After a national search for a new president, Visit Topeka has hired Sean Dixon of Springfield, Missouri to fill the critical position.

Fueling Hope Leads a Collaboration of Companies to Assist in Donating 39,000 Pounds of Chicken

Glenda Washington, previous senior vice president of GO Topeka’s Women & Minority Business Development program, takes on a new role within economic development agency the Greater Topeka Partnership.

The grants have been given to nine colleges and small businesses in Kansas that are making personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers with low supply during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

“We appreciate legislative leaders' dedication to addressing some of the significant concerns shared by the business community caused by this pandemic…” said Cobb.

On June 5, guests in Topeka can enjoy a free classic donut of their choice from their local Dunkin’ with the purchase of any beverage

The Steering Committee has extended the Nominations deadline for the 2020 Topeka’s Top 20 Under 40 Honor.

Advisors Excel has recently announced the creation of three, $5,000 scholarships aimed at encouraging minorities and women to pursue a degree in Kansas State University’s Personal Financial Planning (PFP) program.

Foulston Siefkin LLP has added attorney Jake Holly to the firm’s Topeka office.

“The Race Against Breast Cancer is thrilled by the community response to the May EnvistaCares Challenge! We are blessed by your support,” said Dawn Robertson, administrator of the Race Against Breast Cancer.

Envista Credit Union is pleased to announce that it will highlight the Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka through the EnvistaCares Challenge during the month of June.

We urge the Kansas Legislature to pass this bill again next session, including a refund of penalties and interest for taxpayers who were unable to pay their property tax burden on time because of the pandemic."

Acts of racism and violence, no matter the target, contradict the values of Washburn University. We must recognize the need to continue to evolve and find ways to do better, individually and collectively, in ensuring we make this a campus of inclusion.

Tracking Data Key to Impactful Public Policy

The State of Kansas saw total tax collections for May Fiscal Year 2020 at $448.7 million; 6.6% or $27.8 million above the estimate. That is down 20.3% or $114.4 million compared to the same month last fiscal year.

Junior League of Topeka has announced Patti Mellard as the recipient of their 2020 Community Volunteer of the Year.

"It is our hope Gov. Kelly and the Kansas Legislature work quickly together during the special session to resolve the issues between them and provide Kansans and the state's business community the assurances needed to safely move our economy forward."

“By identifying the key issues our community is facing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, we can begin to formulate a tailor-made community recovery strategy that provides actionable, long-lasting solutions and helps establish effective future response measures.”

“Despite the effects of the COVID-19 shutdown on the business community, it is encouraging to see the next generation still interested in considering entrepreneurship as a career path.