SME Topeka

09/09/2026

Steve Shehi, Director of Player Development at Prairie Band Casino & Resort, was honored as Executive of the Month for the Sales and Marketing Executives of Topeka at the September meeting.

Congratulations, Steve!

Learn more about SME at smetopeka.org

09/08/2026

Please join us in thanking the Washburn University Brenneman School of Business for once again being a lunch sponsor for this year's SME Topeka Annual Golf Tournament!

The Brenneman School of Business offers comprehensive curricula designed to help students develop the key skills that today's employers are looking for.

Our partnership with the Brenneman School of Business includes having multiple department faculty as members of SME Topeka, as well as working with the student-ran WSME Chapter to provide educational opportunities for students at our monthly meetings and high-performance seminars.

We also provide scholarship opportunities for several Brenneman School of Business students annually.

09/02/2026

Please help us welcome Midland Care Connection, Inc. as our SME Topeka Annual Golf Tournament Title Sponsor!

Give them a follow on Facebook to learn about what they do in Topeka, Lawrence, Kansas City (KS), Emporia, and beyond.

Since 1978, Midland Care Connection, Inc. has aimed to bring hope, comfort and support to those in need.

For over four decades, Midland Care has been a pioneer and leader in responding to the most challenging health care needs in our community.

Midland Care now offers an integrated community care delivery system addressing social, physical and spiritual needs, improving quality of life for our aging population to keep older adults at home and independent longer, as a vital part of our community.

09/01/2026

TODAY (Tuesday, 9/1) is your last chance to register for our Tuesday, 9/8 dinner featuring Zachary Molzer and Anna McQueeny of Molzer Development !

As a reminder, we'll be at Townsite 16, with networking at 5:30pm, followed by dinner and our speakers' presentation at 6pm.

Looks like we are going to have a great turnout, and we'd love to see you there.

REGISTER HERE:

Date: September 8, 2026Location: Townsite Tower, 16th Floor, 534 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66603Time: Networking at 5:30pm. Dinner at 6pm.

08/25/2026

LAST DAY for Early Bird Registration and ONE MONTH until RSVP's end for the SME Topeka Annual Golf Tournament!

Share this and let your friends know to get those registrations in.

Until end of day today (Tuesday 8/25), you can get a team registration and hole sponsorship for $700!

Our 4-person scramble include lunch, a raffle, fun course games, and an opportunity to network with other area sales and marketing professionals.

If you are not a golfer but would like to support the tournament, we have opportunities for raffle donations, hole sponsorships, and other event sponsorships.

Complete the form attached or register HERE: https://www.smetopeka.org/sme/events/sme-golf-tourney/

Please contact us at [email protected] for more information on sponsoring the event or donating raffle items.

08/19/2026

After you register for our September dinner meeting, make sure you get registered for our SME Topeka Annual Golf Tournament! It's coming up quick!

Formatted as a four-person scramble, this year's tournament will be on Thursday, October 8. Thank you to the beautiful Lake Shawnee Golf Course for hosting us.

We're running an EARLY BIRD SPECIAL through next Tuesday, August 25, where you can get a team registration and hole sponsorship for $700.

This event will include lunch, a raffle, fun course games, and an opportunity to network with other area sales and marketing professionals.

If you are not a golfer but would like to support the tournament, we have opportunities for raffle donations, hole sponsorships, and other event sponsorships.

Complete the form attached or register HERE: https://www.smetopeka.org/sme/events/sme-golf-tourney/

Please contact us at [email protected] for more information on sponsoring the event or donating raffle items.

08/19/2026

Make your plans now to join us at September dinner meeting!

On Tuesday, September 8, we welcome Zach Molzer, Principal and Founder of Molzer Development .

We will be at Townsite 16 (Address: 534 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66603), with networking at 5:30pm and dinner at 6pm. Guests are $50. Prospective members and members attend for free.

Zach joined the KCTV 5 team earlier this year to discuss his team's current projects in the KC-metro area. This includes their renovation of the historic Aladdin Hotel.

https://www.kctv5.com/video/2026/04/29/transforming-historic-aladdin-hotel/

RSVP HERE: https://www.smetopeka.org/september-meeting/

Molzer Development Founder Zach Molzer joins Shane and Kerrigan to chat about what's in store for KC's historic Aladdin Hotel.

08/11/2026

We recently completed our annual SME board retreat!

Incoming SME President Irene Haws presented Immediate Past President Jared Hitchens with a bottle of bourbon as a thank you for his service .

Board members also enjoyed lunch at Prairie Band Casino & Resort prior to the retreat.

SME Topeka is gearing up for an amazing year!

08/06/2026

The opening meeting of our new SME year is on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Townsite Tower, Floor 16.

Help us provide a warm welcome to Zach Molzer, our September speaker.

Make plans to join us. As always, prospective members can attend for free and guests are always welcome. Guest dinner cost is $50.

We’ll begin with networking at 5:30pm, with dinner to follow at 6pm.

Register here: https://www.smetopeka.org/september-meeting/

08/04/2026

SME's 2011 Executive of the Year, Joanne Morrell, is heavily involved with the Historic Jayhawk Theatre in downtown Topeka!

They have an upcoming Centennial Celebration event, on Sunday August 16th.

If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please follow this link to learn about how you can help!