Networking Opportunities
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce has four very active groups that
provide individuals with opportunities to interact with other community members.
Agribusiness Network
Purpose
The AgriBusiness Network meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at
the Chamber office. The purposes of the AgriBusiness Network include advocacy for
the agribusiness sector, economic development including value-added agriculture,
networking and youth development within the agribusiness sector.
Manufacturers Network
Purpose
The Manufacturers Network meets on a quarterly basis to provide a forum for the
manufacturing sector to tour other local manufacturing facilities, stay informed
to local business issues and provide a networking opportunity for the manufacturing
sector. Network is only open to manufacturers in Douglas County.
Kansas International
Purpose
Kansas International meets for breakfast meetings bi-monthly and provides a networking
forum for businesses interested in international business issues. Meetings include
best practices presentations of 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.
Staff Contact for all groups:
Beth Johnson, 785-865-4425
bjohnson@lawrencechamber.com