Founders Connect — October 2026
This event is also open to community supporters. There will be plenty of time for networking before and after, and food and drink are available for purchase at The Tee Box.
Topeka events for young professionals and entrepreneurs
Forge Young TalentSat, Oct 24, 9:30 – 11:30 AM719 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 100, Topeka, KS, United States, Kansas 66603
Brunch & Yoga in the Park
Young professionals are always being asked to do more. BRUNCH 🧘♀️ ASANA is your invitation to slow down, recharge, and connect with others in the Topeka community.
Association of Women Entrepreneurs TopekaTue, Oct 27, 12 – 2 PMTopeka & Shawnee County Public Library
AWE October Meeting
We will be meeting in the Anton Room. Angel Zimmerman, Managing Partner at Zimmerman & Zimmerman PA will be talking to us about the upcoming election. AWE Topeka meets the 4th Tuesday of each month except for July and December. AWE Members and guests have the opportunity to learn from informative speakers and network in a creative and supportive environment.
Business Unwind - SBB Engineering, LLC - Hosted at the Kansas Museum of History
Join us on Tuesday, October 27, starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Kansas Museum of History, hosted by SBB Engineering LLC, for a special Business Unwind networking experience.
Vote Dammit! Election Night Party
Join the Forge Advocacy Committee on Election Night, November 3, for the Vote Dammit Party! We’re celebrating voting, civic engagement, and the opportunity to make your voice heard.
State of the Community
The Greater Topeka Partnership invites you to attend Topeka/Shawnee County's 2026 State of the Community!
Topeka Black Business After Hours - Nov. 6, 2026
It's Back.... Black Business After Hours - Topeka is a social meet & greet for Black business owners, professionals, nonprofit executives, neighborhood & community leaders, educators, corporate professional and our friends & allies to network and share information.
SME Topeka November Meeting - Pamela Schmidt
Register$50 for guests (registration form); member price not stated
Greater Topeka Partnership Power Breakfast - NOTO Arts & Entertainment
The GTP Power Breakfast is a quarterly networking favorite that brings partnership members together to connect, collaborate, and start the day energized. Each breakfast is sponsored by a GTP member and hosted at their business or a location of their choosing, giving attendees a unique opportunity to experience local businesses firsthand.
Topeka's Top 20 Under 40 Banquet
On November 12, the Jayhawk Area Council, Scouting America and the Topeka's Top 20 Under 40 Steering Committee will shine the spotlight on 20 incredible young professionals who are shaping the future of our community.
5th Annual Soups & Ciders
Join Forge Young Talent for our Fifth Annual Soups & Ciders, presented by Farmers Insurance, Jarred White at Bartlett & West!
Association of Women Entrepreneurs TopekaTue, Nov 24, 12 – 2 PMTopeka & Shawnee County Public Library
AWE November Meeting
We will be meeting in the Anton Room. At this meeting we will have a guest speaker from SENT, Inc. SENT stands for Strengthening and Equipping Neighborhoods Together and their mission is to see Shawnee County's neighborhoods transformed into places where every person can flourish. AWE Topeka meets the 4th Tuesday of each month except for July and December.
Greater Topeka PartnershipTue, Dec 8, 5 – 7 PM6410 SE Forbes Ave #2, Topeka, KS 66619-1447, United States
Business Unwind: Vaerus Aviation and Schwerdt Design Group
Join us on Tuesday, December 8, starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Topeka Regional Airport, hosted by Vaerus Aviation and Schwerdt Design Group, for a special Business Unwind networking experience.