Topeka natives Jeff and Gayla Peterson launched their publishing company, Peterson Publications, in 1992 in the basement of their Olathe home before eventually relocating their burgeoning business to the capital city in 1999.

A Catalyst For Excellence In Business And Community Growth

Written and compiled by KELLY POTTER and VALERIE WILLIAMS | Photos by JOHN BURNS

Amused Gallery & Gifts in the NOTO Arts & Entertainment District is celebrating 10 years in business.

BRAD LEWIS • MIKE SUREY

Small businesses are the pillar of our economy, providing vast amounts of employment opportunities, contributing to innovation, and generating economic growth.

Since the 1980s, when Roger and Joanie met and began dating, serving others has been a major part of their lives.

Al and Pat Reser, founders of Reser’s Fine Foods, made four promises to each other when they got engaged in 1957.

National Philanthropy Day is a day of appreciation for the exceptional individuals and organizations making a real difference in local communities

Provided by ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS TOPEKA CHAPTER

Hunter & Laine is part of a movement to create an experience downtown that is welcoming and fun.

KELSE CUMMINGS • MARTHA BARTLETT PILAND • ALEXANDRA REILLY

Operations Manager of ECI Services | Owner of La Creperie Co.

Interventional Cardiologist / Director of Structural Heart Disease | University of Kansas Health Care System St. Francis Campus

Owner of Paper June

Associate Athletic Director/Director of Development | Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation

Online shopping is here to stay. It’s fast and easy, and you can find just about anything.

Community Engagement Coordinator for Advisors Excel

Chief Information Technology Officer/Chief Information Security Officer | State of Kansas

Executive Director for Kansas Board of Pharmacy