Lesser Electric’s new Topeka facility brings Rick Davey’s vision to life while giving the next generation room to grow.

Two local businesses have reached 20-year milestones worth celebrating this year: Pat Plumbing, Heating, Air and Electric and Brian Green’s Allstate Agency. Here’s how they’ve made it this far.

“It really comes down to being able to talk with customers about what they need. Being honest and providing good service along the way gives you the opportunity to keep those lines of communication open,” Brian said.

With a new headquarters, Endeavor Private Wealth is creating space for continued growth, stronger client relationships and the next generation of leadership.

This year, Endeavor Private Wealth, Lesser Electric and Performance Tire & Auto each opened new spaces. TK spoke with them to learn what drove the decision and what it means for them going forward.

Today, Compass Point still offers equipment consultation, but the business has shifted back toward what inspired Dirty Girl Adventures in the first place.

Futamura, a Japan-based company that produces activated carbon, fibrous casings, laminated sheets, plastic films and cellulose films, purchased Innovia Films’ cellulose business in July 2016. The deal revived a now-67-year-old cellophane factory in Tecumseh, Kansas.

GO Topeka’s incentive program helps local entrepreneurs turn plans into progress.

“Our mission is to build a welcoming, nonjudgmental community,” Mary said. “We want you to feel comfortable asking questions and exploring your practice, free from the fear of failure.”

“People in Topeka already knew me by name. They would call the company and ask if Pat the Plumber was available. To my business common sense, it seemed like a no-brainer,” Pat said.

“We’re excited that we can serve students in an additional environment and help make their learning experience and earning potential better,” Scott said. “This wouldn’t have happened without the support of Washburn University leadership and the facilities team.”

For small business owners, this means one thing: Your digital presence is your first impression, your sales pitch and your storefront all rolled into one. At the center of that presence is your website.

Six years ago, Magellan Financial moved into its current headquarters believing it had room to grow. Today, the company is preparing for its next chapter after outgrowing that space far sooner than expected.

Performance Tire & Auto’s new Huntoon location expands access for Topeka customers while continuing an 80-year legacy of service, innovation and family leadership.

Property taxes took center stage this past legislative session as politicians across the political spectrum proposed ways to soften their impact on household finances.

Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan shares his vision for growth, housing, infrastructure and small business support

TK Magazine sat down with Stephanie Moran, Senior Vice President of Innovation at GO Topeka, to learn how Link came to be and what it means for the region’s future.