Episode 48 - Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator

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When it opened, The Monarch was not necessarily in the best location in Delano, but owner Jen Ray trusted her intuition and has been able to thrive over 9 years in business. She shares her challenges through the COVID pandemic with Don and Ebony and her perspective on the local business community.

The Monarch has been proudly serving Wichita since 2012. They are dedicated to providing every customer with one-of-a-kind service, from beginning to end of every dining experience. In addition, they have a variety of food items to satisfy every taste. Also, they boast a vast selection of bourbon, whiskey, scotch, and other tasty spirits. 

They guarantee you’ll find something you love at our restaurant. Come experience who we are and what they have to offer at The Monarch.

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On this episode we discuss: 

• Jen realizing she needed to do something else than she was doing
• A costly tax mistake
• How the Delano area has developed around her
• Creeping out of the status quo to stand apart
• Watching people try to navigate the roundabout
• Having no Plan B
• How the small business community has supported The Monarch
• Getting employees back after the COVID shutdown
• The impact of the new baseball stadium
• How local leaders Ben Hutton and Damon Young inspire her

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Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator is a weekly podcast devoted to supporting and learning from area business owners. Released every Wednesday, it's produced by Forge Podcast Co, managed by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Evergy. 

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