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May is Military Appreciation Month. Local servicemembers do a lot for our community, big and small. Here's how you can honor them.

There is often a stigma attached the mental illness. Ryan Bond, Chief People Officer with Thrive Restaurant Group, says we can shine a light on mental illness by starting conversations in our organizations about mental health. He is the first of our guest bloggers for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

We spend much of our daily time in the workplace. Often, that is where it’s easiest to see that our friends and colleagues need support and help. Empac CEO Stacey Winter shares with Don and Ebony how her EAP brings that help directly to businesses.

No one was hit harder during the pandemic than music venues, but when faced with this challenge Jessie and Adam Hartke persevered and found new opportunities that have positioned them for success now. They show Don and Ebony how the music community in Wichita is primed for growth.

From humble beginnings getting paid in cinnamon rolls, Stu Lungwitz has always been growing as an entrepreneur. Listen as he gives Don and Ebony a behind-the-scenes look at how The Print Source has had to adapt and innovate over the years.

Ablution Boutique offers handmade bath and body products using natural ingredients and essential oils. What started off as an online store in 2020 now offers products at local markets throughout Wichita. 

Sometimes you just have to take your passion and run with it. Hear from Scott Huynh as he talks with Don and Ebony about how his passion to create led him away from the path he always thought he would follow.

After a career in the aerospace industry, Michael Gomm and his wife, Valerie, were looking for something different. They share with Don and Ebony how they spotted a great opportunity to start a Glass Guru franchise in the Wichita area.

Bodybar Pilates offers high intensity, low impact pilates reformer workouts. It's perfect for increasing flexibility, muscle strength, posture and boosting overall health.

Mental health and wellness continues to come more infocus for businesses, leaders and their employees. Dr. Larry Mitnaul of the Ascension Medical Group talks with Don and Ebony about what this looks like and practical ways to engage  mental health and wellness in our homes and workplaces.

Bondfire Strategy is closing in on its first anniversary in business, but Jordan Walker is already making an impact in the local marketing scene. She shares with Don and Ebony how she builds relationships with her clients to deliver them great results.

Nonprofit GO mentors and educates nonprofit organizations to help them achieve sustainability, build capacity and enhance their quality of community services. Nonprofit GO provides business services like grant writing, accounting, nonprofit startup consultation and fiscal sponsorship on an affordable, subsidized fee schedule. Nonprofit GO serves 75 organizations and clients in 10 states.

Sometimes all it takes is a screwdriver and the will to figure it out. Hear how Andre Anderson Jr. applied this philosophy to his unique mobile automotive service business.

Starting out with a background in art, Robin Lies found her way into the jewelry business with Burnell’s Fine Jewelry. Learn how customer experience is at the forefront of creating a lasting legacy through business.

View Transcript Ever wonder what it was like to do branding and marketing for a professional sports team? Bob Moulette shares with Don and Ebony what it has been like to build the MLB affiliated Wind Surge from the ground up. The Wind Surge were ...

Finalists have been announced for the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce 2022 Small Business Awards.

After decades in business, nothing scares Anita Oberwortmann. She shares her entrepreneurial origin story with Don and Ebony, revealing the key business lessons she has learned along the way.

After taking care of his own grandparents, it became clear to Doug Stark’s family that there was a clear need in Wichita to provide higher quality care for the elderly struggling with dementia. He is joined by Robert Miller as they share their journey with Don and Ebony to bring more compassionate care to Wichita.

Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL) is a 501(c)3 whose mission is to protect and promote the wellbeing of children. KCSL works to create, repair, and restore healthy parent-child relationships which are the foundation of a strong family. This work fosters long-term positive impacts on all Kansans, not just those we serve directly. Our work with children and families improves school readiness now so that graduation rates improve in the future. We help families succeed now to be better parents and better employees. We are creating a stronger, more resilient, and educated workforce for the future of Kansas. This improves prosperity and success for all Kansas communities.

For many years, it didn’t even dawn on Robert Moody that he could become a lawyer, but at the age of 35 he went back to school and now finds himself as a partner at Martin Pringle. He talks with Don and Ebony about his Leadership Wichita experience and how he is pulling others up to give them hope through our justice system.

It took a lot of phone calls, but the determination of Troy Brooks to be great eventually broke through as he created Greatness Vodka. He shares with Don and Ebony how he was inspired to create his own liquor brand in Wichita.

Ignite Chiropractic 316-252-3636 ignitechiroks.com Facebook | Instagram Please tell us a little bit about your business. Ignite Chiropractic is a neurologically-based chiropractic office that specializes in pregnant mothers and pediatrics. We ...

The Honors Night committee and Chamber staff are thrilled to announce this year's Honors Night recipients. Honors Night is a nearly 60 year tradition that recognizes some of our community’s finest people and organizations. We will recognize ...

When sisters Deborah Gladney and Angela Muhwezi-Hall saw a need for the workers and employers in the service industry, they didn’t let their lack of tech knowledge hold them back from starting QuickHire. They share with hosts Don and Ebony how their tenacity led them to create a tech startup that is on the rise.

Julie Breault has always been focused on helping furry friends, but now with The Hairy Sofa she has created a business that gives dogs the VIP treatment. She shares with Don and Ebony how she has dealt with growth and struggles since opening in 2013.

Kansas Business Group on Health 316.680.6126 https://www.ksbgh.org/ Facebook | LinkedIn | Youtube Please tell us a little bit about your business. Kansas Business Group on Health (KBGH) which is a nonprofit program affiliated with the Medical ...

Although Tricia Wilson and her husband, Brandon, didn’t expect to start their own business, they slowly moved from side-projects to creating Icon Structures. Tricia shares their journey of humble beginnings to statewide success with Don and Ebony.

Andrew Gough has shaken up the coffee scene in Wichita with Reverie Coffee Roasters. He shares with Don and Ebony his perspective on empowering and supporting employees and the community.

Bel Aire Recovery Center 316.535.7002 www.belairerecovery.com Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | TikTok Please tell us a little bit about your business. Bel Aire Recovery Center is a 42 “guest” residential substance abuse treatment ...

Vicki Bond has always been ready to pick up the phone. From growing and selling her own business to starting a new non-profit while attending Leadership Wichita, she shares with Don and Ebony how she has been inspired to lift up the community with the Raise My Head Foundation.