Latest Rhode island avenue Podcast Episodes
130 - The Parks Main Street
RIA Radio - August 20, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe aren't the only Main Street in town! In fact, we're one of 18 Main Street programs in DC, as of this broadcast. Today, we visit with Edwin Washington, the director of one of the newest programs, The Parks Main Street. Their program is just down the road from ours, and the geographic similarit...
129 - Neighborhood Photography Project and WeDC
RIA Radio - August 13, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsNeighbor Kelly Bell is one of the go-to photographers for portraits and more here DC. She's just launched "The Neighborhood Project" to capture portraits and stories from residents of the Greater BrooklandWoodridge area, We talk with her goals for The Neighborhood Project, and how neighbors like...
128 - Selling Your Business: Transworld Business Advisors of DC Metro
RIA Radio - August 06, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAs an organization that specializes in Economic Development, we spend a lot of time assisting small businesss entrepreneurs that are just starting out, or that are ready to expand their business to the next level. But what happens when an entrepreneur is ready to retire or move on to the next bi...
127 - The Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship Catholic University
RIA Radio - June 04, 2019 16:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOur friend Brian Becker wears many hats. Not only is he the wizard behind the successful NE Eats event, but he's also the Director of Small Business Outreach at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at Catholic University. This exciting program is part of the Busch School of Business...
126 - Small Business Law - A Chat with Goldblatt Martin Pozen LLP
RIA Radio - May 28, 2019 16:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThere are many aspects of business ownership that are directly informed and impacted by laws and regulations. Kevin Hilgers and Tom Martin of Goldblatt Martin Pozen LLP visit with us about several new laws impacting businesses in DC, including the implementation and implications of Universal Pai...
125 - 4th Annual NE Eats
RIA Radio - May 21, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsBrian Becker started NE Eats four years again, and it is almost here again! This year it will be at DC Brau on June 1, from 4 - 8 p.m. We visit with Brian about how the tasty event got its start, what this year is featuring, the future of the event, and most importantly, why NE Eats is such an i...
125 - 4th Annual NE Eats
RIA Radio - May 21, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsBrian Becker started NE Eats four years again, and it is almost here again! This year it will be at DC Brau on June 1, from 4 - 8 p.m. We visit with Brian about how the tasty event got its start, what this year is featuring, the future of the event, and most importantly, why NE Eats is such an i...
124 - DC Library: A Small Business Resource
RIA Radio - April 30, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe all know that community libraries are an invaluable resource and are true anchors in the community. But did you know that the DC Public Library has resources for small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs? In this episode, Diamond Newman, David Quick, and Eric White from the DC Public Librar...
123 - Porch Fest 2019
RIA Radio - April 09, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIt's that time again! Porch Fest 2019 is on April 13th, from 2 - 6 p.m. Our own team member, Jessica, stops by to talk about the food, the sponsors, and of course, the music! Listen now, and you can get all the info about Porch Fest on our website (www.riamainstreet.org).
122 - MBT 5K - Chickaro Martin
RIA Radio - March 12, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsGet ready for the most local of local 5Ks! The MBT 5K is back, and local "Health Architect" Chickaro Martin stops by to give us an update on registration information. They are also planning several workshops to help you get ready for the race!
121 - Paul Ruppert
RIA Radio - February 19, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsA wide-ranging discussion with Paul Ruppert, long-time DC entrepreneur, on the small business climate here in DC.
120 - Zachys Wine Retail, Auction, & Storage
RIA Radio - January 29, 2019 05:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsZachy's is a fantastic new wine business, with a really interesting range of services! Tim Finch stops by to tell us all about it.
119 - 2018 Year In Review
RIA Radio - January 22, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsA recap of the year's activities on RIA Main Street
Show #118 - Nicole Harkin
RIA Radio - December 25, 2018 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAuthor, DC Family Biking, and Ward 5 neighbor
Show #117 - DC's Jazz History - Rusty Hassan
RIA Radio - December 18, 2018 05:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDC has a robust music history, particularly when it comes to jazz. Local jazz expert and Ward 5 neighbor Rusty Hassan joins us to talk about DC Jazz history, and what the music scene was like on Rhode Island Avenue NE.
Show #116 - DC Water Project Update
RIA Radio - December 11, 2018 05:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWith guests Bill Levy and Hadiah Jordan from DC Water
Show #115 - DC Bar - Darryl Maxwell
RIA Radio - September 18, 2018 04:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe are always happy to welcome Darryl Maxwell of DC Bar to the show - this time with more great resources for small businesses in DC.
Show #114 - Ward 5 Council Member Kenyan McDuffie
RIA Radio - September 11, 2018 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDiscussing all things Ward 5 with our Council Member, Kenyan McDuffie
Show #113 - THE BID
RIA Radio - August 21, 2018 04:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsKyle Todd explains the Brookland Business Improvement District
112 - Ward 5 Community Happy Hour
RIA Radio - August 07, 2018 04:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEconomic development is always about more than just giving out grants and education to businesses in a community. It's also about creating a climate where community members and community businesses grow together. Our very own Michelle Yancey, with her BFF Andi Fleming host a monthly happy hour at...
111 - District Bridges Main Street
RIA Radio - July 31, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDC is full of exciting and diverse neighborhoods, and the Main Street program is an integral part of the success of these communities. Today we visit with Brianne Dornbush, the Executive Director of District Bridges. Her organization manages two adjacent Main Street programs - Columbia Heights/Mt...
110 - 21st Century Marketing
RIA Radio - July 17, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJenny Crittenden is the Executive Director for the Gloucester Main Street Preservation Trust and the Cook Foundation in Gloucester, VA. She was a speaker at the 2017 Main Street Now conference, and we just had to have her join us to talk about 21st Century Marketing. Listen now to get your busine...
109 - Stover & Associates and Tastemakers/Captain Cookie
RIA Radio - July 03, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe've had several of their members in to chat with us, and now it's time to visit with the founder of Tastemakers! Kirk Francis has not only expanded on the food incubator concept to create an amazing (and delicious!) food "mall" right here in the neighborhood, but he walks the walk as the guy b...
108 - Brian T. Kenner, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
RIA Radio - June 12, 2018 04:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIt takes a strong public/private partnership to grow a city into a vibrant economy. The District of Columbia is a perfect example of solid, multi-agency economic development teamwork. Deputy Mayor Brian T. Kenner joins us to talk about the role his office plays in supporting the economic growth o...
107 - Coalition for Smarter Growth
RIA Radio - May 29, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThere is an adage in economic development: "Roofs Before Retail." Meaning, of course, that savvy entrepreneurs will choose to locate in communities that not only want their retail services, but also contain the right mix of residential density and spending power. And as we are all aware, creating...
106 - Bri's Brookland Creamery
RIA Radio - May 22, 2018 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSummer is just around the corner, which means ice cream season! We're excited to visit with Brookland resident and entrepreneur Brianna McCullough about Brookland Creamery. She makes ice cream the old-fashioned way, and the results are amazing. Listen now to hear about how she got started, and fo...
105 - DHCD & M&T Bank
RIA Radio - May 01, 2018 04:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe're back! In honor of National Small Business Week, we visit with Lamont Lee, Supervisory Program Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD) Small Business Technical Assistance program (SBTA). Lamont talks about the role of DHCD in helping small businesses grow and...
104 - Brookland Dog Walking & Bluebird Sky Yoga
RIA Radio - April 03, 2018 04:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAll you need to do is take a look around the neighborhood to see how much RIA Main Street neighbors love their dogs! But sometimes you need help with that extra walk during the day, or an alternative to boarding your beloved pooch while you are on vacation. Enter Mark McInerney and Leah Gage from...
103 - Women-owned Business in DC
RIA Radio - March 13, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this special episode, we visit with DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield, Liz Anderson-Cadogan of Cadogan & Associates, and Elisse Scott of Pearl Fine Teas. While we visit with Liz and Elisse about their businesses, we also chat about the state of women-owned businesses in the District. Director Wh...
102 - DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson
RIA Radio - March 06, 2018 05:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week, we are honored to be joined by DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson. Chairman Mendelson joins us to talk about the state of small business in DC, and the role of government in supporting a healthy economy. He's recently introduced legislation to split off a new agency from DCRA and creat...
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