RIA Radio
162 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEach week, Rhode Island Avenue Radio hosts Michelle Yancey and Kyle Todd sit down to visit with area business owners, city leaders, small business training experts, and the visionaries that help our local commercial corridors grow and thrive. Tune in to learn about Rhode Island Avenue NE Main Street’s new businesses; learn about some of the not-so-secret business gems of the community; and get behind-the-scenes stories about innovative business ideas happening right here in our neighborhood.
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12 - Larry Carrol Jr. of KAAOS Gym; Brittany Noetzel Consulting
September 22, 2015 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBLarry Carroll Jr., of KAAOS Gym talks about their specialized training system for results. Then Brittany Noetzel joins us to talk about the importance of brand development and communications for growing your business in this new age of social media and digital marketing.
11 - Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan DC and Sorrell Design
September 15, 2015 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBThe Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan DC (www.youreyes.org) is the largest local prevention of blindness agency in the U.S., and is dedicated to the improvement and preservation of sight by providing services, education, advocacy and innovation. Executive Director Michele Hartlove joins us to talk about their work on Rhode Island Ave Main Street, and throughout the DC metro area. Next, Steven Sorrell of Sorrell Design (www.sorrelldesign.com) discusses the importance of working w...
10 - Cristine Davis of District Dance Arts; Commissioner Nolan Treadway, ANC 5C07
September 08, 2015 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBDistrict Dance Arts (www.districtdancearts.com) offers ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop dance classes for kids and adults. Owner Cristine Davis talks about her mission and her passion - helping people discover their physical and creative abilities through dance. Next - Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners are the direct liaison between DC Government and the communiites they represent. Commissioner Nolan Treadway (5C07) joins us to talk about how ANCs can assist businesses in becoming integral pa...
9 - Joe Andronaco of Access Green; Oramenta Newsome and Adam Kent from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation
July 09, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBAccess Green provides energy efficiency services to homes and businesses, and CEO Joe Andronaco is as passionate about energy efficiency as he is knowledgeable. Joe sits down to talk about the services that Access Green makes available to DC home and business owners. Then we're joined by Oramenta Newsome, the Executive Director of the DC office of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), and Adam Kent, program manager at LISC. They discuss LISC investments in housing, community, and ...
8 - Dr. Bradshaw & Dr. Kassam of Mint Dental, and Priya Bettadapour, the program manager of Vibrant Streets
June 29, 2015 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBState-of-the-art dentistry is just down the road at Mint Dental! Dr. Bradshaw and Dr. Kassam joined RIA Main Street last March, and business is booming. The doctors are on hand to talk about innovations in dentistry and the services offered at Mint Dental. Next, we talk to Priya Bettadapur about the Vibrant Streets program, and how the Vibrant Streets Toolkit can help turn any retail corridor into a Vibrant Street.
7 - Philip Sambol, manager of Good Food Markets, and Darryl Maxwell of DC Bar
June 28, 2015 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBIf you haven't already stopped by Good Food Markets yet, you're really missing something special. Philip Sambol joins us in the studio to talk about their healthy food mission - how they got started and what they are bringing to the community. Then we're joined by Darryl Maxwell, who stops by to talk about the variety of legal resources that DC Bar makes available to DC small business owners.
6 - Jenna Jacobson & Philip Simon of S2 Development, and the Director of the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development, Ana Harvey
June 27, 2015 04:00 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBS2 Development is a new residential development company, and they are already making a splash with their beautiful renovations. They are also brand new to RIA Main Street, so we're sitting down with Philip Simon and Jenna Jacobson to learn more about S2. Next, the new Director of the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD), Ana Harvey sits down with us to talk about the programs available to DC's small businesses. Director Harvey brings years of experience (including her...
5 - Mr. Alfred Dudley and Melanie Dudley McClain of Dudley Beauty College, and Gabriela Mossi from the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation
June 26, 2015 04:00 - 52 minutes - 23.8 MBThe Dudley family has been associated with hair care for decades, and the Dudley Beauty College is now celebrating 20 years at their location on Rhode Island Avenue NE. Mr. Dudley and his daughter, Melanie, are in the studio to talk about the history of the Dudley businesses, and their future plans for RIA Main Street. Then we're joined by Gabriela Mossi, from the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation (GWHCC). GWHCC has been a strong partner for economic growth in DC thro...
4 - Duane Johnson of M&S Barber and Tim Flanagan of the Washington Area Community Development Fund
June 25, 2015 04:00 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBDuane Johnson of M & S Barber has been cutting hair and looking out for the health of his clients on 12th & Evarts NE since 1995. Now we're welcoming Duane and M & S Barber to RIA Main Street, and he's here to talk about the history AND the future of M & S Barber. Next up, Tim Flanagan, the Executive Director of the Washington Area Community Development Fund is in the studio to talk about their work in support of small businesses throughout the DC area.
3 - John Kepner of Zeke's Coffee, and Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie
June 24, 2015 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBWe're joined by John Kepner, our own local coffee roasting expert and owner of neighborhood favorite Zeke's Coffee. Then we're joined by Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie. Councilmember McDuffie discusses the FY16 budget for DC, and how it impacts Ward 5.
2 - Karlos Leopold, Erin Lingle, Chef Aaron of Nido DC, and Melissa Jest of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
June 23, 2015 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBEveryone's eagerly anticipating the opening of "Nido" - a new Mediterranean restaurant coming to RIA Main Street. Owners Karlos Leopold and Erin Lingle, along with Chef Aaron are in the studio to talk about the newest place to grab a bite and quench your thirst in the neighborhood. Next, we welcome Melissa Jest from the the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Financial incentives for re-habbing historic buildings? Sounds like a good idea to us.
1 - Emily Eakland, Director of ReCreative Spaces and Kyle Todd, Director of Rhode Island Ave NE Main Street
June 22, 2015 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.43 MBKyle Todd talks about what a Main Street program is, exactly, and about how RIA Main Street got its start. Then Emily Eakland, director and co-founder of ReCreatives Spaces talks about bringing an art venue to RIA Main Street.