1878
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1878 and incorporated in 1922. The original Articles of Incorporation read, “the object of this Organization is for the purpose of advancing the commercial, industrial, educational and civic interests of the City of Lawrence.” Those same ideals are still pursued 127 years later, as the Chamber and its members continue to promote and enhance the economic vitality of Lawrence and Douglas County.
Our organization is somewhat unique. We house four departmental entities within the Chamber: Membership, Leadership Lawrence, Convention & Visitors Bureau and Economic Development. This ensures that our program of work is unified under the “house umbrella” and it complements our efforts to enhance our image and effectiveness while representing the business needs of Lawrence and Douglas County.
On behalf of our approximately 1,800 serving business representatives, we work hard to achieve the goals and the mission of the Chamber on a daily basis: 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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