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470: Reaching a solution on data centers in Sedgwick County

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Sedgwick County commissioner Ryan Baty and MindScapes CEO Tonya Witherspoon joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on July 16, 2026. The topic was data centers and their future in Sedgwick County.

469: Making the call on Wichita's NCAA basketball future

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Visit Wichita's Josh Howell joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for Episode 469 of BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal, a discussion of the city's winning bid to host the opening round of the 2027 and 2028 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

468: Exploration Place's future and Adam Smith's place in it

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Wichita Business Journal senior reporter Audrey Jensen talks with editor Kirk Seminoff about her cover story on the future of Exploration Place children's science museum and its CEO, Adam Smith.

467: The man in the middle of Goddard's growth

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:26 -0400

Goddard city manager Craig Crossette joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on July 1, 2026.

466: Terry Karst answers our questions one more time

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:52 -0400

Terry Karst, retiring president and CEO of Wichita's 3P Processing, joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast episode 466.

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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:01:09 -0400

Wichita Wind Surge general manager Matt Hamilton joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on June 10, 2026.

464: Heartspring's ambitious downtown plans

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:53 -0400

Dan Soliday and Heather Hogan of Heartspring joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast episode 464.

463: What's happening between two rivers

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:56 -0400

WBJ senior reporter Audrey Jensen and editor Kirk Seminoff talk about Jensen's cover story in the May 29 WBJ about commercial development planned for an area of far northwest Wichita.

462: Steve Noble on the needs that go into a USD 259 bond project

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:51 -0400

462: Steve Noble on the needs that go into a USD 259 bond project by Wichita Business Journal

461: Friends University's Amy Carey on growing a private college in challenging times

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:09 -0400

Friends University president Amy Carey joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on May 4, 2026.

460: The YMCA's more than greater Wichita now

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:49 -0400

Greater Wichita YMCA president and CEO Ronn McMahon joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on April 27, 2026.

459: Music Theatre Wichita's new home

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:28:29 -0400

Angela Cassette and Brian Marcum of Music Theatre Wichita join WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the performing arts company's recent announcement about its new home at 640 N. Emporia.

458: Dillons' plans to add to its Wichita stable

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:27 -0400

458: Dillons' plans to add to its Wichita stable by Wichita Business Journal

457: Derrick Nielsen's settled in at Lange Cos.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:31 -0400

457: Derrick Nielsen's settled in at Lange Cos. by Wichita Business Journal

456: Celebrating 40 years of Wichita business news

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:25 -0400

Publisher John Ek and editor Kirk Seminoff talk about the Wichita Business Journal's 40th anniversary and its 40th anniversary issue.

455: Bill Gardner answers my logo snob questions

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:43 -0400

Gardner Design owner and creative director Bill Gardner joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for Episode 455 of the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.

454: Sales tax punted; what's next?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:22:56 -0400

Business Journal senior reporter Audrey Jensen and editor Kirk Seminoff talk about Tuesday's one-sided sales-tax referendum defeat and what's to be learned from it.

453: Former Council member Bryan Frye on why he's a sales-tax no

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:40 -0400

Former Wichita City Council member Bryan Frye joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Feb. 24, 2026.

452: Wichita Forward's leaders talk sales-tax proposal

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:01:05 -0400

Wichita Forward leaders Aaron Bastian, Jon Rolph and Ben Hutton joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Feb. 19, 2026.

451: Chady Sarraf's 'American Dream' settles in Wichita

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:24 -0400

Dr. Chady Sarraf, 2026 Medical Society of Sedgwick County president, joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Jan. 27, 2026.

450: Celeste Racette and the 'rushed' sales-tax proposal

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:00:29 -0400

Celeste Racette of Save Taxpayers Vote No joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Feb. 2, 2026.

449: Dan Mize and the growth at IMA

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:22:29 -0400

Dan Mize, president of IMA Wichita, joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Jan. 20, 2026.

448: The funding question for reducing homelessness in Wichita

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:00:48 -0400

Steve Dixon, chair of the board of directors for Second Light, joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Jan. 21, 2026.

447: How AI can affect, and will affect, your business

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:32:39 -0400

Sheree Utash of WSU Tech, Dustin Burns of McCownGordon, Dan Wesley of Workday and Robert Feeney of Ringorang talk about artificial intelligence in the workplace in a wide-ranging conversation.

446: Al Higdon's life in public relations

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:00:22 -0400

Public relations executive Al Higdon joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast in December 2025.

445: WBJ reporters and editors look back at 2025

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:00:52 -0400

Managing editor Shelby Kellerman and reporters Audrey Jensen, Jenna Farhat and Eduardo Castillo join WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about 2025 in business news.

444: Tom Shine puts a cap on the red pen

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:00:23 -0400

KMUW news editor Tom Shine joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Dec. 2, 2025.

443: Candid talk from local government leaders

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:53 -0400

A panel of local government leaders talked about current issues with a group of WBJ Emerging Leaders on Dec. 4. 2025. Panelists were Wichita mayor Lily Wu, Council member Becky Tuttle, city manager Robert Layton, Sedgwick County Commission chair Ryan Baty and county manager Tom Stolz.

442: Homebuilding into a new era with Tyler York

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:00:43 -0400

Tyler York of the Wichita Area Builders Association joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Nov. 25, 2025.

441: A big Thanksgiving week of news

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:50:19 -0400

WBJ managing editor Shelby Kellerman joined editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about two big news stories on Episode 441 of the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.

440: Talking commercial real estate with the WBJ's Audrey Jensen

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:39 -0400

Senior reporter Audrey Jensen talked commercial real estate with editor Kirk Seminoff on the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Nov. 20, 2025.

439: Robert Layton's past, present and future in Wichita

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:00:28 -0400

Wichita city manager Robert Layton joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Nov. 13, 2025.

438: George Laham and getting projects done in Wichita

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:00:28 -0400

Developer George Laham of Laham Development joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for an interview talking about his career and getting projects done in Wichita.

437: Garold Minns and winding down a KU School of Medicine career

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:58 -0400

Dr. Garold Minns, dean emeritus of the KU School of Medicine-Wichita, talked with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff on the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Oct. 29, 2025.

436: Gary Torres and growing the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:39 -0400

Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce president Gary Torres joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Oct. 21, 2025.

435: Evan Rosell and what Sevenfold is all about

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:00:34 -0400

Sevenfold president Evan Rosell joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the company on the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Oct. 13, 2025.

434: Sonia Greteman and where advertising goes without her

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:33 -0400

Greteman Group founder Sonia Greteman joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Oct. 8, 2025.

433: Shane Carter and the Kansas African American Museum's future

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:00:31 -0400

Shane Carter, executive director of the Kansas African American Museum, joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Oct. 1, 2025.

432: Usha Haley talks tariffs and their effects on Kansas

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:00:56 -0400

Dr. Usha Haley of the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University talked about tariffs with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff on the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Sept. 24, 2025.

431: Kyle Ellison, Emily Juhnke and why they joined Boys & Girls Clubs

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:46 -0400

New Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas executives Kyle Ellison and Emily Juhnke joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Sept. 16, 2025.

430: Jesse Romo and a busy Wichita Airport Authority

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00:31 -0400

Wichita Airport Authority director Jesse Romo joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Sept. 2, 2025.

429: Shelly Prichard and the Wichita Foundation's year

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:00:42 -0400

Wichita Foundation president and CEO Shelly Prichard joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Aug. 29, 2025.

428: David Wright and HFG Architecture's place in the world

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:00:58 -0400

428: David Wright and HFG Architecture's place in the world by Wichita Business Journal

427: Steve McIntosh, Ted Woodward and 7,000 KNSS morning shows together

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:59 -0400

Steve McIntosh and Ted Woodward, co-hosts of "Steve and Ted" on KNSS Radio, talked with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff about 28 years and 7,000 morning news shows together.

426: Laura Tatpati and leading the KU School of Medicine in Wichita

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:01:03 -0400

KU School of Medicine-Wichita dean Dr. Laura Tatpati joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Aug. 13, 2025.

425: New WBJ reporter Eduardo Castillo and his Wichita roots

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:00:53 -0400

425: New WBJ reporter Eduardo Castillo and his Wichita roots by Wichita Business Journal

424: How Steve Martens is starting his sixth decade of commercial real estate

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:56 -0400

NAI Martens chairman Steve Martens joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on July 16, 2025.

423: Tamara Daniel becomes Butler CC's leader

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00:28 -0400

New Butler Community College president Tamara Daniel joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on July 9, 2025.

422: Jeanine Phillips' battles with dyslexia awareness

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00:57 -0400

Phillips Fundamental Learning Center co-founder and CEO Jeanine Phillips joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on July 8, 2025.

421: Talking artificial intelligence

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:00:59 -0400

A panel made up of Lucille group founder Andrea Amaro, Orka AI Framework co-founder Jason Toevs, Galaxy Square founder Preston Mossman, and High Touch Technologies director of information security Jason Fenoglio talked about artificial intelligence with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff.

420: Telly McGaha and the WSU Foundation

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:59 -0400

Telly McGaha, president and CEO of the Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement, joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on June 26, 2025.

419: Rick Sems on where Equity Bank grows next

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:34 -0400

419: Rick Sems on where Equity Bank grows next by Wichita Business Journal

418-chelsea-daniel-workforce-alliance

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:00:43 -0400

Chelsea Daniel, youth employment program manager for the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas, joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff on the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.

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Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:00:35 -0400

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416: BreAnna Monk, Wichita Festivals Inc.

Fri, 30 May 2025 10:01:06 -0400

As RiverFest 2025 opens, new Wichita Festivals CEO BreAnna Monk joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the festival and her new role.

415: Jenna Farhat, new WBJ reporter

Fri, 23 May 2025 10:01:01 -0400

Aviation and manufacturing reporter Jenna Farhat joined editor Kirk Seminoff on the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on May 22, 2025.

414: Jeff Arensdorf on Village Travel's growth

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:41 -0400

Village Travel CEO Jeff Arensdorf joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the motor carrier's growth over the past 15 years.

413: Criminal defense attorney Dan Monnat

Fri, 09 May 2025 10:00:55 -0400

Criminal defense attorney Dan Monnat joined editor Kirk Seminoff for Episode 413 of the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on May 6, 2025.

412: Warren Martin, Kansas oil and gas, and 'Landman'

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:00:32 -0400

Kansas Strong's Warren Martin joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff in the latest episode of the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.

411: Meet Audrey Jensen, one of the WBJ's new reporters

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:46 -0400

New Wichita Business Journal commercial real estate reporter Audrey Jensen joined editor Kirk Seminoff for BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal on April 23, 2025.

410: Getting deep into a cup of coffee with Reverie Roasters' Andrew Gough

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:30 -0400

Reverie Roasters owner Andrew Gough talks with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff in Episode 410 of the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.

409: Adam Tannehill talks about the Lange Companies' many projects

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:35 -0400

Lange Companies chief networking officer Adam Tannehill talks with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff in Episode 409 of the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.

408: Property tax relief and other big issues with city-county leaders

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A panel of city-county government leaders answered questions from WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff in this week's BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal.

407: Wichita Collegiate's head of school Nathan Washer

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Wichita Collegiate School head of school Nathan Washer joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the school and private education.

406: The program teaching Wichita kids the game of golf for 50 years

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Wichita Junior Golf Foundation trustees Shana Appelhanz and Steve Blaske (Consolver GC pro) join WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the 50-year-old program.

405: Bill Voloch and a busy 10 years as Wesley CEO

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Wesley Healthcare president and CEO Bill Voloch joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for this week's BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.

404: Jerry Jones and Mike Lies talk about the Heritage in Andover

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Jerry Jones of Jones Commercial Development and Mike Lies of Lies Properties talk about the Heritage, their 100-acre multi-use project in Andover, with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff.

403: Dawn Shepler of HumanKind Ministries

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

HumanKind Ministries president and CEO Dawn Shepler joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for Episode 403, talking about service for the city's homeless population and those who live in poverty.

402: Lily Wu on her first year as Wichita mayor

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:00:27 -0400

Wichita mayor Lily Wu joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff on the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast Jan. 13, 2025.

401: Jany Moussa on why Wichita's a great place for physicians

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:27 -0400

Dr. Jany Moussa, president of Wichita Nephrology Group and this year's president of the Medical Society of Sedgwick County, talks about health care in Episode 401 with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff.

400: Coverage of the D.C. plane crash

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:00:45 -0400

Editor Kirk Seminoff, managing editor Shelby Kellerman and aviation reporter Josh Witt gather to talk about covering this week's breaking news — the D.C. plane crash involving an American Airlines jet flying from Wichita colliding with an Army helicopter.

399: Visit Wichita's Josh Howell on landing national sporting events

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:27 -0400

Josh Howell, Visit Wichita's vice president of sports development, joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the U.S. Figure Skating Championships and other sports in Episode 399.

398: Lydia Hampton, Learning Lab Wichita

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:26 -0400

Lydia Hampton, managing director of Learning Lab Wichita, joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff on the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Jan. 16, 2025.

397: Coleen Jennison on her days at Cox Communications — and what's ahead

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:11 -0400

Outgoing Cox Communications market vice president Coleen Jennison joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff on the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Jan. 8, 2025.

396: Victor Ojeleye, Wichita Regional Chamber

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:00:04 -0400

2025 Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce board chair Victor Ojeleye joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for a conversation in Episode 396.

395: Reporter year-end roundtable

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:00:14 -0400

Reporters Josh Witt and Shaheer Naveed join managing editor Shelby Kellerman and editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about Wichita business news in 2024, and a look ahead at 2025.

394: Jacqueline Kelly, new Sedgwick County District Court judge

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:00:38 -0400

Sedgwick County District Court judge-elect Jacqueline Kelly joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff on Episode 394 of the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.

393: Transforming Kansas health care

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:00:39 -0400

This week's BizTalk podcast is a panel discussion with four leaders of Kansas healthcare systems.

392: Council members offer their paid parking views

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:00:41 -0400

Wichita City Council members Dalton Glasscock and Brandon Johnson joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff on the BizTalk podcast Dec. 2, 2024.

391: Talking Delano parking with the Monarch's Jen Ray

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:25 -0400

Jen Ray, owner of the Monarch restaurant in Wichita's Delano District, joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about parking in Delano and what the city may do in terms of a paid option.

390: Keeping an eye on Wichita's workforce

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:00:29 -0400

Keith Lawing, CEO of the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas, joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about workforce issues, particularly in aerospace manufacturing.

389: Heather Schroeder of Downtown Wichita

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:34 -0400

Downtown Wichita executive director Heather Schroeder joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about her new job in Wichita in BizTalk episode 389.

388: Battling branding's big boys from Marion, Kan.

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:26 -0400

Western Associates' Brian Crofoot joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about what it takes to succeed in the word of branding — especially from the small town of Marion, Kan.

387: All this aerospace upheaval

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:00:32 -0400

Aviation reporter Josh Witt and editor Kirk Seminoff break down all the recent aerospace news to hit Wichita and the U.S.

386: Brad Elliott and the Equity Bank story

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:37 -0400

Equity Bank founder Brad Elliott talks about the birth and growth of the bank over the last two decades.

385: Joel Lomurno's career in the business of hockey

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:00:30 -0400

Wichita Thunder GM Joel Lomurno joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the business of minor-league hockey in Wichita.

384: Scott Redler and the Freddy's story

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:00:39 -0400

Freddy's co-founder Scott Redler speaks with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff as part of Episode 384 of the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.

383: Craig Compton, Center for Economic Development and Business Research

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:00:37 -0400

WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff is joined by Craig Compton, project manager and research economist for WSU's Center for Economic Development and Business Research. They talk about the effects of a Textron Aviation strike by machinists.

382: Stan Reeser, Wichita Public Schools

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:00:45 -0400

Wichita school board president Stan Reeser joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the $450 million bond issue plan that will go before voters Feb. 25.

381: An Old Town anchor gets a fresh look

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:00:24 -0400

Hotel at Old Town general manager Jennifer Finlay and marketing director Renee Price join WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about a multi-million dollar renovation to the 25-year-old hotel.

380: Downtown's parking dilemma

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:00:44 -0400

Reporter Josh Witt and editor Kirk Seminoff talk about Witt's stories assessing all sides of Wichita's downtown parking plan and its recent pause. Where will it go from here?

379: John Rolfe, Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:00:38 -0400

Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce president and CEO John Rolfe talks with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff about being on the job almost three full years and the Chamber's role in many happenings around the region.

378: Advance Kansas' Juan Johnson, Jennifer Green-Miracle

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:34:20 -0400

Juan Johnson and Jennifer Green-Miracle of Advance Kansas joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff in Episode 378 of the BizTalk with the Business Journal podcast.

377: Ryan Baty, Sedgwick County Commission

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 01:01:06 -0400

Sedgwick County Commission chair Ryan Baty joins Episode 377 to talk about a possible sales-tax plan that could lower property taxes, if approved by voters.

376: Brandon Johnson at the DEI Summit

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:00:30 -0400

City Council member Brandon Johnson gave the keynote address at the WBJ's Aug. 1 DEI Summit at the Kansas Leadership Center. This week's podcast is a recording of his remarks.

375: Frank Shoffner WPS Foundation

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:00:40 -0400

Frank Shoffner of Credit Union of America and the new Wichita Public Schools Foundation talks about the foundation and its goals.

374-Trent-Jones-First-Tee-Greater-Wichita

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:00:36 -0400

Trent Jones of First Tree Greater Wichita talks about the growth of the junior golf organization and the launch in late August of a $1.8 million indoor learning center.

373: Blair Bohm, Hinkle Law Firm

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:00:33 -0400

Attorney Blair Bohm of Hinkle Law Firm talks with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff about the new U.S. Department of Labor overtime rule that affects many companies large and small.

372: IAM president Lisa Whitley talks Boeing, Spirit

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:00:49 -0400

Lisa Whitley, the new District 70 IAMAW president, talks about the unknowns of the future Boeing-Spirit AeroSystems acquisition with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff in Episode 372.

371-The-Boeing-Spirit-deal

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:00:22 -0400

Analysis of the Boeing-Spirit reacquisition agreement from the WBJ's Josh Witt in this week's BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.

370-Marc-Knowles-Colliers

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:35 -0400

Marc Knowles of Colliers, a commercial real estate firm, talks CRE in the Wichita area with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff during Episode 370 of the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.

369: Ben Sauceda, Park City council/Kansas Aviation Museum

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:00:38 -0400

Ben Sauceda, executive director of the Kansas Aviation Museum and a Park City council member, talks about both jobs in Episode 369.

368-Miranda-Konowitz-Textron-Aviation

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:00:47 -0400

Chief engineer for special missions Miranda Konowitz of Textron Aviation joins editor Kirk Seminoff in Episode 368. Konowitz is a Wichita Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree for 2024.

367-JV-Johnston-City-of-Wichita

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:00:31 -0400

City Council member and longtime Wichita businessman J.V. Johnston joins the BizTalk podcast to talk about joining the council and bringing a business lens to the bench.

366: Rick Sems of Equity Bank

Fri, 31 May 2024 10:00:41 -0400

Rick Sems, newly named CEO of Wichita's Equity Bank, joined the podcast to talk about his career and the bank's direction after so many recent acquisitions.

365: Cyberattacks and what businesses should know

Fri, 24 May 2024 10:00:43 -0400

Chris Schneider of Adams Brown Technology Specialists talks about recent cyberattacks to affect Wichita and how businesses should be prepared for such circumstances.

364 - Jay - Prater - Kake - Weather

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:22 -0400

Chief meteorologist Jay Prater of KAKE First Alert Weather joins the podcast to talk about severe weather forecasting, as well as his career and what goes into a good weathercast.

363-Paul-Gray

Fri, 10 May 2024 10:00:37 -0400

Paul Gray of Paul Gray Homes and Graycon Building Group joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the state of home building in the Wichita area.

362-Wichita-Business-Journal-redesign

Fri, 03 May 2024 10:00:48 -0400

Editor Kirk Seminoff and managing editor Shelby Kellerman talk about the WBJ's new, redesigned look in Episode 362.

361-Kevin-Saal-Wichita-State-Athletics

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:00:18 -0400

Wichita State University athletic director Kevin Saal talks frankly about Name-Image-Likeness realities in Episode 361.

360: Jason Illian and Scott Flucke of Highmount Capital

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:25 -0400

They're the dudes helping the Dude Perfect dudes gain capital. Meet Jason Illian and Scott Flucke of Wichita's Highmount Capital.

359-Mike-Ventling-TapNPaddles

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:00:54 -0400

Mike Ventling, co-owner of the TapNPaddles pickleball facility and restaurant going up at District 96 on North Oliver joins the podcast to talk pickleball and its Wichita popularity.

357: Kaye Monk-Morgan, WBJ Talent Summit keynote

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:00:31 -0400

Kaye Monk-Morgan of the Kansas Leadership Center talked about workforce talent in a keynote address for the WBJ Talent Summit on March 26.

WBJ Talent Summit Panel 2

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:21:03 -0400

WBJ Talent Summit Panel 2 was made up of Jennifer Bauer of Delta Dental of Kansas, Carrie Cox of AGH, John Ford of Tessere, Jamie Harrison of Meritrust, and Amanda Rock of Poet Biofuels.

WBJ Talent Summit Chat With Chelsie Ness

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:10:47 -0400

Chelsie Ness, VP of Human Resources at Integra Technologies, sat with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about attracting talent to Wichita.

WBJ Talent Summit Panel 1

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:52:47 -0400

WBJ Talent Summit Panel 1 was made up of Lacy Cox of Spirit AeroSystems, Jeff Fluhr of the Greater Wichita Partnership, LaShonda Garnes of Fidelity Bank, and Amber Neises of WSU Tech.

356-ted-woodward-talks-gridiron

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:29 -0400

Ted Woodward of KNSS Radio, a longtime Gridiron cast member, joins the podcast to talk about the 2024 show.

355 - Adam - Barlow - Thompson - Neighboring - Movement

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:29 -0400

Adam Barlow-Thompson, executive director of The Neighboring Movement in Wichita, is the guest for Episode 355.

354-Shaheer-Naveed-WBJ-Reporter

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:00:33 -0400

New Wichita Business Journal reporter Shaheer Naveed joins editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about his path to Wichita and what he'll be covering for the WBJ.

353-Phil-Hayes-Arnold-Group

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:00:52 -0400

Phil Hayes of The Arnold Group joins editor Kirk Seminoff in Episode 353 to talk about his career an what's going on in HR issues in the 2024 Kansas Legislature.

352: Darryl Kelly of the Kansas Leadership Center

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:00:32 -0400

Darryl Kelly talks about his new Kansas Leadership Center job and why he and his family have made Wichita home.

351: Adam Smith of Exploration Place

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:00:41 -0400

Exploration Place CEO Adam Smith joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming expansion of the science center with an amphitheater and 6-acre playscape.

350: Phil Mershon and unforgettable business events

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:00:31 -0400

Phil Mershon discusses dynamic events and conferences, as well as his book, "Unforgettable: The Art and Science of Creating Memorable Experiences."

349 - David - Herrmann - KWCH

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:00:32 -0400

KWCH general manager David Herrmann joins the podcast to talk about what happens when your station is broadcasting the Super Bowl and the team of local interest is in it.

348: Renovating a bank into apartments and mixed-use downtown

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:00:46 -0400

Tyler and Jharon Ellis of The National and High Plains Development join this week's Podcast to talk about the $21.3 million project to turn a 70-year-old bank building into luxury apartments and a coworking space.

347: Roger and AJ Scholfield talk about present, future of selling Hondas

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:35 -0400

Roger Scholfield and AJ Scholfield join the podcast to talk about Roger turning over the reins of Scholfield Honda to AJ, his son.

346: Nicole Alexander on marketing and consulting

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:00:29 -0400

Nicole Alexander talks about starting her own consulting and coaching business two years ago, using the contacts and expertise she gained over the first 15 years of her career in a number of high-profile jobs.

345: Robert Layton and welcoming a new mayor

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:00:39 -0400

Wichita city manager Robert Layton joins editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the process for onboarding a new mayor so they can hit the ground running. It's an interesting conversation about relationships and the city's direction.

344: WBJ news staff looks back and ahead

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 03:30:29 -0400

Managing editor Shelby Kellerman and reporters Josh Witt and Alice Mannette join editor Kirk Seminoff to look back at business news in 2023, and look ahead to 2024. Plus, each of them offer a big and (hopefully) bold prediction for 2024.

343-Scott-Brunner-KDADS-regional-psychiatric-hospital

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:00:30 -0400

Scott Brunner of the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services is the Episode 343 guest, talking about the planned regional psychiatric hospital for the Wichita area.

342: DEI Summit Young Professionals

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:00:57 -0400

Episode 342 is highlights from a DEI Summit panel made up of Neha Batawala of the Kansas Leadership Center, Markus Phox and Jenni Heartfield from 6 Meridian, Payton Morgan of Spirit AeroSystems, and moderator Joseph Shepard of Lead for America.

341-Howard-Chang-Medical-Society

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:00:47 -0400

Dr. Howard Chang of Ascension Via Christi's Emergency Department joins the podcast to talk about the ER and his role as president in 2024 of the Medical Society of Sedgwick County.

340: Todd Bailey of Transworld Business Advisors

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:00:46 -0400

Transworld Business Advisors president Todd Bailey is this week's BizTalk podcast guest.

339: Tisa Mason, Fort Hays State University

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:00:26 -0400

Fort Hays State University president Tisa Mason talks about the university and its growth in Episode 339.

338-Eric-Litwiller-Mental-Health-Summit

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:00:43 -0400

Eric Litwiller talks about mental health in the workplace in BizTalk Episode 338.

337: Josh Witt talks Spirit AeroSystems

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:36 -0400

Reporter Josh Witt talks about what he heard and observed in Spirit AeroSystems' recent earnings call, which included the first public words from interim CEO Patrick Shanahan.

336-Herb-Krumsick-on-Nestor-Weigand-Jr.

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:00:34 -0400

Fifty-year J.P. Weigand & Sons real estate investor Herb Krumsick joins the podcast to talk about Nestor Weigand Jr., who died this week at the age of 84.

335-Brandon-Whipple-Wichita-Mayor

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:00:42 -0400

Mayor Brandon Whipple joins the podcast to talk about the Nov. 7 general election.

334-Lily-Wu-Wichita-mayoral-candidate

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:00:32 -0400

Mayoral challenger Lily Wu joins the podcast a second time to talk about downtown Wichita issues ahead of the Nov. 7 general election.

333: Matt Baty's many business ventures

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:00:30 -0400

Matt Baty joins the podcast to talk about upcoming developments in Park City and northwest Wichita, as well as his work in the Name-Image-Likeness areas at the University of Kansas and Wichita State University.

Episode 332: Dotty Harpool, WSU Barton School of Business

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:00:40 -0400

Dotty Harpool, of WSU's Barton School of Business, talks marketing in Episode 332 of the BizTalk podcast.

331-Peter-Salmeron-WichitaGrandOpera

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:00:49 -0400

Peter Salmeron, the new chairman of the board of the Wichita Grand Opera, joins the podcast to talk opera and fine arts in Wichita.

330-Frustration-surrounds-Calamar-development

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:46 -0400

Managing editor Shelby Kellerman joins the podcast to talk about the tug-of-war at the Calamar development between the developer, city-county government and frustrated neighbors.

329 - ICT - Summit

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:00:33 -0400

The ICT Summit panel looking at a strategic vision for downtown is this week's podcast.

328 - Teresa - Houston - Envision

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:00:48 -0400

Teresa Houston of Envision joins the podcast to talk about her career and leading the company's Child Development Center.

327 - Pete - Najera - United - Way - Of - The - Plains

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:00:49 -0400

United Way of the Plains president and CEO Pete Najera joins Episode 327 to talk about the organization's 100th anniversary celebration, as well as the often-changing fundraising elements — though the mission doesn't change.

326 - Joy - Eakins - Leading - Data - Journey

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 10:00:30 -0400

Joy Eakins of Cornerstone Data joins the podcast to talk about "Leading the Data Journey," a collaboration between Cornerstone, Sevenfold and Newman University.

BizTalk with Bill Roy, Episode 325

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:00:39 -0400

Managing Editor Shelby Kellerman speaks with new aviation and manufacturing reporter Alice Mannette. They talk about her history and her first few weeks on the job.

324 - Kelly - Bielefeld - WPS

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:00:26 -0400

New Wichita Public Schools superintendent Kelly Bielefeld joins Episode 324 to talk about the district as the 2023-24 school year begins.

323 - Josh - Witt - Commercial - Real - Estate - Guide

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:00:56 -0400

CRE reporter Josh Witt joins the podcast to talk about the state of commercial real estate in our area as the WBJ's annual Commercial Real Estate Guide publishes this week.

322 - Aaron - Landrum - Chance - Rides

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:00:34 -0400

Chance Rides president and CEO Aaron Landrum joins Episode 322 to talk about the company's new ownership and what's going on for one of the world's top amusement ride manufacturers.

321 - Brandon - Whipple - Mayor

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:00:24 -0400

In Episode 321, Wichita mayor Brandon Whipple joins the podcast to talk about his vision for a possible second four-year term.

320 - Julie - Stroud - Mayoral - Candidate

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:00:20 -0400

Mayoral candidate Julie Rose Stroud is the guest in Episode 320 of the BizTalk podcast.

319 - Lily - Wu - Mayoral - Candidate

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:00:30 -0400

Mayoral candidate Lily Wu is the guest in Episode 319 of the BizTalk podcast.

318 - Shelia - Davis - Mayoral - Candidate

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:00:05 -0400

In Episode 318, Wichita mayoral candidate Shelia Davis talks about her priorities for the city.

317 - Bryan - Frye - Mayoral - Candidate

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:00:05 -0400

The Episode 317 guest is City Council member Bryan Frye, who's running for mayor in the Aug. 1 primary.

316 - Celeste - Racette - Mayoral - Candidate

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:00:31 -0400

Wichita mayoral candidate Celeste Racette is the Episode 316 guest, talking about her candidacy.

315 - Jared - Cerullo - mayoral - candidate

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:00:46 -0400

Former City Council member Jared Cerullo is this week's guest and one of the Aug. 1 Wichita mayoral primary candidates.

314 - Neal - Allen - Wsu - Political - Science

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:00:29 -0400

Neal Allen, chair of the Political Science Department at Wichita State University, talks about the Wichita mayoral primary in Episode 314.

313 - Dusty - Buell - Wichita - Open

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:00:24 -0400

New Wichita Open tournament director Dusty Buell joins Episode 313 to talk about this year's golf tournament at Crestview Country Club.

312 - Remembering - Daniel - McCoy

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:00:34 -0400

We remember our colleague, Daniel McCoy, in Episode 312.

311 - Bill - Pickert - Forvis

Fri, 26 May 2023 10:00:58 -0400

Forvis managing partner Bill Pickert is the guest on Episode 311 of the BizTalk Podcast.

310 - Grant - Glasgow - NAI - Martens

Fri, 19 May 2023 10:00:38 -0400

NAI Martens president Grant Glasgow talks commercial real estate in Episode 310.

309 - Mitch - Binns - McCownGordon

Fri, 12 May 2023 10:00:10 -0400

Mitch Binns of McCownGordon Construction talks about the company purchasing its Old Town building in Episode 309.

308 - Aaron - Walker - KHS

Fri, 05 May 2023 10:01:05 -0400

New Kansas Humane Society president/CEO Aaron Walker is the guest in Episode 308.

307 - Spirit - Aerosystems - Max - Mistake

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:00:37 -0400

Aviation reporter Daniel McCoy joins Episode 307 to talk about the discovery of a production problem on the 737 MAX fuselage at Spirit AeroSystems.

306 - Victor - Ojeleye - Christy - Campbell

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:00:36 -0400

40 Under 40 selections Victor Ojeleye (Cargill) and Christy Campbell (Franklin Law Office) join the podcast.

305 - Quinn - Robertson - Accelerate - Venture - Partners

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:00:36 -0400

Accelerate Venture Partners' Quinn Robertson joins Episode 305 to talk about the angel investment company and Wichita's successes and challenges against its Midwest rivals.

304 - Jake - Calhoun - Soya - Fuel

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:00:47 -0400

Jake Calhoun, creator of Soya Fuel and a WBJ Innovation Awards winner, joins Episode 304 to talk about his business.

303 - Ict - Talent - Summit

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:00:37 -0400

Rob Dickson, chief information officer for the Wichita Public Schools, talks about digital technology and how that's influencing the next generation of our workforce.

302 - Ben - Walter - Alloy - Architecture

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:00:48 -0400

Ben Walter of Alloy Architecture is the Episode 302 guest, talking about the architectural firm's office space that was the Group B winner in the WBJ's coolest-office competition.

301 - Alex - Ibarra - Hire

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:00:40 -0400

J.P. Weigand & Sons' Alex Ibarra is this week's guest, talking about the Hispanics in Real Estate organization he founded in Wichita.

300 - Emerging - Leaders - Government - Panel

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:00:48 -0400

Sedgwick County manager Tom Stolz, city of Wichita manager Bob Layton, county commissioner Ryan Baty, City Council member Brandon Johnson, and mayor Brandon Whipple are the guests in Episode 300.

299 - Brett - Robinson - Integra - Technologies

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:00:30 -0400

Episode 299 features Brett Robinson, president and CEO of Wichita's Integra Technologies, talking about the $1.8 semiconductor plant planned for Bel Aire.

298 - Lance - Minor Kansas Family Business Forum

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:00:20 -0400

Lance Minor, the new director of WSU's Kansas Family Business Forum, joins the podcast to talk about the KFBF and how it can help family businesses.

297 - Ed OMalley - Julia - Fabris - McBride

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:00:27 -0400

Ed O'Malley and Julia Fabris McBride are the Episode 297 guests to talk about their book, "When Everyone Leads, the toughest challenges get seen and solved."

296 - Ashley - Bowen - Cook

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:00:25 -0400

Ashley Bowen Cook, new president of Greteman Group, is the guest in Episode 296.

295 - Ryan - Baty

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:00:30 -0400

Newest Sedgwick County Commissioner Ryan Baty, owner of The Mattress Hub, talks county government and small business in Episode 295.

294 - Remembering - Bill - Roy

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:00:28 -0400

Episode 294 is a tribute to Wichita Business Journal editor Bill Roy, who died Jan. 22 of complications from ALS. WBJ staffers John Ek, Daniel McCoy, Brittany Schowalter, Shelby Kellerman and Josh Witt talk about their memories of Bill.

293 - Greg - Tice - SPT - Architecture

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:00:33 -0400

SPT Architecture's Greg Tice talks about his firm's building renovations at the old Greyhound bus terminal, which won the first half of our Coolest Office competition.

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Fri, 06 Jan 2023 12:00:21 -0400

Returning president Jay Miller of the Wichita Wind Surge talks about minor-league baseball and new ownership for the club in 2023.

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Fri, 30 Dec 2022 12:00:07 -0400

WBJ reporters Daniel McCoy, Shelby Kellerman and Josh Witt are part of a year-end roundtable discussion in Episode 290.

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Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:00:27 -0400

Martha Everheart of Phast Parts Enterprise, an aftermarket services company in Wichita, joins Episode 288 to talk about her company and a recent statewide award.

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Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:00:24 -0400

New Wichita police chief Joe Sullivan joins the podcast to talk about early impressions of Wichita and the job ahead as chief.

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Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:00:23 -0400

You'll hear highlights from the 2022 WBJ Inclusion Summit in Episode 286. Willy Pegues of McCownGordon Construction, Joely Riley from Meritrust Credit Union and Alicia Sanchez of Spirit AeroSystems are the panelists.

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Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:29 -0400

Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University, joins Episode 285 to talk about the move into Woolsey Hall and what it means for the future of the school.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - 284

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:00:32 -0400

Jason Gregory of Downtown Wichita joins the podcast to talk about recent developments — big developments — in the center of the city.

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Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:00:25 -0400

In Episode 283, we bring you highlights of the career advancement panel from the recent Ignite ICT Women's Conference. Jennifer Blundon of Koch Industires, Kara Hunt of Delta Dental of Kansas, Alana McNary, and Jessica Zacharias of Meritrust Credit Union were the panelists.

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Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:00:37 -0400

Neal Allen, chair of the Political Science Department at Wichita State University, joins Episode 282 to talk about the upcoming elections.

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Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:00:27 -0400

Textron Aviation is the talk of the NBAA convention this week and it's the talk of this week's podcast with aviation and manufacturing reporter Daniel McCoy.

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Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:00:26 -0400

Wendy Glick of Catholic Charities joins Episode 280.

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Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:00:08 -0400

Episode 279 features Rick Muma, Wichita State University president, talking about the university's side of the planned partnership with the University of Kansas School of Medicine on a downtown biomedical campus.

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Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:00:22 -0400

In Episode 278, Fayola Oyatayo of Fay Solutions talks about marketing and branding in Wichita.

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Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:00:24 -0400

Two leaders at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita dean Garold Minns and executive vice chancellor Robert Simari, join the podcast to talk about plans for a $302 million biomedical campus partnership in downtown Wichita.

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Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:00:34 -0400

An Emerging Leaders discussion with panelists Becky Tuttle, Bob Layton and Tom Stolz make up Episode 276.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:00:10 -0400

Misty Bruckner of WSU's Public Policy and Management Center joins Episode 275 to talk about organizations' biggest current challenges: hiring and retention.

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Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:00:19 -0400

Christopher Boan of BetKansas.com, which covers the gambling industry, joins BizTalk 274 to talk about how Kansas did in getting sports betting going.

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Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:00:18 -0400

Butler Community College president Kim Krull joins the podcast to talk about a new school year that includes a brand-new, state-of-the-art culinary arts building in Andover.

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Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:00:16 -0400

Graham Crain of the Crain Co. joins Episode 272 to talk about CC3D's unique 3D-printed homes project scheduled to begin in Valley Center this fall.

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Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:00:26 -0400

New Wichita State athletic director Kevin Saal joins the podcast to talk about what's ahead for Shocker sports.

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Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:00:12 -0400

Steve Hewitt, CEO of the Kansas Turnpike Authority in Wichita, joins Episode 270 to talk about the turnpike's cashless tolling project.

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Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:00:22 -0400

Former Shocker basketball star Ron Baker joins the podcast to talk about his role as a project manager at Ascension Via Christi.

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Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:00:12 -0400

Damon Young of the Kansas Leadership Center and Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce joins Episode 268 to talk about One Small Step.

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Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:00:18 -0400

Aviation beat writer Daniel McCoy talks about the health of the aviation and manufacturing sectors in Wichita given what he's seen in terms of planemaker needs and airline decisions early in 2022.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - 266

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:00:27 -0400

In Episode 266, Ed O'Malley joins the podcast to talk about his impending move from head of the Kansas Leadership Center to head of the Kansas Health Foundation.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - 265

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:00:33 -0400

David Kuperberg of Dream Hotel Group joins Episode 265 to talk about his company's plans for Unscripted Wichita, the new hotel that will be built on the northeast corner of Maple and McLean along the Arkansas River.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - 264

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:00:27 -0400

In Episode 264, we continue the conversation with Keycentrix's Luis Rodriguez, talking about the company and then what he sees ahead for Wichita.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - 263

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:00:27 -0400

In Episode 263, Keycentrix president and CEO Luis Rodriguez talks about the company, what Wichita means to him, and how he got his professional career started. We'll hear more from Rodriguez about moving Wichita forward next week in Episode 264.

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Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:00:14 -0400

Scott Newland, new president and CEO of the Sedgwick County Zoo, joins the podcast to talk about his long career at the zoo and what's ahead.

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Fri, 27 May 2022 11:00:10 -0400

Nancy Duling of Wichita Festivals Inc. joins Episode 261 to talk about her new role and the 2022 River Festival.

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Fri, 20 May 2022 11:55:02 -0400

Kevin Strecker, new market leader for Ascension Via Christi in Kansas, joins the Podcast in Episode 260.

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Fri, 13 May 2022 11:00:43 -0400

Tymber Lee of Armchair Strategies joins the podcast to talk about new Name-Image-Likeness opportunities for Wichita State University student-athletes.

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Fri, 06 May 2022 10:00:23 -0400

Reporters Shelby Kellerman and Josh Witt join Episode 258 to talk about the Andover tornado and its business ramifications.

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Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:00:21 -0400

In Episode 257, Mike Beene of the Kansas Department of Commerce talks about workforce issues in the Sunflower State.

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Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:00:11 -0400

In Episode 256, Steve Bauer of KSGL Radio joins the podcast to talk about jazz and his weekly jazz radio show.

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Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:00:34 -0400

In Episode 255, 40 Under 40 honorees Daniel White (AGH) and Quang Nguyen (WSU Office of Diversity and Inclusion) join the podcast to talk about their careers and their involvement outside their jobs.

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Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:00:28 -0400

In Episode 254, we hear from the four 40 Under 40 Hall of Famers named by the WBJ. You'll hear from Jamie Harrison, Cindy Hoover, Ben Hutton and Rob Knapp.

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Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:00:33 -0400

In Episode 253, Madeline Shonka of Co-Immunity talks about her startup and its inaugural Wichita Inno Madness victory.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - 252

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:00:33 -0400

In Episode 252, Josh Howell of Visit Wichita talks about the preparation for this weekend's NCAA women's basketball regional at Intrust Bank Arena.

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Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:00:43 -0400

In Episode 251, Kaye Monk-Morgan talks about her decision to leave a 30-year career at Wichita State University for the Kansas Leadership Center.

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Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:00:27 -0400

Bill updates his ALS journey in Episode 250, and we talk with two of his American City Business Journals colleagues about his mark on the company.

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Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:00:20 -0400

In Episode 249, WBJ reporter Daniel McCoy talks about Inno Madness, the WBJ's bracket-style competition to determine the most popular Wichita startup.

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Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:00:37 -0400

In Episode 248, Heather Hobbs Steppe of the Kansas Cannibis Chamber of Commerce talks about CBD stores and their popularity, as well as the state's attempts at regulation.

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Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:00:34 -0400

In Episode 247, new WBJ data reporter Chelsea Moore introduces herself to BizTalk listeners.

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Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:00:37 -0400

In Episode 246, Elizabeth King of the WSU Foundation talks about the most recent large gift not only to WSU, but also the University of Kansas.

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Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:00:35 -0400

New WBJ reporter Josh Witt introduces himself in Episode 245.

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Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:00:25 -0400

In Episode 244, Ti'Juana Hardwell talks about Facts Not Fear ICT.

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Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:00:24 -0400

In Episode 243, Keith Lawing of the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas talks about the local hiring challenges created by "The Great Resignation."

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Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:00:28 -0400

In Episode 242, new Medical Society of Sedgwick County president Jeanne Kroeker joins the podcast to talk about her career, the MSSC, and another frustrating time locally for Covid-19.

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Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:00:32 -0400

Bob Mills of Bob Mills Furniture, Wichita's newest furniture retailer, joins the podcast to talk about the history of his company and why it came to Kansas for the first time.

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Fri, 31 Dec 2021 12:00:22 -0400

In Episode 240, Ascension Via Christi's Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Sam Antonios, talks about the Omicron variant and what's ahead for Covid-19 this winter.

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Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:00:26 -0400

In Episode 239, WBJ reporters Shelby Kellerman and Daniel McCoy talk about what they saw in 2021 and what we can expect in 2022 from Wichita business.

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Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:00:30 -0400

In Episode 238, Audra Dinell joins the podcast to talk about her new venture, The Thread: A Women's Leadership Collective.

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Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:00:20 -0400

In Episode 237, Kansas Global Trade Services president and CEO Laura Lombard talks about her new job and the current rocky world of international trade.

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Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:00:42 -0400

In Episode 236, Jonathan McRoy of Textron Aviation talks about best practices for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:00:19 -0400

For Episode 235, Sue Abdinnour and Ross Gruetzmacher of WSU's Barton School of Business joined the podcast to talk about the school's new Master's of Science in Business Analytics.

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Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:00:29 -0400

In Episode 234, Dave Phillips and Ryan Entz of Thrive Restaurant Group talk about the 64 hours from the time Jared Casey became a Kansas Jayhawks football folk hero on the field to filming an Applebee's commercial in Lawrence.

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Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:00:31 -0400

In Episode 233, Kylie Stupka of Empowered joins the podcast to talk about why the organization rebranded from Youth Entrepreneurs.

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Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:00:44 -0400

In Episode 232, we offer highlights from this week's WBJ Ignite ICT Women's Conference.

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Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:00:54 -0400

In Episode 231, Wind Surge CEO Jordan Kobritz talk about the club's first season and what was learned about the fan base, new stadium and new parent club agreement.

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Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:00:42 -0400

In Episode 230, we hear excerpts from a recent panel on downtown development from the WBJ's ICT Summit, held at Mark Arts. Panelists include George Laham, Paul Jackson and Nick Esterline.

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Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:00:20 -0400

In Episode 229, we asked the three newest members of the WBJ's Women in Business Hall of Fame to talk about their careers. Hear from Kathy Sexton, Shelly Prichard and Sheryl Wohlford.

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Fri, 08 Oct 2021 11:00:17 -0400

WSU Center for Real Estate director Stan Longhofer joins real estate reporter Shelby Kellerman in Episode 228 to talk about the Center's just-released housing forecast.

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Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:00:32 -0400

Equity Bank chairman and CEO Brad Elliott joins the podcast to talk about the bank's big acquisition.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - 226

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:00:29 -0400

In Episode 226, Nancy Kersenbrock of the Kansas Family Business Forum and Carrie Cox of AGH Employer Solutions talk about hiring struggles for family businesses.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - 225

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:00:46 -0400

Mike Gibson, executive vice president at AGC of Kansas, joins Bill to talk about "Build Up Kansas," a workforce recruitment campaign that works to bring young men and women into the state's construction industry.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - 224

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 11:00:27 -0400

In Episode 224, aviation reporter Daniel McCoy joins Bill to talk about the city's aerospace industry and what effects Covid-19 and air travel have had on manufacturing and job growth at large employers such as Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - 223

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:00:25 -0400

In Episode 223, Jennifer Strong McConachie joins Bill to talk about her career as an endurance runner and swimmer and how it led to a book, "Go Far: How Endurance Sports Help You Win at Life."

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - 222

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 02:04:51 -0400

Reporter Shelby Kellerman joins Kirk Seminoff in Episode 222 to talk about commercial real estate and the WBJ's annual Commercial Real Estate Guide.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - 221

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:00:15 -0400

In Episode 221, we talk with three honorees from the recent Diversity & Inclusion Awards to talk about their projects.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - 220

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:00:36 -0400

In Episode 220, WSU Tech president Sheree Utash talks with Bill about the new culinary and hospitality school planned for the former Henry's building downtown.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - 219

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:00:24 -0400

The 2021 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame class — Ed O'Malley, Dustin DeVaughn, Lathi DeSilva and Dotty Harpool — join Bill and talk about what advice they have for this year's class, and all of us.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - 218

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:00:11 -0400

In Episode 218, Music Theatre Wichita's Wayne Bryan talks with Bill about the organization's challenges and successes during the pandemic. MTW has been innovative, which is a big part of pandemic success.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - 217

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:00:21 -0400

In Episode 217, Bill speaks with the two founders and operators of the innovative QuickHire app.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - 216

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:00:10 -0400

Remembering KWCH anchor Roger Cornish: Former anchor Cindy Klose and current anchor Michael Schwanke join Bill to talk about the longtime Ch. 12 anchor, who died last week at 66.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - 215

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:00:32 -0400

Reporter Daniel McCoy talks with Bill about Wichita restaurants' struggles with hiring.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - 214

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:00:20 -0400

Aerospace beat writer Daniel McCoy talks with Bill about the quicker-than-expected ramp-up on 737 MAX production at Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita and at Boeing.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - 213

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:00:39 -0400

Episode 213 with Jordan Harris of Harris Dream Clean.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - 212

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:00:39 -0400

Sean Tarbell, president and CEO of Davis-Moore Auto Group, talks about automobile sale in Wichita pre-, during and post-Covid.

Episode 211: Roy Turner, Wichita Open

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:00:23 -0400

Tournament director Roy Turner says anticipation for the 2021 Wichita Open Benefiting KU Wichita Pediatrics is greater than ever.

Episode 210: Stan Longhofer, WSU Center for Real Estate

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:00:21 -0400

Wichita's commercial and residential real estate markets have remained strong through the pandemic, according to the director of the WSU Center for Real Estate.

Episode 209: President Rick Muma, Wichita State University

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:00:33 -0400

WSU president Rick Muma feels he was chosen to lead the university to bring back a sense of continuity and certainty.

Episode 208: Jen Ray, The Monarch Bourbon Bar and Restaurant

Fri, 21 May 2021 11:00:30 -0400

Jen Ray’s business is still struggling with staffing issues, supply shortages and even the great ketchup crisis of 2021.

Episode 207: Aerospace emerges from the pandemic

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:00:36 -0400

The aerospace industry has had it rough for the past few years but barring any surprises the trend for manufacturing and hiring continues upward.

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - KIRK4

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:00:36 -0400

Biztalk - With - Bill - Roy - Podcast - KIRK4 by Wichita Business Journal

Episode 206: Jeremy Hill, CEDBR, Wichita State University

Fri, 07 May 2021 11:00:30 -0400

The WSU Center for Economic Development and Business Research is keeping an eye on the outlook for jobs. But they are also researching the Kansas economy in a variety of ways including demographics, supply chains and diversity.

Episode 205: Wendell Funk, Wichita Independent Business Association

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:00:32 -0400

The Wichita Independent Business Association, serving businesses since 1931, have a new leader and a new headquarters.

Episode 204: Fe Vorderlandwehr, Alzheimer's Association

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:00:31 -0400

Alzheimer's disease is hitting the bottom line of Kansas businesses. But there are ways to diminish the impact on profits.

Episode 203: Ariel Rodriguez, Empower Evergreen

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:00:36 -0400

Entrepreneurs in Wichita have a new resource as they take their ideas from concept to customers.

Episode 201: Wichita school district Superintendent Alicia Thompson

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:00:20 -0400

USD 259 Superintendent Alicia Thompson is grateful to the Wichita community for rallying to help the district get through the pandemic.

Episode 200: Wichita State University Head Basketball Coach Isaac Brown

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:00:50 -0400

Shocker Head Coach Isaac Brown and his team exceeded expectations during this challenging basketball season.

Episode 199: Entrepreneurs Joy and Eric Eakins

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:00:33 -0400

A pair of Wichita entrepreneurs are growing their companies and the local tech industry during the pandemic.

Episode 198: AgEagle Aerial Solutions

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:00:38 -0400

Interest continues to grow in one of Wichita’s newest companies, publicly traded AgEagle Aerial Systems. Not all the interest has been positive.

Episode 197: Kendra Johnson, Koch Industries

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:00:32 -0400

Koch Industries engineer Kendra Johnson is committed to supporting women in engineering and creating more interest in STEM education and professions.

Episode 196: Eric Fisher, Eric Fisher Salon and Academy

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:00:42 -0400

Eric Fisher learned about business from the heavy hitters of Wichita entrepreneurship who regularly sat in his chair for haircuts.

Episode 195: John Tomblin, Wichita State University

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:00:25 -0400

The pandemic has not slowed important industry and defense work being conducted at WSU or at the National Institute for Aviation Research.

Episode 194: Jeff Fluhr, Greater Wichita Partnership

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:00:32 -0400

Even during a pandemic Wichita has some good things going for it when it comes to economic development.

Episode 193: The Future of Cities

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:00:38 -0400

Businesses aren’t the only ones slammed by the pandemic. Wichita and other cities around the country are trying to find their way as revenue streams diminish.

Episode 192: Time for an ALS update

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:00:37 -0400

Bill brings us up-to-date on his abilities as he faces continued progression of Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Episode 191: One man’s journey with mental illness

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:00:19 -0400

This week, Wichita Business Journal Associate Editor Kirk Seminoff tells one man’s story of struggle and hope. Former Wichita sports executive Steve Shaad shares his longtime journey with mental illness. Kirk joins me in Episode 191 to talk about Steve’s story and the work that went into telling it.

Episode 190: Sheree Utash, WSU Tech

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:00:36 -0400

WSU Tech is entering the new year and the new semester with new programs, new ways of teaching and as one of a few two-year schools in the country to be offering in-person classes.

Episode 189: Charles Koch, Believe in People

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:00:30 -0400

Charles Koch says his philosophy and personal empowerment can change Wichita and perhaps the world.

Episode 188: What 2020 taught us

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:00:24 -0400

2020 brought challenges, chaos, heartache and pain. But more than two-dozen Wichita leaders show us that the year just ended also provided us with valuable lessons.

Episode 187: Small Business, Big Mission

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 12:00:49 -0400

Five Wichita companies agreed to let us tell their stories of trying to survive and thrive during the pandemic. Some are doing better than others but each has a compelling story that other small and medium-sized business owners might be able to learn from.

Episode 186: Stephanie Byers, Kansas State Representative-elect

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:00:39 -0400

Stephanie Byers is a former Wichita music educator elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in November. She is the first transgender woman to serve in the state Legislature.

Episode 185: Timirie, Patrick and The Doo-Dah Diner

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:00:20 -0400

Timirie and Patrick Shibley say operating their popular Doo-Dah Diner has become a game of survival. Their story is one of many tales of struggle among small-businesses fighting through the impact of the pandemic.

Episode 184: Journalism in the Covid era

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 12:00:45 -0400

Wichita businesses and organizations have had to adapt to new working conditions during the pandemic. The Wichita Business Journal is no different.

Episode 183: Kaye Monk-Morgan

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:00:12 -0400

Kaye Monk-Morgan says think of diversity as inviting people to a dance and inclusion as playing the music they like.

Episode 182: Keith Lawing and Wichita’s workforce challenges

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 12:00:18 -0400

Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas CEO Keith Lawing says the future remains murky for Wichita’s economy as we move into 2021. But groups are collaborating on workforce solutions.

Episode 181: Avoiding a pandemic shutdown

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 12:00:47 -0400

Do you want to avoid further business shutdowns due to Covid-19? Wear a mask. Practice social distancing. Avoid large groups of people. Wash your hands often. Don’t touch your face. That’s the advice from the Centers for Disease Control and from Sedgwick County Health Officer Garold Minns. Minns saw how Sedgwick County Coronavirus numbers continued to spike through October and into November. They are alarming: Positive tests nearing 25%; Hospitalizations at their highest levels; No ICU beds available.

Episode 180: Graduating college with no debt

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:00:29 -0400

The McPherson College Student Debt Project combines financial literacy education, jobs and mentorship.

Episode 179: KNSS host Ted Woodward’s Covid-19 experience

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:00:44 -0400

KNSS radio host Ted Woodward admits there were dark times when he was fighting for air as a hospitalized Covid-19 patient.

Episode 178: AgEagle Aerial Systems

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:00:36 -0400

AgEagle is moving from southeast Kansas to Wichita with the promise of significant growth tied to an as yet unnamed big commercial customer.

Episode 177: KAKE Meteorologist Frank Waugh

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:00:24 -0400

Frank Waugh was born in Kansas City, raised in El Dorado and plans to be in Wichita for a long time.

Podcast Episode 176: A progress report on Jenny Dawn Cellars

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 10:59:42 -0400

Jennifer McDonald’s urban winery Jenny Dawn Cellars at Union Station was only a few months old when she had to reduce operations due to the pandemic. But she cut back, innovated and is looking forward to the future.

Episode 175: Bill’s ALS update

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 11:00:37 -0400

Wichita Business Journal Editor Bill Roy provides a third update on his journey with ALS, which began a year ago.

Episode 174: Sedgwick County Covid business grants

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:00:34 -0400

Sedgwick County has made available CARES Act money to help Wichita-area businesses. County Manager Tom Stolz describes how businesses can apply for that funding.

Episode 173: Producing virtual public events

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:00:38 -0400

Businesses have had to be creative and innovative in these challenging times. The Wichita Business Journal is no different.

Episode 172: Hall of Fame success stories from manufacturing execs

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 11:00:23 -0400

You might be able to learn a few things from these manufacturing Hall of Famers.

Episode 171: Some good news for aerospace and our economy

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 11:00:30 -0400

There’s cautious optimism surrounding 737 MAX recertification and return to service.

Episode 170: WSU President Jay Golden

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:00:27 -0400

Wichita State’s president has created a new innovation and business council.

Episode 169: Hall of Fame Wisdom

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:43:30 -0400

The 2020 Women in Business Hall of Fame honorees say mentoring is a matter of paying it forward.

Episode 168: The 2020 40 Under 40 Awards

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 11:00:35 -0400

These two 40 Under 40 honorees say they are paying it forward when they mentor others and help them succeed.

Episode 167: Shane Ewing, KAKE-TV

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:00:22 -0400

KAKE's Shane Ewing says he may not get to anchor ESPN's "SportsCenter," But he's found a home in Wichita.

Episode 166: Remembering Lou Schwechheimer of the Wichita Wind Surge

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 11:00:46 -0400

Lou Schwechheimer made a big impact in Wichita in a very short time.

Episode 165: Challenging times for aerospace

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:00:29 -0400

Which will happen first: 737 MAX recertification or a Covid-19 vaccine?

Episode 164: Jen Ray, The Monarch

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 11:00:30 -0400

Jen Ray's Monarch in Delano is open. She got some help from the Paycheck Protection Program, a modification in state law and her loyal customers.

Episode 163: Former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 11:00:34 -0400

The day Kathleen Sebelius was sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Obama Administration the U.S. was fighting a pandemic.

Episode 162: Lee Norman, KDHE secretary

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 11:00:41 -0400

The Kansas Secretary of Health and Environment says without medications or a vaccine, the only real weapon we have against Covid-19 is changes in behavior, such as wearing masks and physical distancing.

Episode 161: Timirie Shibley, Doo-Dah Diner

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:00:35 -0400

The owners of one of Wichita's most popular restaurants says the pandemic has led them to make some significant changes.

Episode 160: When opportunity knocks, Wichitans answer

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:00:32 -0400

Some Wichitans are seizing opportunities to change jobs, create new businesses and further their careers.

Episode 159: Wichita leaders discuss racial inequality

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:00:20 -0400

Three Wichita African American leaders discuss their experiences and their advice about how Wichita can move forward and improve racial inequality.

Episode 158: Pandemic and Protests

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 11:00:49 -0400

An update on the week's stories to help navigate the waters of the pandemic, and coverage of the business angle of the protests.

Episode 157: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on making decisions during a pandemic

Fri, 29 May 2020 09:47:45 -0400

Not many envied the positions U.S. governors were put in as the Covid-19 pandemic grew more serious. Gov. Kelly says she relied heavily on advice and input from the Kansas business community.

Episode 156: An update on Bill's ALS journey

Fri, 22 May 2020 11:00:43 -0400

Bill provides an update on his journey living with Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Episode 155: Jeremy Hill, WSU economist

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:00:53 -0400

Wichita is losing jobs that will never come back. But economist Jeremy Hill says the pandemic may just create a new crop of Wichita entrepreneurs.

Biztalk with Bill Roy Episode 154: Sheree Utash, WSU Tech

Thu, 07 May 2020 21:14:37 -0400

President Utash says she and her leadership team are planning for a different WSU Tech as we move forward from the pandemic.

Episode 153: Gov. Laura Kelly's plan to reopen

Fri, 01 May 2020 11:01:09 -0400

The stay-at-home order will be lifted, but the reopening of the Kansas economy will come in phases.

Episode 152: Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:00:33 -0400

Big decisions will have to wait. The priority for the city of Wichita is public safety.

Episode 151: Covid-19 coverage from the WBJ

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:00:43 -0400

Reporters Daniel McCoy and Shelby Reynolds, and Associate Editor Kirk Seminoff, discuss the pandemic's impact on aerospace, manufacturing and commercial and residential real estate, and the federal loan programs making relief money available.

Episode 150: Brad Elliott, Equity Bank and the federal loan program

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:00:33 -0400

Banker Brad Elliott says it's important for business owners to stay positive and focus on company survival.

Episode 149: Wayne Bell, Wichita District SBA

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:00:42 -0400

Wayne Bell says the Small Business Association can help with two programs: Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the Paycheck Protection Program.

Episode 148: Sedgwick County's stay-at-home order

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:00:52 -0400

Asst. Sedgwick Co. Counselor Justin Waggoner clarifies the business guidelines in the local order to restrict the spread of COVID-19.

Episode 147: Mayor Brandon Whipple on coronavirus

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:00:30 -0400

Whipple and other Council members had been asked to take precautions after coming in contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19.

Episode 146: Music Theatre Wichita

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:00:28 -0400

MTW leaders say yes, "Hamilton" is coming to town with its full production, but that doesn't mean Century II doesn't have big problems.

Episode 145: An update on Boeing, Spirit and the 737 Max

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:00:20 -0400

The coronavirus has hit Seattle. will Boeing operations be affected?

Episode 144: My journey with ALS

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:00:10 -0400

Bill has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. He shares his experience so far and his outlook for dealing with ALS.

Episode 143: Karyn Page, Kansas Global Trade Services

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:00:10 -0400

Karyn Page is not a fan of tariffs, and she provides more details about trade agreements with China and the USMCA.

Episode 142: Ronnie Leonard, Balco Inc.

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:00:20 -0400

Ronnie Leonard, president and CEO of Balco Inc., thrives on being a servant leader and is eager to serve as a mentor on Mentoring Monday.

Episode 141: Spirit accounting woes, more downtown office space

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:00:20 -0400

Reporters Daniel McCoy and Shelby Reynolds bring us up to date on a busy week for Wichita business news.

Episode 140: Keith Lawing, Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:00:30 -0400

The latest layoffs in the aerospace industry are painful, but Keith Lawing says they might be temporary and other companies and industries are still looking to hire.

Episode 139: Boeing 737 MAX and Spirit AeroSystems layoffs

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:00:20 -0400

Aerospace Reporter Daniel McCoy provides an update on the latest new about the Boeing 737 Max production halt and the layoffs at Wichita's Spirit AeroSystems and beyond.

Episode 138: Steve Hewitt, Kansas Turnpike Authority

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:00:10 -0400

KTA CEO Steve Hewitt says more big changes are coming for the Kansas turnpike system.

Episode 137: City Council member Bryan Frye

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 12:00:16 -0400

Bryan Frye says he ran for elected office after a TV marketing career because he wanted to give back to the community in which he grew up. Frye is celebrating his re-election to his City Council District 5 seat, his 40th year in the workforce and, Friday, his 54th birthday. The councilman is my guest this week for Episode 137.

Episode 136: Looking ahead at Wichita business stories in 2020

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 12:00:23 -0400

What will happen at Spirit AeroSystems in the wake of Boeing's 737 MAX production halt? Will the Riverfront Legacy Master Plan end up as a final plan with city approval? What new development projects will pop up around the city in 2020? Those are just some of the questions we tried to tackle in the latest BizTalk with Bill Roy podcast episode. Reporters Daniel McCoy and Shelby Reynolds joined me for Episode 136 — I filled in for editor Bill Roy, who's on vacation and will return next week.

Episode 135: Boeing talk with Aerospace Reporter Daniel McCoy

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 12:00:13 -0400

Aerospace Reporter Daniel McCoy says Boeing is trying to move into 2020 with leadership change to rebuild the brand.

Episode 134: 20 for the 2020's

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:00:43 -0400

The WBJ editorial staff came up with a list of 20 Wichitans who we think will help shape the future of the community.

Episode 133: Jennifer McDonald, Jenny Dawn Cellars

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:00:43 -0400

Jennifer McDonald faced some setbacks as she worked to open Jenny Dawn Cellars, but her perseverance paid off.

Episode 132: The Best Places to Work Awards

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:00:33 -0400

The Wichita Business Journal presented the 2019 Best Places to Work Awards Thursday. Three companies were named category winners.

Episode 131: Alyson Acklin, KAKE News

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 12:00:33 -0400

Alyson Acklin came to Wichita thinking it would be a step toward her ultimate goal. But she fell in love with the city and plans changed.

Episode 130: New team name, new mayor, new development plans

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:00:13 -0400

WBJ Associate Editor Kirk Seminoff joins me to discuss the Wind Surge, Wichita's election and downtown development.

Episode 129: Wichita Wind Surge Managing Partner Lou Schwechheimer

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 12:00:23 -0400

The managing partner of the Wichita Wind Surge says he's pleased at the reaction to the new name of the AAA baseball team.

Biztalk Podcast Ep128 Mayor Elect Whipple

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:00:14 -0400

Whipple says he's eager to communicate with the Wichita business community.

Episode 127: Mayoral candidate Brandon Whipple

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 11:00:22 -0400

Whipple says he's the candidate to bring accountability and transparency to City Hall.

Episode 126: Mayor Jeff Longwell

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:00:32 -0400

Mayor Longwell says Wichita is a one-degree-of-separation town

Episode 125: Wichita and the NBAA convention and exhibition

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:00:12 -0400

Wichita is again looking for great things at this year's business aviation gathering.

Episode 124: Rick Kellerman, University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 11:00:34 -0400

Kellerman says Wichita has a great medical community that os a very good job of teaching medical students.

Episode 123: Dean Larisa Genin, WSU School of Business

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 11:00:34 -0400

Dean Larisa Genin says Wichita has welcomed her after living for 30 years in the San Francisco Bay area.

Episode 122: Wichita's history of vacant downtown buildings

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:55:02 -0400

Wichita's history of vacant buildings has been long and winding — a story all too familiar in many American cities.

Episode 121: Save Century II

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 11:00:27 -0400

Racette and Kite say the Save Century II group wants to be heard and to participate in the discussions about Wichita's performing arts center.

Episode 120: Sen. Moran helps NIAR with DoD awards

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:00:27 -0400

Sen. Jerry Moran has been playing matchmaker between the U.S. Defense Department and Wichita State University, and it's paying off.

Episode 119: Pete Meitzner, Sedgwick County Commissioner

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 11:00:16 -0400

Meitzner talks in the podcast about the discussion over slot machines, an update on additional passenger rail service and the change in the attitude on the Sedgwick County Commission.

Episode 118: Congressman Ron Estes

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:00:26 -0400

Congressman Ron Estes, in Kansas during the August break, talks about trade, the Boeing 737 MAX and the current climate in Washington.

BizTalk with Bill Roy Episode 117: Dr. Robert Hasty

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 20:29:16 -0400

A conversation with Dr. Robert Hasty, founding dean of the Kansas Health Science Center, a medical school being created in Wichita.

BizTalk with Bill Roy Episode 116: Sonia Greteman, The Greteman Group

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 20:07:21 -0400

Sonia Greteman just joined the Wichita Business Journal's Women in Business Hall of Fame.

BizTalk with Bill Roy Episode 115: Riverfront Legacy Master Plan

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 03:21:53 -0400

WBJ Reporter Shelby Reynolds discusses the recent public meeting held by the Riverfront Legacy Master Plan group.

BizTalk with Bill Roy Episode 114: Entrepreneur Jeff Lange

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 20:57:46 -0400

Jeff Lange may be the most interesting businessman in Wichita.

BizTalk with Bill Roy Episode 113: Opportunity Zones

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 01:34:32 -0400

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Episode 112: 40 Under 40 honorees Lattin, Mullen

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 19:31:27 -0400

Bill talks this week with two of the honorees in the 2019 40 Under 40 Awards, Stacy Ward Lattin and Jeff Mullen.

BizTalk with Bill Roy Episode 111: Bombardier, the 737 Max and Daniel McCoy

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 02:30:34 -0400

Aerospace Reporter Daniel McCoy brings us up to date on Bombardier Learjet's announcement of a new model, the latest on the 737 Max and manufacturing workforce issues.

BizTalk with Bill Roy Episode 110: Brandon Whipple

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 19:12:58 -0400

Brandon Whipple is a state lawmaker, an adjunct professor of politics at Wichita State University and a candidate for Wichita mayor.

BizTalk with Bill Roy Episode 109: Candidate for mayor Lyndy Wells

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:17:17 -0400

A discussion with retired banker Lyndy Wells, who is one of nine people running for Wichita mayor.

BizTalk with Bill Roy Episode 108: EFT Analytics President Brent Youngers

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:28:04 -0400

A discussion with Brent Youngers, the president of EFT Analytics, a Koch Industries Inc. company.

BizTalk with Bill Roy Episode 107: the 2019 Best in Business Awards

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 20:00:09 -0400

A review of the finalists and the overall winners in this year's program, and we learn more about the overall winning companies from their leaders.

BizTalk with Bill Roy Episode 106: Project talk with Kirk Seminoff

Thu, 30 May 2019 20:49:37 -0400

Bill and WBJ Associate Editor Kirk Seminoff update some of the most important projects taking place in Wichita's core area.

Episode 105: Projects update with Mayor Jeff Longwell

Fri, 24 May 2019 11:00:17 -0400

Mayor Longwell says having a downtown parking problem means more people are going there and it's a good problem to have.

Episode 104: Cole Kalkbrenner, Splash Aqua Park

Fri, 17 May 2019 11:00:19 -0400

Kalkbrenner and his wife plan to have their south Wichita park open for the Memorial Day Weekend.

Episode 103: Sedgwick County Commissioner Lacey Cruse

Fri, 10 May 2019 11:00:39 -0400

Lacey Cruse was inspired to run for office after the Wichita Women's March, which she helped organize.

Episode 102: Textron Aviation needs 1,000

Fri, 03 May 2019 11:00:29 -0400

Aerospace Reporter Daniel McCoy discusses the impact of Textron Aviation's announcement that it needs 1,000 more workers.

Episode 101: Nestor Weigand Jr.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:00:19 -0400

Nestor Weigand Jr. discusses area real estate conditions, his run for political office and the new player disrupting the Wichita real estate market.

Episode 100: Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 11:00:24 -0400

The FDIC chair during the Great Recession talks about how she and others worked to survive the meltdown and whether it can happen again.

Episode 99: Boeing, Spirit and the 737 Max

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:38:24 -0400

Aerospace Reporter Daniel McCoy joins Bill for a discussion on the impact of the grounding of the 737 Max aircraft fleet on Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems and Wichita.

Episode 98: Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce Chairman Michael Monteferrante

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 11:00:12 -0400

Michael Monteferrante says the Chamber will play an important role in the progress of Wichita and south-central Kansas.

Episode 97: The Wichita Employer Summit

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:00:22 -0400

Wichita leaders spoke to 150 people who attended a Tuesday summit at Mark Arts on workforce attraction and retention.

Episode 96: Cindy Claycomb, Wichita City Council

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 11:00:19 -0400

Claycomb says the city made mistakes with the ballpark land deal, but she supports the package of agreements that is bringing the New Orleans Baby Cakes to Wichita.

Episode 95: Sheree Utash, White House workforce policy board member

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:00:48 -0400

Utash attended her first meeting of the Trump Administration's workforce policy board at the White House.

Episode 94: The ballpark land deal

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 12:00:38 -0400

Reporter Daniel McCoy and Associate Editor Kirk Seminoff join Bill for a conversation about the sale of riverfront land to developers connected to the new Triple-A baseball team.

Episode 93: Emerging Leaders and Project Wichita

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 12:00:23 -0400

Three Project Wichita leaders sat for a panel discussion on Project Wichita for the latest class of Emerging Leaders.

Episode 92: Mentoring Monday

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:00:16 -0400

Mentoring Monday is an event in 42 American cities next week that brings together more than 10,000 young women professionals and more than 1,700 mentors.

Episode 91: Local government leaders

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 12:00:15 -0400

Four local government leaders participated in a panel discussion for the Wichita Business Journal's Emerging Leaders.

Episode 90: Alan Cobb and the Kansas Chamber

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:00:35 -0400

Alan Cobb says his organization is in its busy season, when the Kansas Legislature is in session.

Episode 89: I Fly Wichita

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 12:00:15 -0400

My guest on the podcast is WBJ aviation reporter Daniel McCoy, who takes an in-depth look at the effort to attract more flights to Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. Thanks to our sponsor, Equity Bank.

Episode 88: Steven Werner, Lawn Buddy

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:00:13 -0400

The Lawn Buddy system has evolved into an operating system for lawn and snow removal services around the country. Owner Steven Warner says he's not done yet.

Episode 87: Wichita City Council member Becky Tuttle

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 12:00:05 -0400

Becky Tuttle was appointed to fill the unexpired term of now-Sedgwick County Commissioner Pete Meitzner.

Episode 86: A new Wichita software company

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:33:06 -0400

High Touch Technologies CEO Wayne Chambers and SASNAK President Jon Rolph are partners in a new restaurant software company.

Episode 85: Looking into 2019

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 12:00:15 -0400

Wichita Business Journal reporters and editors talk about local breaking business news we might see in 2019.

Episode 83: Wichita Promise, Sheree Utash

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:00:16 -0400

The Wichita State University Wichita Promise and Wichita Promise Move programs are getting more Wichitans, and new Wichitans, into the workforce.

Episode 82: The 2018 Best Places to Work

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:00:35 -0400

The WBJ and sponsor KeyCentrix recognized 44 companies in the 2018 awards. The winners are featured in this podcast.

Episode 81: Emerging Leaders and downtown Wichita

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 12:00:28 -0400

Four downtown Wichita stakeholders talked to Wichita's Emerging Leaders about downtown projects done and projects on the horizon.

Episode 80: More from Chase Koch

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:00:14 -0400

Chase Koch, speaking at a recent Startup Grind event, says he was struggling in running a Koch Industries business and decided to fire himself.

Episode 79: Chase Koch

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 12:00:14 -0400

Chase Koch spoke at a recent Startup Grind event about growing up Koch, moving away for college and making his return to Wichita.

Episode 78: The future of Century II

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:00:18 -0400

While a committee wants more public input, leaders say they still expect to make a recommendation on the future of Century II in January.

Episode 77: The Future is Female

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 12:00:28 -0400

Five Wichita professional women discussed work/life balance, being confident and how to make sure women's voices are heard during one of three panel discussions Thursday.

BizTalk with Bill Roy Episode 76: Regina Miller

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 21:31:55 -0400

Regina Miller owns two businesses, sleeps 3-4 hours a night and is passionate about the growth and success of Wichita.

BizTalk with Bill Roy Episode 75: Kirk Seminoff

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 20:13:27 -0400

Kirk Seminoff, after a long career at the Wichita Eagle, has joined the Wichita Business Journal as associate editor. Seminoff is a native Wichitan, married with a daughter at Wichita East High School. And he's optimistic about his hometown's future.

Episode 74: The Wichita Career Women Program

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 11:00:13 -0400

More than five dozen professionals are participating in year two of the Wichita Business Journal's six-month program created to grow careers and drive progress in Wichita. “Meeting other like-minded and driven women that are also involved in the community has been very motivating,” says Crystal McDonald, co-owner and founder of Xclusive Events. “Learning and sharing about events, ideas and other opportunities throughout Wichita has been a huge benefit to my business as well.” The Career Women program is the big story in the weekly edition of the Wichita Business Journal, and is the focus of Episode 74 of the BizTalk with Bill Roy Podcast. My guests are the women who run the program: WBJ Audience Development Director Stacy Guinn and Events Manager Jaclyn Wooten. They join me to talk about the discussions the women have, the networking opportunities and even the war stories the participants tell.

Episode 73: Keith Lawing and the Wichita Youth Employment Project

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 11:00:34 -0400

The Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas is pleased with the growth of its program to match students with Wichita-area companies. The Youth Employment Project provides soft-skills training to high schoolers, then matches the students up with companies that might need a hand over the summer months. The students get valuable experience and the companies get another worker, especially important during summer vacation time. Alliance CEO Keith Lawing describes YEP during Episode 73 of the BizTalk with Bill Roy Podcast. He says the program has grown each year they have provided it.

Episode 72: The Greater Wichita Partnership

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 11:00:39 -0400

Charlie Chandler of Intrust Bank and Jon Rolph of SASNAK, Greater Wichita Partnership co-chairs, say it's time to seize the moment to move Wichita forward.

Episode 71: Wichita's Quality of Life

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:00:19 -0400

Wichita's quality of life is an important part of recruiting and retaining a local workforce.

Episode 70: McConnell tankers mean boom times ahead

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 11:00:16 -0400

The first of dozens of KC-46A refueling tankers are expected to arrive next month.

Episode 69: Shine on Wichita media

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 11:00:16 -0400

KMUW Director of News and Public Affairs Tom Shine talks with Bill about Wichita's evolving media industry.

Episode 68: Mayor Longwell and the return of affiliated baseball

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 11:00:26 -0400

The new Wichita baseball team is expected to play in a new downtown stadium in 2020.

Episode 67: Workforce pressure

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:00:16 -0400

The hiring binge at Spirit AeroSystems Inc. has created workforce issues downstream.

Episode 66: Wichita's Brewers

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 11:00:18 -0400

These Wichita beer and coffee brewers, who spoke at the recent ICT Summit, say their passion pushed them forward when starting their business got to be daunting.

Episode 65: Silicon Prairie panel at the Summit

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 11:00:08 -0400

There's more going on in the Wichita tech world than you think.

Episode 64: Sports In Wichita

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:00:15 -0400

An effort to sort out the conflict between Visit Wichita and the Greater Wichita Sports Commission.

Episode 63: Candidate for governor Kris Kobach

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 11:00:14 -0400

Kobach says he makes no apologies for aligning with President Donald Trump.

Episode 62: Candidate for governor Jim Barnett

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 11:00:05 -0400

Dr. Jim Barnett is the only Republican candidate for Kansas governor who favors expanding Medicaid.

Episode 61: Democrat candidate for governor Carl Brewer

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:00:15 -0400

Brewer says his experience as Wichita's mayor makes him a good candidate for Kansas governor.

Episode 60: Gubernatorial candidate Greg Orman

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 11:00:05 -0400

Orman says Kansas should be the distribution capital of America.

Episode 59: Gubernatorial candidate Laura Kelly

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:43:26 -0400

Kelly says she can bring people with differing views together for the good of the state.

Episode 58: Ken Selzer, Republican candidate for Kansas governor

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 11:00:14 -0400

Ken Selzer wants voters to know he's a businessman who will run government with a business philosophy.

Episode 57: Gubernatorial candidate Josh Svaty

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 11:00:14 -0400

Josh Svaty is a fifth-generation Kansas farmer, a former state representative and a former Kansas secretary of agriculture. He is one of the democrats who are running for governor in Kansas, and he is the first to join me for a discussion on the BizTalk with Bill Roy Podcast. Our goal is to have each candidate for governor, from all parties, appear on the podcast before the August primary election.

Episode 56: James Chung, Part 2

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 11:00:24 -0400

Chung says other cities he has studied realized they had challenges and quickly took action to solve them. He has not heard that conversation in Wichita.

Episode 55: James Chung

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:00:05 -0400

Part 1 of a discussion with economist James Chung, who spoke bluntly about the challenges that face Wichita, his home town.

Episode 54: David Koch retires

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 12:00:14 -0400

Reporters Josh Heck and Daniel McCoy join me for a discussion about the impact and work of David Koch.

Episode 53: Envision's Michael Monteferrante

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:00:12 -0400

Envision may be best known for programs that teach and assist those who are blind or visually impaired, but there's more to the nonprofit than that.

Episode 52: The Airbus Flying Challenge

Fri, 25 May 2018 11:00:12 -0400

Airbus created a program involving 27 high school students who spent much of their school year building an airplane.

Episode 51: The Best in Business Awards

Fri, 18 May 2018 12:00:12 -0400

Fifteen Wichita-area companies and organizations were recognized for their innovation, financial performance and community involvement.

Episode 50: Building Wichita's Workforce

Fri, 11 May 2018 12:30:16 -0400

The BizTalk with Bill Roy Podcast focuses this week on one effort to create workers for future Wichita jobs, the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas's Youth Employment Program.

Episode 49: The 2018 Young Achievers

Fri, 04 May 2018 11:28:03 -0400

The WBJ and sponsors recognized 45 area high school students for their hard work. We provide some information on each in the podcast.

Episode 48: Brandon Johnson, Wichita City Council

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 12:25:26 -0400

Brandon Johnson says he's settling into his new position as Wichita City Councilman representing District 1.

Episode 47: Wichita's Underground tech workers

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 12:36:10 -0400

Reporter Bryan Horwath talks to tech employees who live in Wichita but work remotely for companies outside the state.

Biztalk with Bill Roy Episode 46; The 2018 Real Estate Awards

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:30:21 -0400

Biztalk with Bill Roy Episode 46; The 2018 Real Estate Awards by Wichita Business Journal

Biztalk with Bill Roy Podcast Episode 45: Project Wichita

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 06:31:45 -0400

Biztalk with Bill Roy Podcast Episode 45: Project Wichita by Wichita Business Journal

Biztalk Podcast Ep44: U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:18:59 -0400

Sen. Moran is concerned about how U.S. trade policy impacts Kansas, he has an idea to help entrepreneurs and says Washington has a much different feel than it did when he arrived 20 years ago.

Episode 43: Cryptocurrency

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 12:53:53 -0400

A pair of Wichita experts provide some explanation about the creation, use and security of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin.

Episode 42: The NCAA tournament in Wichita

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 12:15:09 -0400

A discussion with the Wichita Business Journal reporters who are covering the NCAA tournament games, events and impact.

Episode 41: Wayne Chambers, CEO of High Touch Technologies

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 13:44:27 -0400

Chambers discusses recent acquisitions, the effort to find good employees and Wichita's economy.

Episode 40: Deb Farris, KAKE News

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:18:10 -0400

Farris talks about her upbringing as an Iowa farmgirl, her TV career and sharing the most difficult time in her life with viewers.

Episode 39: Brad Elliott, Equity Bank

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 13:33:22 -0400

Equity Bank has aggressively pursued mergers and acquisitions in its 16 years.

Episode 38: Mayor Jeff Longwell goes to Washington

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:31:11 -0400

Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell describes his recent trip to the White House.

Episode 37: Mentoring Monday

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:32:07 -0400

Mentors Shelley Hansel and Megan McCurdy Niedens discuss the best advice they ever received and the advice they plan to share with those who attend Mentoring Monday.

Episode 36: Downtown Wichita Development Part II

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 13:32:19 -0400

Our panel of experts continues their discussion about downtown - specifically Century II and their vision for the core area.

Episode 35: Downtown Wichita development

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:43:01 -0400

Five Wichita leaders spoke to a group of about 50 members of the Wichita Business Journal's Emerging Leaders program.

Episode 34: SNT Media - What's next?

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:58:45 -0400

The company went from Wichita darling to potential bankruptcy.

Episode 33: ConnectingICT

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:59:18 -0400

The Wichita Business Journal's Emerging Leaders created a way for young professionals to make deeper connections to Wichita.

Episode 32: The biggest Wichita company you don't know

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 13:13:50 -0400

Johnson Controls has 1,600 employees and makes a million pieces of equipment a year in Wichita.

Episode 31: A look into 2018

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 12:51:23 -0400

The big story in the weekly edition and the topic of this week's podcast is a look at the business news we expect to cover in 2018.

Episode 30: Jennifer McDonald, Jenny Dawn Cellars

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 13:39:31 -0400

Jennifer McDonald is growing a business out of her love for wine.

Episode 29: The Best Places to Work Awards

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:37:39 -0400

What makes a company one of the Best Places to Work in Wichita? To some its a company where employees feel like they can make suggestions that are taken seriously by leaders. To others its a business that allows flexible hours and has a family-friendly culture. To some it's a company that is generous with awards and recognition. The Wichita Business Journal, The Kansas Chamber and Cox Business presented the 2017 Best Places to Work Awards at a Thursday luncheon at the Hyatt. They recognized 38 companies that scored highest on employee engagement surveys.

Episode 28: The Spirit AeroSystems' big announcement featuring Aviation Reporter Daniel McCoy

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 13:35:09 -0400

WBJ Aviation Reporter Daniel McCoy provides details and background on Sprit's Wednesday announcement of a $1 billion expansion with 1,000 new jobs.

Episode 27: Activating the Wichita river corridor

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:22:42 -0400

Wichita is about to start the next chapter in the effort to incorporate the Arkansas River into Wichita's economy.

Episode 26: Bob Hanson, Greater Wichita Sports Commission

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 14:24:56 -0400

President and CEO Bob Hanson reflects on two decades of work as the Greater Wichita Sports Commission celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Episode 25: Jeff Ettling, Sedgwick County Zoo

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 13:56:01 -0400

Jeff Ettling returned to Wichita to take over the zoo, which was run by his friend and former boss, Mark Reed.

Episode 24: Sheree Utash, Wichita Area Technical College

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 13:47:06 -0400

It's a time of transition for the Wichita Area Technical College, as it prepares for integration into Wichita State University.

Episode 23: Wichita's Emerging Leaders

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 11:19:37 -0400

The Wichita Business Journal introduces you to 74 Emerging Leaders as they share what's on their minds about Wichita.

Episode 22: Andrew Gough, Reverie Roasters

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 12:19:48 -0400

Reverie Roasters founder Andrew Gough talks about taking the risk of creating his own business, the assistance he got and his plans for the future.

Episode 21: Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:37:37 -0400

Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay believes that law enforcement is an important part of a business community and local economic development efforts. He says companies don't want to come to a community if they feel that their employees and their families aren't safe. Chief Ramsay is my guest this week on the BizTalk with Bill Roy Podcast. We're up to Episode 21.

Episode 15: Rep. Ron Estes Part 2

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 17:09:35 -0400

Manufacturing is important to Wichita's economy, and 4th District Rep. Ron Estes says gains in the U.S. economy, thanks to the Trump Administration, will help boost manufacturing companies in south central Kansas. Estes is my guest again this week on the BizTalk with Bill Roy podcast, as we feature part two of our discussion.

Episode 14: Congressman Ron Estes

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 17:08:08 -0400

When Kansas 4th District Congressman Ron Estes returns to Washington D.C. after the August recess he'll take with him a message from his constituents: Make sure Congress gets something done. And he says another effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act might be more successful after the start of the new year, when people are feeling even more pain from the impact of Obamacare. Estes got the job in April, winning a special election to take Mike Pompeo's place as he moved on to director of the CIA. He is my guest this week on episode 14 of the BizTalk with Bill Roy podcast.

Episode 8: Mary Beth Jarvis, Wichita River Festival

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 17:00:24 -0400

Hundreds of thousands of people attend each year Wichita's biggest party, the Wichita River Festival. While rain impacted the 2017 Riverfest, entitled River Madness, Wichita Festivals Inc. President and CEO Mary Beth Jarvis says the event was a great success. In Episode 8 of the BizTalk with Bill Roy podcast, we learn more about Jarvis and her path to Wichita and Festivals Inc. She fills us in on some of this year's Riverfest numbers and talks about the positive momentum for our community.

Episode 9: Charles Coffey, FreeState Healthcare

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 16:46:22 -0400

Chuck Coffey is a doctor, but he's also a businessman. He earned an MBA and a master's in public health in addition to his MD. He says business and health care have not always played together well. Coffey and his partners at FreeState Healthcare are trying to merge the two with their clinic and telemedicine idea.

Episode 20: The Amazon Effect

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 12:35:14 -0400

The Amazon Effect: How taxpayers are funding Amazon's disruption of the U.S. economy. This week's BizTalk with Bill Roy podcast features Wilson, and discussions with a couple of leaders at our parent company, American City Business Journals: Jon Wile, chief content officer; and Craig Douglas, director of editorial research and analysis.

Episode 19: Jack Kellogg, Hatman Jack's Wichita Hat Works

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 12:20:46 -0400

A discussion with Hatman Jack Kellogg, owner of Wichita Hat Works.

Episode 18: Wayne Bryan, Music Theatre Wichita

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 12:40:39 -0400

The city's decision on the future of Century II will have a big impact on the community. It will also have a big impact on the organizations that call Century II home, including Music Theatre Wichita. MTW Producing Artistic Director Wayne Bryan says his organization supports making a change, but he fears how a renovation or the construction of a new building might impact them. He's hoping MTW and other stakeholders are able to give their input on the future of the building. The WBJ wrote last week about the options being considered by the Wichita City Council. Bryan is my guest for Episode 18 of the BizTalk with Bill Roy podcast.

Episode 17: Jennifer Ray, owner of The Monarch

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:44:00 -0400

Jennifer Ray wanted to run her own business. She had worked at bars and restaurants, but wanted an establishment to call her own. She heard some space became available in Delano and she jumped on it. She was serving her first customers in 62 days. And she learned lessons along the way. Jennifer Ray, owner of The Monarch, is my guest on Episode 17 of the BizTalk with Bill Roy Podcast.

Episode 16: News anchor Jeff Herndon

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 12:17:27 -0400

Jeff Herndon hit the big time. He was a news anchorman in Chicago, the third largest market in the United States. Herndon enjoyed his time there and got to cover a lot of great stories featuring interesting and, sometimes, famous people. But after four years the former KAKE anchorman was ready to return to Wichita. He begins the next chapter in his career Monday as assistant news director and anchor at KSN. In episode 16 of the BizTalk with Bill Roy Podcast Herndon talks about his decision to leave, his decision to return and what he hopes to accomplish now that he's back.

Episode 13: Dr. Josh Umbehr, Atlas MD

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:31:05 -0400

The Wichita Business Journal started writing about Josh Umbehr and his Atlas MD medical practice even before it was opened. Seven years later Umbehr's practice is growing, his idea is spreading and he's getting national and international media attention. HIs idea was to create a physician practice in which patients pay a monthly fee and have no copay. They have access to their doctor through text and email on top of making phone calls. They can send pictures of their injuries or maladies to their doctors or even video. And physicians make house calls. That idea has had some appeal throughout the country for patients, policy makers and physicians, especially as we try to figure out our health care system. And he and his co-founder have been written up by national magazines, newspapers and TV shows. He's lost count of how many times Sean Hannity has invited him to appear on his Fox News program. Umbehr is this week's guest on episode 13 of the BizTalk with Bill Roy podcast.

Episode 12: Tom Devlin + Tom Dower, Flint Hills National

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:33:32 -0400

Tom Devlin is a business legend. Devlin is the founder of Rent-A-Center. He created it, became CEO then sold it. Then he created one of the top-rated golf courses in the country, Flint Hills National in Andover. Devlin is my guest in episode 12 of the BizTalk with Bill Roy podcast, along with the president-emeritus of Flint Hills National, Tom Dower. Devlin asked Dower, his good friend, to build the golf course and fulfill Devlin's vision for it.

Episode 11: Janelle King, JK Design and The Workroom

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:56:59 -0400

When I'm speaking to groups or making connections with people at events I've been asking where this newfound excitement about the Wichita flag came from. Most tell me it's the work of Janelle King. King is the owner of JK Design and The Workroom at 155 N. Cleveland. She's my guest this week on episode 11 of the BizTalk with Bill Roy podcast.

Episode 10: Dr. Anand Desai + Paul Allen, Wichita State University

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:19:50 -0400

If all goes as planned Wichita State University could see a new business school building open for use in a year and a half. The timeline and fundraising effort for the new Barton School of Business building on the WSU innovation campus was one of many topics I discussed with Dr. Anand Desai and Paul Allen in episode 10 of the BizTalk with Bill Roy podcast. Desai is the dean of the Barton School of Business. Allen is the chair of the WSU Foundation and chief executive at Allen, Gibbs and Houlik LC.

Episode 07: WBJ Emerging Leaders Jennifer Hughes + Doug Ledbetter

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 12:28:11 -0400

We believe it's important to hear opinions on Wichita from young professionals. In Episode 7 of the BizTalk with Bill Roy podcast we talk with a pair of 2017 40 Under 40 winners: Jennifer Hughes, director of human resources for High Touch Technologies Inc., and Doug Ledbetter, assurance senior manager at EY.

Episode 06: Christina Long, CML Creative

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Christina Long grew up in Wichita, became a journalist and later created her own business. Now Long, owner of CML Collective, is a member of the Entrepreneurial Task Force and is helping others, particularly minority businesspeople, reach their goals of business ownership.

Episode 05: Scott Redler, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 13:01:00 -0400

It's one of the great business success stories in recent Wichita history. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers started with one store in west Wichita and is now up to more than 250 locations around the country. And Scott Redler has used his experience in the restaurant industry to help lead Freddy's to impressive growth. Redler, CFO of Freddy's, talks about growing up in St. Louis, entering the food service industry as a teenager and how Freddy's got started in Episode 5 of the BizTalk with Bill Roy podcast.

Episode 04: Jeff Fluhr + Leah Lavender... continued

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 12:58:14 -0400

Is your company having trouble attracting and retaining talent? You're not alone. Most of the company leaders we talk to say they are trying to find more talented workers to join their teams. The intensity of the search depends on the industry, but many say they have openings and they can't fill them with the right people. Jeff Fluhr and Leah Lavender say they're trying to help.

Episode 03: Jeff Fluhr + Leah Lavender, Greater Wichita Partnership

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 12:50:02 -0400

On episode 3, we talk with Jeff Fluhr, president of the Greater Wichita Partnership, to get an update on the importance of talent attraction and retention. We also discuss the importance of the continued progress in the downtown area.

Episode: 02 with Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell... continued

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 11:09:40 -0400

Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell has a message for owners of small- and medium-sized businesses in the area. "We care about you," Longwell says. This week Longwell also discusses balancing growth with keeping Wichita's favorable quality of life, and he lets us in on plans for his political future. Our thanks to Equity Bank for sponsoring the BizTalk with Bill Roy podcast. Music: Going Higher - Bensound.com

Episode: 01 with Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 12:06:51 -0400

Our debut podcast features a conversation with Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell. We discussed so many topics we split it in half and the second part will be available June 9. Sponsor: Equity Bank Music: Going Higher - Bensound.com