Global Entrepreneurship Week

Global Entrepreneurship Week is a global celebration that occurs from November 13-17, 2023. People come together through local, national, and global events to create solutions for worldwide economic growth. This year, we want to bring Entrepreneurship Week to Topeka to help celebrate our Dream Chasers, Opportunity Makers, and Success Creators who launch startups and bring ideas to life. We want to provide a week full of events that provide knowledge and substance to the entrepreneurs of Topeka! Our goal is to have a robust list of events put on by organizations and people throughout the city for community members choose from during the week!

Stay tuned for more information on 2023 events!

• Tuesday 11/14

  • Ichabods of Industry, Washburn University – Ken Schmanke

    • Established in 1993, the Wake Up with Washburn Breakfast lecture series gives Washburn the opportunity to showcase four alumni during the academic year to fellow Ichabod alumni, faculty, staff, students and the Topeka community. In 2023, the series has been re-branded to Ichabods of Industry to showcase not only the topics that are covered in the lecture series, but also provide flexibility on when the event is held to maximize the number of people who are able to view it. 

      The lecture series is co-sponsored by the Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation and the Washburn University School of Business and provides a forum for alumni lecturers enlighten the audience about their career, accomplishments and how Washburn had a positive impact them while they were students. 

    • Register Here
  • GTP Business Unwind
    • Register Here

• Wednesday 11/15

  • Kansas Women in Business Conference, Kansas Chamber – Presented by GO Topeka
    • Register Here
  • Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Kickoff
    • Register Here

• Thursday 11/16

  • Propeller End of Year Celebration
    • Join us at our end-of-year celebration to discover what Propeller is all about. Be inspired by our keynote speaker, Tara Dimick, offering invaluable insights and hear firsthand from our remarkable mentors and mentees as they share their incredible journeys. It will be a lunch experience of entrepreneurial insight and camaraderie that you won’t want to miss. Additionally, Mayor Michael Padilla will be there to deliver the Small Business Saturday Proclamation, underscoring our commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate, learn, and connect. See you there! 
    • Learn more about Propeller here. 
    • Register Here
  • Equity and Opportunity Pitch Contest, GO Topeka
    • An opportunity for women and minority communities in Shawnee County to present their ideas during a pitch competition. A panel of accredited judges will select at least three winners from the competition who will be awarded with cash prizes totaling $38,000. 
    • Apply Here

For questions:
Email Stephanie.Norwood@topekapartnership.com

Thank you to our Global Entrepreneurship Week Sponsors! 

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