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Other MAINLINE SET TO EXPAND IN TOPEKA, CREATING ESTIMATED $104M ECONOMIC IMPACT July 14, 2022 Topeka, KS — Today, Topeka and Shawnee County’s Joint Economic Development Organization (JEDO) board approved an incentive agreement that will aid in the expansion of Mainline Printing, an internationally recognized, […] Read More

Other, Press, Project Announcements JEDO FUNDS AID POLO CUSTOM PRODUCTS IN TOPEKA EXPANSION, CREATING ESTIMATED $61M ECONOMIC IMPACT July 14, 2022 Topeka, KS — Today, Topeka and Shawnee County’s Joint Economic Development Organization (JEDO) board approved an incentive agreement that will aid in the expansion of Polo Custom Products, a contract […] Read More

Other, Press Go Topeka launches ‘Kansas Innovation Dealroom’ to track startup ecosystem growth July 13, 2022 A growing startup ecosystem in Topeka will be tracked as it flourishes, GO Topeka announced Wednesday, marking a pivotal moment in the city’s commitment to entrepreneurship and dedication to setting an […] Read More

Press Topeka appears to be hitting a stride. But doubts linger. What will inspire more to believe in the Capital City? July 13, 2022 New life downtown and community-wide collaboration fuels optimism. But concerns about how the city is perceived must still be addressed. Concerns about quality of life, image, economy and public safety have […] Read More

Blog, Other, Press GO Topeka launches online database to map, enhance startup ecosystem July 8, 2022 GO Topeka today announced the launch of Kansas Innovation Dealroom, a new digital platform designed to track startup activity in northeast Kansas and provide access to company information and ecosystem […] Read More

Press GO TOPEKA LAUNCHES OPEN-ACCESS DATABASE TO MAP, ENHANCE REGIONAL STARTUP ECOSYSTEM July 7, 2022 Topeka, KS — GO Topeka today announced the launch of Kansas Innovation Dealroom, a new digital platform designed to track startup activity in northeast Kansas and provide access to company […] Read More

Other Women Leaders Drive Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Midwest June 21, 2022 For years, the Midwest has been seen as a flyover area instead of a region where groundbreaking ideas, unprecedented research, and cutting-edge entrepreneurship take root. Read the full article here. Read More

Press GO Topeka working to attract young talent to city, focusing on childcare and housing June 21, 2022 GO Topeka is actively working to attract young talent to the capital city. Trina Goss, Director of Talent Attraction and Workforce for GO Topeka, stopped by 27 News Friday morning […] Read More

Press United WE Launches Kansas Women’s Economic Development Task Force and Town Hall Series to Unlock Kansas Women’s Economic Potential May 31, 2022 Women-led task force of entrepreneurs and civic and business leaders will conduct statewide town halls to study barriers to women’s economic participation in Kansas KANSAS CITY, MO – May 12, […] Read More

Press Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com Rank Topeka Top US Housing Market April 26, 2022 Less expensive cities with strong local economies climbed The Wall Street Journal/Realtor.comEmerging Housing Markets Index in the first quarter, another sign that many home buyers are giving priority to affordability. […] Read More

Press NATIONAL SOURCES REPORT TOPEKA HOUSING MARKET VALUE IS NORMAL, 17TH MOST AFFORDABLE IN U.S. April 21, 2022 Topeka, KS — Fortune magazine reported in April that the Topeka housing market, which has grown in value by 24.7% since 2019, is in the normal range for American housing […] Read More

General News Releases GO TOPEKA ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR THE 41ST ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS April 19, 2022 Topeka, KS — GO Topeka is excited to announce 23 local businesses have been named finalists for recognition at Topeka and Shawnee County’s 41st annual Small Business Awards. The […] Read More