Monday, November 4, 2019

Greater Topeka Partnership

Are you looking for networking opportunities in the area? The Greater Topeka Partnership welcomes new members. You get lots of perks with a chamber membership.

You can learn more and fill out an application at: https://www.topekapartnership.com/the-gtp/gtp-membership/member-application/




As a new member, you'll get:
--3 social media posts in the GTP Membership group on Facebook
-1 article in e-news
-1 blog post
-New member story in TOP
-Ribbon cutting services
-Partnership TV and radio commercial with WIBW
-DIscounted booth at Business Expo
-Listing in the online directory and online referrals
-Plus several different networking opportunists throughout the year.

Tell them Shannon Engler sent you.

Chamber contact: Liz Sage
Membership Manager
719 S Kansas Ave. Suite 100 | Topeka, KS 66603
tel: 785.215.8580 | Elizabeth.Sage@topekapartnership.com

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

B2B Speed Networking Event






Sept 11, 2019 from 5:30pm-7:30pm 
We will host a B2B Speed Networking Event you will not want to miss.
Cost is $25, register online at www.INGKansas.com/b2b today!
The event will be at The Foundry 400 SW 33rd St. Topeka KS 66611

We will hand out a pre-stuffed bag, anyone that has registered for the event can bring items to LBM Solutions to have your card and any promotional items placed in the bags. Everyone who attends will receive a bag at the door. (If you can not make it, but want your items stuffed in the bag, you can do that too. Cost will be $25, your card will be printed in the booklet too. As long as you send it to me.)

After you register you will want to email your business card toShannon@Logan1972.com to have it put in the booklet that will be in the bag as well.

  • Food and drinks will be provided at this event.
  • We will have door prizes.
  • Meet several business contacts in one place.
  • You will get a booklet with everyone's card printed in it.

This event will have 100 people maximum, so you will want to register right away! Don't wait till it's too late!

Would your business like to donate a gift card, item or cash to give away? We are accepting donations. Drop them off at LBM Solutions, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, along with any items you want stuffed in the bags. (Any swag, brochures or business cards are welcome. Must bring 100 items for all 100 bags.)
@ LBM Solutions
C: 785.383.8139 
A: 5633 SW 21st St. Topeka, KS 66604

Register & Pay Online at www.INGKansas.com/B2B

Share with your friends, this will be a fun business networking event to join!








Friday, August 16, 2019

Sign Code Update Discussions for Topeka

DISCUSSION of proposed amendments to Division 2, Title 18 of the Municipal Code regarding a comprehensive update of the Topeka Sign Code.  
 
(Discuss a comprehensive update to Topeka's sign regulations.)
VOTING REQUIREMENTS:Discussion item only.
See attachment for more details.

https://topeka.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=14215&MeetingID=716

Thursday, March 28, 2019

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Monday, March 25, 2019

Business Networking Groups in NE Kansas

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Innovative Networking Group of Topeka & Lawrence This group $25 a year and open to all business types. Shannon Engler is the president. Shannon@Logan1972.com 785.383.8139 View meetings at: https://ingnetworking.blogspot.com/p/meeting-info.html (Website is being rebuilt.) They meet over the lunch hour 11:30am-12:30pttm Topeka is every other Wednesday and Lawrence meets Every 1st Tuesday and 3rd Friday of the Month.
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Mingl-ING After Hours Topeka – A divisions of ING (above) – 5-8pm after hours networking social event. $10 to attend a meeting or $100 a year membership. View meeting dates at: https://ingnetworking.blogspot.com/p/meeting-info.html
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Not Just Referrals Networking Group – Meets Noon-1pm, Every Monday at **New meeting place to come, will update as I have info or reach out to Kevin. 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.
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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 Norwood jnorwood@reeceandnichols.com 785-438-7731
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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.
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Engage Business Network meets AJ's Pizza on Westport Rd. on the first and third Thursday's of each month from 11:30-12:30. Find them on Facebook at: facebook.com/groups/1539302496370611/
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TIBA Networking Group meets the 2nd Tues of every month, 11:30a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is $20 at the door or $16 in advance, pay online. www.topekatiba.org Jennifer Kirmse at Jennifer.kirmse@azuracu.com for any inquiries or questions regarding the TIBA organization.
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Topeka Home Builders Association http://buildingtopeka.org Meeting throughout the year at different time and a huge Home Show every year. Contact 785-273-1260 for more information. This is a very large group, and I recommend visiting the group to see if it is right for you.
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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.
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Topeka Chamber of Commerce – Business After Hours – Once a month 5-7pm Find out more at www.TopekaChamber.org - Membership approx $399 a year, includes a 4 second commercial on WIBW, Newsletter inclusion, ribbon cutting ceremony, networking meetings and more!
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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
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Apartment Council of Topeka meets every 3rd Thursday of the Month. http://actopeka.org/ Email: apartmentcounciltopeka@gmail.com They meet every 3rd Thursday of the Month 11:30am-1pm, except in March that is their annual trade show.
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Kansas City Networking Group – Friday’s at 7am www.kcnetworkinggroup.com
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Lawrence Working Professionals – Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 1-2 at Conroy’s Pub www.lawrencenetworkingprofessionals.com
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Topeka Networking Council (TNC) www.TopekaNetworkingCouncil.com . Meet every Thursday 11:45am-1pm at Lawyers Title of Topeka 5715 SW 21st St. Topeka, KS
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Referral Leaders International – Find Kansas Chapters www.referralleaders.com - Approx $450 a year for membership.
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Topeka Generosity Network meets every Wednesday at 11:30am at the Viking Bar & Grill off 46th Street in North Topeka. topekasgenerositynetwork.com Call/Text (785) 640-3885 generositynetwork@gmail.com
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Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce www.OttawaKansas.org View their website or contact 785-242-1000 for more information.
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AWE РAssociation 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 Caf̩. Meeting held at at 12pm-1pm https://www.awetopeka.com/ info@awetopeka.com Lyla 785-215-1296
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SHRM-Topeka Chapter www.shrmtopeka.com Meets last Thursday of month 11:30am-1pm @ Capital Plaza
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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.
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Lawrence Women’s Network – Not industry exclusive – Meets on 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 11:45 till 1. $40 a year to join. Go to their website to contact the group and find out where the meetings are located. https://www.lawrencewomensnetwork.org/
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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
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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
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Lawrence Referral Network – industry exclusive formal referral group – meets at Lawrence Country Club every Tuesday at 11:30 website lawrencereferralnetwork.com
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Rock Chalk Referral Hawks – industry exclusive formal referral group – meets at Alvamar Country Club every Thursday at 11:30 website rockchalkreferralhawks.com
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Douglas County Connection – industry exclusive formal referral group – meets at First Southern Baptist Church every Wednesday at 7am website dccks.com
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BNI Lawrence – industry exclusive formal referral group – meets at Lawrence Country Club every Thursday at 7:30am Contact Shandra for more info: 785.409.9490 shandra@ragsdaleinsurancegroup.com
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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
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BNI Topeka Meets for Lunch 11:30am-1:00pm Contact Robert Murphy robertbniks@gmail.com 785.554.2526
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Osage City Chamber of Commerce - http://www.osagecitychamber.com/ osagecitychamber@gmail.com 785-219-2510 Luncheons are help once a month. Contact the Chamber for more information, or Brandy Criss-Engler 785-383-3169 or Shannon Engler 785-383-8139, be sure to tell them we sent you.
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DO YOU HAVE A NETWORKING GROUP NOT LISTED? OR YOUR GROUP INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED?
Send Shannon Engler your information and she would be happy to get your information on or updated on the list. Thank you! 785-383-8139 Shannon@Logan1972.com or ShannonAEngler@gmail.com

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Promotional Items - Custom with your company logo

We have over 600,000 different items we can put your name on. If you want your name on it, that is what we do. Below are a few sales we have for 2019. Contact me to get started on your next marketing project.

Shannon A Engler
Logan Business Machines
Client Marketing Specialist
785-383-8139 C
785-233-1102 O

Shannon@Logan1972.com

Prices below include all set up and shipping charges. They do not include applicable sales tax. 

















Wednesday, February 20, 2019

National Days & Fun Things to Post on Your Social Media Pages

Sometimes it is hard to find things to post on your social media pages. How do other people figure out what to post and keep it fun? I don't want it to just be me selling to people all the time. Here are a few resources that are free and can help you come up with some creative things to post on your social media pages like Facebook or LinkedIn.

Idea 1:
Look at National Days coming up on the Calendar. They are several that you can really have fun with! This website is a great website for National Observation Days that are recognized throughout the year. https://nationaldaycalendar.com

This is a sample of one I made in publisher:



















Idea 2:
Jokes are always fun! Have a joke that you tell all the time? Or maybe you see funny memes and things you think your clients will get a good chuckle from? Everyone loves a good laugh. Start sharing funny jokes on your page. Google images is a great resource for that. You can find ideas and use publisher like I did above to create fun things, or if the images do not have logos or copyright marks on them, you may be able to download what you find and use it.

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Idea 3:
Inspiration and quotes, these always make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. And really how many times have you shared something that you liked onto your page. This is the point anyway to get people to share and interact with things from your social media pages. So let's make your fans and clients feel good today! Share something inspirational!
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Idea 4:
Share recipes. I know I am guilty of sharing a recipe on my page so I can view it later and print it or make it. Maybe you don;t want to get carried away and post one everyday. But you can post one from time to time.

Idea 5:
Post before and after pictures of your work. Everyone likes to see what you do. You can post pictures of your products to show people what you can do for them or what they can buy form you.

Idea 6:
Employee Birthdays! Celebrate with the team and your fans. If you go to our Facebook page you will see posts at least once a month with birthday wishes to employees. Have fun with this. Share their funny stories and things they would like to do on their birthday. View the Logan Business Machines page at: https://www.facebook.com/Logan-Business-Machines-125987710787648

Idea 7:
Share employee anniversaries. Congratulate them for their 1, 2, 3+ years of being part of your work family! This makes the employees feel special and it shows people you care about your team.

Idea 8:
Share pictures of your customer's coming in to visit and share their facebook pages with a link in your post to their page.

I recommend that you organically post these items on your page with pictures. This makes it so when people share it all the text you put and your Fan Page stays with the post when it is shared off other peoples pages.

Stay tuned for more marketing ideas from your friendly marketing friend... Shannon Engler, She Knows Marketing.

Have a great week!

Shannon Engler  Marketing Specialist
Logan Business Machines
(785) 383-8139 • (785) 233-1102 • 417 NE US Hwy 24, Topeka, Kansas 66608

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Round Jar Opener with a Custom Imprint







































I would be happy to help you with your round jar opener custom imprinted order.
Contact me today to get started. 


Shannon A Engler
Logan Business Machines
785-383-8139 Cell
785-233-1102 Office

417 NE US Hwy 24, Topeka, Kansas 66608
Shannon@Logan1972.com

1oz Hand Sanitizer Hand Sanitizer with Sanell Label and Custom Leash






































I would be happy to get your order started today for our 1oz Hand Sanitizer Hand Sanitizer with Sanell Label and Custom Leash. Contact me to get started. 

Have a great week!

Shannon Engler Solutions Specialist
Logan Business Machines
(785) 383-8139 Cell • (785) 233-1102 Office • 417 NE US Hwy 24, Topeka, Kansas 66608
Shannon@Logan1972.com

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Promotional Items 2019 Catalogs

Always call and get a quote on the items you like, for availability and confirm prices.
785-383-8139 Shannon@Logan1972.com
Don't see an item you are looking for? Just ask we would be happy to give you a custom presentation for your next promotional item project. 

View my blog post to view tips and instruction to help make it easier to ship our catalogs:
http://shannonsheknowsmarketing.blogspot.com/2018/07/shopping-our-promotional-item-catalogs.html


470 Items under $1.00
https://viewer.zoomcats.com/logan470itemsunder1


BIC - If you like Bic Products this one is for you:
https://viewer.zoomcats.com/loganbusinessbic

The Big Book, this large catalog has hundred's of different items you could put your name on:
https://viewer.zoomcats.com/loganbusinesshitpromoitems

Low Cost: Cups, Tumblers, Koozies, Office Supplies and More
https://viewer.zoomcats.com/loganbusinesscps


Pen Catalogs:
Our Pen Catalog that has everything from your everyday click pen to your really nice metal pen:
https://viewer.zoomcats.com/loganbusinesshub
One of many of our pan catalogs:
https://viewer.zoomcats.com/loganbusinessmachinesbelpens/page/1
The Pen Experts - #WeSellThoseToo
https://viewer.zoomcats.com/loganbusinessrite

Apparel to Embroider: 
https://viewer.zoomcats.com/loganbusinesssama 

Gift Sets & High-End Products: 
https://viewer.zoomcats.com/loganbussinessmaggp

Chap Stick & Hand Sanitizer
https://viewer.zoomcats.com/logabbusinessleash

Logo Matts & Rugs: 
https://viewer.zoomcats.com/loganbusinesslogomatt

Decals, Banners, Corrugated Yard Signs & More:
https://viewer.zoomcats.com/loganbusinessdecalssigns

Calendars: 
https://viewer.zoomcats.com/loganbusinesscalendars

Sunglasses, Mini Cow Bells, Kids Toys, Bank Bags and more: 
https://viewer.zoomcats.com/loganbusinesswow

Checks, 2-3 Part Forms, Other Business Forms:
https://viewer.zoomcats.com/loganbusinessprinting



Shannon A Engler
785-383-8139 Phone
Logan Business Machiines

Shannon@Logan1972.com
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