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“Women-owned businesses make meaningful contributions to our economy, our culture, and our communities,” Governor Kelly said.
Forge Young Talent, an initiative of GO Topeka, endeavors to keep young voters informed and engaged with its 2020 digital Voter Guide, presented by Federico Consulting.
Let us know what you would like to see in Family Park (2200 block of SW Urish)! Phase 2 of public engagement is underway. Take our survey and give us your feedback on three potential design concepts for the park.
Taking advantage of the last weekend of Shawnee County Parks + Recreation Youth Soccer, the design team for Family Park will hold a pop-up public engagement event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24
The Guide is a tool that assists students, teachers, counselors, parents and others by directing students toward information on future careers.
“With this Selection Day, we begin the first chapter of Plug and Play Topeka,” said Senior Vice President of Innovation at Go Topeka, Katrin Bridges.
The Kansas Chamber will release its The Challenge to Compete - Kansas Workforce 2020 report during the 2020 Workforce Development and Education Summit on Wednesday, October 21st from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Envista Credit Union is pleased to announce that they will be providing Parks For All Foundation a gift of $5000 from the Envista Foundation to purchase two digital scoreboards for Oakland Community Center.
“A critical component of the planning process is gathering public and stakeholder input concerning potential passive and active recreational opportunities in Family Park,” said Snethen.
Through the Sparks Grant Program, the Greater Topeka Partnership is offering local small businesses the opportunity to apply for a new grant through the creation of a business continuity plan.
YWCA Northeast Kansas is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. At the YWCA, we know that not all violence is acknowledged or responded to equally, and that some victim-survivors go unrecognized all together.
An unusual cancer prevention radio ad took first place in the National 2020 Radio Mercury Awards as announced October 6th at the 29th annual awards event.
The American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) recently prepared 3 nursing displays, which celebrate 2020 The Year of the Nurse, for the local Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library. The displays feature nursing figurines in the AHNA Nursing Memorabilia Collection.
“A Seat at the Table is an afternoon or evening of open and honest dialogue and impactful discussion about our community,” said Glenda Washington, chief equity & opportunity officer, Greater Topeka Partnership. “The hope is that these lunches or dinners will be a foundation for understanding, appreciation of differences and unveiling of similarities.”
“We appreciate this donation from Envista Credit Union,” said Amy Burns, president and executive director, Stormont Vail Foundation. “These funds will be used to help create a more comfortable and private space for families during a difficult time.”
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that Daniel Reynolds, D.O., has joined our team to practice as a pediatric hospitalist, located at Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. Tenth Ave., Topeka, Kan. 66604.
“The Foundation is proud to support multiple local organizations each year,” said Tara Dimick, Chief Business Development Officer for Envista and Vice President of the Topeka Credit Union Foundation. “This year we were able to provide gifts to support everything from financial literacy to the theatre, while also addressing PPE needs due to COVID-19.”
“We are excited to serve the Topeka community with our specialty outdoor gear shop and hope you’ll come check it out to enjoy beer and a weekend of shopping local,” says owner, Denise Selbee-Koch.
October is National Energy Awareness Month and Kansas Gas Service wants to help customers learn more about the energy they use every day.
“When I walked in, it was so clean and displayed so nicely, I can’t believe it’s a thrift store and the prices are cheaper than anywhere I have been.”
