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Equity Bank
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Textron Aviation
First Tee Greater Wichita
Sedgwick County
Property Taxes
Boeing
City Council
Sales Tax Increase
Parking Management
Hotel At Old Town
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
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Spirit Aero Systems
Entrepreneurship
Business Growth
Local Government
Public Safety
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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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457: Derrick Nielsen's settled in at Lange Cos. by Wichita Business Journal

Publisher John Ek and editor Kirk Seminoff talk about the Wichita Business Journal's 40th anniversary and its 40th anniversary issue.

Gardner Design owner and creative director Bill Gardner joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for Episode 455 of the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast.

Business Journal senior reporter Audrey Jensen and editor Kirk Seminoff talk about Tuesday's one-sided sales-tax referendum defeat and what's to be learned from it.

Former Wichita City Council member Bryan Frye joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Feb. 24, 2026.

Wichita Forward leaders Aaron Bastian, Jon Rolph and Ben Hutton joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Feb. 19, 2026.

Dr. Chady Sarraf, 2026 Medical Society of Sedgwick County president, joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Jan. 27, 2026.

Celeste Racette of Save Taxpayers Vote No joined WBJ editor Kirk Seminoff for the BizTalk with the Wichita Business Journal podcast on Feb. 2, 2026.

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Jeanine Phillips
Co-founder and Executive Director of Phillips Fundamental Learning Center
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Episode: 422: Jeanine Phillips' battles with dyslexia awareness
Telly McGaha
President and CEO of the Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement
Wichita State University
Episode: 420: Telly McGaha and the WSU Foundation
Rick Sems
CEO and President of Equity Bank
Equity Bank
Episode: 419: Rick Sems on where Equity Bank grows next
Chelsea Daniel
Youth Employment Project Manager at the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas
Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas
Episode: 418-chelsea-daniel-workforce-alliance
Jay Miller
New owner of Douda Diner and co-owner of Five Guys locations
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Jeff Miller
New owner of Douda Diner and co-owner of Five Guys locations
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BreAnna Monk
New CEO of Wichita Festivals
Wichita Festivals
Episode: 416: BreAnna Monk, Wichita Festivals Inc.
Jenna Farhat
Aviation and Manufacturing Beat Reporter
Wichita Business Journal
Episode: 415: Jenna Farhat, new WBJ reporter
Jeff Arensdorf
CEO of Village Travel
Village Travel
Episode: 414: Jeff Arensdorf on Village Travel's growth

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Kirk Seminoff
Editor of the Wichita Business Journal (host and interviewer on local business topics).

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377: Ryan Baty, Sedgwick County Commission
Q: You mentioned social media several times. As a commissioner, how do you pay attention to or not pay attention to social media?
Social media is important for communication with constituents, despite the negativity it can bring; it's used to engage with the community and gather feedback.
377: Ryan Baty, Sedgwick County Commission
Q: How long would a sales tax increase go?
A sales tax increase could come with options of a permanent tax or one with a sunset provision, which would be important to earn citizen trust.
377: Ryan Baty, Sedgwick County Commission
Q: Talk about how that transition came to thinking maybe a sales tax increases the way to go.
The discussions were driven by the need for balance between good service and keeping taxes in check, as property taxes have reached a cap and are disproportionately impacting fixed income individuals and small business owners.
374-Trent-Jones-First-Tee-Greater-Wichita
Q: How do you try to make that first touch with the children?
Trent discusses their program called First Tee in Schools, which trains PE teachers to implement the First Tee curriculum.
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Q: What is the history of the First Tee program nationally?
Trent explains that First Tee was founded 25 years ago, now consists of 150 chapters across the U.S., and that Wichita's chapter started in 2016.

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This show centers on Wichita's business ecosystem through in-depth conversations with local leaders across industries such as education, banking, real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, and government. Episodes often explore growth strategies, community impact, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and the economic forces shaping the region. The format tends to feature candid takes on leadership challenges, regional development, and how organizations navigate market shifts, regulatory environments, and workforce needs. A notable pattern is the emphasis on practical insights for local firms and decision-makers, with guests ranging from CEOs and foundation leaders to journalists and industry experts, offering listeners actionable takeaways for bus... more

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