UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Community roundtable
AUgust 20th 6pm-8pm
Pinnacle Woods Apartment Clubhouse
5000 Clinton Parkway
Lawrence, KS 66047
Roundtables are community oriented events where entrepreneurs come together for peer support, resources and opportunity sharing. We host every other Wednesday in person and via zoom!
Feel free to bring a friend!
Blk & Brwn Market
September 6, 10-3
Douglas County Fairgrounds Pavilion
2120 Harper St
Lawrence, KS 66046
If you weren’t able to join us for the first Blk & Brwn Market, now’s your chance to be part of the next one! This time, we’re gathering at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in the Pavilion—a larger space that allows us to welcome three times as many vendors. That means more love, more laughter, and deeper connections.
These markets are more than commerce—they are acts of collective care. They're spaces where community grows through intentional support, shared joy, and the honoring of each other’s gifts. Come be part of this circle. Bring your presence, your energy, and your reciprocity.
Community Advisory Board Meeting — Local Entrepreneurship
september 8, 5:30-6:30
rsvp
Lawrence Public Library - Meeting Room B
707 Vermont Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
Align CORE’s programs to meet the needs of our local service, brick & mortar and creative entrepreneurs. Participants will share insights on the challenges and opportunities facing local business owners, and work together to identify priorities that can strengthen CORE’s support for small businesses and solo entrepreneurs.
Community Advisory Board Meeting — Tech Entrepreneurship
September 15, 5:30-6:30
rsvp
2033 Becker Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044
CORE will share an overview of its tech pipeline programs, including the Pre-Accelerator and Venture Studio. Participants will discuss the needs of local tech founders, from proof-of-concept funding to mentorship, and help set priorities for how CORE can accelerate innovation-driven entrepreneurship in our community.
Community Advisory Board Meeting — Equity in Entrepreneurship
September 22 5:30-6:30
rsvp
2033 Becker Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044
CORE will introduce the goals of this working group and share current initiatives aimed at building a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Participants will explore barriers faced by underrepresented entrepreneurs, identify strategies to expand access to resources and networks, and shape CORE’s approach to building equity in the local economy.
Community Advisory Board Meeting — Sustainability & Budget
october 2, 5:30-6:30
rsvp
2033 Becker Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044
CORE will provide a brief overview of its funding model and long-term sustainability goals. Participants will discuss strategies for ensuring CORE’s financial sustainability, aligning budgets with community priorities, and supporting a durable model that can deliver consistent impact.
Community Advisory Board Meeting — ROI & Accountability
october 9, 5:30-6:30
rsvp
2033 Becker Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044
CORE will outline its current impact metrics and share the vision for transparent ROI reporting. Participants will help shape how CORE measures success, track outcomes like job creation, tax growth and personal income growth, and design accountability systems that keep programs aligned with community goals.
Inclusive Winter Market
December 13th & 14th
Lied Center
1600 Stewart Dr
Lawrence, KS 66045
Join us for the 3rd annual Inclusive Winter Market! Discover over 100 vendors with unique gifts, delicious food, handmade crafts, and more — all while supporting local entrepreneurs and embracing the vibrant cultures that make Douglas County special!
Registration opens in September!