INTERCITY VISIT
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ickets are on sale now for the 2022 intercity visit! The Greater Topeka Partnership and The Chamber, Lawrence are partnering to host a joint intercity visit in 2022 to Northwest Arkansas (NWA), a regional collective of Rogers, Springdale, Bentonville and Fayetteville. Titled “Stronger Together: Destination NWA,” the visit will bring together community leaders from public, private, educational and nonprofit sectors in Topeka and Lawrence to gain knowledge about innovative ideas and programs shaping Northwest Arkansas. The visit also provides an opportunity for collaboration among city leaders and facilitates exchange of best practices and lessons learned between visiting cities and the destination cities. “Stronger Together: Destination NWA” will take place April 26-29.
“This was a perfect opportunity for our two organizations to collaborate to learn and grow together. Focusing on a community as uniquely collaborative as NWA allows us to learn how to better partner as neighboring communities.” – Matt Pivarnik, CEO, Greater Topeka Partnership “As economic development continues to take on a more regional approach, it’s more important than ever for chambers and cities to work together. This is an outstanding way for our two cities – with our chambers and leaders from government, education, and the business community – to learn about a nearby region, share best practices, and strengthen connections.” – Bonnie Lowe, President & CEO, The Chamber, Lawrence Winter 2021 | 13
