Biztalk With Bill Roy

Jen Ray’s business is still struggling with staffing issues, supply shortages and even the great ketchup crisis of 2021.

The aerospace industry has had it rough for the past few years but barring any surprises the trend for manufacturing and hiring continues upward.

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The WSU Center for Economic Development and Business Research is keeping an eye on the outlook for jobs. But they are also researching the Kansas economy in a variety of ways including demographics, supply chains and diversity.

The Wichita Independent Business Association, serving businesses since 1931, have a new leader and a new headquarters.

Alzheimer's disease is hitting the bottom line of Kansas businesses. But there are ways to diminish the impact on profits.

Entrepreneurs in Wichita have a new resource as they take their ideas from concept to customers.

USD 259 Superintendent Alicia Thompson is grateful to the Wichita community for rallying to help the district get through the pandemic.

Shocker Head Coach Isaac Brown and his team exceeded expectations during this challenging basketball season.

A pair of Wichita entrepreneurs are growing their companies and the local tech industry during the pandemic.

Interest continues to grow in one of Wichita’s newest companies, publicly traded AgEagle Aerial Systems. Not all the interest has been positive.

Koch Industries engineer Kendra Johnson is committed to supporting women in engineering and creating more interest in STEM education and professions.

Eric Fisher learned about business from the heavy hitters of Wichita entrepreneurship who regularly sat in his chair for haircuts.

The pandemic has not slowed important industry and defense work being conducted at WSU or at the National Institute for Aviation Research.

Even during a pandemic Wichita has some good things going for it when it comes to economic development.

Businesses aren’t the only ones slammed by the pandemic. Wichita and other cities around the country are trying to find their way as revenue streams diminish.

Bill brings us up-to-date on his abilities as he faces continued progression of Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

This week, Wichita Business Journal Associate Editor Kirk Seminoff tells one man’s story of struggle and hope. Former Wichita sports executive Steve Shaad shares his longtime journey with mental illness. Kirk joins me in Episode 191 to talk about Steve’s story and the work that went into telling it.

WSU Tech is entering the new year and the new semester with new programs, new ways of teaching and as one of a few two-year schools in the country to be offering in-person classes.

Charles Koch says his philosophy and personal empowerment can change Wichita and perhaps the world.