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
Continue ReadingTop Resource: Small Business Development Center Events
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
Continue ReadingNew Members: June 18-25
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
Continue ReadingNew Member: HillTop Strong Fitness Training
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
Continue ReadingCuriosity Central at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
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
Continue ReadingIngram’s 50 Kansans You Should Know in 2018
Ingram’s is a business publication in Missouri and Kansas that annually highlights “50 Kansans You Should Know”. While these individuals are diverse they share values that allow them to better impact their communities, state, and on some levels, even their country. The Partnership is proud of Michelle Cuevas-Stubblefield with Downtown Topeka, Inc for her contributions to our city, MANA de Topeka, and The Partnership’s holistic economic development strategy #Momentum2022. “In 2004, Michelle Cuevas-Stubblefield helped found MANA de Topeka, a local Latina Leadership Organization. To date, it has distributed more than $45,000 in scholarships to young Latino women pursuing higher education. The MANA conference in Topeka is comparatively huge, almost the… Read More
Continue ReadingNew Members for the Week of May 14 -18
Rusty Haggles Antiques Jean and Hal Gardner have held a shared interest in antiques since they married 25 years ago. In 2012, the couple turned their passion into a business venture with Rusty Haggles Antiques. Located in the heart of NOTO Arts District, Rusty Haggles’ vision is to to create a unique extended family of artists, antique/vintage dealers and consignors to complement North Topeka. This unique antiquities outlet sells decorative pieces, collectibles and quality antiques – specializing in vintage technology, which includes typewriters, instruments, projectors, cameras, sewing machines and more. Additionally, the store can… Read More
Continue ReadingCongratulations to the Small Business Awards Winners
Each year, the Greater Topeka Partnership recognizes local businesses of distinction and one small business advocate. We’re proud of all of the finalists for helping make our community a vibrant, attractive space for current and future Topekans. We also want to congratulate the following businesses: Emerging Entrepreneur of Distinction Happy Basset Brewing Company Non-Profit Award of Distinction Let’s Help, Inc. Minority Business of Distinction Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel Women Business of Distinction Century Business Technologies, Inc. Small Business Advocate TK Topeka’s Business Magazine Capital City Business of Distinction Schendel Lawn and Landscape The Greater Topeka Partnership would also like to thank our sponsors for the 38th Small Business… Read More
Continue ReadingCelebrate MORE Small Business Award Finalists in Topeka During National Economic Development Week
Celebrating Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs in Topeka To celebrate the small businesses and entrepreneurs in Topeka, the Greater Topeka Partnership hosts the Small Business Awards luncheon to honor finalists in six different categories. In this blog, we’ll highlight finalists for Small Business Advocate, Non-profit Award of Distinction and Emerging Entrepreneur of Distinction. Missed the first blog? Catch up here! Small Business Advocate This category is for an individual or organization that assist entrepreneurs through advocacy, technical assistance to small businesses, supports the development of entrepreneurs, or raises the awareness about the importance of small businesses to the community. Azura Credit Union Jennifer Kirmse, 610 SW 10th Ave., 228-5370 Azura Credit Union’s efforts are… Read More
Continue ReadingCelebrate Small Business Award Finalists in Topeka During National Economic Development Week
Small Business Awards Small business is the driving force behind new products, innovation, and job creation and continues to make a tremendous impact on the economy. To celebrate the small businesses and entrepreneurs in Topeka, the Greater Topeka Partnership hosts the Small Business Awards luncheon to honor finalists in six different categories. In the first of two blogs, we’ll highlight finalists for Capital City Business of Distinction, Minority Business of Distinction and Women Business of Distinction. Capital City Business of Distinction This category is for individuals who own 51% of a small business and are responsible for the principal operations of the small business. Porterfield’s Inc. David Porterfield,… Read More
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