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“We were seeing incredible momentum to start the year. February was our best month ever across the board between Cyrus, Iron Rail and Pennant. March was looking even better and then COVID hit,” said Seth Wagoner, CEO of AIM Strategies LLC.
The board voted to take this action to continue to protect the health and safety of both our bus operators and bus passengers. These measures will be in place until August 31, 2020.
Rotary District 5710 which represents Northeast Kansas has received a $25,000 Disaster Response grant from The Rotary Foundation to focus on individuals in the Topeka community who are experiencing mental health issues and who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic situation.
The Topeka Performing Arts Center will host the 23rd Annual Grape Escape: A Toast to the Arts on Friday, September 11th.
“To be recognized among some of the top performers in the greater Kansas City region leaves us feeling incredibly humbled, yet beyond honored, especially against the current economic backdrop” said Caleb Asher, Sprout Creative’s president and CEO.
Danette L. Kennedy, JD, has joined Innovation Design Group, as its Senior Vice President of Strategy.
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.
