Pottawatomie County resident Todd Konkel hopped on the Topeka development scene in 2019, and since then, he has made a splash.
Konkel and his wife opened the Topeka Vendors Market, 528 S.E. Adams St., late last year, after purchasing the warehouse and its five adjacent buildings on that block at the end of 2019. About a year later, he closed on more property, buying the former Topeka Capital-Journal building, at 616 S.E. Jefferson St.
Konkel has big plans for both projects, and he said his past real estate experience in such areas as Houston and the U.S. Virgin Islands have prepared him to take on the new endeavors.
Airbnb Partners with ‘Choose Topeka’ to Offer Professionals Free Stays in the Kansas Capital
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Choose Topeka program offers up to $15K in incentives for people that relocate; Airbnb announces $15K donation to program, enabling individuals to experience Topeka prior to moving
The Choose Topeka Relocation Initiative has partnered with Airbnb, the online marketplace for lodging, to provide potential new residents with free opportunities to visit the city.
“As some consumers think through relocating, local, hosted stays enabled by Airbnb provide a fantastic option to explore neighborhoods before making a decision,” said Barbara Stapleton, vice president of business retention and talent initiatives at Go Topeka.
More than 20 artists, art programs and projects have been named as recipients of this year s TopArts grant program.
The program, funded since 2016 by the city of Topeka and administered by ArtsConnect, offers support for art programs in multiple disciplines.
A variety of projects will be funded with the help of the program. Following is a complete list of the 2021 grantees:
• Artistic Expressions Healing Arts Initiative: This program created by artist John Sebelius focuses on improving the quality of life for veterans suffering from post-traumatic-stress through art and self-exploration.
• Backstage TPAC at the Topeka Performing Arts Center: This outreach and arts education program works with at-risk pre-kindergarten through high school students.
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Jake Taylor didn’t worry about what was happening with his business after dealing with medical issues. Taylor, owner of Curb Appeal Power Wash, created an emergency plan for such a situation as part of the Business Continuity Grant Program.
“I thought I had a heart attack. It really freaked out my wife and family,” Taylor told the commissioners at Monday’s Shawnee County Commission meeting. “My wife was really worried and is like, ‘Who is going to take care of everything?’ I said, Babe, we have already got a plan. ”
That program was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and required businesses to start preparing for emergencies. It also provided $5,000 grants to small businesses and included a four-hour training course.