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Business June 15, 2024 - 3:45 am

‘It was ours’: Lawrence artists reflect on Art Love Collective closing its doors

by Mackenzie Clark

Art Love Collective was only open for about 14 months, but in that short time, the colorful space became a meaningful part of the Lawrence arts community. That’s especially true for artists who didn’t have space elsewhere. 

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Business April 10, 2024 - 11:44 am

Douglas County business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs can earn funding, training through free pitch competition

by Maya Hodison

Local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can receive support molding business pitches and then compete for a chance to earn funding from a $25,000 prize pool.

Business February 6, 2024 - 10:03 pm

City of Lawrence, Douglas County partner with local organizations aiming to support small businesses

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence and Douglas County leaders are building a roadmap for entrepreneurial growth and doing work toward equitable entrepreneurship.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Business January 26, 2024 - 6:39 pm

Black:30, Douglas County CORE roll out plan for entrepreneurial growth in Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

Two support organizations, Douglas County CORE and Black:30, on Friday announced their two-year plan to build entrepreneurship in Lawrence and Douglas County.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 16, 2023 - 8:45 pm

Lawrence’s first Inclusive Holiday Market draws crowd to more than 100 vendors

by Maya Hodison

Shoppers on Saturday turned out to support 107 diverse art and food vendors during the first Inclusive Holiday Market in Lawrence. 

Arts & Events December 13, 2023 - 11:25 am

Inclusive Holiday Market to feature more than 100 diverse vendors

by Maya Hodison

Local organizers aim to uplift inclusivity in the Lawrence holiday market scene with a new event that will unite more than 100 diverse vendors. It’s set for Saturday at the Lied Center.

Arts & Events November 25, 2023 - 1:39 pm

New holiday art market to promote inclusivity, embrace culture; space available for more vendors

by Maya Hodison

Organizers are aiming to uplift inclusivity in the Lawrence holiday market scene with a new event this December, and there’s still room for more vendors to sign up.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 7, 2023 - 10:30 pm

Lawrence City Commission candidates talk about community engagement, police oversight at NAACP forum

by Mackenzie Clark

Candidates running for Lawrence City Commission on Saturday shared their views on community oversight of police, how to engage marginalized people and more during the final forum of this election cycle.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Business August 26, 2023 - 11:41 am

Black businesses uplifted in Lawrence through vendor market

by Maya Hodison

Joy resonated Friday evening as local Black business owners filled the Lied Center with their creations, and community members funneled in support.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Business August 22, 2023 - 3:27 pm

Vendor market to celebrate, promote local Black businesses

by Maya Hodison

August is National Black Business Month, and the Lawrence community is invited to celebrate its Black businesses during a vendor market.

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