October 2009
Promote your Business during CHAMBER DAY at KU Homecoming Game on Saturday, Oct. 10 Discount ticket programs are now offered to all members through the KU Athletics/Chamber partnership
KU Athletics and the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce “Chamber Day” at the KU Homecoming football game against Iowa State, which will kick off at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 10. In recognition of all that the business community in Lawrence does for KU Athletics, all Chamber member companies and their employees will be able to purchase tickets for the KU/ISU game for $25. This is a savings of $35 over the regular ticket price of $60. In addition to the ticket savings, KU Athletics will provide a VIP/Hosting tent with free food and beverages for all Chamber members prior to the game at 9:30 a.m., while supplies last. Chamber member companies that purchase tickets for the KU/ISU game will also be recognized on the electronic scoreboard during the game. “We are very excited about this opportunity to collaborate with Kansas Athletics on this value-added program for Chamber members and their employees,” said Chamber
President and CEO Tom Kern. “We hope to see hundreds of our members at the KU/ISU game next Saturday.” In addition to the Chamber Day ticket discount program, KU Athletics has also developed a number of additional discount ticket programs exclusively for Chamber member companies and their employees. These programs include:
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A “Remainder of the Season” football ticket: $180. This includes a ticket to the Nebraska and Oklahoma games.
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Men’s Half Season Basketball Package: $450. This is a savings of $150.
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Women’s Basketball Half Season Package: $35.
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Women’s Basketball Full Season Family Package: $96 (2 adults/2 youth).
There will be additional programs available to Chamber members in the spring. To purchase your discounted tickets, click here and enter the promo code: LCOC or call 785-864-6189.
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On October 29th, the Chamber along with the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Lawrence JournalWorld and the League of Women Voters of LawrenceDouglas County will co-sponsor a community forum on job growth. The event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Lawrence High School cafeteria, and I encourage you to come and participate. Over the last ten months, we have heard a lot about job growth, or maybe more accurately, the lack of job growth in Lawrence and Douglas County. It is evident that beyond the short term issues that this present recession is creating, we need to get a better understanding of what limits job growth in our community. We also need to come to some sort of agreement regarding what industries we want to grow and where we want to focus our economic development resources. The first step in the process will occur on October 29th. This will be an evening event and will consist of small groups of people discussing job growth issues and reporting their findings to the larger group. Once the issues limiting job growth in the community have been identified and prioritized, the group will be asked to work on developing solutions to the issues that limit job growth. The final outcome of this forum will be a listing of the issues that limit job growth and some proposed solutions to address those issues.
Exclusive offer for Chamber members only!
Tom Kern President& CEO
This community forum is a cooperative effort between the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Lawrence JournalWorld and the League of Women Voters of LawrenceDouglas County. This will be the first time in recent years that these five organizations have worked collaboratively on a community issue. Job growth is critical to the future of our community. Without it, there will be less resources to cover the community related expenses that define the great quality of life we have here. I encourage you to come and participate on October 29th and be part of this exciting process.
REACH y o u r SPACE IS LIMITED CALL NOW 785-865-4420 (deadline: Oct. 23)
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With our HOLIDAY (November) Member-to-Member Direct Mail Campaign! Your message will be delivered to more than 1,400 Chamber members and their representatives––all potential customers.
The LAWRENCE CHAMBER of COMMERCE PRESENTS
NATIONAL CONGRESSIONAL SERIES • The event will take place at Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire CLICK HERE to REGISTER or CALL 865-4411
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins Oct. 5, 7:30 a.m.
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October 2009
TherapyWorks to Host November Chamber Business After Hours Mixer TherapyWorks is celebrating 15 years of providing quality physical therapy and wellness services to the Lawrence community and would like you to join them for a Chamber of Commerce mixer on Wednesday, October 7 from 5–7 p.m., 1311 Wakarusa Dr., Ste. 1000.
staff will work with you every step of the way to achieve your goals and get you back in the game of life! Therapy services include: Orthopedic Rehab, Sports Injury Rehab/Sports Medicine, Pre and Post Surgical Rehab, Back and Neck (spine) Rehab, Work Injury Rehab, Chronic Pain, Neurological Rehab, Women’s Health, Vestibular (Balance) Rehab, Pediatric Therapy, Incontinence Therapy and Aquatic Therapy Services provided at Brandon Wood’s pool.
Come network with your fellow Chamber members, enjoy great food and drinks and relax with complimentary chair massages. The event will feature drawings for massages, fitness packages, wellness memberships and more!
Wellness Services include: General Fitness/Wellness Memberships, Fit Kids Memberships, Aqua Aerobics Classes (provided at Brandon Wood’s pool), Massage Therapy, Personal Training, Sports Acceleration, Helping You Help Yourself Seminar Series, Lunch and Learn Seminars, Community and Workplace Seminars and Ergonomic Assessments.
TherapyWorks began providing services in 1994 and is now operating at new facilities, which opened in May 2008. At TherapyWorks, they know that your health concerns can keep you from participating in those activities you enjoy most and from living life to its fullest. TherapyWorks’ highly trained staff will work with you one-on-one to design an individualized program that will not only decrease your pain but will address the underlying cause of your conditions. Professional therapists and
Nominate Community Leader for 2010 ATHENA Award Sponsored by: Crown Chevrolet/Toyota/ Scion and Lawrence Chamber of Commerce The ATHENA Award Program celebrates the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of the community and recognizes those who support them. The ATHENA Award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field, who have devoted time and energy to their community in a meaningful way and who also open paths so that others may follow. Nominations are due no later than November 12. Click here to fill out the nomination form or stop by our office at 734 Vermont, Ste. 101 to pick up the form. If you have questions, please contact Cathy Lewis, VP of Membership at 785-865-4406 or by email clewis@ lawrencechamber.com.
There is no charge for this mixer, and no reservations are required. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Presents
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• Session II: Advertising and In-Store Strategy, Friday, October 16 • Session III: Face-to-Face and After-the-Sale Strategy, Friday, November 20
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. All sessions will take place from 7:30 to 9 a.m. click here at the Golf Course Superintendents Association to register of America Auditorium, 1421 Researchonline Park Dr. The cost is $40 per session. A portion of the proceeds will go to PIECE, the Chamber’s YOUR CUSTOMER youth leadership program. CLICK HERE to HERE Register or call 785-865-4411.
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Save the Date for the 2010 Lawrence Chamber Annual Meeting
Ottawa Aviation Company Moves to Lawrence Municipal Airport
We are fast approaching the end of the year and are making plans for the 2010 Annual Meeting. This exciting evening of celebration and entertainment will be held on Friday, January 29, 2010 at the Holiday Inn & Holidome, 200 McDonald Dr.
Hawkeye Helicopter, an aviation company from Ottawa made plans to move its corporate headquarters and at least five high-tech jobs to the Lawrence Municipal Airport.
The evening will include social hour, dinner, entertainment and awards. The Annual Meeting is one of the Chamber’s best-attended events and is the only annual event in Douglas County with such a large representation of our diverse business community. This event is an unparalleled opportunity for business exposure through sponsorship. If you would like to be a sponsor for the Annual Meeting, please call Cathy Lewis, VP of Membership at 785-865-4406.
The company is 14 years old and uses jet helicopters and small aircraft to conduct aerial inspections of rights-ofway for gas, electric and other utility companies. The Hawkeye Helicopter’s plan is to build a new 15,000-square-foot hangar and office at the airport in North Lawrence. The new building will house three jet helicopters and up to seven small airplanes that will be used by the company. The company plans to begin the project in the fall of 2009.
Chamber Honors “Home-Grown” Companies with Business-of-the-Year Award Bowersock Mills & Power Company and Free State Brewing Company were selected to receive the 2009 Business-of-theYear Award during the 2010 Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Friday, January 29, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Holidome. Bowersock and Free State were selected as the respective winners of this year’s small and large Businessof-the-Year awards based on each company’s commitment to the community, unique business practices and local business expansion efforts.
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October 2009
It’s Directory Time! Changes for the 2010 Directory Due October 9, 2009 We are pleased to announce the upcoming publication of the 2010 Chamber Membership Directory featuring the same easy-to-use format as last year. With targeted distribution of 2,500 directories to area businesses, this publication is one of the most costeffective investments you can make to reach your fellow Chamber members. Currently representing more than 1,350 member business representatives in Douglas County and surrounding areas, this publication is a great resource for business communications. As of September 22, the Chamber member’s primary representatives should have received a Verification Form by mail and returned it to the Chamber. However, if the primary representative has not received this form, please contact the Chamber’s Operations Director Christy Bogner at cbogner@lawrencechamber.com. The changes may also be submitted by visiting the Chamber’s website at www.lawrencechamber.com, click on the Member’s Only section and log in (using the information previously emailed to all primary representatives), then
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Please make sure that all of your outstanding Membership Dues invoices are paid or a payment-plan is set up by October 31, 2009 to be included in the 2010 Membership Directory. If you are not sure whether you have an outstanding DUES invoice, you may check your account at www.lawrencechamber.com. Go to the Member’s Only section, log in (using the username and password previously emailed to the primary representative) and click on Pay Your Bills. A screen will appear allowing you to VIEW, PRINT, and/or PAY by credit card any outstanding invoices, including your membership dues. With your partnership, we look forward to publishing the highest quality directory for you and all the members of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for your support and for your membership in the Chamber.
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10/5
National Congressional Series— Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins Breakfast 7:30 a.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St.
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Envoy Meeting, 12 p.m. at Paisano’s Ristorante
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TherapyWorks Business After Hours Mixer 5–7 p.m., 1311 Wakarusa Dr., Ste. 1000
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New Member Reception (open to new members & Envoy committee), 5:30 p.m., O’Malley Beverage
10/15 iCafe Ribbon Cutting 4:30 p.m., 520 W. 23rd, Suite F 10/16
select Update Your Contact Information and review or change the necessary information. It is important to click on Save Change Requests before logging out. Your request will be received and updated promptly.
The Road to the Customer—New Chamber Marketing Seminars—Session II: Advertising & In-Store Strategy 7:30 a.m., Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Auditorium, 1421 Research Park Dr.
10/26 McDonald’s Ribbon Cutting/Open House 4:30 p.m., 6th & Wakarusa 10/27 Imagine Drop-In Childcare Ribbon Cutting 11:30 a.m., 536 Fireside Ct. 10/28 2009 Business Expo/Mixer 5 p.m., Holiday Inn Holidome, 200 McDonald Dr. 10/29 Community Forum on Job Growth 6:30-9 p.m., Lawrence High School Cafeteria, 1901 Louisiana 11/20
The Road to the Customer—New Chamber Marketing Seminars—Session III: Face-to-Face & After-the-Sale Strategy 7:30 a.m., Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Auditorium, 1421 Research Park Dr.
11/18 Emprise Bank Business After Hours Mixer 5–7 p.m., 1121 Wakarusa Kansas International Presents: Dr. William Barnett, Oswald Distinguished Professor of Macroeconomics 12/16 Brandon Woods Business After Hours Mixer at KU, 7:30 a.m., Alvamar Country Club, 5–7 p.m., 1501 Inverness 1809 Crossgate Dr. 1/29/10 The Chamber Annual Meeting Holiday Inn Holidome, 200 McDonald Dr. For online reservations, visit www.lawrencechamber.com
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Johnson County Community College Boosts Local Technical Education In January 2008, Johnson County Community College (JCCC) opened a small location in Lawrence at 2145 Louisiana Street (the former Centennial School) with the mission of providing career and technical training for Lawrence and Douglas County residents. A committee, comprised of representatives from USD 497, the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and area manufacturers, had been working toward the goal of expanding technical training in Douglas County for four years prior to JCCC opening its doors in a shared location with the Lawrence Virtual School in the heart of Lawrence. “We had a very humble beginning,” said Loralee Stevens, assistant dean of community outreach at JCCC. “That first semester in January 2008 we had an enrollment of 40 students. This fall we topped 200 students in 15 classes.”
Johnson County Community College, Lawrence location, 2145 Louisiana Street.
The types of classes offered at JCCC in Lawrence are not in competition with the University of Kansas. “JCCC’s presence in Lawrence is intended to support learning that is not in conflict with the mission of KU,” said Bill Osborn, associate vice president of instruction at JCCC. “We deliver programs that meet the needs of those seeking career or technical training.” Some of the classes that have been offered by JCCC in Lawrence are Certified Nurse Aide, Metal Fabrication and Welding, Perspectives on Hospitality Management, Workplace Skills, and Technical Math. JCCC in Lawrence offers more than just classroom space. The location has a resource room that provides information for prospective and current students. “We get a lot of questions on the K-10 connector and how to order books online,” said Debbie Burns, reception staff member at the JCCC site. There is always someone working at the location when classes are in session, providing a personal resource for those who stop in to ask questions or want to know how to apply for admission. “We always try to answer students’ questions or direct them to the office or person on the main campus who can help them,” Burns said. The proximity to home is another benefit for students wanting to start or continue college courses.
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“Taking classes here in Lawrence is beneficial because I am closer to home and save time and money,” said Poppy Reumund who is taking classes at both JCCC and KU this semester. “I am also a KU student so JCCC in Lawrence allows me to take extra classes during the evening,” she said of her Certified Nurse Aide class.
“Offering classes in Lawrence provides potential students an opportunity to complete classes in a small, relaxed environment without the commute,” said JCCC instructor Caroline Pravecek. The classroom site is located within the school district in a former elementary school. It offers wireless Internet access and audiovisual equipment like the classrooms on campus. “The Lawrence Public Schools are excited to have Johnson County Community College as a local option for our students,” said Patrick Kelly, curriculum specialist in fine arts and career and technical education at Lawrence Public Schools. “JCCC’s presence helps our teachers and counselors educate our students and parents about the many options available to them. We hope to continue to build our relationship with JCCC to offer more curriculum and instructional opportunities for students in Lawrence.” One example of collaboration with the local school district and JCCC is a health care class that meets Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4 to 6 p.m. Students earn four college credit hours for Health Careers 101 and Emergency Medical Sciences 121 at the Lawrence location. Students from both Lawrence High and Lawrence Free State have enrolled in this combined course the last two fall semesters. The courses review health career options in detail, prepare students to be competitive for selective admission healthcare programs, and certify students in the necessary CPR to move forward for other healthcare classes. “We are so pleased to be a part of the Lawrence community,” Stevens said. “At the Lawrence location we serve a diverse group of students as they start or continue their education.”
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TASTE of LAWRENCE FALL MIXER
The 2009 TASTE OF LAWRENCE Fall Mixer took place on Wednesday, September 9. Despite the early fall “sprinkle,” we had a great turnout with attendance of more than 1,500 members and educators. A special THANK YOU to Meadowbrook Apartments and all the restaurants, caterers, specialty shops and beverage distributers that provided great food and drinks for everyone.
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The Chamber’s Leadership Lawrence Program Welcomes Class of 2010
Photo Courtesy of the Lawrence Journal-World
A total of thirty-five area men and woman were welcomed to the Leadership Lawrence program as the Class of 2010 on Thursday, September 17 at Landmark National Bank. The event was sponsored by O’Malley Beverage, CEK Insurance and Landmark National Bank.
CLASS OF 2010 Tammy Bennett, City of Lawrence, Public Works Mike Bourneuf, O’Malley Beverage of Kansas Bill Bump, Lawrence Free Methodist Church Kelly Calvert, The World Company Jaye Cole, Kreider Rehabilitation Service
Leadership Lawrence’s Virtual Food Drive Brings a Total of $1,200 to Local Pantries
The 2009 Leadership Lawrence Class Food Drive group presented checks to Ballard Center and ECKAN on Friday, September 11 at the Chamber office.
Jeanette Collier, ECKAN Laurie Comstock, KU Endowment Association Scott Criqui, Trinity In-Home Care Christie Dobson, GaDuGi SafeCenter Erika Dvorske, United Way of Douglas County Brian Edie, American Family Insurance Mike Gaughan, Douglas County Commission Sharon Green, Lawrence Family Vision Clinic Tim Herndon, Landplan Engineering, PA Mark Hummel, Lawrence-Douglas Co. Fire & Medical Jessie Kwatamdia, Douglas County Senior Services Matt Lord, Landmark National Bank Lori MacDonald, Adecco Employment Services Scott McCullough, Lawrence-Douglas Co. Planning Director Karen McGrath, Sunflower Bank Teresa Mulinazzi Kempf, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Daniel Partridge, Lawrence-Douglas Co. Health Dept. Emily Peterson, Callahan Creek Carol Rau, Apple Tree Homes, Inc. Lori Reesor, The University of Kansas Mark Simpson, Office of the Douglas Co. District Attorney Troy Sorensen, ICL Performance Products Roger Steinbrock, City of Lawrence, Department of Parks and Recreation Geoff Strole, KU Credit Union Ryan Toner, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Denise Van Sickle, Lawrence Pet Friends, LLC Doug Woods, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Scott Zaremba, Zarco 66, Inc. Erika Zimmerman, Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence Jeremy Zimney, OrthoKansas
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P I E C E Pro j e c t October 2009
Welcome PIECE Project Class of 2010!
Brandon McCaffrey Maddie McCaffrey Emilie Padgett Emily Arnold James Braden Sophie Tate Emily Reno Rhiannon Crocker Anne Wildgen Raven Wilson Alex Hilliard London Koehn Tiffany Robins Rachel Scrivner Emma Norwood Mara McAllister
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Kylie Dever Catherine Norwood Adam Fales Quillen Eichorn Eric Mayo Grace Morgan Cole Cummins Tyler Bradfield Kharon Brown Zoe Reed Wilson Hack Rylee Fuerst Teanna Totten Katie Guyot Sarah Jacobson
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Opening Retreat
Media Day
The PIECE Class of 2010 held its Opening Retreat on Saturday, August 29 at Fire Station #5. With the help of PIECE Curriculum Chair Kathy Branson, State Representative Barbara Ballard, Sara Dawson of Willis HRH and Glynn Sheridan of Sunflower Bank, the class got off to a great start. Rep. Ballard led the class through a forced choice exercise designed to help the members of the class get to know each other. Sara Dawson led the students through a learning styles activity, which will help the participants see how they learn, how they deal with new situations, and how they can work well as a group of individuals with different learning styles. Following this activity, a parent meeting was held while the PIECE class took a tour of the Fire Station. Through the generosity of Sunflower Bank and the skills of Chef Glynn Sheridan, a great meal was served to the families.
The students participated in their first class together for Media Day on Wednesday, September 16 sponsored by Discount Toner and Ink. Media Day was held at the World Company and provided the class with a look into how news is reported on KLWN, the Journal World and Sunflower Channel 6. Class members also had an opportunity to participate in a Kansas Health Foundation leadership activity. The day was topped off by a visit from Broadband Man!!
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Advanced Specialty Anesthesia ~ 1201 Wakarusa, Bldg. A, Ste. 3 ~ August 27
Sunflower Natural Pet Supplies ~ 919 Iowa St. ~ September 10
Lawrence Art Guild–1109 Gallery ~ 1109 Massachusetts St. ~ September 11
Neuvant House Groundbreaking ~ 1216 Biltmore Dr. ~ September 18
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M E MB ERS H I P October 2009
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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Mike Gaughan Government – County 304 Stetson Cir. Phone: 785-842-2708 AIESEC Kansas Lawrence, KS 66049 www.myownapartment.com/reservewest Phone: 785-856-1662 International Internship Provider Matt Walker University of Kansas mikegaughan@gmail.com mgrlawrence@edrtrust.com Summerfield Hall, Rm. 508 Lawrence, KS 66045 Orscheln Farm & Home, L.L.C Frontier Financial Partners Phone: 785-864-3304 Farm Supplies Small Business Development www.aiesecus.org 1541 E. 23rd St. 6731 W. 121st Street, Suite 208 Amber Cline Lawrence, KS 66046 Overland Park, KS 66209 amber.1.cline@gmail.com Phone: 785-842-4728 Phone: 913-312-5686 www.orschelnfarmhome.com Fax: 913-227-4119 Alpha Roofing Dave Haight www.frontierfinancialpartners.com Re-Roofs & Repairs Kyle Tucker 2736 Oregon St. Resonate Pictures, LLC tucker@frontierfinancialpartners.com Lawrence, KS 66046 Film & Media Production Phone: 785-842-2676 2121 Vermont St. Harbor House Memory Care Residence Lawrence, KS 66046 www.alpharoofers.com Alzheimer’s and Memory Care Darin Lutz Phone: 323-273-0333 1126 Hilltop Dr. alpharoof@sunflower.com www.resonatepictures.com Lawrence, KS 66045 Marc Havener Phone: 785-760-5508 ATSI marc@resonatepictures.com Fax: 785-856-1077 Automobile Repair & Service Kitty Shea 1226 East 23rd St. Savvi Formalwear 2shea@sunflower.com Lawrence, KS 66046 Formal Wear Phone: 785-843-7533 815 Massachusetts St. Kurt J. Goeser Insurance Agency, Inc. Duane Cox Lawrence, KS 66044 Insurance & Financial Services atsi@sunflower.com Phone: 785-843-7628 1201 Wakarusa, E-1 Fax: 785-843-1914 Lawrence, KS 66049 Beautiful Music www.savvikansas.com Violin Shop/Sales/Rentals/Restoration Phone: 785-843-0003 Amanda Young Fax: 785-843-0066 925 Iowa, Suite I Tuxedos009@gmail.com www.kurtinsures.com Lawrence, KS 66044 Kurt J. Goeser Phone: 785-856-8755 Snap Promotions kurt@kurtinsures.com www.beautifulmusicviolinshop.com Advertising – Specialties James Hanson 2401 Oxford Rd. Lawrence BNI 1-2-3 Beautifulmusicvnshop@yahoo.com Lawrence, KS 66049 Non-Profit/Business Network Club Phone: 785-856-SNAP 832 Iowa St. Culver’s of Lawrence Fax: 785-856-1628 Lawrence, KS 66044 Restaurants Kristin Eldridge Phone: 785-979-6851 2111 W. 33rd St. Kristin.eldridge@prilgrimpage.com www.bni.org Lawrence, KS 66046 Mike Brummett Phone: 785-856-1000 The Chiropractic Experience carpetguy@sunflower.com www.culvers.com Chiropractors Jonathan Works 2449 Iowa St., Suite Q Martin Floor Covering Jay-dogg01@hotmail.com Lawrence, KS 66046 Carpet & Floor Covering Phone: 785-838-3333 1841 E. 1450 Rd. EDR Lawrence, LP Fax: 877-289-4468 Lawrence, KS 66044 Apartments www.chiropracticexperience.com Phone: 785-841-9222 The Reserve on West 31st Sean Cailteux Fax: 785-832-1859 2511 West 31st St. drsean@chiropracticexperience.com Sharon Martin Lawrence, KS 66047
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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
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce: (785) 865-4411
734 Vermont, Suite 101 Lawrence, KS 66044
Tom Kern, President & CEO tkern@lawrencechamber.com Beth Johnson, Vice President of Economic Development bjohnson@lawrencechamber.com Cathy Lewis, IOM Vice President of Membership clewis@lawrencechamber.com Sue Hack Executive Director, Leadership Lawrence shack@lawrencechamber.com Hank Booth, Government & Community Affairs Director hbooth@lawrencechamber.com Christy Bogner Accountant/Directory of Operations cbogner@lawrencechamber.com Natasha Buller Marketing & Communications Manager nbuller@lawrencechamber.com Adam Handshy Project & Program Coordinator ahandshy@lawrencechamber.com J. Taylor, Administrative Assistant jtaylor@lawrencechamber.com Meredithe McCormick Member Sales Executive mereditheandgary@sunflower.com