Growing Grapevine

Grapevine Economic Development
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Growing Grapevine

A closer look at the people and policies that helped to shape Grapevine, Texas. Presented by Grapevine Economic Development. Learn more at choosegrapevinetx.com.

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  1. 3.1 - Café Nation

    EPISODE 1

    3.1 - Café Nation

    This 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 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

    35 min
  2. 3.2 - Escape from Grape Vine

    EPISODE 2

    3.2 - Escape from Grape Vine

    Before 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 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?

    27 min
  3. 3.3 - Brick and Mortar

    EPISODE 3

    3.3 - Brick and Mortar

    Understanding 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 decades that defined Grape Vine (and, later, Grapevine), we'll discover which things have changed, which almost weren't preserved, and which have been part of Grapevine's DNA from the beginning. 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).

    28 min
  4. 3.5 - Tinsel Town

    EPISODE 3

    3.5 - Tinsel Town

    You'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 Christmas Capital of Texas activation. 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

    30 min
  5. 3.4 - Underneath It All

    EPISODE 4

    3.4 - Underneath It All

    Every 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 life going smoothly. Here in Grapevine, those folks have an extra layer of challenge: part of the City is over 100 years old. And much of it predates modern computers. 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

    30 min
  6. 3.6 - Old and Improved

    EPISODE 6

    3.6 - Old and Improved

    Balancing 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 equity. 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

    24 min
  7. 3.7 - A Seat at the Table

    EPISODE 7

    3.7 - A Seat at the Table

    Destination 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 establishments have been here for some time, supporting and benefiting from the neighborhood's unique culture. But no two are alike, and to prove it, we're talking to a pair of wildly different (and wildly successful) business owners: Steve Brown and Dan Weinberger. 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)

    29 min
  8. 3.8 - The Party Never Ends

    EPISODE 8

    3.8 - The Party Never Ends

    Visitor 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 days and seasonal activations accounted for every one of the Top 20 busiest days in this strategic neighborhood last year... but most vendors in the area have learned not to depend on those surges for long-term success. Let's talk about what they do instead. 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

    29 min
  9. 3.9 - The Great (Almost) Fire

    EPISODE 9

    3.9 - The Great (Almost) Fire

    How 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 destroyed the Historic District... but ended in a single puddle instead.  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

    32 min

  10. SEASON 3 TRAILER

    Season 3 - The Main Thing

    '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 there today.  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.

    5 min
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A closer look at the people and policies that helped to shape Grapevine, Texas. Presented by Grapevine Economic Development. Learn more at choosegrapevinetx.com.

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