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Think MHK Podcast

Think MHK Podcast

By: Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce
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Think MHK Podcast is provided by the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and serves to keep the community informed on issues that impact business and quality of life in Manhattan. On each episode hear from members of the community about a timely issue as well as hear insightful interviews with Manhattan business leaders. Topics covered include community and job growth, small business, leadership, public policy, military issues, entrepreneurship, tourism, economic development and general chamber business and programing. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Hosted by Jason Smith, President/CEO of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce.Copyright 2024 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Career Success Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • ThinkMHK Podcast Season 5 Episode 1 - Richard Linton
    Jul 8 2025

    The Think MHK Podcast is back with season five! We open up our season by sitting down Dr. Richard Linton, the 15th president of Kansas State University. President Linton discusses his career path, including his roles at Virginia Tech, Purdue University, Ohio State University, and North Carolina State University. He highlights his family's involvement at K-State, the university's strategic Next Gen K-State Plan, and the $500 million in new construction projects, including the $230 million Ag Innovation Project. Linton emphasizes the importance of research, private-public partnerships, and athletics, and notes the $2.3 billion economic impact of K-State. He also shared personal anecdotes about his family and interests.

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    40 mins
  • ThinkMHK Podcast Season 4 Episode 16
    Aug 6 2024

    In episode sixteen, Jason sits down with Shanna Goodman, the new Executive Director for Pottawatomie County Economic Development, as she shares her personal journey and experience in business development. The two discuss strategies for promoting economic development in Kansas, including utilizing partnerships, community career fairs, and entrepreneurship programs. Goodman emphasizes the importance of building relationships through networking and promoting the region as a whole and the role both have played during her first six months as director.

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    33 mins
  • ThinkMHK Podcast Season 4 Episode 15
    Jul 30 2024

    In this episode, Jason talks with consultant Matt Tarleton about Manhattan's updated strategic plan for economic development. Tarleton discusses strategies like understanding human behavior, regionalism, economic diversification, and job growth, emphasizing collaboration, right-sizing initiatives, and a growth mindset. The pair also address the challenges of implementing large-scale strategies and the importance of economic diversification for long-term sustainability.

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    38 mins

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