2025 Q2 - Foundation Awards & The Lawrence Magnet
ON THE COVER (L-R) Sound Speech Therapy: Hillary Brunin, Kimberly Williams;
Alpha Roofing: Darin Lutz, Yvonne Ruder;
Good Energy Solutions: Malcolm Proudfit, Jeff Dunn;
Bridge Haven: Sarah Randolf, Dr. Chaitanya Musham;
Photo by Steven Hertzog

2025Q2: Letter From the Publishers
As publishers of the Lawrence Business Magazine and proud hosts of the annual Foundation Awards, we are continually inspired by the remarkable achievements of our local business community.

Once a Lawrencian, Always a Lawrencian
From Sin City back to Larryville, this local brewery owner worked his way back home, where he always knew he’d end up.

Here and Back Again
These two longtime friends’ lives weaved in and out through the years, finally ending up back home in Lawrence and working together in a joint business venture.

Newsmakers 2025Q2
After 12 years in different roles at PROSOCO, Jake Boyer will become President of the family-owned company.

Local Scene 2025Q2
The local scene – Ribbon Cuttings, Events and More in pictures.

Foundation Awards
The 12th Annual Lawrence Business Magazine Foundation Awards ceremony celebrated local businesses big and small, honoring those that continually go above and beyond in the community.

The Future of Tech
This scientist returned to Lawrence to make a home in an atmosphere she feels is ripe to grow the pharmaceutical industry, with local businesses and universities working together to secure and retain talent.

Bursting the Bubble
After hesitantly moving back, this financial services adviser now sees Lawrence through the eyes of a local business owner instead of a college student—and he likes what he sees.

NON-PROFIT: Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
With the vital support of the Douglas County community, Bert Nash continues to provide compassionate and innovative mental health services to its residents.

Returning With a Purpose
The energy, intellect and sense of community in Lawrence draw people of all ages back here to live and run businesses.

LMH HEALTH: Workplace Wellness
Interventional cardiology is not only necessary after a heart incident has occurred, it can also be a helpful prevention measure.