We are excited to announce a new and exciting way to support, explore and celebrate local businesses. With your help, we will select and highlight unique businesses in our community and learn more about them through a monthly business highlight on our Azura Above & Beyond Blog and social media channels.
Shop Small, Earn Big's featured August business: Cookies by Gayla. Find out more about this exciting Azura Credit Union program and the featured business!
What is Shop Small, Earn Big?
Shop Small, Earn Big is a new and exciting program Azura Credit Union is offering our membership in 2021 and beyond. We believe in celebrating local business, while also offering a fun incentive for our members to shop local! Each month, we will feature a local business. If Azura members use their personal Azura debit or credit card at the featured business, they will be entered for a chance to win $100 at the end of the month!
What business is featured this month?
How long has Cookies by Gayla been in business in Topeka?
Cookies by Gayla has served the local Topeka area for over 14 years!
They are located inside West Ridge Mall. Their address is 1801 SW Wanamaker Road, Topeka, KS 66604.
Currently, the store is open 7 days a week, 11 am to 7pm and Sunday 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
What is the owner's favorite part about owning a small business in Topeka?
When we asked the owners what their favorite part was about having a small business in Topeka, they responded "We love being part of celebrations and events. We are happiest knowing that our products are the centerpiece of parties and gatherings. The community has been very supportive of us and our devoted customers are the sole reason we are able to continue making our goodies!"
Is there a certain dish, product, or service at your business that you would recommend a first timer trying?
"We have so many made from scratch goodies but our signature sugar cookie is the reason our business bloomed into a retail store. The soft sugar cookie is made from scratch with a soft decadent icing, all from original secret recipes. These cookies are available every day at our store and we also accept orders for special shapes and designs to match your celebration."
What else does the owner want you to know about their store?
The owners shared "We are a woman-owned small local bakery. Our location inside West Ridge Mall is open 7 days a week and we also participate in area festivals and events. We purchased Mom & I's Candy 4 years ago and have continued their legacy with making homemade candies by scratch from original recipes. Mom & I's Candy was founded in Everest, KS in the early 90's by a mom/daughter team to help keep their local grocery open. We sell the candies at our Mall store and sell wholesale throughout the country to boutiques and gift shops. Our customers enjoy the candy so much that we have had to expand the product line.
I want to nominate a business for this program - how can I do it?
We are always looking for your favorite local businesses to feature! Nominate a business today.
