Topeka native Megan Jones has always called the capital city “home.” So when it came time to expand her business, she knew where she wanted to be.

The company formerly known as Luminous Neon Art & Sign Systems was founded in 1928, but their business philosophy is anything but old.

When you ask students and alumni what makes Washburn special, their answers have a common theme: the personal attention they received from professors who genuinely cared about their success.

Scott Heston has dedicated his life to martial arts. Starting with traditional martial arts training at the age of five, he quickly developed an interest in other styles, including boxing and wrestling.

Topeka is home to a number of health and wellness businesses that prioritize healthy approaches to fitness, well-being and personal growth.

Whether it’s a person seeking a technical education or a company looking for training expertise to keep employee skills sharp, Washburn Tech is pivotal in shaping workforce development in Shawnee County.

Washburn has always sought to make a college education accessible to anyone who wants and is willing to put in the effort to obtain it.

In November, GO Topeka and innovation-and-entrepreneurship partners cut the ribbon on the new Topeka/Shawnee County Business Concierge Office at 715 S. Kansas Ave.

As the founder and creative director of Thiessen Design + Construction, Tammy leads with design at the forefront of every project.

It’s been one year since Scott Lee, Ryan Juhnke, Travis Gould and Joshua Barbery made the shift from employees to owners of North Topeka Fabrication.

At Topeka Sports & Family Chiropractic, two local chiropractors are offering not just pain relief, but a comprehensive approach to health and wellness.

This time next year, the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center (KCDC) will have grown to more than double its current size thanks to a $10 million expansion project.

Since its founding in 1865, Washburn University has sought to provide students with quality education that is accessible, affordable and adaptable.

When the original Jayhawk Theatre, Hotel and Walk opened in 1926, it quickly became a cornerstone of Topeka’s cultural scene until its closure 50 years later in 1976.

Fresh perspectives, new goals and a renewed sense of purpose are some of the benefits North Topeka Fabrication and Lumineo Signs (formerly Luminous Neon) saw through their own transitions.

Topeka is seeing growth driven by organizations investing in their own development that contributes to the city’s future. From business to entertainment to education, three endeavors stand out.