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Del-Metrius Herron, owner of Del-Metrius Herron & Associates, earned the Veteran-Owned Small Business Award at the 2025 Small Business Awards, recognized for her resilient journey from IT to real estate and her commitment to building a strong, adaptable team.
Fred Polzin, co-founder of PT’s Coffee Roasting Co., earned the Small Business Manufacturing Award for their commitment to quality coffee and community support.
Company culture matters—but how do you build one that really works? HR leaders Lamar Leon with Midland Care Connection shares real-world strategies for creating workplaces where people want to be.
Every business knows company culture matters, but how do you create one that works? Six local HR experts reveal their secrets for developing cultures where people actually want to work.
Company culture matters—but how do you build one that really works? HR leaders Eric Jennings with McElroy’s shares real-world strategies for creating workplaces where people want to be.
Company culture matters—but how do you build one that really works? HR leaders Leanna James with SSC Advisors shares real-world strategies for creating workplaces where people want to be.
Martha Bartlett Piland, owner of MB Piland Advertising + Marketing, won the Legacy in Business Award at the 2025 Small Business Awards. Her company focuses on community impact and strategic marketing, especially through millennial research.
Abbey Brown, owner of The Brownstone, received the Woman-Owned Small Business Award at the 2025 Small Business Awards, recognized for her community-driven venue and commitment to elevating Topeka’s event industry.
Checking out books is just the beginning at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library. A recent renovation added a Kids Library with special areas for children, teens and their families to learn and play.
Pedro Concepcion had been the majority owner of The Wheel Barrel, a gourmet grilled cheese restaurant located in the North Topeka Arts and Entertainment District (NOTO), for three years when a vehicle crashed into it last May.
Washburn marketing professor Dr. David Price explains the strategy behind products deliberately designed to fail.
Sarah Jepson, owner of The Refinery Medical Aesthetics, earned the Micro Enterprise Award at the 2025 Small Business Awards, recognized for her dedication to empowering women through self-care.
Foulston Siefkin LLP business and tax attorney Jeremy Graber has been selected to take part in the Heart of America Institute (HOA) program offered by the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).
The event will take place on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Kay McFarland Japanese Gardens at the Topeka Zoo.
We look forward to hosting you as Jay Leno performs at our Great Lakes Ballroom on October 16.
Pathways to Oral Health, a new statewide initiative and online resource hub, has launched to improve access to dental care for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Get ready to raise your glass and celebrate the best in craft beer, music, and community at Tap That Topeka, the region’s most anticipated beer festival.
Junior Achievement of Kansas is proud to announce the appointment of Whitney Cartmill as the new Statewide Board Chair and Matt Kelly as the Topeka District Board Chair.
By following these essential safety guidelines, Kansas families can focus on what matters most during summer festivities: creating memorable celebrations with friends and family while keeping everyone safe.
Kerry brings over 16 years of nonprofit leadership experience, including her prior roles as Executive Director of Douglas County CAS, Inc. and Executive Director of TDC Learning Centers, Inc.
