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On this weeks episode we travel to the Edge of International Drive to meet up with Michelle Granger and Chris LaNeve of the edge factory

Michelle, who recently transitioned to edge after a 10 year plus career at Christie's introduces us to Chris and his team and tells us how the edge factory takes content and production to the next level

The numbers are in, hear how many visitors descended upon Orlando in 2023

Could Orlando become an NFL city by the end of the decade, find out what team might call us home for a year.

17 billion dollars in Disney investment... could it lead to a fifth theme park

Plus we discuss all the networking events you missed and few you need to get on your calendar this summer.

on this weeks episode...

We visit AVmedia to chat with Joe Crean and Cameron Pilz

They share with us the story of how AVmedia sets itself apart, AV sales strategy, how to overcome challenges with booking production and some of the latest trends were about to see

Find out what property closed to make space for a brand new Epic hotel

Disney and Universal were in the headlines again with updates on the parks

Find out who just named Orlando the number one meeting city for 7 years in a row

Plus we discuss a few of the upcoming networking events that you do not want to miss

On this weeks episode....

We travel to Lake Nona, to see the brand new Aloft hotel, with its tennis theming and largest availability of meeting space in the area

Brandy Hooper, Event Sales manager at the Aloft joins us to talk about this new addition to the area, her passion for music and opera and just how hot the espresso martini really is

Pinstripes finally opens to a 1800 person preview party and we were there

MPI Orlando hosts a local GMID celebration in the newly renovated Hotel Landy

Plus AUTOMATIC Airline Delay Compensation and new legislation for non competes leads the headlines

And of course, we recap all the events you missed plus a few you should add to your calendar for May.

We are back on the road this week as we visit the workshop of BoxtheCity

Sarah and Floyd Welsh join us on the show to give us an inside look at their operation and how they are putting Orlando in a box, featuring our local makers and giving our visitors a takeaway they wont soon forget

What does it take to live comfortably in Orlando, we breakdown the amount and philosophy needed to enjoy the city beautiful with ease

Plus leadership changes at VO and the funds for an expansion to MCO lead the headlines

Get your Bocce skills in order, as we chat about some of the upcoming networking events you will see over the next few weeks

On this week's episode we travel to Downtown Orlando to experience the newest venue at Dr Phillips Performing Arts Center

We sit down with Despina McLaughlin, to learn about DPAC's new theater, their commitment to Orlando, and what you can expect to see and hear in this new space

Will navigating iDrive become more tricky with the Sand Lake road conversion?

Its been said, Orlando will get 88 new restaurants in 2024, we have the details on a few that are opening soon

Plus a new stop for Brightline, a recap on some events you missed and a preview of some big networking events expected later this month and April

On this weeks episode...

We welcome on Maribel Ortiz of Emerald Gardenia to the show

She shares some great pointers on how to extend the life of your floral arrangements, the journey she took to create Emerald Gardenia and how important education is for sustaining your industry.

According to a recent business of sports panel, Pickleball is taking over Orlando, hear where you can play and why it matters to meetings and events

Is Fun Spot a relatively unknown offsite event venue. A recent networking event sheds light on the local attraction

Also hear what hotel chain celebrates 50 years, plus will Selina be in charge of choosing a new local hospitality leader?