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Converting large spaces into multiple tournament courts has traditionally meant hours of setup time that risks cutting into event schedules.
Ten years can change everything — or reveal what was always there. When TK Business Magazine first profiled Haas Metal Engineering in 2015, what looked like a straightforward steel fabrication shop in Topeka.
Over the past 100 years, accountants have gone from keeping handwritten records to using punch cards to embracing cloud computing and blockchain technology.
Urban Meadow, the newest home décor shop in the NOTO Arts District, features a mix of midcentury modern furniture, antique art and smaller decorative pieces.
Neal began his career at Ernest-Spencer at the age of 14, working various jobs ranging from forklift operator to press operator.
At Envista, we believe fraud prevention starts with awareness. That’s why we’re committed to educating our members and our community on how to stay vigilant, informed and protected.
Navy vet and Topeka native Tim Miller learned to smoke meat on a ship’s deck, and now he’s bringing global BBQ flavors to a beloved local bar.
Manny Herron, owner of IPG Building Company, won the Minority-Owned Small Business Award and TopCity Business of the Year at the 2025 Small Business Awards, focusing on community-driven development and Midwest expansion.
These three family businesses show you don’t have to choose between success and staying true to your values.
“We want this to be a place where people like to come and where they can make a good living. These are highly skilled jobs, and our people should know how much we value them.”
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Company culture matters—but how do you build one that really works? HR leaders Brian White with Polo Custom Products shares real-world strategies for creating workplaces where people want to be.
Capitol Federal CEO John Dicus shares personal leadership lessons, including how trust guided the bank through tough times.
Company culture matters—but how do you build one that really works? HR leaders Ashley Esquibel with Envista Credit Union shares real-world strategies for creating workplaces where people want to be.
In an industry where family dealerships are getting absorbed by corporate chains, Laird Noller Ford has stayed in the same family for four generations.
Kendall Construction recently relocated to its new office and warehouse at 3135 NW 25th St.—a move that supports its growing team and expanding project load as part of a long-term investment in the company’s future.
Company culture matters—but how do you build one that really works? HR leaders Nicki Flanagan with BCBS of Kansas shares real-world strategies for creating workplaces where people want to be.
Del-Metrius Herron, owner of Del-Metrius Herron & Associates, earned the Veteran-Owned Small Business Award at the 2025 Small Business Awards, recognized for her resilient journey from IT to real estate and her commitment to building a strong, adaptable team.
Fred Polzin, co-founder of PT’s Coffee Roasting Co., earned the Small Business Manufacturing Award for their commitment to quality coffee and community support.
