Here is a list of Networking Groups in the area. Please tell them Shannon Engler sent you when attending meetings or inquiring. Thank you! I look forward to networking with you soon!
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Innovative Networking Group (ING) of Topeka meets every other Wednesday 11:20am to 
12:30pm www.INGTopeka.com go to Event page to see future meetings, locations and register to attend.
ING After Hours – Meets Every 4th Wednesday. 5:30pm to 7:30pm Go towww.INGNetworking.com to see meeting dates and times on Events Tab. (occasionally they may change the day, when needed for event venue.)
Innovative Networking Group of Lawrence, meets every 1st Tuesday 11:30am to 12:30pmwww.INGNetworking.com go to Event page to see future meetings, locations and register to attend.
Not Just Referrals Networking Group – Meets Noon-1pm, Every Monday at Kanza Café 2701 SW East Circle Dr. South. Topeka, KS www.NotJustReferrals.com, For more information contact Kevin Litscher 785-266-0500 KLitsche@amfam.com – This group only allows one business type from each industry to join.$200 a year membership.
Topeka Growth Networking Group meets every Tuesday at 9am. At BOK Financial 900 S. Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS This group only allows 1 industry type member allowed to join group, anyone is encouraged to visit the group. No membership fees. Contact Jamie Norwoodjnorwood@reeceandnichols.com 785-438-7731
Topeka Business Alliance – Meets Every Wednesday form 8am-9am Low Fees to Join http://topekabusinessalliance.com/
Anne Wardner is the president 785.969.9689 anne.wardner@mypfg.com This group only allows one business type from each industry to join.
Capital City Networking Group meets every Thurs at 7:30am at Jayhawk Tower – www.ccng-online.com -Membership cost $37.50 a quarter. This is a great morning group, with some very friendly, innovative members.
TIBA Networking Group meets the 2nd Tues of every month, 11:30a.m.-1 p.m. MUST RSVP:taradimick@gmail.com it’s @ Topeka Country Club. Lunch is $10. www.topekatiba.org
Topeka Home Builders Association THBA www.thba.com Meeting throughout the year at different time and a huge Home Show every year. Contact Rise Quinn 785-273-1260 rise@thba.com
Networking with C5 every 2nd Thurs, COST: $10 for C5 members $15 for non-members includes lunch. RSVPs & info: info@C5Alive.org. – Less than $150 a year for membership dues. (Jan 10th & Feb 14th next meetings)
Topeka Chamber of Commerce – Business After Hours – Once a month 5-7pm Find out more atwww.TopekaChamber.org – Membership approx $399 a year, includes a 4 second commercial on WIBW, Newsletter inclusion, ribbon cutting ceremony, networking meetings and more!
American Business Woman’s Association (ABWA) – There are 4 different chapters that meet at different times. View their website at: www.abwatopekamcom – Membership is about $100 a year
Apartment Council of Topeka meets every 3rd Thursday of the Month. www.ACTopeka.comContact Megan Rieman, President MeganPines@aol.com or 785-234-6060
Kansas City Networking Group – Friday’s at 7am www.kcnetworkinggroup.com
Lawrence Working Professionals – Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 1-2 at Conroy’s Pubwww.lawrencenetworkingprofessionals.com
Topeka Networking Council (TNC) www.TopekaNetworkingCouncil.com . Meet every Thursday 11:45am-1pm at Lawyers Title of Topeka 5715 SW 21st St. Topeka, KS
Referral Leaders International – Find Kansas Chapters www.referralleaders.com – Approx $450 a year for membership.
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce www.OttawaKansas.org View their website or contact 785-242-1000 for more information.
AWE – Association of Women Entrepreneurs Meetings are at the Topeka & Shawnee County Library on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Annual Dues are only $25. Arrive at 11:30pm and get your lunch from the Millennium Café. Meeting held at at 12pm-1pm https://www.awetopeka.com/info@awetopeka.com Pam 785-221-7982 (text is quickest)
SHRM-Topeka Chapter www.shrmtopeka.com Meets last Thursday of month 11:30am-1pm @ Capital Plaza
The SCORE Association – 785-234-3049 scoretopeka@cox.net www.Topeka.Score.org On the first Saturday morning of each month we conduct a SCORE Roundtable Workshop where ideas, challenges, and advice is shared between SCORE counselors and clients. Visit their website or contact the group for more information.
Lawrence Women’s Network – Not industry exclusive – Meets on 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 11:45 til 1. 2nd Friday meets at La Parilla, 4th Friday meets at Lawrence Country Club Contact Shandra for more info: 785.409.9490 shandra@ragsdaleinsurancegroup.com
ABWA Engaging Leaders – Not industry exclusive – Meets on 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7:30-9am at Painted Canvas Contact Shandra for more info: 785.409.9490 shandra@ragsdaleinsurancegroup.com
Lawrence Professional Network – industry exclusive formal referral group – meets at Lawrence Country Club every Thursday at 7am. Contact Shandra for more info: 785.409.9490 shandra@ragsdaleinsurancegroup.com
Lawrence Referral Network – industry exclusive formal referral group – meets at Lawrence Country Club every Tuesday at 11:30 website lawrencereferralnetwork.com
Rock Chalk Referral Hawks – industry exclusive formal referral group – meets at Alvamar Country Club every Thursday at 11:30 website rockchalkreferralhawks.com
Douglas County Connection – industry exclusive formal referral group – meets at First Southern Baptist Church every Wednesday at 7am website dccks.com
BNI Lawrence – industry exclusive formal referral group – meets at Lawrence Country Club every Thursday at 7:30am Contact Shandra for more info: 785.409.9490shandra@ragsdaleinsurancegroup.com
Friends of Business Networking Group meets every Thursday 7:00am at Lawyers Title Topeka Office 5715 SW 21st St. Topeka Ks. You must be contact a member prior to be sure your business industry can attend, this group only allows one of each business type. Contact: Ray Moore of ServiceMaster Cleaning Services by AAA 785-608-2935 (cell) yellowclean00@gmail.com
BNI Topeka Meets for Lunch 11:30am-1:00pm Contact Robert Murphy robertbniks@gmail.com785.554.2526
Grants
Topeka / Shawnee County https://www.gotopeka.com/incentives/the-topekashawnee-county-small-business-incentive/
- Small Business Employee Training Incentive: – up to $1,000 per employee
- Small Business Equipment Purchase: – up to $7,500.
- Small Business Construction and Renovation Incentive:- up to $7,500.
- Marketing Incentive – up to $1,000
- Architect and Design Incentive: up to $1,500.