Choose Kingman: Official City Podcast

Interview Regarding Downtown Kingman with Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Communications Specialist Katie Barthlow & Beale Street Theater Executive Director Kristina Michelson

In this episode, host Josh Noble, Tourism Services Manager with the Kingman Office of Tourism, sits down with Katie Barthlow of the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona and Kristina Michelson of the Beale Street Theater to discuss the exciting momentum happening in Downtown Kingman. Katie and Kristina share insight into the ongoing efforts to preserve and celebrate Kingman’s rich Route 66 heritage while helping create a vibrant and welcoming downtown experience for both residents and visitors. The conversation highlights the growing energy surrounding events, tourism, local businesses, and community revitalization efforts taking place throughout the downtown district. Listeners will learn how organizations like the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona and the Beale Street Theater work alongside the City of Kingman and community partners to enhance downtown’s appeal, support local businesses, and strengthen Kingman’s identity as the Heart of Historic Route 66. The episode also explores the importance of preserving historic character while encouraging new investment, tourism, entertainment, and economic opportunities throughout downtown Kingman. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, visitor, or simply passionate about Route 66 history and revitalization, this episode offers a closer look at the people and projects helping shape the future of Downtown Kingman. For more information about the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, visit Historic66AZ.com. To learn more about the Beale Street Theater and upcoming events, visit BealeStreetTheater.com. For tourism and community information in the City of Kingman, visit ExploreKingman.com & ChooseKingman.com.

Interview with Patriot Rail Company Representatives, Regional Vice President Business Development Shawn Mindrup & West Region Account Manager Katie Winters

In this episode, hosts Josh Noble, Tourism Service Manager with the Kingman Office of Tourism and Terri Curtis, Project Manager with the Kingman Economic Development Department sit down with Shawn Mindrup, Regional Vice President Business Development - West Region and Katie Winters, West Region Account Manager for Patriot Rail Company to explore the vital role rail plays in supporting economic growth and industry in Kingman as well as how Patriot Rail Company has benefited by being located in Kingman, Arizona. Shawn and Katie share insight into Patriot Rail’s mission, their background in the rail industry, and how their team works closely with local partners to provide reliable and efficient freight solutions. The conversation highlights how short line rail service strengthens supply chains, supports local manufacturers, and helps attract new business investment to the area. Listeners will learn how Patriot Rail collaborates with the Kingman's Economic Development Department and businesses to ensure their infrastructure is ready to provide top notch service to the community. Shawn and Katie explain what companies should consider when evaluating transportation strategy. The episode also dives into how rail contributes to sustainability goals, reduces highway congestion, and offers cost-effective shipping alternatives for industries ranging from manufacturing to distribution. Whether you're a business owner, developer, logistics professional, or simply curious about how goods move through the region, this conversation provides valuable insight into how Patriot Rail supports Kingman’s economic momentum and future growth. For more information about Patriot Rail Company visit Patriotrail.com [https://patriotrail.com/] or email Shawn at Shawn.Mindrup@patriotrail.com or Katie at Katie.Winters@Patriotrail.com. For economic development opportunities in the City of Kingman, visit Choosekingman.com [https://www.choosekingman.com/] or email Llewis@cityofkingman.gov or call (928) 565-1415.

Interview with Development Services Director Jason Moquin

In this first episode, Adam Geller with the Kingman Office of Tourism, a division of Kingman Economic Development, sits down with Jason Moquin, Director of Development Services, to explore how his department helps guide growth and development in the community. Jason shares his background in planning and zoning and explains the core responsibilities of Development Services, which include permitting, zoning, and code enforcement. This episode dives into what the development process looks like in Kingman, from initial ideas to final approvals. Jason walks through the current system and introduces major changes launching August 1 that will streamline the review process, cut timelines by several months, and make Kingman more business-friendly. He also explains how new state legislation is impacting how subdivisions are approved across Arizona. Whether you're a business owner, developer, or resident curious about how projects come together in Kingman, this episode offers helpful insight into the steps involved and how to get started. Learn how Development Services and Economic Development work together to support new businesses and hear why early engagement is key to success. For more information, visit choosekingman.com [https://www.choosekingman.com] or cityofkingman.gov [https://www.cityofkingman.gov]. For Code and Regulation info please visit: https://www.cityofkingman.gov/government/departments/engineering/code-and-regulations [https://www.cityofkingman.gov/government/departments/engineering/code-and-regulations]