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Causes: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues
Mission: To foster a positive environment for the economic growth of topeka and shawnee county.
Programs: Go topeka promotes economic development which is vital to the growth and prosperity of topeka/shawnee county. Go topeka creates opportunities for innovation and economic diversity and vibrancy that positively impacts current and future citizens of topeka and shawnee county. This is accomplished by attracting companies, providing existing companies with the knowledge and resources to reach their highest potential, and cultivating entrepreneurial development and growth.
new education and training opportunities unique to 21st century workforce needs include developing skills in robotics and advanced systems technology. Go topeka provides opportunities for existing companies to cultivate relationships with peers from all industries and serves as the liaison with city, county and federal programs to keep area businesses apprised of upcoming projects that impacts their business.
assisting start-ups or growing small businesses with a priority toward the minority-owned, women-owned and/or low to moderate income entrepreneur. This also includes cultivating and growing potential primary employers. Research focusing on data and communications support the overall strategy of go topeka's mission and help provide clients with the most current information.