In the heart of downtown Topeka, the Small Business Awards has the local businesses bubbling with anticipation. Receiving nomination after nomination, businesses that transformed Topeka’s economic landscape come into the spotlight. As the countdown to the event intensifies, the diverse richness and the entrepreneurial spirit of Topeka’s businesses are highlighted.
Year after year, the competition grows more fierce, as a myriad of small businesses showcase unique strategies to thrive in the market. This event is not merely about the title, it’s about recognizing the spirit of entrepreneurship that fuels Shawnee County and Topeka. Their true victory lies within their hard work, dedication, and innovation.
Hosted by GO Topeka and the Greater Topeka Partnership, the annual Small Business Awards, now in its forty-third edition, is an event that lauds small businesses and their immense contributions to the economy.
Downtown Topeka’s anticipation for Business Awards
This year, the award ceremony will take place at the iconic Townsite Avenue Ballroom. Attendees will enjoy tales of small business impacts and achievements from the local entrepreneurs themselves.
Businesses must meet certain criteria in order to be eligible for the awards, including having a base in Shawnee County, a small workforce, and being nominated. Among the notable contenders this year are Bloomfield Physical Therapy and Milk & Honey Coffee Co. Both have shown not just growth, but a dedication to employee satisfaction and community involvement.
In the words of Stephanie Norwood, who heads entrepreneurship and small business for GO Topeka, the event is a celebration of the hard work and innovation that serves as the backbone of the community. The continuation of such endeavors helps underpin the prosperity of Shawnee County and the city of Topeka.
All are welcomed to be part of this celebration. Tickets for the 43rd annual Shawnee County Small Business Awards are available for purchase at $60.
