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159 - DC Brau
RIA Radio - November 30, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhen DC Brau opened its doors in 2009, it became the first brewery to operate in DC since 1956. Owners Brandon Skall, Jeff Hancock, and Mari Rodela join us to talk about the growth of DC Brau, the challenges they faced during the pandemic, and the next steps they are looking at with their bond o...
158 - The SMBX: Rebuild Bond Program
RIA Radio - October 26, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe've chatted with folks from The SMBX before, so by now you know about about investing in your local businesses via bonds. Today, Annie Eser of The SMBX joins us to talk about the partnership between the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and The SMBX to broaden the scope of the...
157 - Bandura Design
RIA Radio - June 22, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOne of the newest businesses on the RIA Main Street corridor is Bandura Design. This all-woman design firm, founded by Jennifer Farris, opened in July of 2020. They specialize in commercial design for hotels, apartments, and other hospitality venues. Listen now to hear how this fantastic firm is...
156 - Bandura Design
RIA Radio - June 22, 2021 04:00 ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOne of the newest businesses on the RIA Main Street corridor is Bandura Design. This all-woman design firm, founded by Jennifer Farris, opened in July of 2020. They specialize in commercial design for hotels, apartments, and other hospitality venues. Listen now to hear how this fantastic firm is...
156 - DC Bar Pro Bono Center - Darryl Maxwell
RIA Radio - June 15, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOur good friend, Darryl Maxwell of the DC Bar Pro Bono Center joins us once again to talk all things related to small business legal guidance. As restrictions are lifted post-pandemic, many of the challenges that small businesses have faced, as well as many of the opportunities for assistance (P...
155 - DC Bar Pro Bono Center - Darryl Maxwell
RIA Radio - June 15, 2021 04:00 ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOur good friend, Darryl Maxwell of the DC Bar Pro Bono Center joins us once again to talk all things related to small business legal guidance. As restrictions are lifted post-pandemic, many of the challenges that small businesses have faced, as well as many of the opportunities for assistance (P...
154 - @eat_dc
RIA Radio - June 01, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSome of the best advocates for small businesses are the micro bloggers of social media. Their news and reviews reach audiences in a way that even the best advertising strategies can miss. And many times, the authors behind the handles have the opportunity for invaluable insights into the trends ...
153 - Metrobar
RIA Radio - May 25, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAs DC reopens for business, we are not only welcoming the businesses that we have known and loved, but also new businesses that have been busily working to join the ever-growing list of great hangouts in neighborhoods all across the District. Today we're visiting with one of the newest on the bl...
152 - Wellfound Foods
RIA Radio - May 11, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe pandemic has shaken up so many small business sectors, and the food service industry has definitely taken a big hit. In a year of so many restaurants closing, we're excited to talk with Sarah Frimpong of Wellfound Foods. Frim and her team are bringing "Smart Fridges" full of healthy fresh fo...
151 - DC Procurement and Technical Assistance Center
RIA Radio - May 04, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingseconomic effects of the pandemic, there are some additional options for sales that they may not be aware of! Both the local DC government and the Federal government regularly hire small businesses as contractors, and in far more business categories than you might imagine. Sheila Edmondson from t...
150 - Bryant Street Development
RIA Radio - March 22, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsFor the last few years, we've been eagerly watching the construction going on at the new Bryant Street Development. We're excited to welcome Matt Bailey of MRP Realty to talk about the progress of the project, as well as some of the exciting new businesses and amenities they are bringing to the ...
149 - The SMBX
RIA Radio - March 15, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSmall businesses seem to always face challenges with cash flow, and this past year has seen entrepreneurs constantly searching for ways to keep their businesses afloat. At the same time, community members have been searching for ways to support their favorite locally-owned small business. Enter ...
148 - DC LEAF Funds
RIA Radio - March 08, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOnce again, District leadership is stepping up to help strengthen the DC economy during this pandemic year. The DC Local Equity, Access, and Preservation Fund (DC LEAF) is open now, with $3.185 Million in funds available across 3 different programs. Stephanie Thomas, Director of Great Streets an...
147 - DC To-GoGo
RIA Radio - March 02, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhen Covid-19 led to the shut down of businesses around the world, one of the most severely impacted industries was restaurants. Food delivery quickly became the norm here in DC, but just as quickly, we realized that the traditional food delivery service via a 3rd party app, such as Uber Eats or...
146 - Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce
RIA Radio - February 16, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn honor of Black History Month, we are excited to visit with Corey Griffin, President and CEO of Global Government and Industry Partners, LLC, and the Board Chair of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has a mission to "...promote black business growth in the District ...
145 - DC Robust Retail Grant & Bridge Fund Grants
RIA Radio - December 11, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAs the COVID 19 pandemic continues to impact the economy, small businesses are among the hardest hit. The District of Columbia has implemented many programs to assist small businesses in DC, and the latest rounds of grants to help keep them afloat are out now. We're joined by Department of Small...
144 - Coronavirus Resiliency Planning for Businesses
RIA Radio - March 13, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsCoronavirus, or COVID 19, is here and already creating economic challenges. We're facing some uncharted territory in the small business world, but some strategic planning and some "outside the box" thinking may make all the difference for your business. Kyle visits with Sara Gibson of 20 Degrees...
143 - Olde City Garden & MidCity Development
RIA Radio - March 10, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSpring is just around the corner, and it couldn't be a better time to introduce one of the newest businesses on RIA Main Street! Olde City Garden is gearing up for their spring opening on Saturday, March 14th, at 9 a.m., and we visit with owner Pat Patterson, general manager Jeremy Gabriel, and ...
142 - Supreme Core Cider
RIA Radio - March 03, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSure, DC is full of beer breweries and distilleries, but we're also becoming known for cider! We visit with Will from Supreme Core Cider, and wow does it sound delicious. The cidery and tasting room is located just off Bladensburg Road on T St NE. Tune in now for details on their special recipe...
141 - National Main Streets - Urban Main Program
RIA Radio - February 18, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe're joined by Dionne Baux, Director of Urban Programs for the National Main Street program. Dionne talks about some of the challenges facing urban Main Street programs, from the unique challenges of doing business in a large city, to the ways our Main Street programs can help our businesses na...
140 - DC Census 202
RIA Radio - February 04, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe 2020 Census is just around the corner, and the DC Office of Planning has rolled out a robust program to help everyone prepare to participate in this federally required program. Many people have questions about the nature of the census, and there is a substantial amount of incorrect informati...
139 - Pathways to Housing DC
RIA Radio - December 17, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLike any major metropolitan area, DC faces challenges in housing access for some of its most vulnerable citizens. Organizations like Pathways to Housing DC not only work to assist in placement, but also to deliver a variety of significant services before, during, and after placement. Executive D...
138 - Wired Cycling
RIA Radio - November 19, 2019 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLeticia Long, MSA, the creator of the Wired Cycling™ and Senior Fitizens™ Programs has been a leader in the fitness industry for almost two decades. The approach she brings to her Wired Cycling studio provides the community with the latest technology in fitness, including spin, TRX, and yoga cla...
137 - Bluebird Sky Yoga
RIA Radio - November 05, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJennie Lightfoot and Janet Walkoe, both of Bluebird Sky Yoga, stops by the studio to talk about some of the new programming available at their studio. As they embark on their 3rd year in the neighborhood, it is clear that Bluebird Sky Yoga is here to stay! Their class offerings as well as their ...
134 - The Inner Loop
RIA Radio - October 08, 2019 13:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe Inner Loop (www.theinnerlooplit.org) is a literary reading series and network for creative writers in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Founders Rachel Coonce and Courtney Saxton talk about their goal to create a space for both emerging and established writers to connect with their community,...
Show #136 - BONUS EPISODE: Great Streets Grant Information
RIA Radio - October 05, 2019 02:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this Bonus Episode, we are joined by Lauren Adkins, Interim Program Manager of the DMPED Great Streets Program (www.greatstreets.dc.gov). Interested in applying for a Great Streets grant for your business? Be sure to listen to this episode for all the info you need to to know to successfully ...
135 - Latino Economic Development Corporation and DC Bar Pro Bono Program
RIA Radio - October 01, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThere are so many fantastic economic development organizations in DC, and two of our favorites are the Latino Economic Development Corporation (www.ledcmetro.org), and the DC Bar Pro Bono (www.dcbar.org) program. We're joined in the studio by Marla Bilonick, Executive Director of LEDC, and Darry...
133 - Foodhini
RIA Radio - September 24, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThere are so many food delivery and subscription systems available out there! But how about one that delivers individual meals, made that day, from chefs from all over the world? Foodhini is based here on RIA Main Street, and is an amazing new concept from Founder and CEO Noobtsaa Philip Vang. H...
132 - #ObviouslyDC and Great Streets
RIA Radio - September 17, 2019 04:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDC is fast becoming the destination of choice for entrepreneurs, and with programs like #ObviouslyDC and Great Streets to attract and support businesses, it's no wonder. Karima Woods, Director of Business Development and Strategy at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Develo...
131 - Behnke's Nursery
RIA Radio - August 27, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDC-area gardeners were devastated when they heard that venerable Behnke's Nursery was closing. After 89 years in business, Behnke's leadership knew it was time for a change. During the months between the announcement and the actual closing, the leadership of Behnke's put on a Master Class about ...
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