Viva Downtown's Downtown Discussion

New Downtown Discussion Podcast: The Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO Jake Mangas, joins us on the downtown discussion for an exit interview. Jake has recently been hired as the new president of Mercy Foundation North and will begin his role in January of 2024.  For the last eight years, Jake has navigated the Redding Chamber of Commerce. In this discussion, Jake shares why t...

Happy Holidays from the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion! Jim Calhoun of Redding Electric Utility joins us on the podcast to kick off the Holiday Season.  Jim Calhoun has been an arborist for close to 45 years, and began  his career with Asplundh Tree Expert Company in Trinity County. In 2003 Calhoun took on the roll of planning, harvesting, and lighting the tree as the supervising arborist for t...

Leah Sullivan and Hallie Hawkins, the new business owners of The Post Office Saloon, join Viva Downtown on the Downtown Discussion. The Post Office Saloon opened in 1976, in the Burton Building of the Downtown Mall. Over the years you may have experienced the Post Office through their staple menu nights like the Wednesday night spaghetti dinner, Thursday night prime rib dinner, or the incredibly f...

Small Business Development Center, associate Director, Beth Wood joins Viva Downtown on the Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this discussion, Beth shares with us the SBDC mission,  "Empowering Entrepreneuers and growing businessess in your area." Learn about upcoming free workshops and resources, the growing Downtown business and Redding economy, and the right questions to ask if you are...

Downtown Discussion: NEW BUSINESS opens in Downtown Redding. Shenagins Baby Boutique a family business opens their doors officially on August 1. Katie Cline -co-owner of Shenagins joins Viva Downtown on the Downtown Discussion to talk about their new location activating the corner of Butte and Market Street.  Shenagins Baby Boutique opened in 2020 Katie Cline, her mom Angel Weber, and other family...

1551 MARKET CENTER - REDDING PUBLIC MARKET: Allen Knott from K2 Development and Chris Haedrich from Haedrich & Co., Inc. Commercial Real Estate for a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT for the future plans of 1551 Market Center, one of the new Downtown Redding Mixed use buildings.   Since the completion of 1551 Market Center in 2020, Downtown Redding has been anticipating what businesses will open their doors...

Shasta Living Streets OPENING CELEBRATION PODCAST: Shasta Bike Depot and Redding Bikeshare Project Completion: Shasta Living Streets the non-profit focused on biking and interconnected walking paths is celebrating the opening of their new, Shasta Bike Depot in Downtown Redding.  Anne Thomas, the executive director of Shasta Living Streets, joins us on the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion to share...

A NEW business rides on in to Downtown Redding. True Ride Studio is set to open in Downtown Redding on May 16th at their new location on 2100 Market Street. Co-Owner Laurie Ryan and Studio Manager Olivia Webb join us as our latest guests on the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion. True Ride is a boutique cycling and strength studio that offers high-energy, exhilarating classes for all levels. Whethe...

Alex Hauf-Belden, the NEW Managing Director of the Cascade Theatre, is our latest guest on the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion.  In this month’s installment, Alex shares with us how the Cascade is an asset and resource for the community and the changes he is making to enhance the overall experience and quality of the Cascade Theatre. Thank you for joining us on the Downtown Discussion, Alex.  Th...

🎙️ Downtown Discussion Podcast: Liz Crain, the 2023-24 Chairperson of Leadership Redding, is our latest guest on the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion.  In this month’s installment, Liz shares with us Leadership Redding's (est. 1985) mission and  explains how the  nine month  educational program is designed to prepare and shape the future of the Redding Region.  Leadership Redding's mont...

Downtown Discussion: Parking Podcast- City of Redding Transportation Planner, Zach Bonnin,  joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher, to discuss The City of Redding’s restructured Downtown Parking Plan that is set to be implemented in the new year after January 23, 2023.  Zach, shares the history of parking in Downtown, the functionality of this restructured plan, and the timeline/rea...

New Downtown Discussion Podcast: Katie and Erik Janiszewski, from Start Up Redding, a program of the Shasta Economic Development Center, is our latest guest on the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion. In this episode Katie and Erik talk about the 7th annual Start Up Games , Friday November 4th - 6th at the IOOF Hall. The Start Up Games are an educational competition to teach the next steps after get...

This month, we're joined by Danny Orloff, the Tourism Marketing Director from Visit Redding to discuss the many tourism opportunities offered by Redding, Ca! Join our temporary host and Executive Director of Viva Downtown, John Truitt, in this month’s installment of our podcast, where we talk to the people who enhance to cultural, social and economic vitality of Downtown Redding. From VisitRe...

Ronda Alvey, Editor in Chief of Enjoy Magazine, is our latest guest on the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion. Join our temporary host and Executive Director of Viva Downtown, John Truitt, in this month’s installment of our podcast; where we talk to the people who enhance to cultural, social and economic vitality of Downtown Redding. In this episode Ronda talks about Enjoy Magazine, Riverfront Play...

Robbie Givens Superb Skate Shop owner, shredded on over to talk with Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher in the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode Robbie shares about Superb Skate Shop, why they are excited to be in Downtown, how skate culture is a fun and healthy way to be active in the community and the opening of the brand new Redding Sk...

Redding Mayor Kristen Schreder, stopped by to talk with Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher in the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode Kristen discusses the future of Downtown Redding, current projects and development, and developing arts and culture.  Kristen was elected to the City Council in 2014, this is Kristen's second time servin...

Steven Major, owner of Simple Living Co . , joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher in the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. Simple Living Co. creates sustainable, organic, eco-friendly products for personal care ( moisturizers to toners & serums),  to home care (plant based laundry, dish, and hand soaps).  Steven shares about the creation of Simple...

Erin Resner, current Council Member and former Mayor, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher in the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode Erin shares about her year as Mayor for the City of Redding from her favorite moments to raising a family and shares her optimism for the future of our community. Erin Resner was elected to the City Counc...

Karlo Henry,  creator of The Art Hunger, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher for the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast.  Karlo shares how The Art Hunger returns to the IOOF Hall 1504 Market Street for the Art Hunger Winter Gallery and Workshop December 3 - 23. Over the 2021 summer, Viva Downtown and The Art Hunger partnered up for a three month Summe...

Debra Fox,  President of Kool April Nites, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher for the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast.  Debra shares how the Shasta Classic Car Club and Kool April Nites will help light up Downtown Redding’s Christmas Tree in a  Classic Christmas Show and Shine to  kick off the Holiday Season. At 4 p.m. thirty classic Decorated Car...

Amanda DeOcampo, The Redding Planner,  joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher for the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode Amanda invites you to support Downtown Redding Businesses with the Downtown Passport for Small Business Saturday, November 27, 2021. The Downtown Passport was created in partnership with Healthy Shasta and 26 Downtown...

Suzanne Russell, the owner of Carousel, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher for the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode Suzanne shares about Small Business Saturday November 27, 2021. Small Business Saturday is a national push to support local businesses; learn how you can participate to support our local businesses around Downtown and...

 Adrienne Celli, Cedar Crest Brewing Bar Manager, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher in the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode Adrienne shares about Cedar Crest Brewing's upcoming events, seasonal beers and renovations for a new Kitchen at their Downtown location 1457 Placer Street, at Cascade Square. Cedar Crest Brewing feature...

James Mazzotta, owner of Enjoy the Store and in-house marketing director of Enjoy Magazine, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher in the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode James shares what to expect at  Enjoy the Store's brand new location 1261 Market Street, activating the former BoardMart. We also celebrate Enjoy Magazine's...

Downtown Discussion-  Nick Brown, Director of Riverfront Playhouse’s production of Clue, joins Viva Downtown Program Coordinator, Blake Fisher in the latest episode of the Viva Downtown Downtown Discussion Podcast. In this episode Nick shares what to expect for the official inaugural production and his directorial debut at Riverfront Playhouses new location on 1950 California Street. Clue opens Se...