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On Tuesday, more than 150 nonprofit organizations will gather for Topeka Gives, an annual event hosted by the Topeka Community Foundation to raise funds and encourage collaboration in the nonprofit community.

Marsha Pope, president of TCF, said the event was originally intended to be a one-day celebration in 2013 as part of the foundation’s 30th anniversary. It can be intimidating to get started.”

Potential investors might feel more comfortable looking at stocks based in their area, she added, with which they’re familiar.

Workshop teaches about food biz

In 2015, the Shawnee County Extension Office conducted four focus groups to find out what people in the community wanted to learn around the agency’s primary objectives, which include global food systems, health, developing tomorrow’s leaders and community vitality.

Cindy Evans, county extension director, said a June 21 workshop at Glacier’s Edge Winery, 1636 S.E. 85th St., is the first one scheduled in response to what participants said.

“Starting a Small Food Business” will educate participants about:

Product-development assistance from K-State’s Value-Added Food Center.

Farmer’s market rules and regulations.

Setting up a licensed kitchen.

Kansas Department of Agriculture marketing and grant resources.

Business plan development from the Washburn Kansas Small Business Development Center.

From the Land of Kansas trademark program.

Topeka entrepreneurs Mike and Lisa Steinert, from Glacier’s Edge, Bill and Angie Anderson from Cashmere Popcorn and Rex and Shannon Rees from Rees Fruit Farm will share their experiences with attendees.