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Greteman Group founder Sonia Greteman joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Oct. 8, 2025.
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.
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.
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.
Wichita Airport Authority director Jesse Romo joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Sept. 2, 2025.
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 by Wichita Business Journal
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.
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 by Wichita Business Journal
NAI Martens chairman Steve Martens joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on July 16, 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As RiverFest 2025 opens, new Wichita Festivals CEO BreAnna Monk joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the festival and her new role.
Aviation and manufacturing reporter Jenna Farhat joined editor Kirk Seminoff on the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on May 22, 2025.
Village Travel CEO Jeff Arensdorf joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the motor carrier's growth over the past 15 years.
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.
Kansas Strong's Warren Martin joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff in the latest episode of the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.
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.
Reverie Roasters owner Andrew Gough talks with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff in Episode 410 of the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.
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.
A panel of city-county government leaders answered questions from WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff in this week's BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal.
Wichita Collegiate School head of school Nathan Washer joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the school and private education.
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.
Wesley Healthcare president and CEO Bill Voloch joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for this week's BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.
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.
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.
Wichita mayor Lily Wu joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff on the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast Jan. 13, 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2025 Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce board chair Victor Ojeleye joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for a conversation in Episode 396.
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.
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.
This week's BizTalk podcast is a panel discussion with four leaders of Kansas healthcare systems.
Wichita City Council members Dalton Glasscock and Brandon Johnson joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff on the BizTalk podcast Dec. 2, 2024.
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.
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.
Downtown Wichita executive director Heather Schroeder joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about her new job in Wichita in BizTalk episode 389.
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.
Aviation reporter Josh Witt and editor Kirk Seminoff break down all the recent aerospace news to hit Wichita and the U.S.
Equity Bank founder Brad Elliott talks about the birth and growth of the bank over the last two decades.
Wichita Thunder GM Joel Lomurno joins WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the business of minor-league hockey in Wichita.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frank Shoffner of Credit Union of America and the new Wichita Public Schools Foundation talks about the foundation and its goals.
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.
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.
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.
Analysis of the Boeing-Spirit reacquisition agreement from the WBJ's Josh Witt in this week's BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.
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.
Ben Sauceda, executive director of the Kansas Aviation Museum and a Park City council member, talks about both jobs in Episode 369.
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.
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.
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.
Chris Schneider of Adams Brown Technology Specialists talks about recent cyberattacks to affect Wichita and how businesses should be prepared for such circumstances.
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.
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.
Editor Kirk Seminoff and managing editor Shelby Kellerman talk about the WBJ's new, redesigned look in Episode 362.
Wichita State University athletic director Kevin Saal talks frankly about Name-Image-Likeness realities in Episode 361.
They're the dudes helping the Dude Perfect dudes gain capital. Meet Jason Illian and Scott Flucke of Wichita's Highmount Capital.
Mark 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.
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 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.
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 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.
Ted Woodward of KNSS Radio, a longtime Gridiron cast member, joins the podcast to talk about the 2024 show.
Adam Barlow-Thompson, executive director of The Neighboring Movement in Wichita, is the guest for Episode 355.
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.
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.
Darryl Kelly talks about his new Kansas Leadership Center job and why he and his family have made Wichita home.
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.
Phil Mershon discusses dynamic events and conferences, as well as his book, "Unforgettable: The Art and Science of Creating Memorable Experiences."
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.
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.
Roger Scholfield and AJ Scholfield join the podcast to talk about Roger turning over the reins of Scholfield Honda to AJ, his son.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transworld Business Advisors president Todd Bailey is this week's BizTalk podcast guest.
Fort Hays State University president Tisa Mason talks about the university and its growth in Episode 339.
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.
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.
Mayoral challenger Lily Wu joins the podcast a second time to talk about downtown Wichita issues ahead of the Nov. 7 general election.
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.
Dotty Harpool, of WSU's Barton School of Business, talks marketing in Episode 332 of the BizTalk podcast.
Peter Salmeron, the new chairman of the board of the Wichita Grand Opera, joins the podcast to talk opera and fine arts in Wichita.
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.
The ICT Summit panel looking at a strategic vision for downtown is this week's podcast.
Teresa Houston of Envision joins the podcast to talk about her career and leading the company's Child Development Center.
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.
Joy Eakins of Cornerstone Data joins the podcast to talk about "Leading the Data Journey," a collaboration between Cornerstone, Sevenfold and Newman University.
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.
New Wichita Public Schools superintendent Kelly Bielefeld joins Episode 324 to talk about the district as the 2023-24 school year begins.
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.
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.
In Episode 321, Wichita mayor Brandon Whipple joins the podcast to talk about his vision for a possible second four-year term.
Mayoral candidate Julie Rose Stroud is the guest in Episode 320 of the BizTalk podcast.
In Episode 318, Wichita mayoral candidate Shelia Davis talks about her priorities for the city.
The Episode 317 guest is City Council member Bryan Frye, who's running for mayor in the Aug. 1 primary.
Wichita mayoral candidate Celeste Racette is the Episode 316 guest, talking about her candidacy.
Former City Council member Jared Cerullo is this week's guest and one of the Aug. 1 Wichita mayoral primary candidates.
Neal Allen, chair of the Political Science Department at Wichita State University, talks about the Wichita mayoral primary in Episode 314.
New Wichita Open tournament director Dusty Buell joins Episode 313 to talk about this year's golf tournament at Crestview Country Club.
Forvis managing partner Bill Pickert is the guest on Episode 311 of the BizTalk Podcast.
Mitch Binns of McCownGordon Construction talks about the company purchasing its Old Town building in Episode 309.
Aviation reporter Daniel McCoy joins Episode 307 to talk about the discovery of a production problem on the 737 MAX fuselage at Spirit AeroSystems.
40 Under 40 selections Victor Ojeleye (Cargill) and Christy Campbell (Franklin Law Office) join the podcast.
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.
Jake Calhoun, creator of Soya Fuel and a WBJ Innovation Awards winner, joins Episode 304 to talk about his business.
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.
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.
J.P. Weigand & Sons' Alex Ibarra is this week's guest, talking about the Hispanics in Real Estate organization he founded in Wichita.
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.
Episode 299 features Brett Robinson, president and CEO of Wichita's Integra Technologies, talking about the $1.8 semiconductor plant planned for Bel Aire.
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.
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."
Newest Sedgwick County Commissioner Ryan Baty, owner of The Mattress Hub, talks county government and small business in Episode 295.
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.
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.
Returning president Jay Miller of the Wichita Wind Surge talks about minor-league baseball and new ownership for the club in 2023.
WBJ reporters Daniel McCoy, Shelby Kellerman and Josh Witt are part of a year-end roundtable discussion in Episode 290.
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.
New Wichita police chief Joe Sullivan joins the podcast to talk about early impressions of Wichita and the job ahead as chief.
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.
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.
Jason Gregory of Downtown Wichita joins the podcast to talk about recent developments — big developments — in the center of the city.
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.
Neal Allen, chair of the Political Science Department at Wichita State University, joins Episode 282 to talk about the upcoming elections.
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.
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.
In Episode 278, Fayola Oyatayo of Fay Solutions talks about marketing and branding in Wichita.
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.
An Emerging Leaders discussion with panelists Becky Tuttle, Bob Layton and Tom Stolz make up Episode 276.
Misty Bruckner of WSU's Public Policy and Management Center joins Episode 275 to talk about organizations' biggest current challenges: hiring and retention.
Christopher Boan of BetKansas.com, which covers the gambling industry, joins BizTalk 274 to talk about how Kansas did in getting sports betting going.
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.
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.
New Wichita State athletic director Kevin Saal joins the podcast to talk about what's ahead for Shocker sports.
Steve Hewitt, CEO of the Kansas Turnpike Authority in Wichita, joins Episode 270 to talk about the turnpike's cashless tolling project.
Former Shocker basketball star Ron Baker joins the podcast to talk about his role as a project manager at Ascension Via Christi.
Damon Young of the Kansas Leadership Center and Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce joins Episode 268 to talk about One Small Step.
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.
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.
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.
In Episode 264, we continue the conversation with Keycentrix's Luis Rodriguez, talking about the company and then what he sees ahead for Wichita.
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.
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.
Nancy Duling of Wichita Festivals Inc. joins Episode 261 to talk about her new role and the 2022 River Festival.
Kevin Strecker, new market leader for Ascension Via Christi in Kansas, joins the Podcast in Episode 260.
Tymber Lee of Armchair Strategies joins the podcast to talk about new Name-Image-Likeness opportunities for Wichita State University student-athletes.
Reporters Shelby Kellerman and Josh Witt join Episode 258 to talk about the Andover tornado and its business ramifications.
In Episode 257, Mike Beene of the Kansas Department of Commerce talks about workforce issues in the Sunflower State.
In Episode 256, Steve Bauer of KSGL Radio joins the podcast to talk about jazz and his weekly jazz radio show.
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.
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.
In Episode 253, Madeline Shonka of Co-Immunity talks about her startup and its inaugural Wichita Inno Madness victory.
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.
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.
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.
In Episode 249, WBJ reporter Daniel McCoy talks about Inno Madness, the WBJ's bracket-style competition to determine the most popular Wichita startup.
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.
In Episode 247, new WBJ data reporter Chelsea Moore introduces herself to BizTalk listeners.
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.
In Episode 243, Keith Lawing of the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas talks about the local hiring challenges created by "The Great Resignation."
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Episode 238, Audra Dinell joins the podcast to talk about her new venture, The Thread: A Women's Leadership Collective.
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.
In Episode 236, Jonathan McRoy of Textron Aviation talks about best practices for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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.
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.
In Episode 233, Kylie Stupka of Empowered joins the podcast to talk about why the organization rebranded from Youth Entrepreneurs.
In Episode 232, we offer highlights from this week's WBJ Ignite ICT Women's Conference.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Equity Bank chairman and CEO Brad Elliott joins the podcast to talk about the bank's big acquisition.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Reporter Shelby Kellerman joins Kirk Seminoff in Episode 222 to talk about commercial real estate and the WBJ's annual Commercial Real Estate Guide.
In Episode 221, we talk with three honorees from the recent Diversity & Inclusion Awards to talk about their projects.
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.
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.
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.
In Episode 217, Bill speaks with the two founders and operators of the innovative QuickHire app.
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.
Reporter Daniel McCoy talks with Bill about Wichita restaurants' struggles with hiring.
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.
Sean Tarbell, president and CEO of Davis-Moore Auto Group, talks about automobile sale in Wichita pre-, during and post-Covid.
Tournament director Roy Turner says anticipation for the 2021 Wichita Open Benefiting KU Wichita Pediatrics is greater than ever.
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.
WSU president Rick Muma feels he was chosen to lead the university to bring back a sense of continuity and certainty.
Jen Ray’s business is still struggling with staffing issues, supply shortages and even the great ketchup crisis of 2021.
The aerospace industry has had it rough for the past few years but barring any surprises the trend for manufacturing and hiring continues upward.
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.
The Wichita Independent Business Association, serving businesses since 1931, have a new leader and a new headquarters.
Alzheimer's disease is hitting the bottom line of Kansas businesses. But there are ways to diminish the impact on profits.
Entrepreneurs in Wichita have a new resource as they take their ideas from concept to customers.
USD 259 Superintendent Alicia Thompson is grateful to the Wichita community for rallying to help the district get through the pandemic.
Shocker Head Coach Isaac Brown and his team exceeded expectations during this challenging basketball season.
A pair of Wichita entrepreneurs are growing their companies and the local tech industry during the pandemic.
Interest continues to grow in one of Wichita’s newest companies, publicly traded AgEagle Aerial Systems. Not all the interest has been positive.
Koch Industries engineer Kendra Johnson is committed to supporting women in engineering and creating more interest in STEM education and professions.
Eric Fisher learned about business from the heavy hitters of Wichita entrepreneurship who regularly sat in his chair for haircuts.
The pandemic has not slowed important industry and defense work being conducted at WSU or at the National Institute for Aviation Research.
Even during a pandemic Wichita has some good things going for it when it comes to economic development.
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.
Bill brings us up-to-date on his abilities as he faces continued progression of Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
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.
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.
Charles Koch says his philosophy and personal empowerment can change Wichita and perhaps the world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wichita businesses and organizations have had to adapt to new working conditions during the pandemic. The Wichita Business Journal is no different.
Kaye Monk-Morgan says think of diversity as inviting people to a dance and inclusion as playing the music they like.
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.
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.
The McPherson College Student Debt Project combines financial literacy education, jobs and mentorship.
KNSS radio host Ted Woodward admits there were dark times when he was fighting for air as a hospitalized Covid-19 patient.
AgEagle is moving from southeast Kansas to Wichita with the promise of significant growth tied to an as yet unnamed big commercial customer.
Frank Waugh was born in Kansas City, raised in El Dorado and plans to be in Wichita for a long time.
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.
Wichita Business Journal Editor Bill Roy provides a third update on his journey with ALS, which began a year ago.
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.
Businesses have had to be creative and innovative in these challenging times. The Wichita Business Journal is no different.
The 2020 Women in Business Hall of Fame honorees say mentoring is a matter of paying it forward.
These two 40 Under 40 honorees say they are paying it forward when they mentor others and help them succeed.
KAKE's Shane Ewing says he may not get to anchor ESPN's "SportsCenter," But he's found a home in Wichita.
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.
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.
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.
The owners of one of Wichita's most popular restaurants says the pandemic has led them to make some significant changes.
Some Wichitans are seizing opportunities to change jobs, create new businesses and further their careers.
Three Wichita African American leaders discuss their experiences and their advice about how Wichita can move forward and improve racial inequality.
An update on the week's stories to help navigate the waters of the pandemic, and coverage of the business angle of the protests.
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.
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.
President Utash says she and her leadership team are planning for a different WSU Tech as we move forward from the pandemic.
The stay-at-home order will be lifted, but the reopening of the Kansas economy will come in phases.
Big decisions will have to wait. The priority for the city of Wichita is public safety.
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.
Banker Brad Elliott says it's important for business owners to stay positive and focus on company survival.
Wayne Bell says the Small Business Association can help with two programs: Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the Paycheck Protection Program.
Asst. Sedgwick Co. Counselor Justin Waggoner clarifies the business guidelines in the local order to restrict the spread of COVID-19.
Whipple and other Council members had been asked to take precautions after coming in contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19.
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.
Bill has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. He shares his experience so far and his outlook for dealing with ALS.
Karyn Page is not a fan of tariffs, and she provides more details about trade agreements with China and the USMCA.
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.
Reporters Daniel McCoy and Shelby Reynolds bring us up to date on a busy week for Wichita business news.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aerospace Reporter Daniel McCoy says Boeing is trying to move into 2020 with leadership change to rebuild the brand.
The WBJ editorial staff came up with a list of 20 Wichitans who we think will help shape the future of the community.
Jennifer McDonald faced some setbacks as she worked to open Jenny Dawn Cellars, but her perseverance paid off.
The Wichita Business Journal presented the 2019 Best Places to Work Awards Thursday. Three companies were named category winners.
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.
WBJ Associate Editor Kirk Seminoff joins me to discuss the Wind Surge, Wichita's election and downtown development.
The managing partner of the Wichita Wind Surge says he's pleased at the reaction to the new name of the AAA baseball team.
Kellerman says Wichita has a great medical community that os a very good job of teaching medical students.
Dean Larisa Genin says Wichita has welcomed her after living for 30 years in the San Francisco Bay area.
Wichita's history of vacant buildings has been long and winding — a story all too familiar in many American cities.
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.
Sen. Jerry Moran has been playing matchmaker between the U.S. Defense Department and Wichita State University, and it's paying off.
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.
Congressman Ron Estes, in Kansas during the August break, talks about trade, the Boeing 737 MAX and the current climate in Washington.
A conversation with Dr. Robert Hasty, founding dean of the Kansas Health Science Center, a medical school being created in Wichita.
Sonia Greteman just joined the Wichita Business Journal's Women in Business Hall of Fame.
WBJ Reporter Shelby Reynolds discusses the recent public meeting held by the Riverfront Legacy Master Plan group.
Bill talks this week with two of the honorees in the 2019 40 Under 40 Awards, Stacy Ward Lattin and Jeff Mullen.
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.
Brandon Whipple is a state lawmaker, an adjunct professor of politics at Wichita State University and a candidate for Wichita mayor.
A discussion with retired banker Lyndy Wells, who is one of nine people running for Wichita mayor.
A discussion with Brent Youngers, the president of EFT Analytics, a Koch Industries Inc. company.
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.
Bill and WBJ Associate Editor Kirk Seminoff update some of the most important projects taking place in Wichita's core area.
Mayor Longwell says having a downtown parking problem means more people are going there and it's a good problem to have.
Kalkbrenner and his wife plan to have their south Wichita park open for the Memorial Day Weekend.
Lacey Cruse was inspired to run for office after the Wichita Women's March, which she helped organize.
Aerospace Reporter Daniel McCoy discusses the impact of Textron Aviation's announcement that it needs 1,000 more workers.
Nestor Weigand Jr. discusses area real estate conditions, his run for political office and the new player disrupting the Wichita real estate market.
The FDIC chair during the Great Recession talks about how she and others worked to survive the meltdown and whether it can happen again.
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.
Michael Monteferrante says the Chamber will play an important role in the progress of Wichita and south-central Kansas.
Wichita leaders spoke to 150 people who attended a Tuesday summit at Mark Arts on workforce attraction and retention.
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.
Utash attended her first meeting of the Trump Administration's workforce policy board at the White House.
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.
Three Project Wichita leaders sat for a panel discussion on Project Wichita for the latest class of Emerging Leaders.
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.
Four local government leaders participated in a panel discussion for the Wichita Business Journal's Emerging Leaders.
Alan Cobb says his organization is in its busy season, when the Kansas Legislature is in session.
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.
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.
Becky Tuttle was appointed to fill the unexpired term of now-Sedgwick County Commissioner Pete Meitzner.
High Touch Technologies CEO Wayne Chambers and SASNAK President Jon Rolph are partners in a new restaurant software company.
Wichita Business Journal reporters and editors talk about local breaking business news we might see in 2019.
The Wichita State University Wichita Promise and Wichita Promise Move programs are getting more Wichitans, and new Wichitans, into the workforce.
The WBJ and sponsor KeyCentrix recognized 44 companies in the 2018 awards. The winners are featured in this podcast.
Four downtown Wichita stakeholders talked to Wichita's Emerging Leaders about downtown projects done and projects on the horizon.
Chase Koch, speaking at a recent Startup Grind event, says he was struggling in running a Koch Industries business and decided to fire himself.
Chase Koch spoke at a recent Startup Grind event about growing up Koch, moving away for college and making his return to Wichita.
While a committee wants more public input, leaders say they still expect to make a recommendation on the future of Century II in January.
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.
Regina Miller owns two businesses, sleeps 3-4 hours a night and is passionate about the growth and success of Wichita.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wichita's quality of life is an important part of recruiting and retaining a local workforce.
KMUW Director of News and Public Affairs Tom Shine talks with Bill about Wichita's evolving media industry.
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.
An effort to sort out the conflict between Visit Wichita and the Greater Wichita Sports Commission.
Dr. Jim Barnett is the only Republican candidate for Kansas governor who favors expanding Medicaid.
Brewer says his experience as Wichita's mayor makes him a good candidate for Kansas governor.
Kelly says she can bring people with differing views together for the good of the state.
Ken Selzer wants voters to know he's a businessman who will run government with a business philosophy.
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.
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.
Part 1 of a discussion with economist James Chung, who spoke bluntly about the challenges that face Wichita, his home town.
Reporters Josh Heck and Daniel McCoy join me for a discussion about the impact and work of David Koch.
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.
Airbus created a program involving 27 high school students who spent much of their school year building an airplane.
Fifteen Wichita-area companies and organizations were recognized for their innovation, financial performance and community involvement.
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.
The WBJ and sponsors recognized 45 area high school students for their hard work. We provide some information on each in the podcast.
Brandon Johnson says he's settling into his new position as Wichita City Councilman representing District 1.
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 by Wichita Business Journal
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.
A pair of Wichita experts provide some explanation about the creation, use and security of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin.
A discussion with the Wichita Business Journal reporters who are covering the NCAA tournament games, events and impact.
Chambers discusses recent acquisitions, the effort to find good employees and Wichita's economy.
Farris talks about her upbringing as an Iowa farmgirl, her TV career and sharing the most difficult time in her life with viewers.
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.
Our panel of experts continues their discussion about downtown - specifically Century II and their vision for the core area.
Five Wichita leaders spoke to a group of about 50 members of the Wichita Business Journal's Emerging Leaders program.
The Wichita Business Journal's Emerging Leaders created a way for young professionals to make deeper connections to Wichita.
Johnson Controls has 1,600 employees and makes a million pieces of equipment a year in Wichita.
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.
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.
WBJ Aviation Reporter Daniel McCoy provides details and background on Sprit's Wednesday announcement of a $1 billion expansion with 1,000 new jobs.
Wichita is about to start the next chapter in the effort to incorporate the Arkansas River into Wichita's economy.
President and CEO Bob Hanson reflects on two decades of work as the Greater Wichita Sports Commission celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Jeff Ettling returned to Wichita to take over the zoo, which was run by his friend and former boss, Mark Reed.
It's a time of transition for the Wichita Area Technical College, as it prepares for integration into Wichita State University.
The Wichita Business Journal introduces you to 74 Emerging Leaders as they share what's on their minds about Wichita.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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