Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
As developers regularly request tax breaks from the City of Lawrence, some former members of a public committee that used to review incentives would like to see more transparency and collaboration in the process.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry floated the idea of a new downtown department and said the city should remain open to exploring data centers during a chamber of commerce event this week.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Members of Lawrence’s Aviation Advisory Board think that with the right planning, the regional airport could become more accessible to the public and a linchpin of the city’s economic development.
The City of Lawrence has announced Susie Carson as the new director of economic development. She has more than 15 years of experience economic development and chamber leadership roles, according to the city.
Lucie Krisman / The Lawrence Times
In between questions about economic issues in Lawrence, such as childcare, local purchasing policy, and the Downtown Master Plan, City Commission candidates explained what role they thought the commission should have in the business community in Wednesday’s forum, hosted by The Chamber of Lawrence.
