Born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas, Overton comes from deep entrepreneurial roots. A fifth-generation entrepreneur, Taylor’s family has owned and operated small businesses for decades.
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Born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas, Overton comes from deep entrepreneurial roots. A fifth-generation entrepreneur, Taylor’s family has owned and operated small businesses for decades.
How Omni’s Topeka Startup CommunityMeets Entrepreneurs’ Needs
Brothers-in-law Chad Bontrager and Matt Deutsch, the owners of Bowser Meat Processing and Yoder Meats, have been long-time admirers of Herman’s Meat and Smokehouse.
When Zachary Wagers found himself at a crossroads in his career, he received an unexpected phone call that would change his life.
Wendy Money never thought the foam vacation hats she made “just for fun” would spark a new career path, but that’s exactly how Curly Top Customs came to life.
Located in the Westboro Mart shopping center, JLD.esigns Boutique is bringing high-end women’s fashion and home décor to Topeka.
Apricot Lane Boutique’s owner and founder Michelle Gormley didn’t start off in fashion.
Danielle J. Martin interviews Vaerus Aviation’s owner and founder Brooks Pettit about his journey from solopreneur to leader of a company employing more than 60 people.
Sara Warnow, better known as the owner and founder of Topeka’s OhMyGoodies! bakery, welcomes couples into her home for wedding cake tastings
When Madison Schmidtlein sensed a gap in Topeka’s women’s clothing market, she did what entrepreneurs do best: she filled it.
Imagine running a major construction company where millions of dollars in equipment are scattered across dozens of job sites.
Scheduling a meeting with a CPA is a smart step toward better financial management. To maximize the value of your time, it helps to come prepared.
Ashley Zupko was working three jobs when she decided to reconnect with a teenage hobby: painstakingly cleaning and reconditioning cars.
For Terry and Stacey Burgess, the couple behind Topeka’s Burgess Construction, their business venture started with a pergola.
Is Skynet coming for you? This question has been a running joke for my generation ever since Arnold promised “I’ll be back.”
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