Recent economic development news for Topeka includes:

Aviva, a London based insurance and pension firm, announced that sales were up 39% for the 9 month period previous to September 30.  The company bought AmerUs Group Co., who had 200 employees in Topeka, 2 years ago.  Since that time, they have added about 100 employees in the city.

75 new jobs were created in Topeka as Del Monte Foods Co. opened its new pet food distribution center.  The 427,000 sq. ft. distribution center will add $2.5 million to Topeka in new wages and benefits.  The facility will complement other pet food industries in the city.

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