The Connection A publication of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Volume 2, Issue 4
July / August 2013
Health Insurance Law Talk with Sandy Praeger Starts “Coffee & Conversation” 2013-14 Series
Coffee & Conversation
An update on health care and health insurance changes from the state’s insurance commissioner will be the first topic in the 2013-14 “Coffee & Conversation” series. Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger will deliver a short presentation about the current and future changes in health insurance as dictated by the Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law in 2010, and then will answer questions about the law and how it is being implemented in Kansas. The program will be held from 7:30-9 a.m. Sept. 24 at SpringHill Suites Marriot, 1 Riverfront Plaza. SpringHill Suites is also the event sponsor. “Coffee & Conversation” is a series of morning educational programs designed to educate Chamber members on important local and regional issues that can affect their daily business. “Coffee & Conversation” programs are held during the academic year, and are open to Chamber members and Leadership Lawrence alumni only. Attendance is free and no reservations are required. The full slate for the 2013-14 season will be available soon. If you would like to host or sponsor an event, call Cathy Lewis at 785.865.4406.
Reminder: Chamber events open to ALL Chamber member business employees The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce is constantly looking for ways to improve your membership experience and to give you additional opportunities to participate in valuable networking and learning events like Coffee & Conversation to Business After Hours to our Signature Events. That’s why we want to remind you that all Chamber events are open to ANY employee of a Chamber member business -- not just those registered as Chamber Representatives.
These networking and education opportunities are a chance for any member of your business to become more engaged in the Chamber. It’s an easy and cost-effective way to offer your staff the opportunity for professional development and networking opporutunities. Make sure you or a member of your team is engaging and participating at the Chamber. Call us at 785.865.4411 to register.
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Chamber adds two new employees to the team Help welcome the two newest members of the Lawrence C h a m b e r staff! Anthony Frook and Amy Day have been hired as a Anthony Frook membership sales representative and marketing sales repres ent at ive, respectively. Anthony is a junior at the University of Kansas, where he is majoring Amy Day in international finance with a minor in public policy. The Shawnee native will be following leads and working to sign up new Chamber members. Amy has extensive experience in customer service and customer service training, and recently earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Washburn University. Amy will work with members to help them find the right marketing tools for their goals and their budgets. Anthony and Amy work from home. You can reach Anthony at a699f307@ ku.edu or 913.387.7030. You can reach Amy at amy.day.kansas@gmail.com or 785.218.0515.
Ribbon Cuttings Ribbon Cuttings June 4, 2013
Freebirds Burrito
741 Massachusetts St.
June 13, 2013
June 18, 2013
4105 W. Sixth St. Suite A8
2518 Ridge Court
Massage Specific
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Douglas Co.
June 25, 2013
June 27, 2013
650 Congressional Drive, Suite B
Home-Based Business
LegalShield
Wireless Zone
July 9, 2013
July 9, 2013
810 Pennsylvania St. Suite 228
810 Pennsylvania St.
Design Brilliance
PhilSquare Page 2
Ribbon Cuttings Ribbon Cuttings July 11, 2013
Neuvant House Groundbreaking 1216 Biltmore Drive
July 12, 2013
July 16, 2013
NInth & New Hampshire streets
16 E. Eighth St.
Marriott Hotel Groundbreaking
Cindy’s Simple Life
July 17, 2013
July 18, 2013
1225 E. 23rd St.
1200 E. 25th St.
Ground Transportation Services
Lawrence KIA
July 23, 2013
August 1, 2013
3210 Mesa Way, Suite B
4920 Legends Drive
Pulaski Bank
Sylvan Learning Center Page 3
Calendar of Events
September 5: Ribbon Cutting: Pawsh Wash Pet Health Market. 4:30-5:30 p.m. 3025 W. Sixth St. Suite B.
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. To register for an individual event, visit www.lawrencechamber.com or call 785-865-4411. August 8: Business After Hours. Housing & Credit Counseling, Inc., 5-7:30 p.m., 2518 Ridge Court (United Way Building). Members Only. August 22: Ribbon Cutting: Douglas County CASA. 4:30-5:30 p.m., 1009 New Hampshire St. Suite B. August 27: Leaders in Government Speaker Series. U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts. Noon to 1 p.m. Carnegie Building, 200 W. Ninth St. $20. Chamber Members Only. August 29: Joint Ribbon Cutting. LawrenceHits.com and Weatherfone. 4:30-5:30 p.m. 1040 New Hampshire St. September 2: Labor Day. The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce offices will be closed on this day.
September 12: Taste of Lawrence Fall Mixer. 4-7 p.m. Grounds of Meadowbrook Apartments. Bob Billings Parkway and Crestline Drive. Members and Educators Only. $25 for members. $12.50 for educators. September 18: Leadership Lawrence Announcement Reception. 5:30-7 p.m. Landmark National Bank. 4621 W. Sixth St. September 24: Coffee & Conversation. Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger. 7:30-9 a.m. Members Only. September 26: Leadership Lawrence Alumni Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lawrence Free Methodist Church. 3001 Lawrence Ave. (31st Street and Lawrence Avenue.) Keynote Speaker: KU School of Business Dean Neeli Bendapudi. Leadership Lawrence Alumni Only. $25. October 1: Member Appreciation Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m . Arterra Event Gallery. 2161 Quail Creek Drive. Members Only.
Visit www.lawrencechamber.com for details.
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