Douglas Design District Podcast

Douglas Design District

The Douglas Design District is located in Wichita, Kansas along the renowned Douglas Avenue on a 3-mile stretch that springs from the heart of the city's Downtown area, through Uptown and ends just East of Oliver Street. The DDD has over 300 locally owned businesses where you can shop, live and dine by design. This podcast serves to inform its listeners of happenings in the DDD, new developments, events and more!

  • 50 minutes 37 seconds
    Business Improvement District

    This month on the podcast, Renee sat down with Andrew Gough from Reverie Roasters and Jordan Walker from Greteman Group to have a conversation about the Business Improvement District for the DDD. Specifically, the trio raises questions that they’ve been hearing from businesses, and tried to dispel confusion, misinformation, and flat-out rumors that has been going around. This podcast will be especially helpful to street front business and property owners in the DDD, but is packed with information for anyone who is interested in what the BID is about. Listen in! 


    Link: www.dddwichita.com/business-improvement-district 


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    3 March 2020, 2:26 pm
  • 36 minutes 41 seconds
    Avenue Art Days Spotlight: Maggie Gilmore and Delilah Reed

    This month we got together in College Hill to chat with artists Maggie Gilmore and Delilah Reed about creating art, the complexities (and fun!) of large-scale murals, and why public art and beautification projects are important for artists and the community. Don’t miss out on this conversation as we ramp up for our mural-palooza with Avenue Art Days later this month. Happy listening!

     

    Instagram:

    Maggie Gilmore @gilmoremaggie

    Delilah Reed @delilahreed and @theloudcicada


    DDDWichita.com

    AvenueArtDays.com


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    11 September 2019, 5:49 pm
  • 33 minutes 34 seconds
    Community Spotlight: Wichita Transit

    Community Spotlight: Wichita Transit

     

    This month we sat down with Michael Tann and Scott Wadle with the City of Wichita to discuss public transportation, and the important role that access to multi-modal transportation options has on public health, economic growth, workforce development, and community connectivity. Plus, learn more about exciting developments for Wichita Transit, and how bikes and scooters will continue to play a role. We’re #WichitaProud of the committed men and women in transit who are working to really build for our future. 

     

    Follow Online!

    Website:  www.wichitatransit.org

    Facebook:  www.facebook.com/wichitatransit/

     

    Links:

    www.wichita.gov/eastdouglas

    www.wichita.gov/downtownstreets

    www.wichita.gov/scooters


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    2 August 2019, 6:24 pm
  • 40 minutes 25 seconds
    DDD Non-Profit Spotlight: Alzheimer’s Association

    June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and so we decided to sit down with the Alzheimer’s Association of Central & Western Kansas to chat about the advocacy, awareness and events they have planned for the entire month. Included in the conversation we specifically talk about how small businesses, artists, and the Association have teamed up to raise money & inspire hope in our local community. Just another way the Design District gives back to Wichita; don’t miss this conversation!

     

    www.alz.org

    To buy a tshirt: http://bit.ly/tldshirtpresale


    DDDWichita.com


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    17 June 2019, 4:30 pm
  • 39 minutes 7 seconds
    Meet Your Councilmember: Brandon Johnson

    This month on the podcast, we sat down with District 1 Councilmember Brandon Johnson to chat about his life in Wichita, his decision to run for local office, and what business districts like the DDD can bring to the community. Take a listen to this compelling conversation about public/private partnerships, what local government can do better to support small business owners, and how you can get engaged. Definitely an episode that will make you say #ILoveWichita.


    Budget Calculator:  https://wichita.budgetsimulator.com

    District I Info: https://www.wichita.gov/Council/Pages/DistrictI.aspx


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    31 May 2019, 4:01 am
  • 17 minutes 55 seconds
    DDD Bonus! Wichita Newbie & Boomeranger Interview

    For this bonus episode, we record LIVE from the HIVE! Join in as we chat with Andrea Stang and Rianne Chavez about their love for Wichita and the Douglas Design District. Andrea grew up in the ICT, moved away for 10 years and recently boomeranged back to her roots. Rianne has recently moved to Wichita from Florida and gives her first impression of the city and the district.


    More info: DDDWichita.com


    Special thanks to Andrea Stang and The Hive Wichita for letting us podcast from their conference room!

    The Hive Wichita


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    6 April 2019, 4:41 pm
  • 31 minutes 13 seconds
    Feather B Interview & Artisan Market Season!

    Spring will eventually arrive in Wichita, and we’re ready for the Artisan Market to start-up again in April! This month on the podcast we sat down with artisan vendor Heather Byers of Feather B. to discuss her business, the creative culture in Wichita, and the quality experience that artisans and the market bring to our community. Tune in for this special spotlight on local small business.


    Feather B on Facebook

    Feather B on Instagram


    DDDWichita.com


    Special thanks to the Workroom ICT for letting us podcast from their conference room!

    WorkroomICT


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    5 March 2019, 7:31 pm
  • 27 minutes 4 seconds
    DDD Origins | Douglas Photographic Imaging

    Douglas Photographic Imaging (formerly known as Douglas Black & White) has been across from East High on Douglas Avenue for over 41+ years. We sat down with owner Ric Wolford to discuss the evolution of his business, the location on Douglas, and what he's learned as a small business owner over the years. Thrown in are also some great tidbits of Wichita history, and interesting photographic trivia. We really had a lot of fun with our very first DDD Origins episode, and we hope enjoy it too!


    https://www.douglasphoto.com/

    DDDWichita.com/calendar


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    1 February 2019, 8:23 pm
  • 23 minutes 38 seconds
    Interview w/ Renee Duxler
    Happy New Year! We're kicking off the Douglas Design District 2019 Podcast season by interviewing Renee Duxler, DDD's NEW and first ever Executive Director. We talk about the role, why it's important and some of the focus Renee is excited about in this new position.

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    14 January 2019, 8:16 pm
  • 23 minutes 10 seconds
    Happy Holidays from the DDD! Shop Small ICT

    DDD December Happenings

    Event Highlight : Small Business Saturday #SBSICT #ShopSmallICT – 11/24-12/15

    Visitwichita.com


    o  Who: Local shoppers supporting local businesses

    o  What: Spreading local cheer loudly for all to hear during the holiday season by collecting stickers from local businesses on a #SBSICT passport book.

    o  Where: Small businesses along Douglas from Delano, Downtown, Old Town & the Douglas Design District

    o    When: Small Business Saturday, November 24 through Saturday, December 15th

    o  Goal: Drive traffic into local shops this holiday season

    o  How it works: Local businesses in the heart of our city wishing to participate are asked to donate an item (merchandise or gift card) for gift baskets used to encourage the shop small movement. #SBSICT #ShopSmallICT passports will be available for shoppers to collect stickers when making a purchase at area local businesses. Upon visiting 10 different businesses and obtaining stickers for their passports, shoppers use their passport as an entry into a drawing for merchandise collected from the small businesses that make Wichita great. Multiple entries are allowed for shoppers that frequent the participating local shops between Small Business Saturday, November 24th and Saturday, December 15th. The drawing for gift baskets will be held on Monday, December 17th.



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    1 December 2018, 8:53 pm
  • 30 minutes 6 seconds
    Shop Small ICT, Hopping Gnome, 2nd Street Gallery & Jimmie's Egg

    DDD November Happenings, Business Highlights & New Member Highlight

    Event Highlight : Small Business Saturday #SBSICT #ShopSmallICT – 11/24-12/15

    Visitwichita.com


    o  Who: Local shoppers supporting local businesses

    o  What: Spreading local cheer loudly for all to hear during the holiday season by collecting stickers from local businesses on a #SBSICT passport book.

    o  Where: Small businesses along Douglas from Delano, Downtown, Old Town & the Douglas Design District

    o    When: Small Business Saturday, November 24 through Saturday, December 15th

    o  Goal: Drive traffic into local shops this holiday season

    o  How it works: Local businesses in the heart of our city wishing to participate are asked to donate an item (merchandise or gift card) for gift baskets used to encourage the shop small movement. #SBSICT #ShopSmallICT passports will be available for shoppers to collect stickers when making a purchase at area local businesses. Upon visiting 10 different businesses and obtaining stickers for their passports, shoppers use their passport as an entry into a drawing for merchandise collected from the small businesses that make Wichita great. Multiple entries are allowed for shoppers that frequent the participating local shops between Small Business Saturday, November 24th and Saturday, December 15th. The drawing for gift baskets will be held on Monday, December 17th.




    New Member Highlight

    2nd St. Gallery & Studio – Sharon Engle

    https://2ndstreetgallery.com/

    o  1646 E. 2nd St., Wichita, KS 67214 (2nd & Hydraulic)

    o  Sharon’s background began in about 2001 with decorative arts using acrylic paints. As experience grew in painting and through art classes, she began using her own photographs as source material. You can usually find her in some art class….Past and present instructors include Naomi Ullum, CDA (Hutchinson, KS), Sharon Leiker, Brian Hinkle, Mary Binford Miller, and Melinda Weis. She is a member of Kansas Academy of Oil Painters, Mark Arts, and Wichita Art Museum. She is also a member of Kansas Art Guild and editor of its monthly publication “Brushstrokes”.  




    Member Highlight

    Hopping Gnome – Stacey Ward-Lattin

    https://www.hoppinggnome.com/

    o  1710 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67214

    o  Hopping Gnome Brewing Company's mission is simple. To brew a variety of craft beers with high quality ingredients to make the finest hand crafted ales. Our passion is to promote the Buy Local movement in our community. By visiting our taproom or sharing a growler with family and friends, you are now part of the Wichita Craft Beer Revolution!




    Member Highlight

    Jimmy’s Egg – Starlyn Tayrien

    https://www.jimmysegg.com/

    o  106 S. Hydraulic, Wichita, KS 67211

    o  We started cracking eggs over 35-years ago. Our entire menu is served seven days a week from 6:00am – 2:00pm so you can have lunch for breakfast, breakfast for lunch or lunch for, well, you get the picture.   We also offer catering. That means your next event could feature our enticing lineup of award-winning breakfast and lunch options, as well as custom orders sure to please any appetite. Also, a Jimmy’s Egg catered event pretty much guarantees 100% attendance. And the occasional meeting crashers.




    November in the DDD

    o  Shop Small Saturday – November 24th!

    o  More at DDDWichita.com

     


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    1 November 2018, 4:00 pm
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