Federal Opportunity Zone Informational Session
The Chamber & EDC, in partnership with the City of Lawrence and the Bioscience & Technology Business Center, will host an informational session on Federal Opportunity Zones for the community on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, from 3:30 – 5:30pm, at the BTBC facility, located at 2029 Becker Drive.
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Quick Links
- Lawrence Opportunity Zones
- Catalyst Industrial Incentive Program
- Lawrence VenturePark
- EDC of Lawrence and Douglas County
- Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
- State Economic Development Incentives
- Lawrence Municipal Airport
- Helpful Information for Businesses
- 2015 Retail Market Report
- 2015 Conference Center Feasibility Report
- Growing Forward – Leading Lawrence and Douglas County
For additional information, email or call (785) 832-3472 to reach Brit Crum-Cano, Economic Development Coordinator.
Economic Development Policy
The City of Lawrence adopted a revised Economic Development Policy via Resolution No. 7184 at the December 20, 2016 City Commission meeting. This policy became effective on January 15, 2017 and governs the use of economic development incentives in the City, providing general policy standards and information on the use of industrial revenue bonds (IRB), property tax abatements, neighborhood revitalization areas (NRA), tax increment financing (TIF), transportation development districts (TDD), and community improvement districts (CID).
Affordable Housing Eligibility
Forms
- Application for Economic Development Support/Incentives (Word)
- Application for Economic Development Support/Incentives (PDF)
