Author: Jared Hitchens

The Greater Topeka Partnership’s 2019 Annual Meeting is less than two weeks away! It will just be us and nearly 1,000 of our closest friends and members ready to mix, mingle and hear why the Greater Topeka Partnership is geared toward momentum. Have you bought your tickets or tables yet? Don’t wait! Spots are going fast for this momentous event. But if you’re still on the fence, here are the five things you’ll miss if you aren’t at the Greater Topeka Partnership’s Annual Meeting.    5. A Networking Opportunity You Can’t Pass Up It’s not very often that this amount of influential people from the community come together in this capacity.… Read More

  Instill good sleep habits in your children with Amy Hough Sleep Consulting. As a mother of two, Amy Hough experienced firsthand her children’s trials in the sleeping department. As she developed better sleep habits and routines with her children through research, Amy’s passion for sleep quickly grew. This experience inspired her to pursue certification as a pediatric sleep consultant through the Sleep Sense program developed by Dana Obleman. Get to know our dynamic new members! “We all have a naturally occurring ‘wake up’ within our sleep cycle. When this happens with a child, they call out for help because mom isn’t there, the pacifier is gone, etc. These disruptions… Read More

Looking for a meeting place that is as unique as the group of individuals you are hoping to draw together? YES. The answer is always yes. Topeka & Shawnee County has many fabulous event and meeting spaces to choose from, but sometimes the one thing that sets your meeting apart from the many, many meetings is the location. A non-traditional space might be the game-changer you need to increase your event’s attendance and engagement. These local spaces have unique personalities and offerings, in addition to state-of-the-art facilities, perfect for any professional gathering.   The Evel Knievel Museum Named one of USA Today’s top five Readers’ Choice for Best New Attractions in… Read More

As a fraternal benefit society, Modern Woodmen of America is defined by a unique blend of financial services, member benefits and community impact opportunities. In 2017, the organization and its members provided $20.6 million and 534,000 volunteer hours to support fraternal activities and programs. The name came from the pioneer woodmen, those who cleared forests to build homes and communities and provided security for their families. Modern Woodmen’s founder, Joseph Cullen Root, felt this was the perfect symbol to illustrate his goal of clearing away financial burdens for families. Modern Woodmen aims to help members throughout life, offering life insurance, retirement planning and financial services for a wide range of… Read More

Are you wanting to get to a healthier place? Try Anytime Fitness, a gym that adheres to any schedule! This 24-hour gym offers its clients state-of-the-art equipment often seen at larger fitness centers as well as the personal attention and support that only a small business can provide. Nathan and Rose Dahlgren own and operate the *Anytime Fitness – West Topeka location. Through their shared passion for entrepreneurship, the couple was inspired to take over the gym at 19th and Gage in May 2018. While Rose is the digital media manager at the Greater Topeka Partnership, Nathan serves on the 190th Air Refueling Wing at Forbes Field Air National Guard… Read More