Nations Finest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been serving veterans and their families for over 50 years by providing a comprehensive range of services. Mike Dahl of Nations Finest joins the Viva Downtown Discussion to discuss restoring a house in Downtown Redding to become permanent housing for veterans.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Nations Finest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been serving veterans and their families for over 50 years by providing a comprehensive range of services. Mike Dahl of Nations Finest joins the Viva Downtown Discussion to discuss restoring a house in Downtown Redding to become permanent housing for veterans. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Nations Finest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been serving veterans and their families for over 50 years by providing a comprehensive range of services. Mike Dahl of Nations Finest joins the Viva Downtown Discussion to discuss restoring a house in Downtown Redding to become permanent housing for veterans.  

Veterans Housing in Downtown Redding - Mike Dahl - Nations Finest 

Kirkwood Hale, co-founder of Plantable Nursery and Café, joins the Downtown Discussion Podcast to share the story behind Plantable Redding, the vibrant green space that transformed the once abandoned lot on the corner of California and Gold Street.  Kirkwood discusses how he and his team turned a neglected part of downtown into a community hub for small concerts, gatherings, gardening education, plant sales, and the restoration of the Calaboose Creek in to a healthy eco system again. <a href='https://plantableredding.org/'>https://plantableredding.org/</a>Plantable Nursery and Cafe2018 California Street, Redding CA 96001 Wed-Sat: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

<description>&lt;p&gt; Kirkwood Hale, co-founder of &lt;em&gt;Plantable Nursery and Café&lt;/em&gt;, joins the &lt;em&gt;Downtown Discussion Podcast&lt;/em&gt; to share the story behind &lt;em&gt;Plantable Redding&lt;/em&gt;, the vibrant green space that transformed the once abandoned lot on the corner of California and Gold Street.  Kirkwood discusses how he and his team turned a neglected part of downtown into a community hub for small concerts, gatherings, gardening education, plant sales, and the restoration of the Calaboose Creek in to a healthy eco system again. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://plantableredding.org/'&gt;https://plantableredding.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plantable Nursery and Cafe&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2018 California Street, Redding CA 96001 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wed-Sat: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

 Kirkwood Hale, co-founder of Plantable Nursery and Café, joins the Downtown Discussion Podcast to share the story behind Plantable Redding, the vibrant green space that transformed the once abandoned lot on the corner of California and Gold Street.  Kirkwood discusses how he and his team turned a neglected part of downtown into a community hub for small concerts, gatherings, gardening education, plant sales, and the restoration of the Calaboose Creek in to a healthy eco system agai...

Plantable Nursery and Cafe transforms Downtown Redding - Kirkwood Hale Co-Founder

Dylan Mosshart, owner of Fridays Vintage, joins Viva Downtown on the Downtown Discussion Podcast to celebrate three years in business and the grand re-opening at their new location at 1401 Market Street on the Market/Tehama Corner. Dylan discusses the growth of his mom-and-pop vintage shop and owning the business alongside his wife, Paige, his passion for timeless clothing, and the journey from pop-up events to a full brick-and-mortar storefront. He also shares advice for entrepreneurs looking to grow their own businesses in downtown communities. Fridays Vintage 1401 Market Street, Redding CA 96001<a href='https://www.fridaysvintage.co/'>https://www.fridaysvintage.co/</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt; Dylan Mosshart, owner of &lt;em&gt;Fridays Vintage&lt;/em&gt;, joins Viva Downtown on the &lt;em&gt;Downtown Discussion Podcast&lt;/em&gt; to celebrate three years in business and the grand re-opening at their new location at 1401 Market Street on the Market/Tehama Corner. Dylan discusses the growth of his mom-and-pop vintage shop and owning the business alongside his wife, Paige, his passion for timeless clothing, and the journey from pop-up events to a full brick-and-mortar storefront. He also shares advice for entrepreneurs looking to grow their own businesses in downtown communities. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fridays Vintage 1401 Market Street, Redding CA 96001&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.fridaysvintage.co/'&gt;https://www.fridaysvintage.co/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

 Dylan Mosshart, owner of Fridays Vintage, joins Viva Downtown on the Downtown Discussion Podcast to celebrate three years in business and the grand re-opening at their new location at 1401 Market Street on the Market/Tehama Corner. Dylan discusses the growth of his mom-and-pop vintage shop and owning the business alongside his wife, Paige, his passion for timeless clothing, and the journey from pop-up events to a full brick-and-mortar storefront. He also shares advice for entrepreneurs ...

Fridays Vintage - Dylan Mosshart - New Location Grand Reopening

Step inside the magic of Redding’s newest destination for kids! In this episode of The Viva Downtown’s Downtown Discussion, we are joined by Tara Faires and Suzanne Russell, and celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Ferris Wheel Kids — a vibrant new store designed with families in mind. Hear from the people who brought this dream to life, discover what makes Ferris Wheel Kids a unique addition to our downtown, and join the excitement as the community comes together to welcome this playful new space. @ferriswheelkids1501 Yuba Street Redding, CA 96001Hours Wednesday-Friday 10:30am–5:30pmSaturday-Sunday 10am-4pmPhone (530) 215-3684

<description>&lt;p&gt;Step inside the magic of Redding’s newest destination for kids! In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Viva Downtown’s Downtown Discussion&lt;/em&gt;, we are joined by &lt;b&gt;Tara Faires&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Suzanne Russell&lt;/b&gt;, and celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of &lt;b&gt;Ferris Wheel Kids&lt;/b&gt; — a vibrant new store designed with families in mind. Hear from the people who brought this dream to life, discover what makes Ferris Wheel Kids a unique addition to our downtown, and join the excitement as the community comes together to welcome this playful new space. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;@ferriswheelkids&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1501 Yuba Street&lt;br/&gt;Redding, CA 96001&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hours&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Wednesday-Friday&lt;br/&gt;10:30am–5:30pm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Saturday-Sunday&lt;br/&gt;10am-4pm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;(530) 215-3684&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Step inside the magic of Redding’s newest destination for kids! In this episode of The Viva Downtown’s Downtown Discussion, we are joined by Tara Faires and Suzanne Russell, and celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Ferris Wheel Kids — a vibrant new store designed with families in mind. Hear from the people who brought this dream to life, discover what makes Ferris Wheel Kids a unique addition to our downtown, and join the excitement as the community comes together to welcome this...

Ferris Wheel Kids Podcast – Tara Faires and Suzanne Russell 

Kelly Sepelyak is a Silicon Valley native driven by a passion for blending communications and technology to fuel innovation. As an Executive Assistant at RABA, she plays a key role in optimizing operations, leading impactful outreach efforts, and building meaningful connections within the community. Kelly is deeply committed to advancing accessibility and ensuring public services truly reflect the needs of those they serve.Tune in to discover how Kelly and other young changemakers are creating space to grow alongside their downtown—and how you can be part of the movement.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Kelly Sepelyak&lt;/b&gt; is a Silicon Valley native driven by a passion for blending communications and technology to fuel innovation. As an Executive Assistant at RABA, she plays a key role in optimizing operations, leading impactful outreach efforts, and building meaningful connections within the community. &lt;b&gt;Kelly&lt;/b&gt; is deeply committed to advancing accessibility and ensuring public services truly reflect the needs of those they serve.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tune in&lt;/b&gt; to discover how Kelly and other young changemakers are creating space to grow alongside their downtown—and how you can be part of the movement.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Kelly Sepelyak is a Silicon Valley native driven by a passion for blending communications and technology to fuel innovation. As an Executive Assistant at RABA, she plays a key role in optimizing operations, leading impactful outreach efforts, and building meaningful connections within the community. Kelly is deeply committed to advancing accessibility and ensuring public services truly reflect the needs of those they serve. Tune in to discover how Kelly and other young changemakers are creati...

Redding Area Bus Authority - Kelly Sepelyak

A podcast where we interview the people who enhance Downtown Redding, California through Social, Cultural and Economic Development. Viva Downtown Redding is a volunteer non-profit 501(c)3 accredited National Main Street America Organization and a California Main Street member.  Viva Downtown encourages citizens, businesses and interested groups to enhance the vitality of Downtown Redding using the Main Street America Approach for community transformation.

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