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 for: "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 Downtown 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

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

LEARN MORE
Click here to learn more about 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
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CREDITS
The Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.
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.