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Lawrence Business Hall of Fame 2022 Laureates Announced (COPY_1683170853969)
By Ashley Charest
Entrepreneurship
The 2022 Lawrence Business Hall of Fame Tribute Dinner celebrating Lawrence business leaders is being held on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at the DoubleTree by Hilton (Regency Ballroom). The reception will begin at 5:30 pm and the tribute dinner and awards begins at 6:15 pm.
The 2022 class includes: Marilyn Bittenbender, Heck Land Company; Richard Haig, Westside 66 Inc.; Roger Scott, Scott...
Survey: About One-Third of Teens May be in Financially Unhealthy Relationships; Seek Advice from Parents, who Also Struggle with Money (COPY_1683170854252)
By Ashley Charest
Financial Literacy
According to a new study by Junior Achievement (JA) and The Allstate Foundation, nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teenagers aged 13-18 (31%) have experienced unhealthy financial warning signs in a romantic relationship. Both teen girls and boys reported being prevented from going to school or work or being told what they could or could not...
Survey: About One-Third of Teens May be in Financially Unhealthy Relationships; Seek Advice from Parents, who Also Struggle with Money
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By Ashley Charest
Financial Literacy
According to a new study by Junior Achievement (JA) and The Allstate Foundation, nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teenagers aged 13-18 (31%) have experienced unhealthy financial warning signs in a romantic relationship. Both teen girls and boys reported being prevented from going to school or work or being told what they could or could not...
2022 Topeka Business Hall of Fame Laureates Announced (COPY_1683170855425)
By Ashley Charest
Community Involvement
The 2022 Topeka Business Hall of Fame laureates were announced at a brunch on Tuesday, September 14. Four business leaders will join the Topeka Business Hall of Fame in March 2022. The 2022 laureates are Grant Cushinberry, posthumous; Vince Frye; Marvin Spees, Capitol City Oil; and Matt Strathman, Strathman...
2022 Topeka Business Hall of Fame Laureates Announced
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By Ashley Charest
Community Involvement
The 2022 Topeka Business Hall of Fame laureates were announced at a brunch on Tuesday, September 14. Four business leaders will join the Topeka Business Hall of Fame in March 2022. The 2022 laureates are Grant Cushinberry, posthumous; Vince Frye; Marvin Spees, Capitol City Oil; and Matt Strathman, Strathman...
Back to School Survey (COPY_1683170861084)
By Ashley Charest
Community Involvement
A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm ENGINE Insights shows that nearly 2-in-5 (39%) feel that they are behind educationally because of the...
Back to School Survey
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By Ashley Charest
Community Involvement
A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm ENGINE Insights shows that nearly 2-in-5 (39%) feel that they are behind educationally because of the...
Lawrence Area Looking for New Program Assistant (COPY_1683170861634)
By Ashley Charest
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement of Kansas is looking to hire a program assistant in...
Lawrence Area Hiring Program Assistant
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By Ashley Charest
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement of Kansas is looking to add onto their staff within the Lawrence area, specifically a program...
Lawrence Area Looking for New Program Assistant
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By Ashley Charest
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement of Kansas is looking to hire a program assistant in...