Shawnee County ranks #26 in the U.S. for wage growth! Weekly wages jumped 5.8% in Q3 2024, reaching $1,123! This reflects our region’s strength, growing investment, and hardworking workforce.
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Topeka, KS, ranks #5 for Economic Strength in Area Development’s 2024 Leading Metro Locations report! The city also placed #11 overall, showcasing its growth & innovation. “This recognition proves Topeka is thriving.”
#TopCity#EconomicStrength#TopekaKS#kansascity
Advisors Excel's generous donation to the Stormont Vail Health NICU underscores their dedication to Topeka. On behalf of the Greater Topeka Partnership, I extend our deepest gratitude for the vision, leadership, and investment in building a brighter and healthier Topeka.
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The Topeka area has become younger & more diverse, according to recently released @uscensusbureau data, showing Shawnee County achieved record population growth in just 2 years! The growth is indication our Momentum strategies are working! Read more here: https://t.co/obUb1B2zql
This panel discussion has been 🔥! Partnership CEO @Pivarnik, @BCBSKS CEO Matt All, and @CP_News DEI Officer Derek Gordon have been chatting with our moderators about being allies in the workplace, business community and beyond. Lots to take in! #2022DEISummit
We’ve got a full house for today’s DEI Summit @prairieband! Our host and partner kicked things off with a special opening ceremony curated by the Prairie Band Cultural Department. Time for the reflection and learning to begin!
Our Momentum strategy and community partnerships have made this record growth possible. Great work, Topeka/Shawnee County! Let's keep it going through #Momentum2027!
In major economic news, @ShawneeCounty GDP has reached a record high of almost $12 billion! The county saw GDP grow by $1.12B b/w 2020 and 2021 — an exponential increase that exceeds the $1B in GDP growth seen over the prior 4 years. #ecodevo#momentum
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This is a great way to learn more about the new association health plan, Chamber Blue, being offered through @BCBSKS. We've teamed up with chambers across the state to offer this coverage options to our members, both large and small.
Want to learn more about Chamber Blue? Join us July 14 at 2 pm for a webinar to help determine if the plan is right for you! Chamber Blue is an AHP that offers our members access to health-insurance savings typical of large-group coverage. Register here: https://t.co/Gv0KgbFmQU
Intercity Visit 2022 is underway in NW Arkansas! To kick off day one, 130+ community members from Topeka & Lawrence are hearing from a panel of NWA chamber officials. They’re shedding light on the area’s regional, collaborative economic development & much more! #DestinationNWA
Topeka's hot-yet-affordable housing market is no surprise to us @GTPartnership! Very cool to see Topeka make @MarketWatch's list of "5 surprisingly cool towns where you can buy a home for $150K or less"
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Have you heard the news?! The GTP is teaming up with @BCBSKS to offer a new health insurance option for our members! This new program allows local businesses to access savings typically associated with large-group medical coverage. Learn more at https://t.co/HbPXtLwANe
Today, Forge partnered with @BGCofTopeka to hold a "Live Your Dream Symposium" #forthekids! They heard from diverse professionals in various industries — community building, law, engineering & more — who encouraged them to stay motivated and follow their dreams. #forgeyourfuture
Congrats to the Manhattan community and the team @GreaterMHKEP on this exciting expansion! Our region is stronger when we grow and prosper together. #ecodevo#Kansas
We're excited to share that Oklahoma-based Cimarron Trailers is expanding to Manhattan with its purchase of TravAlum assets! The news will mean more jobs in the area and expansion opportunities for this great company. https://t.co/MbZZvF4ioK
From Topeka Chamber president Curtis Sneden: "This (suite of flexible incentives called APEX) is Kansas’ moment to show the nation it understands economic development in sophisticated, modern terms and is ready to compete." #ecodevo#ksleg
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Today’s the day!!!! Topeka Dino Days has officially kicked off with the opening of “SUE: The T. Rex Experience” at Great Overland Station. Thanks to @SnCoParksRec & our local tourism partners for making it all possible! 🦖🦖🦖
Did you catch our very own TJ McDonald on @KSNTNews this morning? He talked about the GTP’s membership & announced a new scholarship effort to encourage minority and women-owned businesses to become a part of the GTP!