Lawrence companies receive recognition

Bert Nash recognized 35 companies Friday for their involvement in the center’s Supported Employment Services program.

They were: Allen Press, Alvamar Country Club, Astaris, Auto Plaza Car Wash, Catholic Community Services, Checkers Foods, City of Lawrence, Comfort Keepers, Community Mercantile Co-op, Don’s Steak House, Electric Supply Lighting, First Step House, Hampton Inn, Hobby Lobby, Home Depot, IHOP, Independence Inc., Jayhawk Bookstore, Ketch Employment Services, Kinder Care, Kmart Corp., Kansas University, Lawrence Paper Co., Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, Lawrence Workforce Center, LongHorn Steakhouse, Master Plan Management, Old Navy, Owens Flower Shop, Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community, Rainbow Mental Health, Salvation Army, Slimmer’s Automotive, Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop, University Book Shop.