Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 14-20

For the first time, the greater Topeka area plans to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), a worldwide celebration held each year during the second week of November to honor and empower entrepreneurs in communities across the globe. Topeka’s entrepreneurship week activities will take place Nov. 14-20 and are expected to feature a variety of events aimed at cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, developing strategies for success, overcoming challenges, accessing resources, and forming connections. Topeka’s inaugural celebration aligns with the 15th anniversary of GEW, which engages business stakeholders in more than 180 countries around the world.

“I’m thrilled to see Topeka and Shawnee County get in on this global celebration when it comes to recognizing the accomplishments of our entrepreneurs and success creators,” said Laurie Pieper, vice president of entrepreneurship and small business for GO Topeka. “Global Entrepreneurship Week is the perfect occasion to highlight, support and inspire entrepreneurs throughout the greater Topeka region. I’m excited to see people come together for the events GO Topeka and our partners have planned, as we’ve got an awesome lineup in store!”

The local lineup includes an “Opportunities in International Trade” workshop at the Greater Topeka Partnership, a “Women in Business Conference” organized by the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, an entrepreneur showcase at Washburn University’s football stadium, a “Boots to Business Reboot” designed for active-duty service members and their spouses, and much more. Over 20 knowledgeable and talented presenters and panelists will be participating in the events. Their bios may be viewed here. More information about the Topeka lineup of GEW activities, along with a link to register for events, can be found online at GoTopeka.com/global-entrepreneurship-week.

“Entrepreneurs and small-business owners are vital to our community’s success,” said Karl Klein, regional director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Washburn University. “I’m happy to be participating in our area’s GEW events and hope we can help open many more doors for those talented local dream chasers looking to bring their ideas to life.”