https://www.spreaker.com/show/growing-grapevineenPlaces & TravelCopyright Grapevine Economic Developmenthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ded7bface75663b5626cb41f431f6eda.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/growing-grapevineThu, 30 Jul 2026 20:43:42 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentGrapevine Economic Developmentsjones@grapevinetexas.govA closer look at the people and policies that helped to shape Grapevine, Texas. Presented by Grapevine Economic Development. Learn more at choosegrapevinetx.com.falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-1-big-fish--47708367https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47708367Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:56:45 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentGrapevine Economic Development Presents "Growing Grapevine," a podcast about the people and policies that shape our unique community. This season, we're looking at the first Big Fish to get hooked on North Texas, and the community transformation that...200community,cvb,development,economic,gaylord,government,grapevine,growth,history,hospitality,industry,market,retail,texas,tourismfalse1trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-1-elves-on-main--47937672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47937672Tue, 21 Dec 2021 06:00:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentMeet the team that spends thousands of hours turning Historic Main Street into the Christmas Capital of Texas™️1422capital,christmas,city,decoration,economics,events,government,grapevine,holiday,lights,parks,retail,texas,tourismfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-2-the-regional-perspective-with-chris-strayer--48523043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48523043Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:55:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentNorth Texas is one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan areas, at or near the top of most economic and population growth lists for the last decade. To get a better sense of where Grapevine fits into that picture, we asked the Fort Worth...1539chamber,city,commerce,community,dallas,economics,fort,grapevine,growth,headquarters,north,regional,relocation,texas,worthfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-3-talking-texrail-with-paul-slechta--48523143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48523143Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:00:03 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentNow serving his third consecutive three-year term on the Grapevine City Council, Paul Slectha is both a Grapevine native and a former TEXRail skeptic. Now, he serves on the Board of Directors at Trinity Metro. In this episode, we ask him why he wanted...1332accessibility,city,commuter,council,economics,grapevine,growth,infrastructure,planning,rail,slechta,texas,texrail,trainfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-4-access-airports-with-john-brookby--48902213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48902213Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:55:01 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentThe footprint of DFW Airport covers a good portion of Grapevine, making the City an essential part of the North Texas economy. Today, we're sitting down with the airport's Vice President of Commercial Development to learn more about how that came to...1397airport,aviation,city,dfw,economics,grapevine,international,market,sustainability,texas,travelfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-5-ghost-town--49242012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49242012Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:00:03 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentIn this special episode, we're taking you back to a tragic Easter Sunday morning in 1934. Together, we'll explore an infamous piece of local history... and one entrepreneur's unique strategy for making the most of it.1198bank,bonnie,clyde,crime,ghost,grapevine,history,murder,night,robbery,texas,tour,true,watchman,wineryfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-6-small-pond--49589065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49589065Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentTravel back in time to a Grapevine with far fewer things to do in this, the first of six episodes exploring Grapevine's growth into a Destination market.1234attraction,city,community,destination,dfw,dining,economics,entertainment,grapevine,hilton,hospitality,texas,tourism,travelfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-7-the-master-plan--50026057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50026057Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:03 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentIn Grapevine, a Planning and Zoning Commission board made up of seven representatives and two alternates oversees the regulation of development across the entire City. In this episode, we're going back in time to the 1970s and '80s, when Grapevine's...1259board,city,council,development,economic,grapevine,history,master,plan,planning,zoningfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-8-a-tale-of-two-lobbies--50424910https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50424910Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:00:03 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentIn April 2004, the Gaylord Texan – one of Grapevine's most iconic projects – opened to the public. Three years later, Great Wolf Lodge arrived in the City with the largest property the chain has built to date... right across the street from their...1524city,development,economic,economy,gaylord,grapevine,great,hospitality,hotel,lodge,planning,texan,texas,wolffalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-9-breaking-conventions--50751141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50751141Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:00:04 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentIf your City is built around visitor attraction, shouldn't a global pandemic be cataclysmic? Grapevine Chamber of Commerce CEO RaDonna Hessel and City of Grapevine CFO Greg Jordan join our investigation into the depth (and breadth) of business in...1232airport,business,city,covid,dallas,dfw,economics,economy,government,grapevine,growing,hospitality,pandemic,recovery,restaurant,retail,shipping,texasfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-10-grapevine-inc--51043144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51043144Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentFor decades, Grapevine was a City defined by tourism and small business. But in the last few years, multiple major corporations have selected this suburban town for National and even Global headquarters. And not always for the reasons you'd expect...1421accessibility,city,corporate,development,economic,economy,employment,headquarters,hiring,jobs,kubota,paycom,planning,southland,workforcefalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-11-grapevine-2030--51431533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51431533Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:00:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentIn the Season 1 Finale, we sit down with Economic Development Director Larry Holt and a panel of experts to answer one simple, yet essential question... what's next for Grapevine?13382030,city,construction,convergence,development,economic,experiential,future,grapevine,housing,north,planning,retail,texas,vision-castingfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-r-evolutionary--52114861
Audio from Grapevine Mills' grand opening courtesy of KTVT, CBS 11.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52114861Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:55:01 +0000Grapevine Economic Development'Growing Grapevine' returns with an in-depth look at the shopping center at the heart of the city. From its arrival in 1997 to an overhaul in the 2010s and an innovative new lineup coming soon, Grapevine Mills is a microcosm of the community... join...
Audio from Grapevine Mills' grand opening courtesy of KTVT, CBS 11.]]>31290s,development,economic,entertainment,grapevine,interactive,mall,remodel,retail,shopping,texas,trendsfalse2trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-1-the-kids-are-alright--52315987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52315987Sun, 01 Jan 2023 18:00:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentYour tour of Grapevine Mills begins with an unusual stop: a video game arena from the United Kingdom. But BELONG Gaming is more than an interesting tenant at your favorite shopping center. It's a gateway into one of the most pressing questions of our...1444career,development,dreams,economic,education,employment,esports,grapevine,learning,resolutions,school,shopping,workforcefalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-2-mmmshop--52597939
Grand opening footage and audio courtesy of KTVT, CBS 11 News.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52597939Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentWe travel back in time to witness the wildly successful launch of Grapevine Mills, complete with skate parks, theme restaurants, and an obscure little band called Hanson. Then ask... how long can the 90s aesthetic hold up? Grand opening footage and...
Grand opening footage and audio courtesy of KTVT, CBS 11 News.]]>127290s,city,culture,development,economic,entertainment,grapevine,mall,mills,nineties,pop,property,retail,shopping,simonfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-3-america-s-next-top-remodel--52869484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52869484Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:00:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentAfter opening to rave reviews, Grapevine Mills ran into tough headwinds in the mid-2000s. A dated aesthetic, less-than-perfect tenants, and a Great Recession should have spelled doom for the City's landmark shopping center... instead, Grapevine Mills...1356center,city,development,economic,evolution,funding,grant,grapevine,growth,mall,mills,remodel,retail,shopping,strategy,tiffalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-4-lost-in-the-amazon--53328111
What would have happened if Grapevine was selected to be the home of Amazon HQ2? Could something similar happen in the future? Are these projects worth pursuing in communities like ours? This hypothetical alternate history leans into a classic Hollywood trope: based on a true story.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53328111Sat, 01 Apr 2023 05:00:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentOur tour of Grapevine Mills takes an unexpected detour to explore one of the most ambitious proposals ever entertained in this community: the establishment of a Fortune 100 International Headquarters in the heart of the City. What would have happened...
What would have happened if Grapevine was selected to be the home of Amazon HQ2? Could something similar happen in the future? Are these projects worth pursuing in communities like ours? This hypothetical alternate history leans into a classic Hollywood trope: based on a true story.]]>1473airport,alternate,amazon,business,community,development,dfw,economic,grapevine,growth,headquarters,history,hq2,hypothetical,planning,texasfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-5-enter-the-meowltiverse--53656504What is Meow Wolf? There's no simple answer when it comes to Grapevine's newest destination attraction, so we pulled out all the stops to give you an insider experience at the House of Eternal Return.

Audio elements and episode image courtesy of Meow Wolf; original photography by Kate Russell.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53656504Mon, 01 May 2023 05:00:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentThis month, our tour of Grapevine Mills detours all the way to Santa Fe to answer a question we've been hearing a lot lately: What is Meow Wolf? There's no simple answer when it comes to Grapevine's newest destination attraction, so we pulled out all...What is Meow Wolf? There's no simple answer when it comes to Grapevine's newest destination attraction, so we pulled out all the stops to give you an insider experience at the House of Eternal Return.

Audio elements and episode image courtesy of Meow Wolf; original photography by Kate Russell.]]>1631art,attraction,community,destination,development,economic,entertainment,eternal,grapevine,house,installation,interactive,mall,meow,mills,narrative,return,texas,tour,wolffalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-6-project-black-corinth--54056314
After doing our best to explain Grapevine's newest destination attraction in last month's episode, the Economic Development team wanted to dive into the most important part of the project: its impact. Hear from the Creative Directors behind The Real Unreal and the team that recruited one of the nation's fastest-growing family entertainment brands to Grapevine Mills in this episode of 'Growing Grapevine.'

Plus (of course) a few more details on the exhibit before it opens in July 2023.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54056314Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:00:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentBefore Meow Wolf Grapevine was public knowledge, it was Project Black Corinth. After doing our best to explain Grapevine's newest destination attraction in last month's episode, the Economic Development team wanted to dive into the most important...
After doing our best to explain Grapevine's newest destination attraction in last month's episode, the Economic Development team wanted to dive into the most important part of the project: its impact. Hear from the Creative Directors behind The Real Unreal and the team that recruited one of the nation's fastest-growing family entertainment brands to Grapevine Mills in this episode of 'Growing Grapevine.'

Plus (of course) a few more details on the exhibit before it opens in July 2023.]]>1231art,community,culture,development,economic,entertainment,exhibit,family,grapevine,growing,malls,meow,real,retail,shopping,texas,unreal,wolffalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-7-king-edward-s-court--55531195
Join us as we explore the first truly revolutionary tenants of Grapevine Mills... and, of course, the daring sea turtle rescues associated with their work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55531195Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:00:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentThere's no shortage of cutting-edge entertainment users in Grapevine, but one batch predates the majority of well-known concepts. The Merlin Entertainments cluster - which consists of a LEGOland Discovery Center, a SeaLife Aquarium, and the first...
Join us as we explore the first truly revolutionary tenants of Grapevine Mills... and, of course, the daring sea turtle rescues associated with their work.]]>1473aquarium,business,center,development,economic,entertainment,family,grapevine,growth,international,lego,mall,merlin,peppa,pig,retail,sealife,shopping,texasfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-8-small-business--56324536
Katy Lemieux and Valerie Walizadeh took a lifelong dream to Kickstarter and launched the City's first independent bookstore! Their improbable journey is just the beginning as we dive into the power of Grapevine, a post-COVID surge of entrepreneurship, and a management team that loves to add local flavor to the Destination Attractions at Grapevine Mills.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56324536Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:00:03 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentOur tour of Grapevine Mills takes an exciting turn down Main Street, thanks to the startup-friendly culture at Simon and in the City of Grapevine! In this month's episode, you'll meet Rachel Townsend-Cerny, owner and gallerist at RTown Art Gallery. A...
Katy Lemieux and Valerie Walizadeh took a lifelong dream to Kickstarter and launched the City's first independent bookstore! Their improbable journey is just the beginning as we dive into the power of Grapevine, a post-COVID surge of entrepreneurship, and a management team that loves to add local flavor to the Destination Attractions at Grapevine Mills.]]>1605art,books,bookstore,business,center,development,economic,education,entreprenuer,gallery,grapevine,mall,mills,reading,shopping,small,startup,texasfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-9-flush-with-cash--56640353https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56640353Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:00:04 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentGrapevine, Texas is synonymous with dining, retail, and entertainment. But one of the City's fastest-growing companies is actually an unlikely tech startup: Sera Systems, a software developer serving technicians in the plumbing and HVAC space, is a...1283ai,algorithm,app,artificial,billygo,development,economic,grapevine,hvac,innovation,intelligence,launch,plumbing,sas,sera,software,startup,systems,techfalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-10-having-a-field-day--56964652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56964652Sun, 01 Oct 2023 05:00:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentThe next stop on our grand tour of Grapevine Mills comes with polished wood floors and family entertainment aplenty! Join us as we examine the public-private partnership that turned a JC Penny Outlet into a service for residents all across Dallas-Fort...1237baseball,basketball,city,development,economic,entertainment,family,grapevine,impact,mall,mills,pard,parks,partnership,recreation,shopping,simon,softball,sports,volleyballfalse210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-11-squad-goals--57358748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57358748Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:00:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentOur ongoing tour of Grapevine Mills dives deeper into the shopping center than ever before, bypassing iconic destination retail and entertainment offerings to drop in on an area few guests ever see: a fully functional police substation right on site!...1537center,city,community,cops,crime,development,economic,fire,grapevine,growing,holidays,mall,motorcycle,partnership,police,policing,prevention,shopping,traffic,trainingfalse211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-12-training-day--57933165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57933165Thu, 07 Dec 2023 06:00:03 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentOur yearlong exploration of Grapevine Mills ends with a festive excursion on one of the City's most well-known attractions: the North Pole Express. But this themed train ride is more than one of 1,400 events in the Christmas Capital of Texas. It's...1567capital,christmas,development,economic,entertainment,excursion,express,family,grapevine,holiday,mall,mills,nonprofit,north,pole,police,railroad,shuttle,texas,trainfalse212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-3-the-main-thing--60612682
We've packed everything from the Cotton Belt Rail line to your favorite restaurant on Main Street into twelve half-hour(ish) episodes, published once a month right here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60612682Sun, 07 Jul 2024 05:01:07 +0000Grapevine Economic Development'Growing Grapevine' returns with our biggest season yet! We're going way back to the early years of Grapevine to explore how and why our Authentic Historic Downtown came to be, then talking to the folks shaping developments and thriving in storefronts...
We've packed everything from the Cotton Belt Rail line to your favorite restaurant on Main Street into twelve half-hour(ish) episodes, published once a month right here.]]>317development,economic,grapevine,historic,history,hotel,infrastructure,intersection,local,main,planning,project,railroad,restaurant,retail,shopping,station,texas,train,winefalse3trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-1-cafe-nation--60635972
In this special National Coffee Month episode, we're talking to four independent coffee house operators in Grapevine to see why they set up shop here... and what coffee tells us about the human experience.

Take the coffee shop recommender quiz: choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/quiz

The rundown:
00:00-04:11... what our coffee says about us
4:12-10:16... Buon Giorno, your friendly neighborhood coffee house
10:17 - 16:39... the mad scientists at Brew & Batter
16:40 - 23:53... RE:Defined, where everybody knows your name
23:54- 29:42... honoring every guest at Pax & Beneficia
29:43 - 35:00... how coffee explains the world]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60635972Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:00:05 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentThis season, you're getting an up-close look at Grapevine's Historic District, from its 19th-century origins to several 21st-century landmarks. That's a big task, so you'll want to start with a touch of caffeine. In this special National Coffee Month...
In this special National Coffee Month episode, we're talking to four independent coffee house operators in Grapevine to see why they set up shop here... and what coffee tells us about the human experience.

Take the coffee shop recommender quiz: choosegrapevinetx.com/news-center/quiz

The rundown:
00:00-04:11... what our coffee says about us
4:12-10:16... Buon Giorno, your friendly neighborhood coffee house
10:17 - 16:39... the mad scientists at Brew & Batter
16:40 - 23:53... RE:Defined, where everybody knows your name
23:54- 29:42... honoring every guest at Pax & Beneficia
29:43 - 35:00... how coffee explains the world]]>2101batter,beneficia,brew,buon,business,cafe,coffee,culture,development,economic,giorno,grapevine,growing,hobby,house,local,pax,redefined,roast,shopfalse31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-2-escape-from-grape-vine--60657602The Grapevine Escape! The married duo behind one of Main Street's most popular entertainment venues has much to say about what makes this area special, and their unique experience encapsulates the spirit of the community itself.

Join us as we plot our Escape from Grape Vine!

The rundown:

00:00-02:41... Intro (with apologies to John Carpenter)
02:42-06:18... what's an escape room and why do we have one?
06:19-09:46... born on a bar room napkin
09:47-13:15... a narrative-driven, player-friendly approach
13:16-18:31... staying nimble and forging partnerships through market upheaval
18:32-23:11... what makes The Grapevine Escape special?
23:12-27:28... what comes next?
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60657602Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:00:01 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentBefore we piece together the story of Grapevine's Historic District, we'll need to stop in and see the puzzle masters at The Grapevine Escape! The married duo behind one of Main Street's most popular entertainment venues has much to say about what...The Grapevine Escape! The married duo behind one of Main Street's most popular entertainment venues has much to say about what makes this area special, and their unique experience encapsulates the spirit of the community itself.

Join us as we plot our Escape from Grape Vine!

The rundown:

00:00-02:41... Intro (with apologies to John Carpenter)
02:42-06:18... what's an escape room and why do we have one?
06:19-09:46... born on a bar room napkin
09:47-13:15... a narrative-driven, player-friendly approach
13:16-18:31... staying nimble and forging partnerships through market upheaval
18:32-23:11... what makes The Grapevine Escape special?
23:12-27:28... what comes next?
]]>1645business,city,covid,development,district,economic,entertainment,escape,evolution,family,game,grapevine,growing,historic,partnership,planning,private,public,room,smallfalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-3-brick-and-mortar--61995424
More importantly, we'll hear why the City still feels authentic after 180 years of change. 

00:00-02:41... a quick tour of the Historic District.
02:42-04:17... the history that almost wasn't.
04:18-06:23... meet our resident expert.
06:24-09:28... a Destination, even in the 1920s.
09:29-12:59... Main Street through the decades.
13:00-15:23... the very first businesses.
15:24-18:32... early innovators - Wilhoite's Garage.
18:33-24:32... history uncovered - Bermuda Gold & Silver.
24:33-27:57... the people who saved our City('s history).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61995424Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentUnderstanding the Historic District starts with understanding local history, so we asked Larry Groebe – Communications Director for the Grapevine Historical Society – to walk us through the early decades of this community. As he breaks down the...
More importantly, we'll hear why the City still feels authentic after 180 years of change. 

00:00-02:41... a quick tour of the Historic District.
02:42-04:17... the history that almost wasn't.
04:18-06:23... meet our resident expert.
06:24-09:28... a Destination, even in the 1920s.
09:29-12:59... Main Street through the decades.
13:00-15:23... the very first businesses.
15:24-18:32... early innovators - Wilhoite's Garage.
18:33-24:32... history uncovered - Bermuda Gold & Silver.
24:33-27:57... the people who saved our City('s history).]]>1678business,change,depression,development,district,economic,grapevine,growing,growth,historic,history,infrastructure,innovation,main,opportunity,preservation,railroad,street,tourism,travelfalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-4-underneath-it-all--62403649
Here's the roadmap for our exploration of the unseen systems that support our community...


00:00-03:35... meet our experts
03:36-06:20... what does "civil engineering" actually mean?
06:21-10:29... unique utilities, hand-drawn plans, and other historical hiccups
10:30-14:21... modern solutions to age-old questions
14:22-19:24... water, water everywhere
19:25-23:28... weathering winter storm Uri
23:29-28:20... making the most of a global shutdown
28:21-29:59... outtro and a Bonus Fun Fact
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62403649Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:00:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentEvery day, you interact with countless miles of unseen pipes, wires, and utilities that create the illusion of effortless convenience. But behind every charged phone, running sink, and Wi Fi router, there's a team of engineers working to keep your...
Here's the roadmap for our exploration of the unseen systems that support our community...


00:00-03:35... meet our experts
03:36-06:20... what does "civil engineering" actually mean?
06:21-10:29... unique utilities, hand-drawn plans, and other historical hiccups
10:30-14:21... modern solutions to age-old questions
14:22-19:24... water, water everywhere
19:25-23:28... weathering winter storm Uri
23:29-28:20... making the most of a global shutdown
28:21-29:59... outtro and a Bonus Fun Fact
]]>1800city,civil,data,design,development,economic,electricity,engineering,gis,grapevine,growing,history,planning,public,road,sidewalk,texas,utilities,water,worksfalse34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-5-tinsel-town--63006164
What's on the agenda:

00:00-02:28... who's in charge here?
02:29-05:25... the party (planning) never ends
05:26-8:12... "aiming for Disney" revisited
8:13-10:34... getting the little things right
10:35-13:00... the "Leslie Knope" mentality
13:01-21:18... the data driving this year's revised festivities
21:19-25:03... how events and activations affect business owners
25:04-28:06... deck the halls with cute nostalgia
28:07-30:01... nowhere to go but up]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63006164Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:00:07 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentYou've met the "elves" who decorate Main Street (Season 1, Episode 1)... now meet their supervisors. From planning events that draw massive crowds to the importance of every little detail, here's what makes Main Street so magical during the 40-day...
What's on the agenda:

00:00-02:28... who's in charge here?
02:29-05:25... the party (planning) never ends
05:26-8:12... "aiming for Disney" revisited
8:13-10:34... getting the little things right
10:35-13:00... the "Leslie Knope" mentality
13:01-21:18... the data driving this year's revised festivities
21:19-25:03... how events and activations affect business owners
25:04-28:06... deck the halls with cute nostalgia
28:07-30:01... nowhere to go but up]]>1805activation,analytics,business,capital,carol,christmas,community,crowd,data,decoration,event,festival,grapevine,holiday,impact,lights,parks,planning,small,texasfalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-6-old-and-improved--63529596
What's on the menu today:

00:00-04:48... how residents turned a 7-11 into fresh food
04:49-08:23... the Farmer's Market value proposition
08:24-10:29... from pop-up to Main Street Staple
10:30-12:59... risking it all on brick and mortar
13:00-16:05... the state of historic real estate in Grapevine
16:06-19:00... protecting the spirit of the City's original marketplace
19:01-19:54... the benefits of backfilling
19:55-22:09... much more than fruits and vegetables
22:10-22:52... how this story sums up Grapevine]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63529596Wed, 01 Jan 2025 06:00:07 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentBalancing preservation with progress can be tough when the oldest part of a City is also one of its hottest real estate markets. But the Farmer's Market of Grapevine shows how consumers can shape an area as effectively as ordinances and private...
What's on the menu today:

00:00-04:48... how residents turned a 7-11 into fresh food
04:49-08:23... the Farmer's Market value proposition
08:24-10:29... from pop-up to Main Street Staple
10:30-12:59... risking it all on brick and mortar
13:00-16:05... the state of historic real estate in Grapevine
16:06-19:00... protecting the spirit of the City's original marketplace
19:01-19:54... the benefits of backfilling
19:55-22:09... much more than fruits and vegetables
22:10-22:52... how this story sums up Grapevine]]>14337-11,backfill,choice,consumer,development,economic,estate,farmers,food,grapevine,grocery,growing,health,main,market,produce,real,retail,street,texasfalse36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-7-a-seat-at-the-table--63975071
Here's what we're serving up:

00:00-04:55... dining demand in the Historic District
04:56-08:43... the man behind DFW's favorite deli
08:44-10:15... how Weinberger's almost landed in Southlake
10:16-13:11... the full-service restaurant no one expected to find
13:12-15:15... extreme makeover: Funeral Home edition
15:16-17:00... the Margarita Capital of Texas
17:01-18:04... why conference attendees need to get away
18:05-19:38... how Esparza's leads with relationships
19:39-21:40... Weinberger's, designed with speed in mind
21:41-25:38... what separates Main Street dining from other restaurant clusters?
25:39-28:30... decades of success (and one idea that didn't make the cut)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63975071Sat, 01 Feb 2025 06:00:07 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentDestination dining is a key part of the business environment on Main Street. Without gathering spaces and innovative menus to draw visitors in, the Historic District would struggle to generate and hold the crowds it needs to thrive. Most local...
Here's what we're serving up:

00:00-04:55... dining demand in the Historic District
04:56-08:43... the man behind DFW's favorite deli
08:44-10:15... how Weinberger's almost landed in Southlake
10:16-13:11... the full-service restaurant no one expected to find
13:12-15:15... extreme makeover: Funeral Home edition
15:16-17:00... the Margarita Capital of Texas
17:01-18:04... why conference attendees need to get away
18:05-19:38... how Esparza's leads with relationships
19:39-21:40... Weinberger's, designed with speed in mind
21:41-25:38... what separates Main Street dining from other restaurant clusters?
25:39-28:30... decades of success (and one idea that didn't make the cut)]]>1710business,culinary,deli,development,dining,district,economic,economics,esparza,food,grapevine,growing,historic,interview,main,owner,restaurant,street,tex-mex,weinbergerfalse37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-8-the-party-never-ends--64627687
Here's what we're serving up:

00:00-04:43... welcome to GrapeFest
04:44-08:39... the core elements in every successful business
08:40-10:25... inside Giddens Art Gallery on festival day
10:26-14:05... Hip Pop's double-storefront approach
14:06-16:15... the electromagnetic theory of customer retention
15:16-18:05... an indie bookstore's unrelenting commitment to community engagement
18:06-20:06... what happens to an auto shop when the streets are closed?
20:07-22.40... doing business the old-fashioned way 
22:41-24:51... why volunteering is good for any Grapevine business, regardless of location
24:52-27:16... the invisible, essential benefit of community events
27:17-28:52... the party doesn't stop when the festival ends]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64627687Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:00:08 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentVisitor spending fuels Grapevine's economy, especially in the Historic District. The reliable stream of customers drawn to the area by its authentic charm and special events is a key factor in Small Business success. And it's easy to see why: festival...
Here's what we're serving up:

00:00-04:43... welcome to GrapeFest
04:44-08:39... the core elements in every successful business
08:40-10:25... inside Giddens Art Gallery on festival day
10:26-14:05... Hip Pop's double-storefront approach
14:06-16:15... the electromagnetic theory of customer retention
15:16-18:05... an indie bookstore's unrelenting commitment to community engagement
18:06-20:06... what happens to an auto shop when the streets are closed?
20:07-22.40... doing business the old-fashioned way 
22:41-24:51... why volunteering is good for any Grapevine business, regardless of location
24:52-27:16... the invisible, essential benefit of community events
27:17-28:52... the party doesn't stop when the festival ends]]>1733attraction,business,chamber,commerce,community,development,economic,entertainment,events,fesitval,government,grapefest,grapevine,historic,main,party,street,tourism,visitor,volunteerfalse38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-9-the-great-almost-fire--65259704
Here's how the investigation unfolds:

00:00-01:49... the legend as we know it
01:50-04:49... meet the Grapevine Fire Department, our expert witnesses
04:50-10:30... how codes and experience help prevent fires
10:31-12:53... why Historic District buildings aren't up to modern code
12:54-14:10... the fire suppression mandate
14:11-17:35... how City officials enabled even the smallest businesses
17:36-20:15...a crash course in fire science
20:16-21:51... the criminal profile of a fire: motive, means, and opportunity
21:52-25:13... how bad could this fire have really gotten?
25:14-27:49... sprinkler dynamics and the crisis we averted.
27:50-31:58... concluding the investigation]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65259704Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:08 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentHow close did the City come to losing its most iconic neighborhood? Grapevine Residents have heard the stories: an unwatched candle, a timely partnership, and a crisis narrowly averted. Today, we're looking at the legend of a fire that could have...
Here's how the investigation unfolds:

00:00-01:49... the legend as we know it
01:50-04:49... meet the Grapevine Fire Department, our expert witnesses
04:50-10:30... how codes and experience help prevent fires
10:31-12:53... why Historic District buildings aren't up to modern code
12:54-14:10... the fire suppression mandate
14:11-17:35... how City officials enabled even the smallest businesses
17:36-20:15...a crash course in fire science
20:16-21:51... the criminal profile of a fire: motive, means, and opportunity
21:52-25:13... how bad could this fire have really gotten?
25:14-27:49... sprinkler dynamics and the crisis we averted.
27:50-31:58... concluding the investigation]]>1918building,code,department,development,district,economic,fire,grapevine,historic,hypothetical,main,partnership,preservation,prevention,private,public,safety,science,street,suppressionfalse39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-10-the-main-thing-part-one--66344329
This is Part One of our miniseries on the City's iconic new Public-Private Partnership:

00:00-03:35... what Places mean to us
03:36...06:35... from ugly lot to landmark status
06:36-08:34... drawing the line between Public and Private
08:35-09:56... casting vision for a once-in-a-lifetime project
09:57-11:39... why do we build new things that look old?
11:40-14:05... how a built environment can shape your subconscious
14:06-16:07... drawing boundaries and shaping design standards
16:08-19:47... transitioning from old to new with the Transit District Overlay
19:48-22:59... little details you felt at Grapevine Main, even if you barely noticed them
23:00-25:42... a vision comes to life, thanks to two important partnerships]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66344329Sun, 01 Jun 2025 05:00:08 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentFor over a century, Grapevine Main Street has been synonymous with small-town charm. The very mention of our authentic historic district conjures images of brick buildings, festival crowds, and a single broad street surrounded by humble structures....
This is Part One of our miniseries on the City's iconic new Public-Private Partnership:

00:00-03:35... what Places mean to us
03:36...06:35... from ugly lot to landmark status
06:36-08:34... drawing the line between Public and Private
08:35-09:56... casting vision for a once-in-a-lifetime project
09:57-11:39... why do we build new things that look old?
11:40-14:05... how a built environment can shape your subconscious
14:06-16:07... drawing boundaries and shaping design standards
16:08-19:47... transitioning from old to new with the Transit District Overlay
19:48-22:59... little details you felt at Grapevine Main, even if you barely noticed them
23:00-25:42... a vision comes to life, thanks to two important partnerships]]>1543architecture,building,city,community,design,development,economic,grapevine,hotel,main,partnership,place,placemaking,planning,plaza,private,public,rail,train,urbanfalse310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-11-the-main-thing-part-two--66826308
This is Part Two of our miniseries on the City's iconic new Public-Private Partnership:

00:00-02:22... building for the future
02:23-05:00... putting a once-in-a-lifetime project on rails
05:01-07:13... the Trinity Metro board weighs in on the importance of Grapevine
07:14-09:56... what impact does public transportation really have on development?
09:57-12:18... historic precedent for the transformative power of trains
12:19-14:40... Grapevine City Council's research and visioning process
14:41-17:45... the next stop: a groundbreaking partnership with North Richland Hills
17:46-21:09... running the numbers on funding, ridership, and a healthy transportation system
21:10-23:43... five years and a pandemic later, the project earns its first new neighbor
23:44-26:14... how the City's initial investment made new development easy math
26:15-29:57... what comes next, for TEXRail and the podcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66826308Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:50:07 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentFor all the thought and effort that went into creating a one-of-a-kind development at Grapevine Main, only one component is the undeniable catalyst behind the entire project: passenger rail. Without the TEXRail commuter line operated by Trinity Metro,...
This is Part Two of our miniseries on the City's iconic new Public-Private Partnership:

00:00-02:22... building for the future
02:23-05:00... putting a once-in-a-lifetime project on rails
05:01-07:13... the Trinity Metro board weighs in on the importance of Grapevine
07:14-09:56... what impact does public transportation really have on development?
09:57-12:18... historic precedent for the transformative power of trains
12:19-14:40... Grapevine City Council's research and visioning process
14:41-17:45... the next stop: a groundbreaking partnership with North Richland Hills
17:46-21:09... running the numbers on funding, ridership, and a healthy transportation system
21:10-23:43... five years and a pandemic later, the project earns its first new neighbor
23:44-26:14... how the City's initial investment made new development easy math
26:15-29:57... what comes next, for TEXRail and the podcast]]>1798false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-12-the-main-thing-part-three--67203102When Grapevine's elected leaders set out to build something special at the South end of Main Street, they had most of the components lined up: a parcel of land to shape as needed, voter-approved passenger rail access, and a vision for the final piece of the puzzle. For decades, they had dreamed about a downtown hotel. Now, they finally got to search for a partner who could build something to match their vision... while conforming to a few intense code requirements.

This is Part Three of our miniseries on the City's iconic new Public-Private Partnership:

00:00-02:02... "Highest and Best Use"
02:03-04:12... meet Coury Hospitality
04:13-06:52... launching in the middle of an economic shutdown
06:53-09:52... what set(s) Hotel Vin apart
09:53-12:05... a second opinion, from City Councilwoman Duff O'Dell
12:06-16:30... does placemaking via little details sound familiar?
16:31-18:39... how Coury Hospitality continuously evolves their events and activations
18:40-23:16... the "partnership" element in this Public-Private Partnership
23:17-26:09... nitty gritty details that lead to mistaken identities 
26:10-27:59... bragging rights, expansions, and more wild success stories
28:00-32:18... a fond farewell to our special look at Main Street]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67203102Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:00:11 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentWhen Grapevine's elected leaders set out to build something special at the South end of Main Street, they had most of the components lined up: a parcel of land to shape as needed, voter-approved passenger rail access, and a vision for the final piece...When Grapevine's elected leaders set out to build something special at the South end of Main Street, they had most of the components lined up: a parcel of land to shape as needed, voter-approved passenger rail access, and a vision for the final piece of the puzzle. For decades, they had dreamed about a downtown hotel. Now, they finally got to search for a partner who could build something to match their vision... while conforming to a few intense code requirements.

This is Part Three of our miniseries on the City's iconic new Public-Private Partnership:

00:00-02:02... "Highest and Best Use"
02:03-04:12... meet Coury Hospitality
04:13-06:52... launching in the middle of an economic shutdown
06:53-09:52... what set(s) Hotel Vin apart
09:53-12:05... a second opinion, from City Councilwoman Duff O'Dell
12:06-16:30... does placemaking via little details sound familiar?
16:31-18:39... how Coury Hospitality continuously evolves their events and activations
18:40-23:16... the "partnership" element in this Public-Private Partnership
23:17-26:09... nitty gritty details that lead to mistaken identities 
26:10-27:59... bragging rights, expansions, and more wild success stories
28:00-32:18... a fond farewell to our special look at Main Street]]>1938activation,architecture,atmosphere,beverage,code,design,detail,development,economic,event,food,grapevine,hospitality,hotel,main,partnership,private,public,street,winefalse312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-4-vine-yettes--69260961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69260961Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:09 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentThe show will be getting a little closer to the ground in 2026.1814,business,city,community,development,economic,entreprenuership,grapevine,growing,love,planning,season,small,stories,texas,together,trailer,workfalse4trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-1-treatment-plan--69410337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69410337Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:10 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentDr. Sue Williams shares why she loves Grapevine, the science behind good chocolate, and her secret for mixing little treats into a healthy diet.1236business,candy,chocolate,development,diet,doctor,economic,entreprenuer,grapevine,growing,main,retail,science,shop,shopping,small,street,sugar,texas,treatsfalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-2-no-plate-like-home--69410429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69410429Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:00:09 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentGrapevine resident Miguel Otero came here to run a restaurant... but now that he's retired, his family is turning a boyhood pastime into a life-changing board game.1039america,baseball,board,business,childhood,development,economic,entreprenuer,family,fantasy,game,games,grapevine,growing,inventor,puerto,retirement,rico,startup,trainingfalse42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-3-your-gilded-ticket--69966355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69966355Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:00:04 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentThe 'Growing Grapevine' team takes you inside Kilwin's on Main Street to see how manager Elizabeth Bartlett gets ready for the day. While there are no fizzy lifting drinks or dangerous rivers of chocolate on this tour, you'll come to see Elizabeth's...1289business,career,chocolate,confections,development,economic,franchise,grapevine,growing,home,kilwins,manager,path,professionals,shop,small,sweets,texas,travel,youngfalse43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-4-off-the-wall--70303762https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70303762Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:03 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentA self-taught artist with a sense of calling, Michele Wilson believes she isn't on Main Street by accident... even though a car wreck redirected her toward ownership of Giddens Art Gallery.1088art,business,decor,decorating,development,economic,faith,gallery,grapevine,growing,history,interior,lessons,life,painting,parenting,planning,purpose,small,texasfalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-5-getting-smash-d--70905525
Now, it's their best-selling item.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70905525Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:55:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentConner Gildenblatt doesn't do anything the easy way. He got a 30-day crash course in pizzeria operations before launching Sauce'd in downtown Grapevine, then had to run his business on a lean staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. A few years later, he...
Now, it's their best-selling item.]]>1387adaptability,agile,burger,business,courage,culture,development,economic,entreprenuer,family,food,grapevine,growing,interview,nimble,pizza,restaurant,small,smashburger,startupfalse45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-6-more-than-middling--71350852
The Mi Sher portfolio includes Integrated Business Solutions in multiple industries, including ground support at DFW International Airport. This week, we're asking them to help us untangle the mysterious web of the Supply Chain... and discovering the essential (and problematically overlooked) "middlemen" at the heart of it all.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71350852Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:55:02 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentYou've probably never heard of Mi Sher Auto Parts, the company that owns Grapevine's one and only NAPA store. But even if you've never bought from them, they've probably made an impact on your life. The Mi Sher portfolio includes Integrated Business...
The Mi Sher portfolio includes Integrated Business Solutions in multiple industries, including ground support at DFW International Airport. This week, we're asking them to help us untangle the mysterious web of the Supply Chain... and discovering the essential (and problematically overlooked) "middlemen" at the heart of it all.]]>1417auto,business,chain,connection,development,disruption,economic,franchise,grapevine,human,ibs,logistics,parts,people,repair,service,shipping,supply,texas,warehousefalse46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-7-let-s-kick-it--71794445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71794445Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:04 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentIn anticipation of a summer filled with international soccer, Grapevine Economic Development asked the City's new resident experts to explain the Beautiful Game and its cousin, futsal. Esteban and Manuel Mariel are bringing their community-centric...1707business,city,coaching,community,cup,development,economic,exercise,family,futsal,grapevine,international,neymar,player,skills,soccer,sports,talent,tournament,worldfalse47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-8-what-happens-in-vegas--72210240
This year, we're taking you along for the ride (and a special Awards Ceremony).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72210240Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:05 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentEvery year, a small team of public servants and local stakeholders makes the long trip from Grapevine, Texas, to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the World's Largest Commercial Real Estate Meeting. Their goal? To recruit more developers, brands, and partners...
This year, we're taking you along for the ride (and a special Awards Ceremony).]]>1338award,bts,chamber,city,commerce,commercial,community,design,development,economic,estate,grapevine,growth,icsc,partnership,property,real,show,trade,vegasfalse48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-9-adventure-capital--72762284Dig World to town.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72762284Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:05 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentWhen Alex Carroll shopped at Grapevine Mills as a teenager, he didn't even notice the triangular plot of land next door. Decades of entrepreneurship and venture capital collaborations later, he's elevating that vacant area - and the entire Grapevine...Dig World to town.]]>1639business,capital,career,development,dig,economic,entreprenuership,film,founder,grapevine,insight,investment,marketing,movies,park,path,pitch,theme,venture,worldfalse49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-10-high-floor-high-ceiling--73264910
Today, we're asking the team at Flooret to explain how they plan to revolutionize a 100-year-old industry that most of us walk right over.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73264910Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:03 +0000Grapevine Economic DevelopmentWhat if we told you that one of the most innovative, data-driven companies in Grapevine sells luxury flooring? Would you believe they're an omnichannel retailer with an emphasis on customer service... even though their primary strategy is online?...
Today, we're asking the team at Flooret to explain how they plan to revolutionize a 100-year-old industry that most of us walk right over.]]>1445business,data,development,economic,entrepreneur,flooret,flooring,floors,goals,grapevine,growing,hiring,innovation,leadership,omnichannel,sales,staff,strategy,team,teambuildingfalse410full