Nonprofit organization focused on creating an inclusive economy for the Lawrence residents. THE LAWRENCE PARTNERSHIP IS A PRIVATE/PUBLIC SECTOR COLLABORATION FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GENERAL IMPROVEMENT OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE AND SURROUNDING CITIES. WE FINANCE - PROVIDE CAPITAL FOR NEW AND EXISTING BUSINESSES TO GROW AND THRIVE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND CREATE LOCAL JOBS. WE CONVENE - OFFER A UNIQUE PLATFORM FOR LEADERS FROM THE PRIVATE, PUBLIC AND NON-PROFIT SECTORS TO ALIGN STRATEGIES AND SHARE A COMMON VISION. WE PROMOTE - SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, SHARING POSITIVE STORIES AND MILESTONES IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH LOCAL AND REGIONAL MEDIA AND BUSINESS NETWORKS. WE CONNECT - CONNECT EMPLOYERS WITH TALENT AND BUSINESS WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO GET OFF THE GROUND AND GROW. WE ENVISION - CREATE AND SHARE LARGE DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY THAT EXCITE AND MOTIVATE TO ACTION. WE ADVOCATE - LEVERAGE OUR VAST NETWORKS TO ADVOCATE FOR LARGE SCALE PROJECTS THAT WILL HAVE A TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT.