Welcome to my blog. I document my adventures in travel, style, and food. Hope you have a nice stay!
Kansas Chamber President and CEO Alan Cobb released the following statement in response to Governor Laura Kelly's announcement she is delaying the start of the 2020 - 2021 school year until after Labor Day.
When Jeanne Mackay and her husband, Jay, first tasted fresh olive oil, they were truly amazed by the flavor. From that first, stunning sample, the couple went on to develop a real appreciation for olive oils and balsamic vinegars.
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.
Dedicated to their customers, they’ve been working hard to make sure their travelers’ investments are protected, either through refunds or future travel credits.
“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.
If you’ve eaten at the most popular local burger places in Topeka, you’ve probably eaten beef from Leonard Meat and Produce.
“I remember the drive home that day. Quint and I were in total shock at the amount of cheese we had just sold and at the reaction of the people tasting it,” Stacy said.
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.
“My family has been in farming for centuries,” DesRuisseaux said, “and wine has always been a part of it. Growing up in my family, there was usually wine on the table with dinner. For us, wine goes with food. It’s a part of the meal.”
Wine, cheese, meat and olives can really make a celebration special, or serve as the perfect way to treat ourselves after a long day or week.
