SME Topeka

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Over fifty years ago, a group of sales and marketing leaders created SME Topeka.

They built an association for sales and marketing professionals that continues to strive to improve the knowledge, conduct and standards of its members.

10/01/2026

We will see you at our next SME dinner meeting, Tuesday Oct. 13.

We will be at Townsite 16, with networking at 5:30 and dinner and program at 6pm

It features Topeka Scarecrows General Manager, Robbie Nichols. Robbie’s presentation will discuss how he and his team approach sports marketing and community involvement in Topeka.

Register to attend: https://www.smetopeka.org/october-meeting/

As a reminder, SME members and prospective members attend for free. Guests are always welcome. Registration is $50.

See you there!

P.S. We're officially on Instagram! Give us a follow . https://www.instagram.com/smetopeka/

09/30/2026

Thank you to the Topeka Independent Business Association (TIBA) for serving as a Game Sponsor for our SME Topeka Annual Golf Tournament!

TIBA is organized to promote the formation, growth and viability of small and independently owned businesses in the Topeka area.

Learn more about what they do at: topekatiba.org.

09/29/2026

A big thank you to Budget Blinds serving Topeka & Manhattan for serving as a Cart Sponsor for the SME Topeka Annual Golf Tournament!

Located at 3111 SW Van Buren St #121 in Topeka, Budget Blinds of Topeka and Manhattan serve Auburn, Berryton, Emporia, Holton, Hoyt, Junction City, Lyndon, Manhattan, Osage City, Overbrook, Rossville, Silver Lake, St. Mary's, Topeka, Wamego, and more.

https://www.budgetblinds.com/topeka/

09/24/2026

Just a friendly reminder! The deadline to register to play in our SME Topeka Annual Golf Tournament is TOMORROW!

Please consider registering at https://www.smetopeka.org/sme/events/sme-golf-tourney/

We are looking forward to seeing you TWO WEEKS from today, October 8, at Lake Shawnee Golf Course!

Attention all area golfers! Our annual SME Topeka Annual Golf Tournament is coming up quickly!

Join us THREE WEEKS from today at Lake Shawnee Golf Course for a day of golf, networking, food, and fun!

Formatted as a four-person scramble, there will be fun course games, a catered lunch, raffle prizes to bid on, networking opportunities, and more!

If you are an individual golfer who would like to play, the cost is $150/person or $600/team.

If you are interested in participating or sponsoring, please email [email protected] or register HERE: https://www.smetopeka.org/sme/events/sme-golf-tourney/

Deadline for registration is next Friday, September 25, so act fast and help us fill up our team openings!

09/22/2026

Please help us welcome Scott Van Genderen with Edward Jones as a lunch sponsor for the SME Topeka Annual Golf Tournament!

Scott's journey with Edward Jones began in 1990, and 35+ years later, he continues to help individuals and families on their journey to financial well-being.

Learn more about his services here:
https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/scott-vangenderen

Thank you, Scott!

09/17/2026

Attention all area golfers! Our annual SME Topeka Annual Golf Tournament is coming up quickly!

Join us THREE WEEKS from today at Lake Shawnee Golf Course for a day of golf, networking, food, and fun!

Formatted as a four-person scramble, there will be fun course games, a catered lunch, raffle prizes to bid on, networking opportunities, and more!

If you are an individual golfer who would like to play, the cost is $150/person or $600/team.

If you are interested in participating or sponsoring, please email [email protected] or register HERE: https://www.smetopeka.org/sme/events/sme-golf-tourney/

Deadline for registration is next Friday, September 25, so act fast and help us fill up our team openings!

Photos from SME Topeka's post 09/16/2026

We celebrated our first dinner meeting of the new year on Tuesday, September 8 at Townsite 16.

Congratulations to our two Washburn’s Sales and Marketing Executives recipients, Libby and Nolan!

Our speakers were Zach Molzer and Anna McQueeny with Molzer Development. Not only is Molzer Development doing great work in the Kansas City area, they’ve also attracted an impressive following with their social media presence. Their presentation explained how they tailor their marketing strategy to their target audience.

Thank you to all who joined us. We’ll see you on Sept. 24 for our high performance happy hour at Link Innovation Labs!
(220 SE 6th St 1st Floor, Topeka, KS 66603)

09/11/2026

Thank you to one of our returning beverage sponsors for our SME Topeka Annual Golf Tournament, Bennington State Bank!

Local to Kansas, with locations in Topeka, Salina, Bennington, Minneapolis, Wichita, and more, Bennington State Bank has served Kansas communities for 138 years.

Learn more about their services at https://bsbks.com/.

09/10/2026

Join SME on Thursday September 24th for a High Performance Happy Hour Co-Sponsored by Washburn University SME from 4pm-6pm at the Link Innovation Labs!

Our speaker will be Jay Ladenburger, a long-time SME member.

Address: 220 SE 6th St 1st Floor, Topeka, KS 66603

Light refreshments will be available.

RSVP by Sept 21 using this link. The event is FREE, but please register so we know you are coming.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=7Wn3jmCVpUOWbSvHjAvQBr5pWBEj3uhNgYrm-VC7y01UM0U1SDJEQVJRN1lDNjVJWkZLVklXR08zUi4u&route=shorturl

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

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PO Box 8660
Topeka, KS
66608

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