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Arts & Events December 13, 2025 - 7:53 pm

Community-building on display at Winter Inclusive Market in Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

Jesse and Linda Hunter carry a legacy of their family’s barbecue business through their homemade sauces. Jesse & Linny’s BBQ Sauce was one of around 100 vendors at the Winter Inclusive Market, which reopens Sunday.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 30, 2025 - 7:15 pm

Lawrence vendor market to center Black, Indigenous and people of color entrepreneurs

by Maya Hodison

Black and brown entrepreneurs will sell and promote goods and services at an upcoming Lawrence vendor market.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 5, 2025 - 5:29 pm

Black Business Market to celebrate Juneteenth by supporting local entrepreneurs

by Jordan Winter

The Lawrence community can celebrate Juneteenth this year by shopping at a new market created to highlight local Black-owned businesses.

Erin Brown/Contributed photo
Business February 13, 2025 - 6:19 pm

Partnership looks to shift Lawrence’s entrepreneurial support system with Indigenous-led approach; roundtables open

by Maya Hodison

Two Lawrence entrepreneurs in seemingly vastly different sectors have forged a new partnership, aiming to lead Indigenously and cater to the needs of the people.

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.

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