RIA Radio

Brandon Copeland is bringing the Khepera Wellness Group to the Capoeira space at 2006 RIA-NE. He's got his own brand of "rocket yoga" that is perfect for all levels. Hear Brandon's plans for opening, and mark your calendars now! Philip from Good Food Markets talks about the latest product to join the healthy food line-up: Misfit Juicery. Then we're joined by Sherrel Martin, founder and Chief Financial Solutions officer of Nitram Financial. Tune in to find out some of the best accounting solutions for your small business money flow problems.

Caroline Kenney and Monica Lavorgna join us to talk about all of the activities going on at Rhode Island Row. New retailers have opened and new community activities are planned for the coming year. Plus, Caroline and Monica give us some great "insider tips" for businesses interesting in leasing space at Rhode Island Row. Then Philip Sambol from Good Food Markets stops by to share a special Q & A session with one of their newest vendors - Good Sense Farms honey. Tune in for a special promotion code for discounts on this delicious local honey!

We get the latest news from Good Food Markets - be sure to listen in for a special promotion code! Kyle shares some news from DCRA and DOEE for business owners, and Yvonne Rivers of the Phoebe Marketing Group stops by to talk about the Phoebe Tank and other small business training opportunities.

Philip Sambol from Good Food Markets stops by for a quick update about what's happening at the Market this week, then Michelle visits with Tony Brunswick of Art Enables, as well as Erin Fitzgerald and Katie Rotramel from Eat & Smile Catering and The Bespoke Kitchen.

MANNA has been helping District residents become homeowners since 1982. Sarah Scruggs talks about the faith-based organization's history and its future plans and goals. Check out their new video: https://youtu.be/eDPnqg5i__c . And RIA Main Street is about to get a new business neighbor! Listen in as Greg Harrision talks with us about The Museum: part art museum, part clothing boutique. It's coming to 2014 RIA-NE in early 2016, so stay tuned!

The end of a fiscal year for a business is always a busy, but it's also a great time to set yourself up for success in the coming year. Meryl Hooker stops by to share her top 5 tips for wrapping up your business year on a strong note. Then Catherine Cotay of The Bakers' Lounge drops by to talk about her "proper British bakery", complete with Afternoon Tea service and Christmas pudding!

It's been a year since Good Food Markets opened on RIA Main Street! General Manager Philip Sambol stops by to talk about new things at the market, and how GFM continues to respond to requests and grow with community support. The we're joined by Sherouk Omara from Kiva Zip and Adam Kent from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation. Kiva Zip and LISC are teaming up to provide a very special 0% interest "crowd-lending" program for RIA Main Street businesses! Tune in to find out all the details!

Small scale manufacturing is making a comeback in downtowns and Main Streets across America. Ilana Preuss, the founder of Recast City discusses the importance of making a place for a creative maker economy has part of a health retail mix. Continuing on that theme, Jonas Singer of Union Kitchen joins us to talk about the growth of the shared kitchen industry, and how it is remaking the food industry in DC.

Kyle talks with Michael Skena of MRP Realty. The MRP team is in the early phases of a PUD to re-develop the Rhode Island Avenue Center, located at 680 Rhode Island Avenue NE. Michael discusses some of the initial plans they have for the development, and all of the ways the community can get involved in the process.

Long-time resident and business owner Dr. Michael Griffiths talks to Michelle about growing up in the neighborhood, and about his dental practic, DentalDC. In the second half of the show, Kyle sits down to visit with Patrice Frey, President and CEO of the National Main Street Center. The Main Street America program is getting a bit of an update, and Patrice gives us an overview of those changes.