Our partnerships are the real advantage as we work together to strategically promote ongoing economic development for a strong future for Lawrence, Douglas County, and its citizens. Together, we expand our ability to recruit new industries and companies, help businesses reach their potential, increase good-paying jobs, and prepare a talented workforce.
Working Together
Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center
Recognized as the largest provider of apprenticeships in Kansas, Peaslee Tech meets the current and future needs of our area’s employers by training a diverse student body of 2,900 in a variety of programs and certifications that can lead to jobs.
Peaslee Tech is a public, non-profit organization and was itself the successful result of a consortium of partners that included the Lawrence EDC, the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, the Chamber of Commerce, local industries, and private donors
Phone - (785) 856-1801
Email - office@peasleetech.org
The Chamber / Economic Development Corporation of Lawrence & Douglas County
The Lawrence Chamber/EDC collaborates with area economic development partners to attract, expand, and retain a continuous growth of business in our community. These efforts are coordinated with the City of Lawrence and follow comprehensive, strategic plans to increase jobs, payroll, and investment, enabling economic prosperity for all the citizens of Lawrence and Douglas County.
Phone - (785) 865-4425
Email - skelly@lawrencechamber.com
University of Kansas Innovation Park
KU Innovation Park, located adjacent to the University of Kansas, is an incubator-style environment with support services that allow technology and bioscience-based industries to develop and grow. KUIP facilities feature customized laboratory and office space, as well as a ready pipeline of talent through Lawrence’s colleges and universities.
KU Innovation Park became a reality through a special partnership consisting of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, University of Kansas, and the local business community via the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
Phone - (785) 832-2110
Lawrence Music Alliance
Helping to promote and advocate for the local music ecosystem is the Lawrence Music Alliance. A volunteer organization, LMA works with public and for-profit interests to further develop our music scene, benefit independent musicians and music industry workers, and contribute to the economic and cultural vibrancy of Lawrence.
CORE
Ensuring a thriving environment for entrepreneurs at all levels in Lawrence and Douglas County to develop and grow their businesses is the heart of CORE. The organization is on hand and ready to go to work for our entrepreneurial community with the resources, expertise, opportunities, events, connections, and support that often makes a significant impact in today’s business landscape.
Email - info@douglascountycore.com
eXplore Lawrence
As our city’s convention and visitors’ bureau, eXplore Lawrence is unmistakenly the biggest fan of our community. Leisure and business travelers, meeting and event planners, and groups of every size depend on eXplore Lawrence to lead the way in promoting all that Lawrence has to offer, from the coolest events and fun for the whole family to the best places and spaces to visit while you’re in Lawrence.
Phone - (785) 856-3040
Kansas Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce develops strong partnerships and relationships to empower individuals, businesses, and communities, like Lawrence, to achieve new, innovative levels of prosperity. Working with corporations, site location consultants, and stakeholders statewide, Commerce provides business resources, services, and economic development support for urban and rural communities, along with metropolitan areas. Tourism is also vital to the Kansas economy, and Kansas Commerce is a great advocate for The Sunflower State as a travel destination with much to offer.
Phone - (785) 296-3481