“At the Core with Danielle J. Martin” features leaders across Kansas and is dedicated to showcasing the stories and voices of local leaders who have substantially impacted their communities and industries.

Kevin Dunford wasn’t planning to buy a business when he grabbed dinner at Taco Casa one night in December 2021.

Top City Logistics got its start when friends Dusty Birk and Brandon Best approached Neal Spencer with an interesting proposal: to form a new freight brokerage company, with Ernest-Spencer as their first customer.

Zach and Anna Haney are on a mission to create the ultimate customer experience and help buyers save money.

Topekan Carmen Romero-Nichols still remembers the magic of eating her first crêpe while visiting family in Mexico City.

Much has changed in the nearly 35 years since SDG’s founding. In addition to a new name, the firm is now licensed to practice in 47 states with at least one project in each.

Every co-owner of The Mix has put their career on the backburner at some point to prioritize their families.

Millicent Twum-Barimah says she wants her food to introduce Topekans to African culture, hoping it changes how they view her native continent.

Drive around Topeka and you’ll see proof that Dirk and Julie Henderson are living their dreams.

ERIK EVANS | AVP of Commercial Services | Envista Federal Credit Union

CustomSkin Spas might look like a traditional hair and nail salon at first glance, but just beyond the door you’ll find everything that separates the full-service spa from its competitors.

Employer-sponsored retirement and welfare benefits are a critical component of most employers’ compensation packages.

Looking to try something in the capital city with international roots, inspiration and flavor?

Boutique consignment shop Prairie Trading Company is the place to discover designer brands at a fraction of the retail price.

MIKE ROTHFUSS | President | Alltech

Sustainable shopping is the act of spending money in one’s community to positively impact the local economy and environment.

Every time owner Blanca M. steps inside local Topeka food truck Lupita’s Tacos, it’s a tribute to her daughter of the same name.