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Mitch Robinson, Salina Community Economic Developement Organization
In this episode of King in the Community, host Nate King sits down with Mitch Robinson, Executive Director of the Salina Community Economic Development Organization, to talk about the exciting growth and developments happening in Salina and Saline County.
Mitch breaks down:
The new Amazon last-mile distribution center, bringing 100+ jobs to Salina by October 2025
A behind-the-scenes look at Pure Imagination Studios and its future home in the $41 million K-ARIES Center
Expanding career tech education opportunities with K-State Salina
Big housing projects like Aero Plains and Magnolia Commons responding to Salina's housing crunch
Infrastructure upgrades from Evergy and Kansas Gas Service
Mitch also shares that the EDO celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year! Public EDO meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Chamber Annex—just look for the blue awning next to the Visit Salina office.
26 Mar 2025
Pieter Miller, Salina Airport Authority Executive Director
In this episode of King in the Community, host Nate King sits down with Pieter Miller, Executive Director of the Salina Airport Authority, to discuss the exciting developments taking flight in Salina. From the highly anticipated Amazon last-mile facility to new daily airline routes to Houston, Miller shares how these projects are shaping the future of our growing community.
They also dive into the transformation of the historic Schilling Air Force Base into a bustling economic hub, now home to more than 170 businesses with a $1.3 billion economic impact. Miller highlights the newly established AIM Center of Excellence, which is training the next generation of aviation professionals, and discusses the groundbreaking Textron eAviation Nexus project, bringing air taxis closer to reality.
Plus, get an inside look at the ongoing environmental cleanup efforts to remove pollution from the former military grounds, as well as plans to expand the Salina Airport's capabilities and partnerships.
12 Mar 2025
Clarke Sanders, State Represenative 69th Kansas House District
In this episode of King in the Community, host Nate King sits down with Rep. Clarke Sanders of Kansas’ 69th District to discuss the Republican supermajority in the state legislature and how it shapes policymaking. Sanders breaks down the numbers behind veto-proof majorities, lessons learned from past legislative sessions, and the key tax reform initiatives being pursued to lower property taxes.
They also dive into water conservation efforts, the future of medical marijuana legalization, and the debate surrounding journalist access at the Kansas Statehouse. Plus, Sanders shares insights on the theater tax exemption bill, immigration policies, and the likelihood of the Kansas City Chiefs or Royals moving to Kansas.
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