Four friends are taking ranching and the beef industry to the next level.
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Four friends are taking ranching and the beef industry to the next level.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas has experienced many of those pivotal moments where tough decisions propelled the company to new success without sacrificing its core values instilled by Sam Barham in 1942.
Corporate retreats, teambuilding exercises, and boosting company morale are not new concepts in the world of business.
The Clifton Strengths assessment has proven to be a valuable tool to help individuals determine their “top five” strengths.
Remember what it was like when you were a kid, and you could do or be anything you imagined?
One way to improve employee engagement and improve morale is to bring a little fun into the workplace and foster an environment where creativity and engagement is the norm rather than the exception.
Business sectors from restaurants to living space to health care are seeing renewed growth taking place both nationally and locally.
“The Youth Crisis & Recovery Center will be a state-of-the-art 24-bed, 24,000-square-foot facility that will house services for two dramatically underserved groups.”
“Stormont Vail Health’s growth impacts all of Northeast Kansas.”
“Wheatfield Village is unique in that it is the first development of its kind for Topeka in that it combines businesses, dining, a nine-plex theater, hotel and apartments.”
“We want Jefferson’s to be a family-friendly experience with a decidedly Midwest feel.”
Glamping the Kansas way
The Junior Achievement Topeka Business Hall of Fame recognizes esteemed business leaders in the Topeka area. Business Hall of Fame Laureates are individuals who have not only forged successful careers but have also helped strengthen the community.
“The legacy I want to leave behind is that my employees feel like they were able to grow while they were here and that they felt like they were part of the team,” Matt said. “We couldn’t have experienced the success that we have without them.”
“It is so fun to see people gather downtown,” Vince said. “There is nothing quite like seeing thousands of people filling Kansas Avenue, listening to music and enjoying a variety of food provided by the many new restaurants. This is what a downtown should be, and now we have it.”
“Spend more time mentoring the people you work with,” Marvin said. “The products and the processes will take care of themselves if the people are taken care of.”
Grant Cushinberry’s desire to serve others was evident in his commitment to his country and community.
“I want to highlight what we already have and bring in even more opportunities for growth.”
One local business owner’s journey to entrepreneurship.