Area top employers 2007

  1. Kansas University, Employees: 9,396

  2. Pearson Government Solutions, Employees: 1,800

  3. Lawrence Public Schools, Employees: 1,710

  4. City of Lawrence, Employees: 1,250

  5. Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Employees: 1,200

  6. Hallmark Cards Inc., Employees: 760

  7. The World Company, Employees: 600

  8. Baker University, Employees: 593

  9. Amarr Garage Doors, Employees: 588

  10. K-Mart Distribution Center, Employees: 452

  11. DCCCA Center, Employees: 425

  12. Berry Plastics, Employees: 406

  13. Douglas County, Employees: 370

  14. Allen Press, Employees: 365

  15. Lawrence Paper Co., Employees: 350

  16. Community Living Opportunities Inc., Employees: 300

  17. Hamm Cos., Employees: 270

  18. Sauer Danfoss, Employees: 250

  19. Cottonwood Inc., Employees: 248

  20. Haskell Indian Nations University, Employees: 218

Source: www.lawrencechamber.com