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BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal

BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal
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The Wichita Business Journal is the leading source of business news in the Wichita area. Every Friday we’ll bring you an in-depth interview with local business leaders that you need to know. Join Kirk Seminoff and his guests and they discuss topics that are vital to the Wichita business community.

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Latest Episodes

Managing editor Shelby Kellerman and senior reporter Audrey Jensen join WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about the Wichita Business Journal's series of stories and datasets about economic development incentives in the city.

Eric Litwiller, director of development and partnerships for Urban League of Kansas, joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast Sept. 9, 2026.

First-year WSU College of Engineering dean Ali Gordon joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk podcast to talk about the college's impact on the city and the university's push to become an R1 research institution.

Downtown Wichita executive director Heather Schroeder joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff to talk about details of the just-released Downtown Wichita Action Plan 2035, which sets a roadmap for development and progress for the city's core.

Brad Saville, president and CEO of Landmark Commercial Real Estate, talked about downtown development with WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff on the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast (Aug. 17, 2026).

TEC Systems Group president Luis Rodriguez, chairman of the Vote Yes Yes campaign, joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Aug. 12, 2026, to talk about the Wichita school district bond issue.

Former Koch CFO Steve Feilmeier, now leader of Wichita Affordable Housing LLC and Wichita's Prime Craftsman Homes, joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on July 23, 2026.

Sedgwick County commissioner Ryan Baty and MindScapes CEO Tonya Witherspoon joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on July 16, 2026. The topic was data centers and their future in Sedgwick County.

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Recent Guests

Eric Litwiller
Director of Development and Partnerships for the Urban League of Kansas
Urban League of Kansas
Episode: 476: Urban League presents the State of Black Kansas
Ali Gordon
Dean of the College of Engineering, Wichita State University
Wichita State University
Episode: 475: Ali Gordon and WSU College of Engineering's impact on Wichita
Brad Saville
President and CEO of Landmark Commercial Real Estate
Landmark Commercial Real Estate
Episode: 473: Talking downtown with Brad Saville of Landmark Commercial Real Estate
Luis Rodriguez
President of TEC Systems Group, Wichita; campaign organizer for the Yes Yes bond effort
TEC Systems Group; Vote Yes Yes campaign
Episode: 472: Luis Rodriguez and making the case for the Wichita school bond issue
Steve Feilmeier
Former Koch Industries Chief Financial Officer, now working in affordable housing
Wichita Affordable Housing LLC; Prime Craftsman Homes
Episode: 471: Steve Feilmeier's drive for more affordable housing
Tonya Witherspoon
Technology advocate and former Associate VP of Workforce Development and Industry Engagement at Wichita State
MindScapes
Episode: 470: Reaching a solution on data centers in Sedgwick County
Adam Smith
CEO of Exploration Place
Exploration Place
Episode: 468: Exploration Place's future and Adam Smith's place in it
Craig Crossette
City Manager of Goddard, Kansas
City of Goddard
Episode: 467: The man in the middle of Goddard's growth
Terry Karst
Newly retired president and CEO of Wichita's 3P Processing (formerly Nextech Processing)
3P Processing
Episode: 466: Terry Karst answers our questions one more time

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Kirk Seminoff
Editor and host of BizTalk, staff writer and editor at the Wichita Business Journal.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

473: Talking downtown with Brad Saville of Landmark Commercial Real Estate
Q: So you've had your eye on downtown for a long, long time. Give us a sense for where you think Wichita's downtown is right now.
Brad explains that the core is healthier than it's been in years, with strong occupancy, ongoing repurposing of old buildings, and a pipeline of projects tied to the biomedical campus and retail/entertainment concepts—while acknowledging parking, delivery logistics, and incentives as ongoing challenges to scale growth.
475: Ali Gordon and WSU College of Engineering's impact on Wichita
Q: What is your approach to leading change as a new dean?
Listen first, learn from faculty, staff, and stakeholders, and then implement a coordinated plan to elevate the college's impact while preserving core values and affordability.
475: Ali Gordon and WSU College of Engineering's impact on Wichita
Q: How do you view AI's role in engineering education now and in the future?
AI will be integral to curriculum and operations, enabling faster design iterations and deeper integration of AI tools into student learning and professional practice.
472: Luis Rodriguez and making the case for the Wichita school bond issue
Q: How do you handle opposition and critical voices?
We acknowledge valid concerns, emphasize transparency, and provide thorough explanations and responses; we also recognize that some people will disagree regardless of information, but aim to keep conversations respectful and fact-based.
472: Luis Rodriguez and making the case for the Wichita school bond issue
Q: Why two questions on the ballot and how does that affect voters' understanding?
The two-question approach aims to prioritize needs while keeping the tax rate stable; it also offers voters a clear yes-or-no path for both the core bond and the additional scope, though it can complicate how people perceive the total cost.

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This show concentrates on Wichita's business and civic landscape, featuring in-depth conversations with local leaders across finance, government, education, real estate, and nonprofit sectors. Episodes tend to explore downtown development, public school funding, workforce and economic development, and color with timely topics like data centers, sports events, and cultural institutions. The format often centers on practical implications for employers, policymakers, and community members, with a lens toward transparency, collaboration, and measurable community impact. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex local policy and development projects into accessible, action-oriented insights for business audiences and stakeholders co... more

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