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While the Jayhawk Theatre remains indefinitely closed to audiences, it recently debuted a new live stream offering, Jayhawk Theatre Live, that allows patrons to enjoy the historic stage from the safety of their homes.
Passion for the extraordinary is what got Cheryl Clark into event planning. That same passion is helping her push her business through extraordinary circumstances.
Most people don’t realize that Vaerus Aviation has been holding events in its hangar for several years. The unique venue has hosted Advisor’s Excel Christmas parties, several weddings and numerous corporate events. And now, after partnering with Abby Wempe, owner of Along Came Abby, those who rent the venue can also utilize the services of a professional event planner.
Looking for a unique and fun night out with your family, friends, or colleagues? Try tackling
a challenge as a group, working together to solve a puzzle at NOTO Escapes.
“We didn’t want to just open an axe throwing bar, we wanted to open one downtown. We didn’t even consider a non-downtown business,”community and help downtown thrive. We want to be a part of this community and the renaissance that is happening down here.”
“I love to see the smiles and share the joy,” Lee said. “It’s been amazing to see the response and support for Roxy’s here in Topeka, and I want everyone to know that we’re committed to creativity and a fun food experience.”
“People are just as focused on what they feed their pets as they are on what they feed their families and we strive to accommodate their increasingly complex and diverse preferences,” said Luke Livingston, plant manager.
MS Biotec is an agricultural technology success story on a global scale, operating in the state of Kansas.
Not all repetition of history is bad. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, we have witnessed another historically recurring event: the rise of humankind to meet an incredible challenge. Barbara Duncan gives advice on strategies to use during this time.
“We stay on top of things for people and sort through the information. I can’t imagine navigating it on my own as a consumer,” Henry said.
Picture your kids walking right onto the coolest new attraction and going as many times as they want. Needing an energy boost, they head to the front of the snow cone line, where they get all the sugary ice they can slurp. Now imagine watching it all from a cushioned chair, shaded by an expansive umbrella.
“We’re a traveling society, but we have to entertain ourselves,” said Buckley. “People are learning staying home isn’t so bad after all.”
Whether you vacation or staycation, local businesses offer options for seizing the summer.
With COVID-19 came losses we could not imagine: our daily routine of work and school, freedom to move about as we choose, access to toilet paper, access to the gym, access to medical providers and time away from our family.
We have to combine past and current work styles and places and understand how to protect our employees, technologies and customers.
When David Vincent’s freelance filmmaking/ photography and Circle Coffee Co. businesses came to a screeching halt in the pandemic, he, along with his wife, Jackie, discovered the importance of a local bank relationship in securing PPP funds quickly and efficiently.
CoreFirst has helped 605 small businesses obtain almost $69 million in loans with an average size of $114,000.
Brian Lang, chief executive officer of SS&C Solutions Inc., oversees a firm that provides businesses with payroll, tax planning and preparation, auditing, wealth management and other services in Topeka, Lawrence, Shawnee, Salina and Meriden.
Through conversations with an accountant, a banker, a dental practice administrative assistant and a sole proprietor, find out how the SBA program and community collaboration helped sustain local businesses during the coronavirus crisis.
Gage Dental acted fast to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program in order to cover payroll for its staff of 47. All employees are back to work and applying COVID-19 precautions for patients and staff.
