it is essential for your advertising to have a seamless quality.” One recent client of The KERN Group is the new Bioscience & Technology Business Center at the University of Kansas (BTBC), which is set to open in the spring of 2010. “KERN Group, Inc. was selected for its proven commitment to Lawrence, Douglas County and Kansas,” Lawrence Regional Technology Center President and CEO Matt McClorey said. “Their business-to-business expertise, creativity and passion to consistently deliver resultsoriented communications will be instrumental in BTBC’s ultimate success.” “We are very excited about our association with the Bioscience and Technology Business Center,” Kern said. “It’s going to be a great addition to the local job market and economy.” For more information about KERN Group, Inc., visit www.KERNGroupInc.com or call 785-856-1990.
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NATIONAL CONGRESSIONAL SERIES
Congressman Dennis Moore
The Chamber’s National Congressional Series took place August through October 2009 featuring Senator Sam Brownback, Congressman Todd Tiahrt, Congressman Dennis Moore, Congressman Jerry Moran and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins. This new series was designed for local business leaders to voice their concerns and receive answers to questions important to the business community.
Senator Sam Brownback (second from left) talks with Mayor Rob Chestnut (third from left)
The series covered a wide variety of topics and questions from Lawrence business leaders. But it was obvious that a majority of questions addressed the issue of healthcare reform. Every event was a great success with a total attendance of more than 490. The Chamber would like to thank Destination Management, Inc., Meritrust Credit Union, Lawrence Journal-World, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, KU Center for Research, Inc., Community Living Opportunities and Lawrence Home Builders Association for sponsoring this series.
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins
Congressman Jerry Moran
Congressman Todd Tiahrt (right) greets Lawrence leaders
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Emprise Bank to Host Business After Hours
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Emprise Bank has enjoyed being part of the Lawrence community for nearly 20 years, sharing a proud tradition of banking that dates back almost 100 years. The bank’s Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mixer (Business After Hours) has become an annual tradition kicking off the holiday season.
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Session III Face-to-Face & After-the-Sale Strategy, Friday, November 20
Please join us on Wednesday, November 18 from 5–6 at Emprise Bank, located at 1121 Wakarusa Drive. Drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served as you mix and mingle with your fellow Chamber members. Emprise Bank will spread some holiday cheer with a few prizes! There is no charge for this mixer, and no reservations are required. We look forward to seeing you there!
Motorola Offers Help to Lawrence Humane Society Motorola, located at 1321 Wakarusa Dr., chose half a day for its 20 employees to volunteer at Lawrence Humane Society on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Please join Ron Covert, a 20-year marketing and advertising consultant, as he shares his knowledge about how to navigate the journey and put more money to the bottom line.
The employees offered their help as part of Motorola’s International Day of Service. Volunteers planted two new trees and new mums. They also walked and bathed animals as well as played with them.
The session will take place from 7:30 to 9 a.m. click here at the Golf Course Superintendents Association to register online of America Auditorium, 1421 Research Park Dr. The cost is $40 per session. A portion of YOUR the proceeds will go to PIECE, the Chamber’s CUSTOMER youth leadership program. CLICK HERE to HERE Register or call 785-865-4411.
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11/05 iCafe Ribbon Cutting 4:30 p.m., 520 W. 23rd St., Suite F
11/18 Emprise Bank Business After Hours Mixer 5–7 p.m., 1121 Wakarusa Dr.
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11/19 92.9 The Bull (new country radio station) Ribbon Cutting, 4:30 p.m., 3125 W. 6th St.
A Skilled Workforce: Help with Your Workforce Needs, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., The Neighborhood Net- work Center, bldg. #149 at the Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority, 1600 Haskell Ave.
11/12 Prairie Pond Studio & Bead Co. Ribbon Cutting 4:30 p.m., 809 Massachusetts St. 11/13
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Community services are performed on an annual basis at Motorola worldwide. The company chooses half a day for its employees to give to their communities.
Interactive HR Webinar: Goal Setting Advice for 2010, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Chamber office, 734 Vermont, to register, go to www.expresspros.com/webinarregistration
For online reservations, visit www.lawrencechamber.com
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The Road to the Customer—New Chamber Marketing Seminars—Session III: Face-to-Face and After-the-Sale Strategy 7:30 a.m., Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Auditorium, 1421 Research Park Dr.
12/16 Brandon Woods Business After Hours Mixer 5–7 p.m., 1501 Inverness 1/29/10 The Chamber Annual Meeting Holiday Inn Holidome, 200 McDonald Dr.
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Community Health Facility Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Open House Nov. 8 “A penny buys a lot.” That was the slogan used in the 1994 sales tax campaign to fund the Community Health Facility, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. On Nov. 8, 1994, 15, 714 Douglas County voters approved the 1-cent sales tax 57 to 43 percent. Three years later, ground was broken to build the $14.1-milliondollar facility that has served 391,511 Douglas County residents since then. “We basically found a way for the people advocating for a variety of needs to all push together for the same thing,” said Craig Weinaug, who has served as county administrator since 1992. “It took everyone getting into a mind-set… that they were all legitimate needs that needed to be met by cooperative efforts. And we did it.” The original occupants – Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department and the Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association, Rehabilitation and Hospice Care have continued to use the building, which allows for all three agencies
to coordinate care from one central location. An open house to celebrate the anniversary and thank the public for its investment in community health will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., Nov. 8. A ribbon cutting, followed by comments from former and current community leaders, will take place from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Local radio personality Hank Booth will emcee the event and the Alferd Packer Memorial String Band will perform. Following the ribbon cutting and remarks, the public is encouraged to take self-guided tours of the facility from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
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KU Endowment’s Impact on Lawrence Economy is Surprisingly Far-Reaching than $200 million in Lawrence. These projects benefit local companies and bring workers who support local restaurants, retailers and services. The impact of these facilities on the local economy is ubiquitous. One notable example is the Lied Center. The next time you enjoy a performance at the center, you may want to thank the Lied Foundation, which made that outstanding performance hall a reality. Other facilities that wouldn’t exist without private donors include the Hall Center for the Humanities, the Dole Institute, the Booth Family Hall of Athletics and Hoglund Ballpark. The outstanding cultural and athletic events offered at these buildings enrich the quality of life in the community. They also attract new residents and thousands of visitors to Lawrence every year. More than two-thirds of campus buildings exist, thanks to the generosity of private donors. Donors also play a major role in campus events that bring loyal Jayhawks back to campus. Many of these enduring events—such as Homecoming, Family Weekend, Band Day and Commencement—receive funding from KU Endowment. Each of them are a boon to local businesses. But nothing is more critical to a community’s long-term health than the ability to attract bright people to live and work within its boundaries. KU Endowment enables the university to recruit and retain eminent faculty and high-achieving students. In fiscal 2009, it supplied $22.7 million in faculty support, a 6
percent increase over the previous year. This enables the university to attract top-notch experts from around the world, who bring their creativity and purchasing power to the Lawrence community. Private donors also fund virtually every student scholarship, which helps the university recruit talented, deserving students. This support benefits more than 6,500 students every year, many of whom might choose to go to school elsewhere without this aid. In the 2010 academic year, KU Endowment is making $18 million available for student support on the main campus alone. No other higher education institution in the state can match this level of support when compared to figures reported in their annual reports. The success of KU Endowment is due to a dedicated cadre of more than 100 full time employees, many of whom moved to Lawrence for these positions. While most of them are fundraisers, others work in fields such as accounting, fund management and public relations. They are driven by these core values: passion for KU, partnership with donors, perpetual support and a people-centered approach. KU will play a major role in the economic recovery of Kansas, and no form of investment is more important to the university’s long-term success than its endowment. As a proud institution based in Lawrence, KU Endowment is committed to being around for a long time. In fact, the goal is to support KU in perpetuity.
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Leadership Lawrence Class of 2010 Discovers Challenges Facing Local Schools Sue Hack Executive Director of Leadership Lawrence The Leadership Lawrence Class of 2010 participated in Education Day on October 15. The theme of the day was to discover what the qualities of the 21st Century learner are and what challenges and opportunities are facing education today. Using a multiple lens activity, the class discussed what specific skills or qualities schools are trying to develop in our community of learners. The class was introduced to instructional strategies and was provided with an observation tool to use when they went to visit a variety of public and private schools in Lawrence. From left: Roger Steinbrock, Karen McGrath and Bill Bump
In addition, Superintendent Rick Doll provided valuable information about school finance. Sponsors for the day were Wells Fargo, USD 497 and HyVee. The program sponsor for Leadership Lawrence is Capitol Federal Savings.
Brad Finkeldei Receives the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award The 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award was presented to Brad Finkeldei with Stevens & Brand, LLP at the Alumni Luncheon in September. From left: Kevin Loose, LL Curriculum Chair & Jana Dobbs, LL Advisory Board Chair
The Leadership Lawrence Advisory Board presents the Distinguished Alumni Award annually to an alumnus of the Chamber Leadership Lawrence program who exemplifies the spirit and goals of the program. The recipient demonstrates civic involvement and trusteeship through the investment of personal time and talent to strengthen the Lawrence/Douglas County area. Brad Finkeldei (Leadership Lawrence Class of 2002) is a partner with the law firm of Stevens & Brand, LLP where he focuses his practice on litigation, banking and governmental law. He is a 1999 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law.
From left: Jessie Kwatamdia, Roger Steinbrock, Jeremy Zimney, Matt Lord and Troy Sorensen.
Brad enjoys spending some of his free time dabbling in politics, serving on the Lawrence Douglas County Planning Commission and serving as President of the Board of Directors for Ballard Community Services.
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PIECE Project Class of 2010 Learns About Arts and Recreation Sue Hack Executive Director of PIECE Project The PIECE Class spent a day learning about arts and recreation on Wednesday, October 21. The day started at Murphy Hall with an improvisation activity with Ric Averill followed by a presentation on puppeteering by Spencer Lott. The class learned the finer points of stage combat and talked about careers in theater. The second part of the day the class spent at Allen Fieldhouse where the students learned how the video system in the Fieldhouse works and how difficult it is to manage all of the scheduling done by the Parks and Recreation Department.
From left: Erick Mayo, Cole Cummins and Wilson Hack in the KU mens’ locker room
The students also were able to tour the new men’s basketball locker room and take a tour of the Booth Hall of Fame. Lunch for the day was provided by Jimmy Johns, Frito-Lay, and Peoples Bank.
The PIECE Project is sponsored by: Anne Wildgen checks out her vertical jump at the Booth Family Hall of Fame at Allen Fieldhouse
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Bogard Body & Welding Welding Services 17734 K16 Hwy. McLouth, KS 66054 Phone: 913-796-6523 Freddy M. Bogard bogardfreddy@yahoo.com
715 Restaurant 715 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: 785-856-7150 Matt Hyde info@tellerslawrence.com www.715mass.com
DonDon: Japanese Rice & Noodle Bowls Restaurants 2223 Louisiana St., Ste. E Lawrence, KS 66046 Phone: 785-838-3100 Ikuko Fox eatdondon@gmail.com www.eatdondon.com
Aberdeen Apartments Apartments 2300 Wakarusa Dr. Lawrence, KS 66047 Phone: 785-749-1288 Ryan Shreeve rschreeve@campusapts.com www.campusapts.com
Anglers Seafood House Caterers 1006 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: 785-856-9289 Jeff Lewis Jflewis83@gmail.com www.anglersseafood.com Blue Sky Green Earth, LLC Publishers 1636 N. 700 Rd. Baldwin City, KS 66006 Phone: 785-594-0396 Stephen Pite publisher.blueskygreenearth@gmail.com
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RIBBON CUT TING S Congratulations & Welcome!
The Villages ~ 1149 E. 1200 Rd. ~ October 16
Jo Shmo’s ~ 724 Massachusetts St. ~ October 20
McDonald’s Ribbon Cutting & Open House ~ 4911 W. 6th Street ~ October 26
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Coaching for Life Life Coach 214 Lawrence Ave. Lawrence, KS 66049 Phone: 785-840-4150 Rhonda Miller coachingforliferonda@yahoo.com
Home Instead Senior Care Home Health Care Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: 785-856-8181 www.homeinstead.com Gail Shaheed gail.shaheed@homeinstead.com
Prairie Asset Management Financial Management – Private Equity 1474 E. 732nd Rd. Lawrence, KS 66049 Phone: 785-218-0300 Jeffrey Morrison jeff@prairieasset.com
Cottage Home Staging & Redesign Home Stager & Designer 835 Locust St. Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: 785-766-4736 Beth Riddell bebescottage@sunflower.com
Juice Stop Caterers 812 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: 785-331-0820 4821 W. 6th St., Ste. F Lawrence, KS 66049 Phone: 785-749-2670 3514 Clinton Pkwy., Ste. D Lawrence, KS 66047 Phone: 785-331-3300 Steven Stewart sstewart27@hotmail.com
Prairie Pond Studio & Bead Co. Clothing – Women 809 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: 785-830-9132 April Mendez Del Campo april.delcampo@gmail.com
Dayton Security Security/Safety Products & Systems P.O. Box 1146 Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: 1-800-707-9369 Eric Dayton eric_dayton@att.net First United Title Agency Title Companies 4105 W. 6th St., Ste. A-1 Lawrence, KS 66049 Phone: 785-727-1359 www.futallc.com Shannon Clark sclark@firstunitedks.com First Watch Restaurants 2540 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66046 Phone: 785-842-7499 www.firstwatch.com Todd Babington Garber Automotive Automobile Repair & Service 2216 W. 6th St. Lawrence, KS 66049 Phone: 785-856-7838 www.garberautomotiveinc.com Micah Garber garberauto@sbcglobal.com Gina Halsey Acupuncture & Chinese Herbology Acupuncture 1112 W. 6th St., Ste. 106 Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: 785-856-6789 www.ginahalseyacupuncture.com Gina Halsey ginahalsey@aol.com
Proforma Blue Sky Graphic Design 4547 Larissa Dr. Lawrence, KS 66049 Phone: 785-856-8557 www.proformabluesky.com Sarah Stalker sarah.stalker@proforma.com
Lawrence Douglas County Health Department Government – City 200 Maine St., Ste. B Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: 785-843-3060 www.ldcheath.org Dan Partridge dpartridge@ldchealth.org
Shear Perfection Hair & Nail Studio Beauty Salons & Day Spas 2311 Wakarusa Dr., Ste. A Lawrence, KS 66047 Phone: 785-843-1465 Debbie Johnson shearperfection@sunflower.com
Lawrence Motorcycle Shop Motorcycle Apparel & Repair 1610 W. 23rd St. Lawrence, KS 66046 Phone: 785-856-BIKE Walt Bickley McGrew Real Estate Cheri Drake Kimberly Williams Real Estate – Residential & Farm 1501 Kasold Dr. Lawrence, KS 66047 Phone: 785-843-2055 Cheri: cdrake@askmcgrew.com Kimberly: kimberly@askmcgrew.com www.askmcgrew.com Medicalodges Nursing Homes 1415 Maple St. Eudora, KS 66025 Phone: 785-542-2176 Donna Fox dkfox@medicalodges.com
Starving Artists Moving Moving & Storage 1942 Louisiana St. Lawrence, KS 66046 Phone: 785-749-5073 www.starvingartistsmoving.com Craig Foos v-foos@starvingartistmoving.com Trinity In-Home Care, Inc. Child Care Services 536 Fireside Ct., Ste. D Lawrence, KS 66049 Phone: 785-842-3159 www.imaginechildcare.com Kelly Evans kelly@tihc.org The Villages, Inc. Education – Nature & Adventure Challenge Course 2219 SW 29th St., Topeka, KS 66611 Phone: 785-267-5900 Michael L. Bradley mbradley@thevillagesinc.org www.thevillagesinc.org 11
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Chair Bonnie Lowe Past-Chair Jim Otten, DDS Incoming Chair Matt Hoy, Stevens & Brand Treasurer Cindy Yulich, Emprise Bank Secretary & President/CEO Tom Kern PERMANENT POSITIONS Bernadette Gray-Little, KU Chancellor Dr. Linda Sue Warner, Haskell Indian Nations University President Rick Doll, Dr., USD 497 Superintendent BOARD MEMBERS Allison Vance Moore, Grubb & Ellis| The Winbury Group, Vice Chair of Chamber Member Services Bill Fuerst, KU School of Business Bobbie Flory, Lawrence Home Builders Association Bradley Burnside, U.S Bank David Johnson, Bert Nash, Co-Vice Chair of Government & Community Affairs David Livingood, Treanor Architects Debra Vignatelli Konzem, Retired
Doug Gaumer, INTRUST Bank, Vice Chair of Chamber Operations Gary Bennett, Laird Noller Automotive, Inc. Jane Bateman, Jane Bateman, The Interiors Store, Co-Vice Chair of Government & Community Affairs John Ross, Laser Logic, Inc. Kathy Pryor, KU Theatre & Film, Vice Chair of Leadership Lawrence & Strategic Planning Larissa Long, Black Hills Energy, Co-Vice Chair of Communications Linda Robinson, KU Center for Research on Learning Mike McGrew, McGrew Real Estate, Vice Chair of Economic Development Rodger Henry, Lawrence Medical Plaza Shannon Frost, Hallmark Cards, Inc. Steve Brown, Berry Plastics Steve Schwada, Meadowbrook Apartments, Venture Properties Terry Campbell, Barber Emerson, L.C., Co-Vice Chair of Communications Todd Thompson, Thompson, Ramsdell & Qualseth, P.A. Trudy Rice, Rice Enterprises
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