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Greater Topeka Partnership and The Chamber, Lawrence Announce 2023 City Swap Event

The Greater Topeka Partnership and The Chamber, Lawrence, Kansas, are excited to announce the 2023 Topeka-Lawrence “City Swap” event, taking place October 12-13, 2023. This event will bring together business leaders, elected officials, and community stakeholders to participate in a tour of each city. The two-day event will feature speakers, networking, and opportunities to learn about the exciting developments in each community. The City Swap is a follow up to the joint intercity visit the two cities collaborated on in 2022.

Met&l Prarie Pour Tour Unveiled: Virtual Trail Connects 14 Brewery, Winery & Distillery Locations Across Northeast Kansas

Visit Manhattan, Visit Emporia, Visit Topeka and Explore Lawrence announced the official launch of the MET&L Prairie Pour Tour, a new initiative showcasing the vibrant beer, wine and spirits scene of northeast Kansas. This innovative virtual trail connects 14 premier brewery, winery and distillery destinations, offering an exciting opportunity to explore rich flavors and experiences available in the sunflower state.

Those hoping to embark on the Prairie Pour Tour are encouraged to visit PrairiePourTour. com to view all participating locations and to sign up for a digital passport that allows patrons to check in at each establishment. Earn points with each check-in by December 31, 2023 to be entered into a sweepstakes for the chance to win one of four prizes valued up to $500.

‘For the Culture KS Fest’ Coming This Summer

A new first-of-its-kind festival celebrating African American culture and heritage is coming this summer to Kansas’ capital city! “For the Culture KS Fest” will be held July 2830, 2023 in Topeka and includes not only musical performances and vendors, but networking and panel sessions focused on professional and personal growth for Black individuals.

Maria Dressman from the Elliott Group received this year’s Agent of the Year award at the KAIA Annual Conference.

McElroy’s Mechanical, Plumbing, Heating and Air has added Brandon Seamans to its growing team of residential HVAC technicians. Seamans has nearly 23 years of experience in residential heating and air conditioning service and repairs.

Trina Goss Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program

Bryan Baier Named President of Healthy Blue Kansas

Bryan Baier has been named president of Healthy Blue Kansas. Healthy Blue, a collaboration of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), intends to bid on a contract this year to serve the 415,000 individuals in KanCare, the state’s Medicaid program.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Trina Goss, Director of Business & Talent Initiatives for GO Topeka, was selected to participate in the eighth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and trade associations with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the most pressing education and workforce challenges.

Topeka ER & Hospital brings MeMed

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Diagnostic Technology to Topeka Community

Topeka ER & Hospital, a physician-managed hospital designed to provide community access to prompt, compassionate emergency care, announces that they have partnered with MeMed to adopt the trailblazing MeMed BV® test that distinguishes viral from bacterial infection within 15 minutes. TK