Forge

05/27/2026

Kick off your summer with us on June 4 from 5:30–8 PM ☀️🎶

Interns and RSVP'd FORGE members will enjoy exclusive access to a VIP area with FREE food, drinks, and a prime view of Evergy Plaza. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet fellow interns, enjoy great music, and kick off a summer of networking and fun with the TopCity Interns Program.

All FORGE members are welcome, and the event is completely FREE. Register here: gotopeka.com/go-events

Special thanks to our sponsors for helping make the TopCity Interns Program possible: Evergy, HF Mixing Group, Security Benefit, FHLBank Topeka, Topeka Foundry & Iron Works, Advisors Excel, Hill’s, and Moore.

05/26/2026

Congrats again, Caleb and Sasha!!! 🎉

Congratulations to the Leadership Greater Topeka Class of 2026!

A little over a week ago we had an unforgettable night celebrating 36 incredible leaders, our newest Advisory Council members, and this year’s award recipients!

From the Dhamaka Queens performance to Dr. Shekhar Challa’s reflections on Indian culture, Bollywood Nights truly lived up to its name.

A huge thank you to our emcee Jovy George and everyone else who made the event possible and to our graduates and honorees who are leading boldly and shaping the future of Topeka every day.

The credits may have rolled… but the leadership story continues.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Whether you’re working today or have the time off, take a moment to reflect on the sacrifice behind the freedoms we experience every day.

From all of us at Forge, we thank those who served and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/21/2026

You joined Forge… now come meet the humans behind it. 😎

Tonight’s Membership Mingle is your chance to make connections, ask questions, and get involved without the pressure.

📍 Link Innovation Labs | 5–7 PM
➡️ Main entrance on SE 6th Street
🅿️ Free parking on Kansas Ave between 6th & 7th

05/21/2026

Getting informed. Getting involved. Getting people to vote. 🗳️
That’s what Forge’s Advocacy Committee is all about. Thanks to the Shawnee County Election Office for the behind-the-scenes tour this week. Join a Forge committee today to get more involved!

05/19/2026

Forge members! Membership Mingle is almost here 👀

If you’ve been meaning to get more involved, this is your moment. Meet people, learn what’s happening, and find where you fit before summer momentum takes off.

No pressure. Just real connections.

📍 Link Innovations Lab
🗓 May 21 | 5–7 PM

Save your spot: https://bit.ly/4vUcuw9

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05/17/2026

Congratulations to the entire Leadership Greater Topeka graduating class on an incredible achievement! We were especially proud to celebrate Forge Board Members Caleb Soliday and Sasha Klaurens as they were honored with this amazing group of leaders! 👏🎓

What a fun Bollywood themed event and inspiring evening full of celebration, awards, and bright futures ahead. 🌟

05/13/2026

Big congratulations to our current IDEAS Committee Chair, Daisy Karimi on joining the board of the East Topeka Senior Center! 👏

Daisy is an active member of our board, consistently bringing passion, leadership, and a heart for community impact. We’re excited to see her continue making a positive impact in our community!

East Topeka Senior Center welcomes our newest board member Daisy Karimi. Welcome aboard Daisy

05/12/2026

Applications are OPEN for the Stay785 Grant Initiative through June 1 at 11:59 PM! Apply here: https://forms.gle/2wvfKbrTdmKreL8T9

The Stay785 Grant, led by Topeka Youth Commission and supported by Forge Young Talent, empowers local youth to bring their ideas to life and create meaningful impact across Topeka and Shawnee County.

Special thank you to the Topeka Community Foundation for funding this initiative and investing in the future of our region’s young people.

Youth ages 12–21 can apply for up to $2,000 to lead projects that improve and energize our community. From public art and beautification projects to local events, leadership programs, and modernizing community spaces, this grant is about putting ideas into action.

This initiative is all about giving young people the opportunity to decide what they want to see in Topeka and helping make it happen.

📅 Deadline: June 1 at 11:59 PM
📍 Eligibility: Ages 12–21 in Topeka/Shawnee County
💡 Must be youth-directed with a supporting organization

Have questions or want to get involved? Reach out to [email protected]

Let’s build the future of Topeka together.

05/06/2026

Still time to snag your ticket! 🎭 No script. No rules. Just laughs.
Join Forge at Laugh Lines for a night of improv, audience games, and nonstop fun. Grab your ticket through the Forge link to sit with us, plus popcorn + soda on us! 🍿🥤
🎟️ bit.ly/4vMxKnu