El Centro of Topeka is one of the few organizations in Topeka that provides culturally sensitive assistance to low income Hispanic families. Since opening its doors in 1972 the goal has been to be a trusted community resource center for individuals and families in need of help. Our services are designed to address the needs of our clients. Many of our clients speak very limited English and lack familiarity with programs and resources available to them.

El Centro’s mission is to strengthen communities and improve the lives of Latinos and others through educational, social and economic opportunities.

Organization Partners & Resources

Three leading Latino organizations in Topeka, Topeka League of United Latina American Citizens (LULAC) Council, El Centro of Topeka and MANA de Topeka joined together to create a leadership development program supported by the Kansas Leadership Center. The program is the first of its kind in Kansas and invites participates looking for a unique and rigorous leadership training opportunity.

For questions/additional information:

Lalo Munoz
Executive Director
El Centro of Topeka

C5: Topeka-area business and service people, united by their faith in Jesus Christ, aiming to make a positive impact in our community.

There are many business/networking groups in Topeka, but the Capital City Christian Chamber of Commerce (C5) is different. C5 offers the opportunity for area Christian business people and service organizations to be involved in a group without feeling they should in any way suppress their faith.

C5 members believe biblical principles should be ingrained into every aspect of our lives, including our businesses and careers – that Christ should be on display by the way we conduct our business affairs.

The goal of C5 is to inform, educate and motivate Christian business and service people to excel in the marketplace, allowing God to bless their efforts, and enabling the Christian community to work together in devoting time and resources to serving the people of Topeka.

C5 offers a monthly lunch-hour meeting, providing opportunity for fellowship and networking, and occasional casual mixer-type events in the evening. Other special events, such as  the Topeka Easter Parade & Fun Fair, annual tradeshow or Christmas party, are held at various times during the year.

Member of Itex Barter Exchange 

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.

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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.

]]> 4686 https://kansassmallbizdirectory.com/city/topeka/listing/visit-topeka/ Fri, 21 Dec 2018 22:20:21 +0000 http://www.ussmallbizdirectory.org/?post_type=listing&p=4680 At Visit Topeka, it’s our job to promote the city of Topeka. Each year, thousands of visitors come to Topeka to visit friends and family, attend a business convention or association conference, to participate in a sporting event and as part of a group motor coach tour.

Visit Topeka markets our city and its attractions to each of these visitor segments and works directly with meeting and sport event planners to bring new business to Topeka. We rely on partnerships with local businesses to provide planners and visitors with up-to-date information and timely content.

Visit Topeka Inc. is:

• A 501 c (6) Not For Profit Incorporation
• Governed by an 18-member Board of Directors, which includes 7 Ex-Officio Members

It is the vision of Visit Topeka to be a trusted leader in the region known for innovative marketing and inspiring collaboration. Our mission is to increase tourism’s economic impact on Topeka through destination development and brand management.

]]> 4680 https://kansassmallbizdirectory.com/city/topeka/listing/downtown-topeka-inc/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 02:19:17 +0000 http://www.ussmallbizdirectory.org/?post_type=listing&p=4492 The mission of Downtown Topeka, Inc. is to to ensure Topeka’s downtown is the center of a thriving regional economy through recruiting, retaining and engaging commercial, cultural and residential opportunities.

As well as overseeing the DTI Membership Association, DTI also provides administrative services and oversight for the Capital Business Improvement District (CBID) and the Downtown Topeka Foundation (DTF).  The CBID is responsible for basic maintenance and snow removal of the core area and promotion of downtown in its entirety through marketing and events.

The Downtown Topeka Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit; raising funds for the purpose of preserving, restoring and improving buildings, lands, streets, parks, monuments and other historical and cultural aspects of the downtown area.

The Kansas Black Leadership Council formed out of a desire to ensure the voice and the position of the state’s African-American community are clearly heard on issues we find important. We envision a Kansas where African Americans are able to overcome systemic level inequalities and thrive. We will accomplish this through research, education, voter engagement, and advocacy.

Our plan is to strongly advocate for issues we feel are of  primary importance to our community and to lend our voice in support of other issues and organizations, where our interests intercept. 

It’s a united approach for Kansas’ Black community.

• The main goal of the Kansas Black Leadership Council is to advocate for the adoption of policies on a state and local level that positively impact Kansas’ African-American community.   

• Like other groups, our platform will be forwarded to elected officials, and the media.  It will also be posted online, with back-up literature for everyone to read and understand.

• The position of Black Kansans will be clearly communicated.

• Help us bring our issues and concerns to the forefront. 

KBLC seeks partners, allies and champions who are willing to help reimagine a new ecosystem for Black Kansans.

Resources

One of the largest barter exchanges in the world, Tradebank represents thousands of business owners and professionals with regional offices across the U.S. and Canada.

Tradebank clients can search the Internet for products and services that are offered by other clients. Trades are conducted over the telephone with the assistance of experienced Tradebank Brokers, who work closely with clients to facilitate their success.

Tradebank completes trades for its clients much like a commercial bank does for checks, or a brokerage firm does for stocks. As an intermediary, Tradebank receives a commission on each trade transaction and saves all parties the trouble and process of collection.

As a Tradebank member, you can trade with any client in our organization, choosing from more than 100,000 products and services…

Post a transaction

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WHY DO COMPANIES, LARGE AND SMALL, BARTER?

Because it enables them to build their business, while conserving their cash flow. At Tradebank, you’ll have access to thousands of companies that are new potential customers for your product or service. Plus, you’ll leave cash in your business, as you trade for goods and services you need that you would normally spend cash on.

Trading is an effective management tool that goes straight to the bottom line. By bartering, your company is able to:

• Gain new customers
• Keep cash in the bank
• Pay for purchases with your own products or services
• Buy goods at your wholesale cost
• Move excess inventory
• Fill downtime in your business
• Improve your bottom line

Contact: Genevieve Wilson

Phone: 678 533 7124

Email: gwilson@tradebank.com

Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce – Wichita
2251 E 21st (Suite 103)
Wichita, Kansas, KS 67219
(316) 210-2033

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