Optimism Abounds

Something about spring just makes me feel refreshed. The leaves budding out on the trees, new flowers showing their vibrant colors, the smell of freshly mowed lawns, all suggest a time to start anew and leave those doldrums in the past. I guess I really just feel optimistic about the days ahead.

I get that same feeling when I turn the pages of this issue of TK Business Magazine.

After all, it’s pretty hard not to feel optimistic when you hear about fun and exciting things coming to Topeka, such as Thunder Over the Heartland and Kicker Country Stampede at the Heartland, or a new Topgolf-like experience with GreatLIFE North’s Toptracer addition.

Or find a burst of entrepreneurial spirit when you hear the stories of local people doing what they love and turning a profit. I mean, who would have thought a love for bugs could turn into a booming business? Or that a chef would offer lobster and crab out of a food truck?

Seeing the investment pouring into renovating commercial real estate across Topeka makes me realize how much people love this community and their commitment to improving quality of life here.

That same drive to put Topeka on the global map is evident in the Plug and Play startup accelerator that pairs innovative startups from around the world with our animal health corridor expertise.

And the business leaders who have been recognized in this year’s Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame inspire me because without their vision and optimism over the years, Topeka would not be where it is today.

What a great place to be.