Author: Jared Hitchens

Calling All Artists: Activate the Alleyway First Friday Event Downtown Topeka, Inc. in partnership with Leaping Llamas is happy to announce an Art Call. We are seeking vibrant, creative original works of art to be displayed and sold at the Inaugural Activate the Alleyway in downtown on First Friday, October 5, 2018. Artist Details: Accepting 20 artists Artwork to be created on 24 x 30 canvas (provided to artist) Art to be completed by September 15th to be displayed at Leaping Llamas prior to the October event. Art will be sold for $300 each. Artist will receive 70% of the sale. 30% will go to Downtown Topeka, Inc. to benefit… Read More

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Knox Signs & Graphics is your one-stop shop for signs, wraps, printing and promotional items.   Erik and Laura Knox moved to Topeka with the intention of starting a sign shop, and after a lot of planning and hard work that’s exactly what they did. While Laura started her job at the Colmery-O’Neil VA and Erik at Lowe’s, the couple saved funds for the better part of a year to purchase the necessary equipment to start the business. Established in 2011, Knox Signs & Graphics took off out of the couple’s garage with a vinyl cutter, laminator and the first of many printers. The shop first came to be known for… Read More

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Greater Topeka Partnership Ambassadors  Are you a energetic professional seeking to strengthen ties to Greater Topeka Partnership and by extension the greater business community of Northeast Kansas? Consider becoming a Partnership Ambassador. Ambassadors are at the heart and soul of the GTP volunteer program and an integral part of the overall operation. Ambassadors’ primary goals are to foster relationships with new and existing members. They act as an extension of the Partnership and give us the ability to reach a wider variety of members. The support of the ambassadors is invaluable to member onboarding and retainment. Ambassadors attend GTP events to support member businesses including ribbon cuttings, power breakfasts, Business… Read More

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Meet the Topeka Pilots, the capital city’s own Teir II junior ice hockey team.   Formerly the Topeka Roadrunners, the team underwent rebranding in June 2018 under new owner Lamar Hunt, Jr. of Loretto Sports Ventures. The name change pays homage to Kansas’ rich ties to the history of aviation. Junior ice hockey teams, such as the Topeka Pilots, play an important role for players pursuing a future in hockey. Junior players, ages 16 to 20, are recruited from all around the world to play for the Pilots. Under the leadership of General Manager and Head Coach Simon Watson, a former player for Division 1 teams Lubbock Cotton Kings, Rocky Mountain Rage… Read More

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A Perfect Burger and All Its Parts: An Eater’s Review by Matt Lara As a self-proclaimed burger connoisseur, I can honestly say that the burgers from The Pennant are some of the juiciest, most flavorful burgers I have ever eaten. The Pennant is one of the latest restaurants to open in Downtown Topeka and it has something for everyone. The Pennant uses quality and local ingredients in their dishes.  When you order a burger, you don’t get just a piece of meat on a bun. You get a juicy burger patty seasoned with Moburts seasoning. And below that bun you will find some of the best toppings imaginable: guacamole, smoked… Read More

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The Washburn Small Business Development Center (SBDC)  provides small business planning and consulting services, as well as training seminars to northeast Kansas entrepreneurs. The Washburn SBDC regularly meets with approximately 400 clients and provides over 100 seminars annually. We want to help you get connected to this great community resource, so here’s a list of upcoming SBDC events!   JULY EVENTS 7/19 The Power of the Inbox: Tips and Tricks for Successful Email Marketing Training Topics: Marketing/Sales This seminar takes you step-by-step through the keys to effective email marketing and the five easy steps you must take to harness the power of the inbox. $20; Lunch is provided. This event is… Read More

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Family Tree Insurance Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2016 by sisters, Anne Wardner and Alexis Ribordy, who started in the insurance business over 16 years ago. Anne and Alexis had the opportunity to purchase an existing agency, allowing them to transition from captive agents to an independent market and transform business on their own. In addition to Anne and Alexis, the Family Tree team includes Customer Service Representative Stephanie Borough and Licensed Insurance Agent Aimee Kosmala. At Family Tree Insurance Solutions, Inc. partnerships with many of the industry’s top carriers allows the team to offer competitive products to cover your home, autos, farm, business, & recreational vehicles. Family Tree also offers… Read More

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HillTop Strong Fitness Training Why go to the gym when the gym can go to you? HillTop Strong is a mobile fitness and sports performance company that provides functional fitness training for both individuals and groups. Whether you’re looking to supplement your workout or get back into fit and healthy lifestyle, HillTop Strong’s unique and individualized fitness regimen will help you develop your strength and agility through the use of alternative strength and conditioning tools. Their equipment includes an inflatable 20x20x24h training hill with a 33 degree incline, multiple anchors, speed ladders and training dots. With the use of its mobile equipment, this LLC is able to service Topeka and… Read More

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Summer Reading and Experience Program Curiosity Central Enjoy an action-packed summer at the Topeka Library at more than 300 events! To take part in Curiosity Central you need to complete 12 hours of reading and 12 experiences by August 20th. If you aren’t sure where to start, the library provides examples of things to do with kids, teens and adults. Experiences include going to library events, learning a new skill from Lynda.com, and attending a poetry or story slam. You can enter your activity online for a chance to win a kindle fire, books or a family pass to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center.     How to Sign Up Go… Read More

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