Amplify Rapid City

Chris Johnson
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Traveling to Rapid City? Whether you are one of our 2 million + annual visitors, whether you are planning to move yourself, your family, or your business here...even if you already live here...Amplify Rapid City is your ticket to exciting and interesting news and information about the people, the opportunities, and the attractions that make Rapid City one of the best places in America! Hosted by Chris Johnson

  1. EPISODE #33: THE FUTURE OF FLYING 'RAP' with Airport Director Patrick Dame

    05/02/2020

    EPISODE #33: THE FUTURE OF FLYING 'RAP' with Airport Director Patrick Dame

    I would have never dreamed my second interview with Patrick Dame would be a discussion of how we would get our once-skyrocketing air service "back on track". That's all part of finding our new normal. Nothing is unaffected by the pandemic. Join us for a conversation that promises to NOT be ALL "gloom and doom"! Good times are ahead!

    33 min
  2. EPISODE #32: "THE BEST PLACE TO BE QUARANTINED!" with Stephen Gurgel and Joe Avvampato

    04/26/2020

    EPISODE #32: "THE BEST PLACE TO BE QUARANTINED!" with Stephen Gurgel and Joe Avvampato

    As Stephen Gurgel puts it, "the Black Hills is the best place to be quarantined!". Even in troublesome times, the optimism inherent among us hearty folks from Rapid City can't be contained forever. Joe Avvampato, this week's other guest, echoes that sentiment. Listen and find out why.

    44 min
  3. EPISODE #31: THE FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY IN THE BLACK HILLS

    04/18/2020

    EPISODE #31: THE FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY IN THE BLACK HILLS

    Join us for a very candid visit with four major leaders in our Rapid City Hospitality sector. Listen as they share their accounts detailing how the COVID virus hit their businesses, how they view their challenges, their efforts to adapt, and their reasons to be hopeful for the future.

    59 min
  4. EPISODE #30: FINDING OUR 'NEW NORMAL' AFTER COVID-19

    04/12/2020

    EPISODE #30: FINDING OUR 'NEW NORMAL' AFTER COVID-19

    We're all asking the same question...in Rapid City, in South Dakota, all across America, all over Planet Earth! What will our 'New Normal' be in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic? Join us for a candid conversation with nationally-known Economist & Author Jonathan Williams, local Community Leader Darren Haar, and local Business Owner Trevor Johnson.

    51 min
  5. EPISODE #29: ELEVATE RAPID CITY! with Board Chair David Lust

    01/29/2020

    EPISODE #29: ELEVATE RAPID CITY! with Board Chair David Lust

    It's the "talk of the town" in Rapid City...the new organization called Elevate Rapid City! Learn how this innovative concept is taking our city to new heights! Join me for a conversation with Elevate Rapid City Board Chair, David Lust!

    55 min
  6. EPISODE #28: ASCENT INNOVATION! with Executive Director, Terri Haverly

    01/23/2020

    EPISODE #28: ASCENT INNOVATION! with Executive Director, Terri Haverly

    New career options for School of Mines graduates and entrepreneurs from all over are available in a big way right here in Rapid City! That's because of the fast-growing organization called Ascent Innovation! Join us for an enlightening visit with Ascent Executive Director, Terri Haverly!

    50 min
  7. EPISODE #27: IMPROVING LIFE WITH ENERGY! with Black Hills Energy CEO Linn Evans

    01/15/2020

    EPISODE #27: IMPROVING LIFE WITH ENERGY! with Black Hills Energy CEO Linn Evans

    Most folks in the Rapid City, the Black Hills, and our neighboring states are familiar with the name "Black Hills Energy". It's a company that has quietly, gradually grown and evolved over its history of nearly 140 years from a small, local power company into a significant, publicly traded utility that now serves over 1 million customers in 8 states! Join me for a very revealing conversation with Black Hills Energy President and CEO, Linn Evans.

    35 min
  8. EPISODE #26: "THIS CITY CAN'T HELP BUT MOVE FORWARD!" with Mayor Steve Allender

    01/08/2020

    EPISODE #26: "THIS CITY CAN'T HELP BUT MOVE FORWARD!" with Mayor Steve Allender

    Whether people agree or disagree with his policies, Mayor Steve Allender is dedicated to doing what he feels he was elected to do....lead. And he does so with a style all his own. Meet our dynamic and driven mayor in this hour-long candid interview covering many topics of interest!

    1h 6m
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Traveling to Rapid City? Whether you are one of our 2 million + annual visitors, whether you are planning to move yourself, your family, or your business here...even if you already live here...Amplify Rapid City is your ticket to exciting and interesting news and information about the people, the opportunities, and the attractions that make Rapid City one of the best places in America! Hosted by Chris Johnson

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  • Creator
    Chris Johnson
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Chris Johnson
  • Show Website
    Amplify Rapid City