MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMBERSHIP
The Greater Topeka Partnership strives to maximize members’ success and the area’s economic vitality.
Whether your business is an entrepreneurial venture, an established company or a nonprofit organization, your membership provides you with access to many of the greatest involvement opportunities, connections and programs in the area. Your membership in The Partnership can:
- Expand your network
- Enhance exposure for your products, programs, and services
- Equip you with opportunities to increase your knowledge of community initiatives
- Engage your expertise through The Partnership's committees and other venues
- Enlist advocacy support for legislative issues that affect businesses of all sizes
Sponsoring Partnership events will also get your business in front of more people and increase your recognition in the community. Whether you choose sponsorships a la carte or a top-tier package, you are able to decide what events and programs best align with your vision as a business. You can learn more about marketing opportunities and sponsorship in the Member Marketing section.
Member Promotion
Ribbon Cuttings
Membership with the Partnership includes a ribbon-cutting, scheduled at your convenience, to assist in promoting your business. Ribbon cuttings include staff, Partnership Ambassadors, and often generate media coverage. Additionally, your ribbon-cutting event will be shared on the Partnership's social media platforms.
Members wishing to hold a Partnership Ribbon Cutting must submit an online application to the Partnership office.
Ground Breakings
We will support and celebrate your business at every stage. Should your business build a new building or addition, staff and Partnership Ambassadors will attend and provide shovels for the groundbreaking. Your groundbreaking event will also be shared on the Partnership's social media platforms.
Members wishing to hold a Partnership Groundbreaking must submit an online application to the Partnership office.
On-Air Media Recognition
The Partnership works with WIBW and Alpha Media to promote your business on-air. Staff will work with you to create 10-second messages introducing your business as a new Partnership member and give listeners information to find your business. These segments will be aired in a rotation with other new members on Alpha Media radio and on WIBW daily for three weeks.
Engagement Opportunities
The Partnership is always looking for enthusiastic individuals to assist with events, programs, and committees. There are opportunities to join committees and programs like:
- Partnership Ambassadors
- Business Unwind Committee
- Federal Employers Committee
- Legislative Affairs Committee
- Lunch n' Learns
- Power Breakfast Committee
- Military Relations Council
- Small Business Council
- Momentum 2022 Work Groups
Learn more about how to Get Involved with events, programs, and committees.
Ready to join the Partnership? Fill out the form below and a Partnership representative will get back to you within 48 hours.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
FREE MONEY
Don't overlook available resources that can help your business succeed. Grants, incentives and other options are within your reach.
NETWORKING
Exchange information and ideas with the business and community leaders that frequent our many events.
FREE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Uncover free educations opportunities that will help your company grow and flourish within the community.
EVENT PARTICIPATION
Put yourself out there by hosting, sponsoring or volunteering at one of our many events.
ADVOCACY
Come together on the issues affecting businesses in the area and create a unified voice within the community.
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
We offer many options for your organization to advertise in our multiple publications and events.
REFERRALS
Receive quality recommendations with your online directory listing, as well as from GTP staff, GTP members, vendors, and consumers seeking new business relationships.
