GO TOPEKA COLLABORATES WITH KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, LOCAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERS TO OPEN BUSINESS CONCIERGE OFFICE RESOURCE HUB IN DOWNTOWN TOPEKA

Topeka, KS — GO Topeka is proud to announce the opening of a new resource hub for Shawnee County entrepreneurs. In collaboration with Kansas State University, and with support from NetWork Kansas, Omni Circle Group, Washburn University School of Business, and the Washburn Small Business Development Center (SBDC), GO Topeka has officially opened the Topeka/Shawnee County Business Concierge Office in downtown Topeka.

The Business Concierge Office, located at 715 S. Kansas Ave., will serve as a comprehensive resource hub for Topeka and Shawnee County business owners. It is designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journeys, offering support to both budding startups and established enterprises. At the downtown resource center, entrepreneurs can access a range of resources, including hands-on support, expert guidance, and insights on navigating the complexities of launching and scaling a business.

“GO Topeka is thrilled to be launching the Business Concierge Office in partnership with Kansas State University and its K-State 105 initiative,” said Stephanie Moran, SVP of Innovation for GO Topeka. “This effort reflects our commitment to fostering a vibrant, thriving entrepreneurial community in Topeka and Shawnee County. By creating this resource hub, we aim to empower local business owners and fuel economic growth in the area.”

The Business Concierge Office will work closely with organizations like Washburn SBDC, Omni Circle, and NetWork Kansas to bring together valuable expertise from across the region. It will also be regularly staffed by interns from the Washburn School of Business. These collaborations aim to create an inclusive and accessible support system for entrepreneurs looking to innovate and grow, positioning Topeka as a leader in business sustainability.

“This type of collaborative engagement with community partners is the mission of a next-generation land-grant university like Kansas State University put into action,” said Jessica Gnad, K-State 105 director. “The K-State 105 initiative is focused on economic growth for all 105 Kansas counties. We’re so excited to collaborate with GO Topeka and other community partners to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Shawnee County through the new Business Concierge Office.”

GO Topeka invites community members to visit the new Business Concierge Office to discover opportunities available to elevate their business ventures. Updates about the resource center will be made available online at GOTopeka.com/resource. This hub is the next step in building a stronger, more prosperous entrepreneurial ecosystem in Kansas’ capital city.