Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce

10/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning at Main Street Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Lansing for a great Chamber Coffee! A special thank you to General Manager Shane Varner for hosting us and welcoming our Chamber community.

We enjoyed learning from Joe Wilson and Kathryn Hancock about actionable social media strategies, how they strengthen their online presence, and turn engagement into real customers.
Paul Martocci, Director of Fort Leavenworth MWR, also shared valuable insight on reaching diverse audiences, building community connections, and maximizing organizational impact.

Thank you to our Coffee Sponsor Matt Anderson & Staci Vega for taking videos.

From social media marketing to community engagement, this morning was full of great conversations, helpful takeaways, and opportunities to connect with fellow local professionals!

Thank you again to everyone who took time out of their morning to join us. We love seeing our business community come together to learn, grow, and support one another! 💙🤝

10/09/2026

To our Chambers Members & Community,
We want to inform you that Shawn Carns submitted his resignation as President/CEO of the Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce effective today, October 8th.
We respect his decision, thank him for his service during his time with the Chamber, and wish him success in his future endeavors.
Our focus now is on serving our members and providing clear leadership through this transition.
The Chamber’s commitment to its members and to the Leavenworth-Lansing business community remains firm. We will share further updates as leadership plans are confirmed.
Thank you for your membership, involvement, and continued support.

Derek Wohlgemuth
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce
[email protected]


10/06/2026

🌟 CELEBRATING OUR AMAZING COMMUNITY! 🌟

​A HUGE congratulations to Myranda for winning The Chamber’s raffle! 🎟️✨ As a special thank-you for supporting our water bottle sales at Camp Leavenworth, she is the proud winner of a $50 Gift Card! 🎁❤️

​We also want to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible Ann Soby! 📜💫 Shawn Carns had the honor of presenting Ann with a Certificate of Appreciation for her selfless volunteering at our Camp Leavenworth event. We couldn't do it without amazing people like you!

​Thank you, Myranda and Ann, for making our community a better, brighter place! 🙌💙 Let’s show them some love in the comments below! 👇👇

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10/04/2026

Celebrated a fantastic milestone on the pitch with the Leavenworth Soccer Association (LSA)! ⚽✂️

​A huge thank you to Jennifer and the entire LSA team, athletes, and families for their strong commitment to our community and the Leavenworth/Lansing Chamber of Commerce. Organizations like LSA play such an essential role in keeping our youth active, engaged, and connected.

​We look forward to our continued partnership and seeing the great impact you keep making on and off the field!

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10/02/2026

Don't forget this great event this weekend!!

Jayhawk Nation and Lansing community—mark your calendars! 🔴🔵

​Great communities thrive when local business and local passion come together. Main Street Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is bringing KU Basketball star Taylen Kinney right here to Lansing for an exclusive Meet & Greet!

​Whether you’re an avid sports fan, looking for an unforgettable family outing, or just proud to support what makes our local business corridor vibrant, come out, connect, and represent:

​🗓 Date: Saturday, October 3
⏰ Time: Starts at 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Main Street CDJR, 555 N. Main Street, Lansing, KS 66043

​Bring your Jayhawk gear, bring the family, and let’s show up strong for our Lansing community partners. Rock Chalk! 🏀🌾
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10/01/2026

NextGen members and non members, join us Thursday, November 5th at 12:00 PM at Morris Smith Ford of Leavenworth for a fun afternoon!

We’ll have good food, games, great conversation, and a special opportunity to hear from Katharina Mueller-Crain, Miss Kansas Volunteer 2026. 👑 Katharina will be spending some time with our group to share her experiences, talk about leadership and community involvement, and connect with our young professionals.

We’re excited to have her join us and hope she’ll stick around and become part of the NextGen community!

📅 Thursday, November 5th
⏰ 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
📍 Morris Smith Ford of Leavenworth
👉 RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/U9J5JjbWuowHNUux7

Bring your lunch crew, your coworker, or someone who should be part of NextGen. We’ll see you there! 💚

Thursday, November 5th 🕛 12:00 PM 📍 Morris Smith Ford | Leavenworth, KS Ages: 18-35 Lunch will be $12.00 for NextGen Members & $15.00 for Non Members!

10/01/2026

Boots on the Bricks is on the move! 🥾🧱

​Had a fantastic visit with Justin over at Inksperience Tattoo Shop!

​Inksperience is dedicated to an individualized, customer-first approach—delivering award-winning tattoos and piercings tailored exactly to what each client envisions. Justin shared how much he appreciates having the Chamber actively backing our local business owners and driving positive change across the community.

​That is exactly what this tour is all about: getting out from behind the desk, listening to our merchants, and making sure the Chamber has your back every step of the way.

​Stop by Inksperience to check out their work and support another great local business! Where should the boots hit the bricks next?

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10/01/2026

When a community shows up for one another, incredible things happen—and this Friday, October 2nd, we have two fantastic reasons to come together, celebrate progress, and support leaders making a lasting difference in Leavenworth and Lansing! ✂️✨

Join your Leavenworth/Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce as we cut the ribbon on two impactful community milestones:

☕ United Way of Leavenworth County – New Location Celebration

United Way continues to be a cornerstone of hope and support across our area, and we’re thrilled to help them celebrate their new space!

When: Friday, October 2 at 3:00 PM

Where: 10 & 2 Coffee, Lansing

Reception: Stick around for a social happy hour reception from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM to connect, celebrate, and show your support.

⚽ LSA LIMITLESS Program – Ribbon Cutting (Rescheduled Date!)

Opportunities for every young athlete to thrive, grow, and belong—that’s what the Limitless Program is all about. Come out to the fields and cheer on an initiative opening doors for our youth!

When: Friday, October 2 at 6:00 PM

Where: LSA Game Fields (3300 S. 14th Street, Leavenworth)

Strong communities are built when we invest in each other. Bring a colleague, bring a neighbor, and let’s pack both locations with Chamber and community pride!

See you out there Friday! 🤝

10/01/2026

Strong communities aren't built from behind a desk—they are built when leaders show up, share ideas, and invest in each other.

Whether you’re working to grow your business, navigate new challenges, or strengthen ties across Leavenworth and Lansing, real progress happens when we pull up a chair together. Mark your calendars for two high-impact opportunities to connect, learn, and lead this October:

Upcoming Opportunities to Connect & Grow:

1. Military Affairs Committee (MAC) Meeting

When: Tuesday, October 6 at 12:00 PM

Where: Fairfield Inn & Suites

The Mission: Mentorship, shared solutions, and active collaboration. We’re tackling common business challenges head-on, sharing critical community insights, and building bridges between our local business community and military partners. Come ready to network, exchange ideas, and solve problems together.

2. Chamber Coffee: Social Media & Marketing for Business Owners

When: Wednesday, October 14 at 8:00 AM

Where: Main Street Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Dealership in Lansing

Hosted by: General Manager Shane Varner

The Mission: Cut through the noise and discover what actually drives engagement and growth in today’s market. We’ve brought together two high-impact perspectives:

Joe Wilson & Kat Hancock (Matcha IT): Actionable strategies to elevate your brand, streamline digital outreach, and convert online visibility into real customers.

Paul Martocci (Director, Fort Leavenworth MWR): Proven leadership insight on broad-audience outreach, deep community engagement, and maximizing organizational impact.

Connect with fellow leaders over morning coffee, exchange practical ideas, and walk away with tactics you can put to work immediately. Plus, our generous hosts at Main Street CDJR are giving away a special raffle gift basket to one lucky attendee.

Bring a colleague, bring your questions, and let’s keep moving forward together. See you there!

09/29/2026