# Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce

> Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit business league in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee that combines the familiar chamber functions of membership, networking, advocacy, directories and events with economic recruitment, workforce development, tourism marketing and civic leadership programs. Its useful distinction is operational: it can move from helping a shop stage a ribbon cutting to helping an industrial prospect navigate sites, utilities, approvals and training partners, while Visit Lawrenceburg markets the same county to travelers and prospective residents.

- **Founded:** 1950
- **Headquarters:** Lawrenceburg, United States
- **Team size:** Approximately 25 employees in the supplied company data; public pages do not consistently confirm that figure.
- **Products:** Business membership, Economic development services, Leadership Lawrence, Visit Lawrenceburg, Young Professionals Group
- **Notable:** Marked its 75th anniversary in 2025, implying a 1950 founding., Reported more than 450 members in 2024., Ryan Egly's public professional biography credits work since 2015 with $272 million in private investment, 1,327 new jobs and $17.5 million in state and federal grants alongside community partners.

## Products & services

- **Business membership** — A six-level membership program providing referrals, directory listings, communications, job-posting access, counseling connections, advocacy, event access, marketing and sponsorship benefits.
- **Economic development services** — Confidential support for companies considering relocation or expansion, including site and building information, leadership connections, government approvals, incentives, utilities and workforce resources.
- **Leadership Lawrence** — A nine-month adult and youth cohort covering community systems from health and agriculture to infrastructure, government, education and workforce development.
- **Visit Lawrenceburg** — A destination-marketing brand promoting Lawrence County's music, history, outdoor recreation, Amish Country, dining, lodging, events and customizable itineraries.
- **Young Professionals Group** — A year-long networking, professional development, community engagement and advocacy program for people ages 21 to 40.
- **Business information tools** — A member directory, events calendar, job board, demographic dashboard, community profile and searchable sites-and-buildings inventory.
- **Signature events and campaigns** — Programs including Day on the Hill, Women at Work, State of the County, a golf tournament, Farm to Table, the annual meeting, agriculture and manufacturing breakfasts, Shop Local and the Christmas parade.
- **National Civics Bee** — A local competition with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation that asks middle-school students to study civics and propose solutions to community problems.

## Achievements

- Marked its 75th anniversary in 2025, implying a 1950 founding.
- Reported more than 450 members in 2024.
- Ryan Egly's public professional biography credits work since 2015 with $272 million in private investment, 1,327 new jobs and $17.5 million in state and federal grants alongside community partners.
- Was one of five Tennessee chambers to pilot the National Civics Bee; the 2024 local competition drew more than 150 student essays and 16 finalists.
- Launched Visit Lawrenceburg in 2022 with Aha! Creative and state and regional tourism partners.
- Received a competitive $20,000 Tennessee America 250 grant in 2025 to produce Lawrence County: The Original Frontier.
- Reported $781,074 in revenue and $797,428 in net assets for the fiscal year ending June 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — The Chamber continued preparations for its October 16 annual meeting in downtown Lawrenceburg, built around recognition, networking and the year's business progress.
- **2026-07** — Announced the 71st annual Lawrence County Christmas Parade for December 5, 2026, with a Gingerbread Village theme and Loretto Telecom as presenting sponsor.
- **2026-06** — Expanded Salute to Agriculture Week through a partnership with UT-TSU Extension and the Middle Tennessee District Fair and continued employer and workforce collaborations.
- **2026-01** — Deepened its UT Southern partnership through industry tours and employer discussions around continuing education, internships and customized training.
- **2025-11** — Won a $20,000 Tennessee America 250 grant to produce a Lawrence County history documentary for screenings and educational use.

## Links

- Website: https://lawcotn.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawrence-county-chamber-of-commerce/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEX8ZAcbtAceExLBDmhXHzQ/featured
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawcotn/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawCoTN

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Last updated: 2026-09-19