Our Mission
The Topeka Independent Business Association is organized to promote the formation, growth and viability of small and independently owned businesses in the Topeka area, and more specifically:
To work to improve the business climate and foster business opportunities for independent businesses
To promote and protect independent enterprise in the belief that businesses, substantially owned, managed and controlled by citizens of the community, will bring about a more prosperous community for all citizens
To provide benefits, services, and education to aid in the operation and profitability of its members
To encourage and support a high standard of ethics in every business and profession
To urge members to do business locally whenever possible
To promote entrepreneurship as affording the greatest opportunity for youth
To promote harmony, good fellowship, and a closer relationship among members and all Topeka business and professional men and women and their employees
To promote such municipal, state, and federal legislation or regulations as will preserve fair competition and encourage local enterprise and individual initiative
Our Vision
HEALTH INSURANCE & HEALTHCARe
TIBA is committed to helping Shawnee County businesses understand their options in obtaining affordable, honest, and managebale health insurance and health care.
MEMBER EDUCATION
TIBA will provide educational opportunities for successful ongoing businesses, directed at business owners and their key employees. In addition to sponsoring presentations and programs by professionals and experts, TIBA will encourage its most experienced members to make presentations for the benefit of other members.
POLITICAL ADVOCACY
TIBA is proactive in representing the interests of small and independent busniesses before the Kansas legislature and governments in Shawnee County. TIBA is non-partisan.
Current Board of Directors
Chair
Matt Vanderpool
The Sweet Tee & 8 Iron Therapy
Vice Chair
Marshall Madill
Integrity Insurance
Secretary
Abbey Brown
The Brownstone
Treasurer
Mark Worden
SSC CPAs + Advisors
2023 Board of Directors
PAST CHAIR
Pam Billups
Kansas Business Solutions
Jennifer Kirmse
Azura Credit Union
Tim Kolling
Compass Marketing & Advertising Partners
Karen Linn
BT & Co.
Chris Martin
ProCopy Inc.
Stan Martindell
Topeka Electric Motor
Roger Montgomery
Topeka City Lifestyle Magazine
Kristin Scott
Scott Human Resources, LLC
Jessica Sowards
Sowards Glass
Chris St. John
Lawyers Title of Topeka, Inc.
Staff
Natalie Bright, TIBA Lobbyist
Bright & Carpenter Consulting Inc.
Carol Gallmeyer, TIBA Admin
Cottonwood Whispers Design
