The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce announces its upcoming ribbon-cutting events, organized to celebrate changes to and the opening of new buildings, businesses and projects in the community:

¢ First State Bank and Trust, 11:30 a.m. June 7, 608 Vt.; the bank has been remodeled and includes a new drive-through location.

¢ Art Realm, 11:30 a.m. June 15, 4821 W. Sixth St., suite M; the new business features art classes, dance instruction and related offerings.

¢ Bush Consulting Group LLC, 11:30 a.m. June 19, 734 Vt., inside the chamber offices; Bush, former pastor of First Southern Baptist Church and recent candidate for Lawrence City Commission, is starting his own business-consulting firm.

¢ Limerance Coffee House, 11:30 a.m. June 21, 1520 Wakarusa Drive; the former bar now is a coffee shop that includes a high-end art gallery.

The chamber, with 1,200 members, is the community’s largest business organization, working on behalf of members to promote business and community efforts.

For more information, click on www.lawrencechamber.com/ membership/events.