The Greater Topeka Partnership’s Small Business Council, GO Topeka’s Minority and Women Business Development and the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce are seeking nominees for the 40th Annual Small Business Awards Presented by Envista. The event recognizes small businesses that have made significant contributions to the Topeka community through demonstrated excellence in the following categories: Emerging Entrepreneur Award Non-profit Award of Distinction Minority Owned Business of Distinction Women Owned Business of Distinction Innovation Award Capital City Business of Distinction Nomination forms and category descriptions are available online at www.topekapartnership.com/work/2021-small-business-awards/. Submissions will be received through March 12, 2021. This year’s Small Business Awards Luncheon and ceremony is set for Tuesday, May 11, 11 a.m. at the… Read More
Continue Reading‘CHOOSE TOPEKA’ EXTENDED WITH FUNDING INTO 2021
GO Topeka, a Greater Topeka Partnership organization, announced that the Joint Economic Development Organization (JEDO) approved the extension of the Choose Topeka Relocation Initiative Incentive, allotting $300,000 in incentives meant to attract specialized talent to move to the Capital City. Additionally, 40% of this amount will be allotted to the remote workers arm of the incentive program. Recipients of these incentives are eligible to receive a maximum of $15,000 to be used in their moving expenses. In its first year, Choose Topeka attracted 40 workers and created a $3.2 million regional economic impact. To date, 40 people making average wages of $80,000 per year participated in the program, relocating from cities across… Read More
Continue ReadingGreater Topeka Partnership CEO Celebrates Five Year Anniversary
The Greater Topeka Partnership is pleased to share that today marks CEO Matt Pivarnik’s five year anniversary with the economic development organization. Pivarnik, a Tulsa, Oklahoma native, previously served as the executive vice president and COO for the Tulsa’s Future Economic Development Organization, Tulsa Regional Chamber, Visit Tulsa, Tulsa’s Young Professionals, Tulsa Sports Commission, Tulsa Film and Music Commission and the Tulsa Small Business Connection. “This anniversary marks so much more than starting a new job in Topeka. It represents the anniversary of my family joining this community. This leadership position has allowed me to meet amazing people and participate in the growing momentum we’ve seen in Topeka,” said Pivarnik. “This community… Read More
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