Topeka native Megan Jones has always called the capital city “home.” So when it came time to expand her business, she knew where she wanted to be.

The company formerly known as Luminous Neon Art & Sign Systems was founded in 1928, but their business philosophy is anything but old.

When you ask students and alumni what makes Washburn special, their answers have a common theme: the personal attention they received from professors who genuinely cared about their success.

Scott Heston has dedicated his life to martial arts. Starting with traditional martial arts training at the age of five, he quickly developed an interest in other styles, including boxing and wrestling.

Topeka is home to a number of health and wellness businesses that prioritize healthy approaches to fitness, well-being and personal growth.

Whether it’s a person seeking a technical education or a company looking for training expertise to keep employee skills sharp, Washburn Tech is pivotal in shaping workforce development in Shawnee County.

Washburn has always sought to make a college education accessible to anyone who wants and is willing to put in the effort to obtain it.

In November, GO Topeka and innovation-and-entrepreneurship partners cut the ribbon on the new Topeka/Shawnee County Business Concierge Office at 715 S. Kansas Ave.

As the founder and creative director of Thiessen Design + Construction, Tammy leads with design at the forefront of every project.