Foundational Strategic Planning

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Marketing Performance Protocol
• Media planning
• Strategic branding

Marketing Tactics


• Advertising: print, radio, TV, outdoor, online, etc.
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Photography
• Market research: traditional, online and proprietary
• Fleet graphics

Internal Branding Analysis and Activation


• Secret shoppers
• Internal brand development
• Corporate event planning
• Employee engagement analysis and activation

Speaking

• Keynote presentations
• Meeting facilitation
• Webinars

Other special projects
Occasionally, we work with clients outside these focus areas when we feel the synergy is right. These are considered on a case-by-case basis—always measuring them back to our own purpose and expertise.

Owner: Martha Bartlett Piland

At CREATE/UPLIFT we are a team of creative professionals working out of Topeka, Kansas. We began our agency in 2013 to help small businesses develop better content, and since then we have expand to add more services and industries to our growing portfolio. We represent the self-taught DIYers and remain fans of things that inspire us.

As part of Create/Uplift, Gonzalez has been involved with organizing downtown events that support that goal, putting together fundraisers for the theater’s restoration and artist collaborations at the proposed plaza site to drum up awareness about its future. The plaza is definitely needed as a venue, and Jayhawk Theater will be an amazing setting once it’s restored to bring in a range of live music.

Marcy and Tobias have been collaborators since 2013, and been in business together since March 2016. Tobias brings experience and expertise in clothing design, graphic arts and music, where his production work has been nationally recognized. Marcy has documented the hip-hop music scene in the tri-city area for almost a decade. It was The Midwest Invasion, Marcy’s video start up, which came together with Well Cultured to form CREATE/UPLIFT.

One important factor in making downtown successful is getting the college community involved…

Co-Owners: Tobias Harvey and Marcelino Gonzalez

At BT & Co, P.A., our mission is to provide tailored solutions that drive financial success and business growth. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, integrity, and personalized service. Our team of experienced professionals leverages deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge technology to offer insightful and practical advice, ensuring that our clients make informed decisions and achieve their financial goals.

The  services include:

• Tax Services: Expert tax preparation, planning, and consulting to optimize tax outcomes and compliance.
• Audit & Assurance: Thorough audits and assurance services to enhance transparency and credibility for stakeholders.
• Bookkeeping: Accurate and timely bookkeeping services to streamline financial management and reporting.
• Financial Consulting: Strategic financial advice, budgeting, and forecasting to support business planning and growth.
• Non-Profit Services: Specialized accounting and consulting services tailored to the unique needs of non-profit organizations.

With a focus on building long-term relationships and a reputation for reliability and professionalism, BT & Co, P.A. is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex financial landscapes and achieve sustainable success.

Certified Public Accountants

Owner: Karen Linn

M.A.D. Marketing consists of Miranda Chavez-Hazim & Alison Beebe, two successful businesswomen who call Topeka, Kansas home. With over fifty years of combined experience and countless numbers of people that we interact with thru social media and beyond, we want to be your first choice for “Accessible Influencer Marketing” throughout Top City and Northeast Kansas.

Our “AIM” is to build your audience and strengthen your bottom line while providing first-class support and our technical expertise. We love where we live and we want to share how “linking arms with business and community” will create a success for your business and the community as a whole.

M.A.D. for Business…

M.A.D. for Community…

We are M.A.D. Marketing

Our purpose is to empower, equip and connect black business owners in the Flint Hills with resources to build stronger and more effective businesses to positively impact our community.

Our goal as an organization is to partner with regional resources to develop training & educational opportunities to strengthen black-owned businesses, create capital and funding opportunities and recruit minority entrepreneurs.

Through strategic distribution of our Black-Owned business directory we will recognize and promote black businesses through awards and intentional media partnerships and spotlights.

We will use our platform to amplify and strengthen black-owned businesses in the Flint Hills.

Home to Kansas State University, a land-grant institution and Big XII member, this region in between the coasts is exactly where your next site should be. For a century and a half, we’ve leveraged our location (and our 58,000 citizens’ Midwestern work ethic) to become the center of the biodefense world, a leader in crop and grain innovations, and a premier cluster of agricultural expertise.

We have:

• Efficient accessibility via interstates and fast commutes on an excellent state highway system, with direct daily flights to Chicago and Dallas
• Existing and in-progress research and office park space with proximity to state and federal research facilities
• A long history of profitable cooperation among the regional business community, local governments, nonprofits and educational institutions, resulting in a progressive business ecosystem
• The vibe of both a small Midwestern city and a Power Five university town, with affordable housing, low crime, a priority on education and tons of athletic and cultural opportunities

Check out our numbers and investigate our sites. Take a look at what the Greater Manhattan, Kansas, region has to offer and then get in touch today!

In addition to the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Topeka, Inc., GO Topeka and Visit Topeka, the entities involved are Entrepreneurial and Minority Business Development (a GO Topeka program), Heartland Visioning, Forge and Momentum 2022, the community’s holistic economic development-focused strategic plan.

Vision: The Greater Topeka Region is internationally recognized as a vibrant, innovative, fun, diverse and healthy community.

Mission: To be the catalyst for economic prosperity within our community.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqUwPl_BBrUTcHrrPjf57Ug

With 400 locally owned and operated stores nationwide, supported by six regional distribution centers, we can provide the parts, supplies and equipment you need quickly and efficiently to get the job done. Did I mention we sell lots of air conditioners and furnaces?

Branch Manager: Jason Wright

The membership of the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce represents the entire community with members from business and industry, private associations, civic organizations, home-based businesses, social service agencies, education, government and individuals. Over 1,000 member firms, representing over 1,700 individuals, believe Chamber membership is one of the best ways to help develop jobs in our community and grow their businesses!

CHAMBER MISSION

The purpose of the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce is to advance the general welfare, quality of life and prosperity of the Greater Topeka area to benefit the citizens and the community. Emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial and educational interests.

THE WHO’S WHO OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY

On Oct. 24, the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Business Expo in the Ramada Downtown Topeka. More than 100 exhibitors will be presenting their wares and services to the public while connecting and learning from their fellow local businesses.

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The Minority & Women Business Development (MWBD) organization is focused on empowering and assisting minority communities and women to start and grow businesses. Through advocacy, providing training and resources, networking, and mentoring, MWBD strives to build a strong and diverse business ecosystem.

Small Business Incentives:

Types of Incentives

The First Opportunity Fund is designed specifically for business owners who want to grow, but who do not qualify for loans at conventional financial institutions.

Contact:
Chief Equity & Opportunity Officer