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Mark Houston
Welcome to Rapid City Business Journal, a co-production of HomeSlice Audio and Elevate Rapid City. Every week you can hear the show live on The Cowboy or in your favorite podcast player. You can check out daily business updates at RapidCityBusinessJournal.com. Hosted by Leslie Cline and Shiloh Francis - this is Rapid City Business Journal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Total 39 episodes
1
Stacey Denke - Byrch Boutique

Stacey Denke - Byrch Boutique

Leslie and Shiloh bring in Stacey Denke this week to talk about her thriving local business, Byrch Boutique! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:2522/11/2024
Angelica Wojtanowicz -  Angelica's Boutique and BH Realty

Angelica Wojtanowicz - Angelica's Boutique and BH Realty

After a short Hiatus, Leslie and Shiloh are Back! this week they bring in Angelica Wojtanowicz owner of Angelica's Boutique and BH Realty to talk about all the changes happening on the South side of Rapid! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:5015/11/2024
Todd Gagne with Wildfire Labs

Todd Gagne with Wildfire Labs

Leslie and Shiloh bring in Todd Gagne with Wildfire Labs to talk about the learning curves he's experienced with entrepreneurship and everything Wildfire Labs does for the community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:2125/10/2024
Weston and Tenise Chapman- BH Tire

Weston and Tenise Chapman- BH Tire

Shiloh and Leslie bring in Weston and Tenise Chapman from Black hills Tire this week to talk about their thriving business and all the services they provide for the community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:0218/10/2024
Alicia Hocke - Pure Fox Boutique

Alicia Hocke - Pure Fox Boutique

Leslie and Shiloh sit down with Alicia Hocke, owner of Pure Fox Boutique, to celebrate her 5th year in business! Pure Fox Boutique offers some unique expertise and products! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:1811/10/2024
Local Politics with Garth Wadsworth

Local Politics with Garth Wadsworth

With election season heating up, Leslie and Shiloh bring in Garth Wadsworth to talk about the importance of voting. Especially this year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:0404/10/2024
Lynn Kendall - Manager of Public Affairs for BH Energy

Lynn Kendall - Manager of Public Affairs for BH Energy

Leslie and Shiloh bring in Lynn Kendall, Manager of public affairs for BH Energy, to talk about the opportunities she has found through BH Energy and will get you excited for their upcoming fundraiser! Walk for Warmth! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23:5327/09/2024
Tanner Hart from Peak Wellness

Tanner Hart from Peak Wellness

Shiloh and Leslie bring in Tanner Hart from Peak Wellness to talk about his service to the community and his approach to building a thriving business! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:0320/09/2024
Amber Herder, Black Hills Farmers Market

Amber Herder, Black Hills Farmers Market

Shiloh and Leslie sit down with Amber Herder to talk about how the Black Hills Farmers Market has bloomed into an experience full of community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:3613/09/2024
Brad Burns from Chamberlain Architects

Brad Burns from Chamberlain Architects

Leslie and Shiloh sit down this week with Chad Burns, Vice president of Chamberlain Architects! Talking about his upbringing into the trade and aspects of his work that make it a rewarding career! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:3706/09/2024
Chris Huber from BH Area Community Foundation

Chris Huber from BH Area Community Foundation

Shiloh and Leslie are joined by Chris Huber, the CEO of BH Area Community Foundation. Chris has a great journey here from his start as a journalist to now. The gang discusses aspects of the community and reaching and spreading the good of our community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:4330/08/2024
Lawless Pilates

Lawless Pilates

Shiloh and Leslie bring in A'lexus, owner of Lawless Pilates Co., to talk about her new thriving business! Hear what sparked the idea and some of the suprises she's come across in the first months of being open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:2023/08/2024
Careers in STEM

Careers in STEM

Leslie is back with Shiloh after a busy Rally week! Todd Kenner with RESPEC joins in this weeks episode talking about how RESPEC has created more opportunities for STEM careers in the black hills! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32:5716/08/2024
Economic development 101

Economic development 101

With Leslie out of the week, Shiloh brings in Lori Frederick and Tom Johnson to talk economics, supporting your local businesses, and what businesses they would like to see come to the Black Hills! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35:2409/08/2024
Flying Into the Rally!

Flying Into the Rally!

With the Sturgis Motorcycle rally kicking off this week, Leslie and Shiloh bring in Patrick Dame from the Rapid City Regional Airport to talk about how the rally affects travel to our area as well as some extra benefits they offer over the week! Hint- They rent Motorcycles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36:0102/08/2024
Pay it Forward

Pay it Forward

Leslie and Shiloh bring in Rhonda Pearcy, founder of the Fork Real Cafe to talk about the gift she's brought to the community! Good food at the price of pay what you can. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35:0026/07/2024
Camping and Show Biz

Camping and Show Biz

Leslie and Shiloh bring in Tim Schnabel, Resort Manager of Hart Ranch to talk about improvements to their popular campground! Then, Rodger Hartley and Stephanie Schumacher from the Catalyst Theatre to talk about some of their successes in the last year and share some upcoming shows! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:5219/07/2024
Local Entrepreneurs

Local Entrepreneurs

Leslie and Shiloh bring in Peter Mitchell with The Sour to talk about the rise (Pun intended) of business in his bakery! Then Dillon Matuska to talk about how the Entrepeneurship Mentorship Program can benefit you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43:0912/07/2024
Military Friendly

Military Friendly

Shiloh and Leslie bring in Tony Mishimura to talk about his efforts for incorporating more military friendly experiences. Then Erika Cerveny And John Moyes from the SD Air and Space Museum talking about its history and new efforts to get the public excited about learning. A perfect episode for this years Independence Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36:5805/07/2024
Public Schools and E conomics

Public Schools and E conomics

Leslie and Shiloh bring in Sara Hornick, Executive Director of the Rapid City Public School Foundation, to talk about how public school systems can affect our economy. Then Erick Garcia-Luna joins to talk about the economic growth happening in Rapid City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39:3628/06/2024
Sports!

Sports!

Shiloh and Leslie bring in Domico Rodriguez, Executive Director of Sports Commission, and Scott Burt, owner of the Rapid City Rush, to talk about how important local sports are to our economy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45:3821/06/2024
Give some Recognition!

Give some Recognition!

Leslie and Shiloh recap the Elevate Awards Night by bringing in Johnny B, owner of Reptile Gardens and recipient of the Granite Award. Then Alan Solano with the John T Vucurevich Foundation and recipient of the George Award. Deserving of these awards, they both have stories you will want to hear! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29:0814/06/2024
All Things New!

All Things New!

Shiloh and Leslie bring in Greg Loose and Kyle Wiese from BH Surgical Hospital to talk about upcoming expansions, including a Vascular Institute! Then work up an appetite as Shiloh and Leslie talk about new food in in the area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37:1907/06/2024
Childcare and Awards

Childcare and Awards

Leslie and Shiloh are getting excited to co-host the Elevate Awards Night on June 11th! They bring in Rachel Nelson to talk about the event. But first, Taylor Davis returns to share the astonishing results of her childcare study! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23:4631/05/2024
Community and Connection

Community and Connection

Leslie and Shiloh bring an extended episode for your extended Memorial Day weekend! Tourism is live once again in the Black Hills and Brook Kaufman will get you excited about all the opportunities for tourists this summer. Then Sean Covel talks about changing lanes, going from producing a cult-classic movie to all of the charitable things he does to inflate community and connection in the Black Hills! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34:0524/05/2024
Business development and Food Trucks

Business development and Food Trucks

Shiloh and Leslie bring Jesse Lee in preparation for the first Family Food Truck Night of the summer! Battling some local hurtles, this season boasts to be the most rewarding one yet. Kallie Ruland also appears to elaborate on her work through Elevate and how she can help your business grow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:3917/05/2024
A Big Appetite!

A Big Appetite!

Leslie and Shiloh kick off this weeks episode with Mindy Howard, incoming President/CEO of Highmark FCU. Then get your taste buds flowing with Marinell Simpson, owner of Nell's Gourmet. This episode will leave you hungry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:3210/05/2024
Politics and Art

Politics and Art

Leslie and Shiloh bring in Andy Bartling to talk about the legislative scorecard for the upcoming election. Then Maggie Wince and Josh Miranda from the Allied Arts Fund to talk about the Banff Film Festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:5903/05/2024
Foster Care and New Shoes!

Foster Care and New Shoes!

Shiloh and Leslie run head first into this weeks episode! With an interview with Bailey Johns and Kehala Two Bulls from 7th Circuit CASA talking the importance of foster care. Then a conversation with Mike Albin from Black Hills Running Co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42:0726/04/2024
Arbor Day and Spring Cleaning

Arbor Day and Spring Cleaning

Shiloh and Leslie bring in Holly Lien from (Pete Lien and Sons) to talk mining, reclamation, and Arbor Day! Then Monica and Patrick from Krusty Bin Cleaners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:5218/04/2024
Heating Up!

Heating Up!

Things are heating up in Rapid City! We bring in Craig Baltzer from the Monument to discuss event management and the growth of entertainment returning to Rapid City. Then Bri VandePol with exciting things happening downtown this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32:2718/04/2024
Spring Fever

Spring Fever

Leslie and Shiloh kick off April with a Spring Fever episode featuring an indicator from Tom Johnson, Ria Hannon from RC Solid Waste joins to discuss RC Cleanup Week and then we meet with Justice Fuegen of Uprooted in Rapid City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32:1905/04/2024
What were you doing at 18?

What were you doing at 18?

Wrapping up Women's Business Month, featuring a great interview with Amelie Wilcox of Rathco! We also switch gears for the Defense Symposium and chat with H-S Precision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:0230/03/2024
Wine and K Nines

Wine and K Nines

Leslie and Shiloh chat with Michelle from Firehouse Wine Cellar celebrating 10 years, we get some networking tips for your next mixer, and then we chat with Cindy from Cindy's K9 Treats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:3823/03/2024
The Impact of Child care

The Impact of Child care

We speak with Callie Tysdal from the John T. Vucurevich Foundation, Laura Jones from Elevate Rapid City, and Tif with one F! (Tif Robertson from TNT Marketing) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:0616/03/2024
Adventure Tours and PowerPuff Trivia

Adventure Tours and PowerPuff Trivia

It's a packed show celebrating women! Leslie and Shiloh bring in Taylor Davis from Elevate Rapid City regarding internships and workforce development. Then CEO Tom Johnson stops by for Powerpuff Girls trivia... Carrie Gerlach, founder of BH Adventure Tours is Elevate Magazine's cover story and Darcy Zanstra rounds out the show from Nothing Bundt Cakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:3908/03/2024
Summits, Interns, and Awards, oh my!

Summits, Interns, and Awards, oh my!

Welcome to March! RCBJ is back - Murdoc sitting in for Leslie - cohosted by Shiloh Francis. We talk about next week's 2nd Annual Economic Summit, A new indicator about airport travel, and discuss our upcoming episodes: childcare, legislative scorecards, and an entire month celebrating Women in Business! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:5601/03/2024
Higher Wages, RC Day at the Capital, Fresh Faces

Higher Wages, RC Day at the Capital, Fresh Faces

Shiloh and Leslie talk to Katelyn Flowers-Velasquez about being a Fresh Face, Andy Bartling from the Policy Committee on RC Day at the Capital, and Tom gives us the indicator! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:4623/02/2024
36th Best in the US!

36th Best in the US!

Leslie and Shiloh are back for week 2! The Milken Institute's new study of post-Covid Best Cities, Innovation history of Elevate, a chat with Brooke Kaufman of Visit Rapid City, and child care studies! See all of our episodes at rapidcitybusinessjournal.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19:0216/02/2024