2024 The Best of Boulder City - Best New Business of Year -1 yr. or less: Hangar 502

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2024 The Best of Boulder City - Best New Business of Year -1 yr. or less.

James and Becky Hughes, owners of 
Hangar 502 in Historic Downtown Boulder City, join Jill Lagan in today's episode of "The Best Dam Podcast."
 

Hangar 502 was nominated in: "Best Restaurant" and "Best New Business of Year - 1 yr. or less". They received the 2024 Best of Boulder City Award for Best New Business of Year - 1 yr. or less.

Join us as we dive into their inspiring story of transforming a corner of Boulder City's Historic Downton into a thriving hub for delicious, healthy sandwiches and unique cocktails. James and Becky share it all, from their Air Force-inspired name to their innovative outdoor patio to the challenges and triumphs of starting a business.

DISCUSSION HIGHLIGHTS

The Story Behind Hangar 502 — James Hughes [00:02:16 → 00:02:47]
Viral Home Renovation Hacks — James Hughes [00:03:20 → 00:03:38]
The Art of Sandwich Making — Becky Hughes [00:05:26 → 00:05:35]
The Versatile Sandwich — Becky Hughes [00:05:40 → 00:05:45]
Keeping It Real with Leftovers — Becky Hughes [00:05:51 → 00:06:12]
Inclusive Nightlife — Becky Hughes [00:06:31 → 00:06:37]
The Art of Cocktail Presentation — James Hughes [00:06:55 → 00:07:00]
Business Adjustments for Seasonal Changes — James Hughes [00:07:49 → 00:07:59]
Community Request Sparks Change — James Hughes [00:08:17 → 00:08:20]
Connecting With the Community — James Hughes [00:09:33 → 00:09:41]
Local First, Community First — James Hughes [00:10:09 → 00:10:15]
Numbers and the Thrill of Retail Success — Becky Hughes [00:11:14 → 00:11:19]
Building a Strong Team — Becky Hughes [00:12:16 → 00:12:19]
"From the Garage to the Air Force — James Hughes [00:14:01 → 00:14:17]
Timeliness Lessons from Dad — James Hughes [00:17:10 → 00:17:11]
The Secret Life of a Nerd — James Hughes [00:18:17 → 00:18:26]
Lifelong Learning in the Kitchen — Becky Hughes [00:18:44 → 00:18:49]
Passion for Food — Becky Hughes [00:19:31 → 00:19:37]
Chasing the Dream of Food Entrepreneurship — Becky Hughes [00:19:40 → 00:19:55]

LEARN MORE

Click 
here to learn more about the Hangar 502 on their website at https://hangar502.com/ or these social sites:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553763844850
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hangar502/

KEYWORDS

James Hughes, Becky Hughes, Hangar 502, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast, Podcast Interview

#JamesHughes #BeckyHughes #Hangar 502 #BoulderCity #JillLagan #BCNVChamber2024 #TheBestDamPodcast #PodcastInterview

CREDITS

The Best Dam Podcast is a Podcast Production of the
 Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.


This episode is sponsored by the  i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.


Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.


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