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Need assistance with navigating local resources, expanding your network, or accessing funding opportunities? Let's connect and see how we can help propel your business forward. Contact our Director of Small Business & Entrepreneurship at Stephanie.Norwood@TopekaPartnership.com

We hope you enjoy this monthly GO Topeka newsletter geared toward small businesses, entrepreneurs and startups. We'll provide all the local business-related news you need to know about upcoming events, opportunities and much more! To offer feedback or suggestions, contact GO Topeka's Erin Young at Erin.Young@TopekaPartnership.com.

Training & Events

Small Business Council Training: Mastering Small Business Credit: IInsights from a Loan Officer

Join us for the next session of the Small Business Training Series, led by Scott Hughes, Vice President and Loan Officer at Silver Lake Bank. This session will focus on credit and loan counseling for small businesses. Mr. Hughes will provide valuable insights into the 5 C's of Credit, a crucial framework used to evaluate funding options. Attendees will also receive expert guidance on credit coaching to help navigate the complexities of securing financing for their business ventures. This is an invaluable opportunity for small business owners to gain knowledge and confidence in managing their financial needs.




Date: August 8, 2024

Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Location: Greater Topeka Partnership

719 S Kansas Ave, 6th Floor Board Rm, Topeka, KS 66612


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Global Entrepreneurship Week

November 11-15, 2024


Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is an annual celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship held in over 170 countries. It aims to inspire people to explore their entrepreneurial potential and connects aspiring entrepreneurs with collaborators, mentors, and resources. This event features various activities, such as workshops, competitions, networking events, and keynote speeches, all designed to foster a culture of entrepreneurship.


This year, Global Entrepreneurship Week will be held from November 11-15. If you or your business are planning any relevant activities, now is the perfect time to get involved. Whether you’re hosting an event, offering a special promotion, or simply raising awareness about entrepreneurship, participating in GEW is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to the global entrepreneurial ecosystem. Share your plans and events to amplify their reach and impact!


We want to help promote your event!

Email Stephanie.Norwood@TopekaPartnership.com

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Fund Your Future

Join us for an insightful session where we will cover:

 

·   Why offer retirement benefits? 

·   Leveraging plan design for business results

·   SECURE Act 2.0

·   State mandated retirement

·   Human Interest

 

Marc Fowler, Human Interest’s Retirement Education Director, will provide valuable insight into retirement that may help your business grow. 

 

If you can’t make the time of the session, don’t worry! Register for the webinar to receive a recording of the webinar and the presentation


Date: August 7, 2024

Time: 12pm - 1pm

Flexpod Flashcube

720 Min St

KCMO, MO 64105

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Coffee & Coverage: Small Business Health Insurance

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about how you can support your employees' health and well-being, which may offer tax incentives for your business and a more productive and satisfied workforce.

Coffee and pastries from Dialogue Coffee House will be provided. You will have the opportunity to meet our Small Group Sales Consultants, Cole Huerter and Danielle Truhe. They will discuss topics such as:

  • Benefits of providing health care insurance to your employees.
  • Comprehensive options, network coverage and supplemental plans.
  • How to navigate the enrollment process.
  • Small Business Health Care Tax Credit.
  • Q&A session to answer your health insurance questions.



Date: September 12, 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas

1101 SW Tyler St, Building B, Topeka, KS 66612


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TIBA: August Lunch & Learn

We will learn about one of the best kept business resource secrets in Topeka this month!


Date: August 13, 2024

Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Topeka & Shawnee Country Public Library

1515 SW 10th Ave

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Business Unwind


Are you looking to increase your network, explore the Topeka business scene and have some fun along the way? Then unwind with us at Security Benefit!

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Women's Forum: Investing In Her

Didn't get to register for the Spring Women's Forum? No worries! Save the date for the Fall Women's Forum, presented by Envista Credit Union.


More details to come!




Date: October 17, 2024

Time: 8:00 am- 11:00 am

Cost: $20

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Small Business Incentives

Omni Circle Events

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RESOURCES

Important Legislative Issue

Kansas Corporation Commission- Input on Gas Rate

Kansas Corporation Commission is seeking input on the gas rate. To learn more about the process of public comment or submit a commit please use the link below.

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Skip Instant Grants

Skip Instant Grants are accepted on a rolling basis, providing funding opportunities with shorter turnaround windows. Applicants are required to participate in Skip’s YouTube livestream during the selection process. Learn more about these ongoing funding opportunities by following Skip on social media.


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Government Gab

Join your host, Topeka Chamber President Juliet Abdel, for this broadcast of Government Gab, the weekly live broadcast keeping you connected to your chamber!





When: Every Thursday at 11:00 am

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How to Write a Great Business Plan

A business plan is a living, breathing document. We explain why you should write one and when you'll know it's time to update it.

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AI Tools Small Businesses Need for Competitive Analysis

Discover how your small business can leverage artificial intelligence tools to simplify data collection, improve your search engine optimization strategy, gain a competitive edge, and more.

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The Difference Between Marketing & Advertising

Marketing and advertising focus on promoting products and services, but they do it in different ways.

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Must-Have Employee Communication Tools

These six digital tools can improve productivity and communication at work.

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Signs You're Too Comfortable in Your Business

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked Michael Browning, CEO of Unleashed Brands, to share his best advice on how to determine if you're too comfortable in your business.

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Time Saving Apps for Busy Entrepreneurs

Manage customer relationships, keep organized, and stay on top of finances with these apps for small business owners.

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Small Business Council

The Small Business Council is a leadership group of area entrepreneurs dedicated to work with the support of GO Topeka to promote small business in Shawnee County and equip those businesses for success. GO Topeka empowers small business by relying on local business leaders to influence and shape the conversation about how best to support existing businesses, and assist those who wish to learn how they can grow.

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Business Resources


There are many resources available for businesses. If you can’t find what you are looking for or have questions, please reach out and talk with us!

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Topeka License Plate

The Forge Young Professionals group in Topeka has successfully gotten approval for a new Topeka-themed license plate, designed to showcase city pride and support local initiatives. You can now order your own Topeka license plate for your car.

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Business Startup Checklist

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Partnership Perks

Member Spotlights

Members in the News

Ribbon Cuttings Held in July/Early August

  • MTAA
  • Topeka Civic Theater
  • Precision Studios Barber Academy
  • Higher grounds Coffee W/ Laird Noller
  • Topeka Cat Cafe
  • Professional Engineering Consultants


Ribbon Cuttings Coming Up In August

  • The Learning Center
  • 8/7/24 @ 9:30am - 701 SW Roosevelt St
  • Cortez Transportation - 20th Anniversary
  • 8/8/24 @ 4pm - 1016 N Kansas Ave
  • Southern Hills Senior Homes & Connerstone of Topeka
  • 8/13/24 @ 11am - SE 38th St and SE Adams St
  • Higher Grounds Coffee W/ Laird Noller
  • 7/9/24 @ 3pm - 2200 SW Topeka Blvd


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