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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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

Look across Rapid City's landscape and ask yourself..."What was here 140 years ago that is still here today?" One answer that may surprise you is...The Rapid City Journal! Meet Publisher Matthew Tranquill and Editor Kent Bush. Find out why they compare our newspaper (very fittingly) to a crocodile!

Chris has a Holiday message for you!
Here's a big "thank you" to all you Amplify Rapid City listeners!
Pleased stay tuned in the New Year of 2020 for more great weekly episodes!