Podcasts about Destination Cleveland

While DMOs are increasingly engaged in (and in Destination Cleveland's case, leading) workforce development and talent acquisition initiatives, Visit Dublin OH is playing the long game by working to show High School students the breadth and excitement of hospitality as a career choice. Scott Dring joins the program to outline how the newly launched Travel & Tourism Academy in the Dublin School System came to fruition. The program merges traditional learning curriculum (designed by the region's top academic institutions) with real life onsite exposure, becoming one of the most talked about Academies on campus. Scott also shares how the Dublin Link has both created a new local destination but enhanced its historic downtown. And, a Bonus Round question that involves 4 guys in a van in an attempt to visit every major league baseball park in America...without GPS or mobile phones. Join us.

The Browns are 2-6 and on Tuesday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast we entertained the idea of them making the playoffs. Wednesday, we got even weirder. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the Wednesday edition of their podcast by talking about a sandwich. Maybe they were a little hungry. Then they do some stadium talk after cleveland.com was anonymously sent renderings of a domed stadium on the site of Burke Lakefront Airport as part of a study commisioned by Destination Cleveland. They wrap up the opening segment by talking Haunted Houses and accidents while walking. Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to go over what he saw on the film from Sunday's Browns win over the Ravens and asks his random question of the week. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At this year's Cleveland Smart Business Dealmakers Conference, regional leaders David Gilbert from the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and Destination Cleveland, Greg Harris from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Brian Zimmerman from the Cleveland Metroparks discuss how their innovative strategies have transformed Cleveland into a powerhouse for major sports events, scenic parks, and arts and culture. In this roundtable discussion led by First National Bank's Boyd Pethel, they highlight how their collaborative efforts drive economic growth and position the region as a must-visit destination for tourists, sports enthusiasts, and cultural aficionados alike.

DMOs frequently express interest in expanding Sports Tourism. Learn from an expert in both fields who could teach a masterclass in developing the right infrastructure for success. We get a take on building large new sports facilities, and find out when it's worth taking a chance on sports events that may not produce a profit. David Gilbert is CEO at Destination Cleveland and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission.

Click here for details about the WOC N Roll Welcome Party at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 8. Purchase a ticket ahead of time through the WOCNext registration site.Click here to listen to the WOCTalk episode with Destination Cleveland for insider tips on what to see and do in Cleveland.Click here for a comprehensive list of things to do and places to eat in Cleveland.Register to attend WOCNext in-person.Register to attend WOCNext virtually.Click here to download the WOCNext app. About the Speaker:Brooke Passy is a Certified Meeting Planner (CMP), Digital Event Strategist (DES), and is the Director of Meetings for the WOCN® Society.

Click here for everything you need to know about places to visit and things to see in Cleveland, including access to the Cleveland Experience Passports.Click here to learn about exhibits and tours at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Purchase a ticket for the WOCNext 2024 WOC n Roll Welcome Party taking place at the Rock Hall on Saturday, June 8.Click here to book a Cleveland walking tour.Click here to book a Cleveland food tour.Click here to book a water tour on the Good Time III, and click here to book a water tour on the Lady Caroline.Click here to learn about Cleveland Lakefront Bikeway trails.Click here to learn about the Westside Market.Click here to learn about University Circle which includes the free Cleveland Museum of Art, historical landmarks, parks and gardens, and more.Click here to learn about the Cleveland Botanical Garden.Click here to learn about Edgewater Park & Beach located on Lake Erie.Click here to learn about the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH.Click here to learn about Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, OH. About the Speaker:Nick Urig is a Senior Communications Manager for Destination Cleveland and leads the leisure and meetings/conventions public relations initiatives.

Happy Valentines Day!  Bob welcomes a lot of guests today.  Kicking off the show is Senate candidate Bernie Moreno who has to answer some tough questions after a Channel 3 report with some accusations that Mr. Moreno has answers for.  Then Bob is joined by author Bruce Eberle talking about education of our youth.  Retired Colonel John Mills then joins the program to talk about the Biden report and whether he is fit to run the country.  Then it's time to turn to Cleveland when Emily Lauer from Destination Cleveland joins the show to talk about the ad for our town featuring a dog at a drag show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Lauer form Destination Cleveland joins the show.  Bob asks her about their Puppy Bowl ad that featured a dog wearing a shirt that says "tip your queens" while hanging out at a drag show.  In a great interview Bob asks about their hiring practices and how DEI plays a role in their organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our seventh episode, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus, along with Paris Wolfe, share their top picks for Black-owned restaurants. The excitement continues as they delve into the significance of Chef Vinnie Cimino from Cordelia Restaurant being named a James Beard award semi-finalist. Plus, Marc Bona joins talk about the return of the Brewery Passport program by Destination Cleveland.

Thursday, January 25, 2024: A 3-year-old child has died while a mother and 3 other children escaped from a house fire on Meigs Street in Sandusky this morning. In Cleveland Heights, we tell you what we know about suspects in custody connected to a shooting. We also share the cause of a power outage in Newburgh Heights, and possible causes of two water main breaks in Cleveland. Then, we tell you that Republicans lawmakers want to do with state income tax, look at how Avon Lake is preparing for the total solar eclipse on April 8, and more on 3News Daily with Stephanie Haney. Watch Stephanie Haney's Legally Speaking specials and segments here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SLtTChKczKEzKhgSopjxcmFQniu28GN Connect with Stephanie Haney here: http://youtube.com/@_StephanieHaney http://twitter.com/_StephanieHaney http://instagram.com/_StephanieHaney http://facebook.com/thestephaniehaney Read more here: Where to find solar eclipse glasses before April 8: Cleveland Metroparks, Destination Cleveland selling local designs as NASA Glenn sells out https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/world/solar-eclipse/solar-eclipse-glasses-path-of-totality-april-8-nasa-glenn-cleveland-ohio/95-a340226b-a2cb-4bf8-9484-aec41754c930 2 water main breaks in Cleveland overnight https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/cleveland-water-main-breaks-berea-triskett-west-115th-clifton/95-6f11a266-411d-4025-9d3f-9c38481e532b

  https://restauranttopia.com/episodes-156-and-157-a-two-part-series-with-chef-doug-katz-and-todd-thompson-talking-about-their-restaurant-group-how-they-navigated-the-pandemic-and-operating-multiple-successful-restaurants-in-nor/   The magnetic culinary scene of Cleveland takes center stage on the latest episode of Restauranttopia! Our very own Brian Seitz had the pleasure of hosting two of the city's most prolific food maestros - Chef Doug Katz and Todd Thompson. If you've been searching for an episode brimming with passion, delectable tales, and insights into what makes the dining experience memorable, this one's for you. This episode was more than just an interview; it was a culinary odyssey, taking listeners on a flavorful ride through the lanes of Cleveland, the stories behind two iconic restaurants, and the minds of two extraordinary restaurant professionals. If you haven't tuned in yet, make sure to check out this delicious episode on Restauranttopia! About Chef Katz For the past 25 years, Chef Douglas Katz has focused on creating fulfilling, transportive experiences for Clevelanders to enjoy. As chef/owner of Zhug, Amba and soon-to-open Chimi, his driving purpose is to spread joy through meaningful experiences and shared passion. Chef Katz is also chef/partner of Provenance at the Cleveland Museum of Art, as well as former chef/owner of fire food and drink — which operated in Shaker Square for more than 20 years. Chef Katz is passionate about using fresh, high-quality ingredients with integrity. Throughout his career, he has been celebrated for his unwavering support of local farmers and food artisans. He advocates nationally and internationally for sustainable, healthful and local food systems, and frequently consults with media and civic leaders on local food initiatives. Chef Katz is an advisor for Seeds of Collaboration Tahini and Smart Soda. He also serves as a chef ambassador for the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafoodwatch program, which promotes environmentally responsible fishing and fish farming. He served on the board of Countryside in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and has held leadership positions with Destination Cleveland and Cleveland Independents, an organization of 90 locally owned restaurants that nurtures and promotes local independent restaurants. Esquire magazine named Zhug one of America's best new restaurants in 2020. In 2014, the prestigious James Beard Foundation nominated Chef Katz for Best Chef of the Great Lakes Region. In 2010 he was recognized by Crain's Cleveland Business, “Who's Who, 150 Names to Know in Northeast Ohio.” He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Denver School of Hotel and Restaurant Management. Prior to opening fire food and drink, he served as executive chef of Moxie the restaurant (Cleveland, OH) and worked at acclaimed restaurants including The Little Nell (Aspen, CO) and Wildwood Restaurant (Portland, OR). In his free time, Chef Katz enjoys traveling and exploring the world and other cultures through food — and then sharing those experiences in his restaurants. He also loves relaxing at home with his family and much-loved dog, Arlo.         Learn more about Chef Douglas Katz Connect with Douglas Katz on LinkedIn Follow Douglas Katz on Twitter @phireman Follow Douglas Katz on Instagram Learn more about Amba Amba is the newest addition to Chef Douglas Katz and Todd Thompson's restaurant group. Located in the Hingetown neighborhood of Ohio City, Amba's menu of shareable plates pays homage to the flavors and ingredients of India.Learn more about Zhug Follow Zhug on Instagram Zhug is a concept by chef Douglas Katz that offers Mediterranean Mezze in a casual, high energy urban space at Cedar Fairmount in Cleveland Heights.

Episode 156 is the first of a two-part series with Chef Doug Katz and Todd Thompson talking about their Restaurant Group, how they navigated the pandemic, and operating multiple successful restaurants in northeast Ohio.   https://restauranttopia.com/episodes-156-and-157-a-two-part-series-with-chef-doug-katz-and-todd-thompson-talking-about-their-restaurant-group-how-they-navigated-the-pandemic-and-operating-multiple-successful-restaurants-in-nor/   The magnetic culinary scene of Cleveland takes center stage on the latest episode of Restauranttopia! Our very own Brian Seitz had the pleasure of hosting two of the city's most prolific food maestros - Chef Doug Katz and Todd Thompson. If you've been searching for an episode brimming with passion, delectable tales, and insights into what makes the dining experience memorable, this one's for you. This episode was more than just an interview; it was a culinary odyssey, taking listeners on a flavorful ride through the lanes of Cleveland, the stories behind two iconic restaurants, and the minds of two extraordinary restaurant professionals. If you haven't tuned in yet, make sure to check out this delicious episode on Restauranttopia!   About Chef Katz For the past 25 years, Chef Douglas Katz has focused on creating fulfilling, transportive experiences for Clevelanders to enjoy. As chef/owner of Zhug, Amba and soon-to-open Chimi, his driving purpose is to spread joy through meaningful experiences and shared passion. Chef Katz is also chef/partner of Provenance at the Cleveland Museum of Art, as well as former chef/owner of fire food and drink — which operated in Shaker Square for more than 20 years. Chef Katz is passionate about using fresh, high-quality ingredients with integrity. Throughout his career, he has been celebrated for his unwavering support of local farmers and food artisans. He advocates nationally and internationally for sustainable, healthful and local food systems, and frequently consults with media and civic leaders on local food initiatives. Chef Katz is an advisor for Seeds of Collaboration Tahini and Smart Soda. He also serves as a chef ambassador for the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafoodwatch program, which promotes environmentally responsible fishing and fish farming. He served on the board of Countryside in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and has held leadership positions with Destination Cleveland and Cleveland Independents, an organization of 90 locally owned restaurants that nurtures and promotes local independent restaurants. Esquire magazine named Zhug one of America's best new restaurants in 2020. In 2014, the prestigious James Beard Foundation nominated Chef Katz for Best Chef of the Great Lakes Region. In 2010 he was recognized by Crain's Cleveland Business, “Who's Who, 150 Names to Know in Northeast Ohio.” He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Denver School of Hotel and Restaurant Management. Prior to opening fire food and drink, he served as executive chef of Moxie the restaurant (Cleveland, OH) and worked at acclaimed restaurants including The Little Nell (Aspen, CO) and Wildwood Restaurant (Portland, OR). In his free time, Chef Katz enjoys traveling and exploring the world and other cultures through food — and then sharing those experiences in his restaurants. He also loves relaxing at home with his family and much-loved dog, Arlo.         Learn more about Chef Douglas Katz Connect with Douglas Katz on LinkedIn Follow Douglas Katz on Twitter @phireman Follow Douglas Katz on Instagram Learn more about Amba Amba is the newest addition to Chef Douglas Katz and Todd Thompson's restaurant group. Located in the Hingetown neighborhood of Ohio City, Amba's menu of shareable plates pays homage to the flavors and ingredients of India.Learn more about Zhug Follow Zhug on Instagram Zhug is a concept by chef Douglas Katz that offers Mediterranean Mezze in a casual, high energy urban space at Cedar Fairmount in Cleveland Heights.

This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Frank Turina, an astrophotographer, night sky advocate, and environmental educator with more than 15 years of working with the United States National Park Service Night Skies Program. You can learn more about his examinations of the ecological and cultural effects of light pollution from his website, at Darkskyastrophoto. And  Ken Walczak, Senior Manager of the Far Horizons program at the Adler Planetarium, Co-Author of numerous papers on design and use of innovating instrumentation for light pollution research, and co-lead in the successful designation of the world's largest Urban Night Sky Place, the Palos Preserves. Walczak is also a board member with Dark Sky International.  See Full Show Notes at LightPollutionNews.com.With inspiration from Indianapolis, Destination Cleveland plans major downtown lighting installation, Susan Glaser, The Plain Dealer Cleveland.LED billboards could buy their way to Miami streets via campaign donations, Ladra, Political Cortadito.150% increase in light pollution in three years may lead to loss of dark sky status for park, Catherine Hubbard, Stuff.coCity of London Corporation Adopts New Net-Zero Light Pollution Guidance, Ella Tansley, This Week in FM.Environmental organization files 106 page report over light pollution on Palm Beach, threatens lawsuit, Caleb Califano, WPBF.Powys stargazers hit as £3,000 of telescopes stolen from observatory, Matt Jones, POWS Country Times. West Texas Oil Country Is Revealing a Sky Full of Stars, Sam Karas, Reasons to be Cheerful.Sphere lights up Las Vegas skyline with massive LED display, ABC NewsArtificial Light at Night: state of the science 2023 report released, John Barentine, Dark Sky Int'l. The Best No-Crowd Places to Go Stargazing, Emma Veidt, Backpacker.LED lights are meant to save energy. They're creating glaring problems, Kasha Patel, Kati Perry, Daniel Wolfe, and Emily Sabens, Washington Post.Support the showLike what we're doing? For the cost of coffee, you can become a Monthly Supporter? Your assistance will help cover server and production costs.

On this week's show, a man dreams of a burglary and wakes up with a gunshot wound. We'll explain in Klopp's Klips. What requires stilettos and takes less than 13 seconds? The answer in Over Achievers. In Cleveland History, we remember an infamous Cleveland fire – not on the Cuyahoga River, but in a local leader's hair. Do you know how long Cleveland's baseball team has been on the radio. We have the answer in Cleveland Sports – and Jen Brasdovich from Destination Cleveland has July's Cleveland Calendar. Audio Credits: Some songs have been edited "Happy Happy Game Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Fast Talkin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Consequence" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Big Horns Intro by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Doh De Oh by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3666-doh-de-oh License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Super Circus by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4441-super-circus License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Investigations by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3924-investigations License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Industrial Cinematic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Glee Club Polka by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3808-glee-club-polka License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Balloon Game by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3414-balloon-game License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Truth of the Legend by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4551-truth-of-the-legend License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license http://www.orangefreesounds.com/ Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Credit: https://www.fiftysounds.com

Thursday, May 4, 2023: The victims of the Kent State University shootings were honored today 53 years later at the spot where the shootings happened in 1970. We also look at an investigation into the death of a 2-month-old boy in Massillon, and review the latest statement from Norfolk Southern as the company continues to clean up the mess from the February 3 toxic train derailment in East Palestine. In Cleveland, Mayor Justin Bibb and City Council continue to fight over how much money should go to fixing up the West Side Market, while Destination Cleveland shared a promising outlook for tourism in the year to come. We have more news about Google's investment in Central Ohio, show you where a woman found a black bear on her porch, bring you to Star Wars Day wedding in Akron, and let you know how you can go out tonight for a good cause at an event hosted by Austin Love, Hollie Strano and Mike Polk Jr. to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, plus more on 3News Daily with Stephanie Haney. Watch the Legally Speaking special on the 4 criminal investigations into former President Donald Trump here: https://youtu.be/8RzDfmaSrxo Connect with Stephanie Haney here: http://twitter.com/_StephanieHaney http://instagram.com/_StephanieHaney http://facebook.com/thestephaniehaney Read more here: Remembering the deadly May 4 shooting at Kent State University 53 years later https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/ksu-may-4/kent-state-university-shooting-may-4-commemoration-53-years-later/95-daf6a79f-b944-40bb-a5f0-1dd1877939c6 'So crazy': Black bear appears on front porch of Ashtabula County home https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/ashtabula-county/black-bear-front-porch-ashtabula-county-home/95-79111e99-6421-4a9d-973f-eb0150c451aa

On this week's show, Duane Cerny is here – he is the author of a book called Selling Dead People's Things. We're going to ask him about that, about how to get someone to start cleaning out unused stuff from their house – some might call that hoarding. Jen Brasdovich from Destination Cleveland is here with a peak at the April Cleveland Calendar. Dusty Sloan is here to talk about the greatest Browns Tight End of all-time. Lots of guests, plus Good News, Out and About, Klopp's Klips and more! Audio Credits: Some songs have been edited "Happy Happy Game Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Fast Talkin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Consequence" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Big Horns Intro by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Doh De Oh by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3666-doh-de-oh License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Super Circus by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4441-super-circus License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Investigations by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3924-investigations License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Industrial Cinematic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Glee Club Polka by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3808-glee-club-polka License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Balloon Game by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3414-balloon-game License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Truth of the Legend by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4551-truth-of-the-legend License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license http://www.orangefreesounds.com/ Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Credit: https://www.fiftysounds.com

To continue their celebration of the New Year, Toni and Jenny take a trip up to Cleveland, Ohio to visit their new friend and colleague Anthony Beard. Anthony is a Registered Dietitian with a vast array of personal and professional experiences, including clinical, food service and community nutrition. His private practice focuses on but is not limited to, African American families. By targeting this population he is helping those who may be in need of being freed from the confusion over what to eat and may suffer from an array of adaptive behaviors associated with lifelong, absorbed trauma. The three of them have a very eye-opening conversation about social determinants of health and the intersectionality with racialized, generational trauma and the perfect storm brewing at that very intersection. They discuss heritage diets, what they are and how Anthony is using the African heritage diet experientially in his practice, Heritage and Health Foundation. This is the place where he works his magic incorporating culture into the recipe of nutrition, active living and overall wellness. There are a few resources talked about in this episode. Those can be found here:Heritage Diets/OldwaysMy Grandmothers HandsAnd, to learn more about racism in healthcare – a book by Linda Villarosa, Under The Skin

David Gilbert, President and CEO of Destination Cleveland and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission talks with Ken and Lima about the upcoming Greater Cleveland Sports Awards. Thoughts on Joe Thomas hosting. Gilbert's work with Destination Cleveland. Listen to The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima weekday mornings 6-10am on Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan and the Audacy App!

Lay of The Land's conversation today is with Chef Douglas Katz.For the past 25 years, Doug has focused on creating fulfilling experiences for Clevelanders to enjoy. As chef & owner of Zhug, Chimi, and Amba here in Cleveland, his driving purpose is to spread joy through meaningful experiences and shared passion. Doug is also a chef & partner of Provenance at the Cleveland Museum of Art, as well as the former chef & owner of fire food and drink — which operated in Shaker Square for more than 20 years.Doug is passionate about using fresh, high-quality ingredients with integrity and throughout his career has been celebrated for his unwavering support of local farmers and food artisans. He advocates nationally and internationally for sustainable, healthy and local food systems, and frequently consults with media and civic leaders on local food initiatives. He is an advisor for Seeds of Collaboration Tahini and Smart Soda. He also serves as a chef ambassador for the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafoodwatch program, which promotes environmentally responsible fishing and fish farming, and as a consultant for Perfectly Imperfect Produce, which aims to reduce food waste and improve healthy food access. He also serves on the board of the Countryside in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and has held leadership positions with Destination Cleveland and Cleveland Independents, an organization of 90 locally owned restaurants that nurtures and promotes local independent restaurants.Esquire magazine named Zhug one of America's best new restaurants in 2020 and back In 2014, the prestigious James Beard Foundation nominated Doug for Best Chef of the Great Lakes Region.Doug's passion for his work is inspiring. It's hard not to be a huge fan of Doug if you've gone to any of his restaurants and witnessed the care and attention he and his team provide to create the best experiences — I loved hearing about Doug's passion for service & food and his journey to become one of Cleveland's most renowned restauranteurs and chefs. Please enjoy my conversation with Chef Douglas Katz.--Learn more about Chef Douglas KatzConnect with Douglas Katz on LinkedInFollow Douglas Katz on Twitter @phiremanFollow Douglas Katz on InstagramLearn more about AmbaLearn more about ZhugFollow Zhug on InstagramLearn more about ChimiFollow Chimi on Instagram--Connect with Jeffrey Stern on LinkedInFollow Jeffrey Stern on Twitter @sternJefeFollow Lay of The Land on Twitter @podlayofthelandhttps://www.jeffreys.page/

Tuesday, October 11, 2022: Find out where YouTube star Adam the Woo hung out in Cleveland during the Wild Card Series, what Tito Francona says about this group of Cleveland Guardians heading into the American League Divisional Series in New York, where you can get Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb's ‘Chubb Crunch' cereal for charity, when Blink-182 is bringing its world tour to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, what you need to know for election day in Ohio, how Cleveland kids are changing lives with 3-D printers, the latest tourism numbers from Destination Cleveland, and more on 3News Daily with Stephanie Haney. Connect with Stephanie Haney here: http://twitter.com/_StephanieHaney http://instagram.com/_StephanieHaney http://facebook.com/thestephaniehaney Read more here: Honda, LG to build $3.5 billion battery plant in Ohio with plans to hire 2,200 https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/ohio/honda-lg-to-build-4-billion-dollar-electric-vehicle-battery-plant-in-ohio/530-e1793c21-99f9-4339-9583-e43f06d2f60d VOTER GUIDE | November 8 general election in Ohio: See what's on the ballot and how to find your polling place https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/politics/elections/ohio-general-election-november-2022-vote-issues-ballot-polling-place-governor-mike-dewine-nan-whaley-us-senate-tim-ryan-jd-vance/95-1dcb7a39-3c05-44c8-aaf7-dde2a16dfd51 When do the Cleveland Guardians play the New York Yankees in the playoffs? See the schedule https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/cleveland-guardians-vs-new-york-yankees-playoffs-schedule-alds/95-1e3f490f-327b-49a1-b574-eb995aa61c91 Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb releases 2nd edition of 'Chubb Crunch' cereal https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nfl/browns/cleveland-browns-nick-chubb-2nd-edition-of-chubb-crunch-cereal/95-97b79a2d-eda1-4d39-83fa-b5ef16dac00f YouTube star Adam The Woo visits Cleveland: Watch his experience through the city https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/youtube-star-adam-the-woo-visits-cleveland-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/95-1f4cd938-e182-4c92-9696-80acef86eef7 Blink-182 announces tour coming to Cleveland in 2023 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse https://www.wkyc.com/article/entertainment/music/blink-182-tour-cleveland-2023-concert-rocket-mortgage-fieldhouse/95-8f5ad028-c12d-4c30-81b0-b154b42e809d

On this week's show, we have a fast-food record to share, and the Cleveland Calendar flips to September tomorrow – and we have details from Jen Brasdovich with Destination Cleveland. We have good news about a message in a bottle and a great Browns victory to reminisce about in Cleveland Sports History with Dusty Sloan. Plus, a new shoe line and you'll never guess what the shoes are made of. That's in Klopp's Klips.

On this week's show, plenty of talk about food… We will get some info about some new restaurants in the Cleveland area with Destination Cleveland's Jen Brasdovich. We also have Good News for anyone with a sweet tooth. The Misspeak of the Week comes from baseball as does one of our stories in Klopp's Klips. Our Cleveland Sports Expert, Dusty Sloan, is here to talk about a memorable Browns preseason game and our Cleveland Historian, John Grabowski is here to discuss Burke Lakefront Airport – and why it is, where it is. Audio Credits: Some songs have been edited "Happy Happy Game Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Fast Talkin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Consequence" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Big Horns Intro by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Doh De Oh by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3666-doh-de-oh License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Super Circus by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4441-super-circus License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Investigations by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3924-investigations License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Industrial Cinematic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Glee Club Polka by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3808-glee-club-polka License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Balloon Game by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3414-balloon-game License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Truth of the Legend by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4551-truth-of-the-legend License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license http://www.orangefreesounds.com/ Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Credit: https://www.fiftysounds.com

In Episode 87 we speak with Danny Guerrero,  Founder, The Culturist Group (TCG). His accomplishments are astounding and driving change. In this episode we hear Danny's meaningful travel stories from his first international trip to Korea, his experience interning for San Diego Tourism Board and the special trip to Paris with his mom. Also sharing about the work his doing now and how it all began.   It was Danny's connection and commitment to local communities throughout his twenty plus years in travel marketing that inspired him to launch his own company, The Culturist Group (TCG). TCG is  a 100% minority-owned travel marketing company. As a thought leader for multicultural and diversity in travel Danny has been an active proponent of culture-forward thinking for travel brands and destinations as a means to help increase equity and inclusion in the travel industry. ​TCG was established at a time when shifting cultural identities and the need for more diversity, equity and inclusion in the travel industry finally became a priority. TCG believes that the travel industry and the brands, and destinations that participate in it can be a force for good. CULTURIST as a concept and consultancy practice, bridges cultural values with multicultural travel strategies to support clients to sustain better connections who consider where and with whom they travel as an extension of who they are. As social justice and diversity in travel became transparent during the uprising of Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, many travel brands struggled to find ways to bridge and connect with multicultural and underrepresented markets. Beginning in 2018 Danny forward thinking advocated for and led the delivery of key programs for destinations and far-reaching industry research on emerging and underrepresented travelers.  Danny championed industry-wide groundbreaking research supporting prolific travel brands such as Hilton, Choice Hotels International, Tripadvisor, NYC & Company, Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board on Black and Hispanic travelers, revealing these two segments alone representing nearly 30% of all U.S. travel spend, reaching in excess of $280M annually. His work has led to the bestowing of grants and funds to Black and diversity in travel organizations in excess of $100,000 to empower underrepresented voices in the travel marketing. He has been at the helm of multiple award-winning brand marketing and communications programs for destinations, hospitality and travel brands on nearly every continent. Prior to founding The Culturist Group, he spent a decade of his career building and leading agency teams at two well-respected firms, MMGY Global and DCI.  Prior to spent a decade in destination marketing with in house roles for hotel management and tour operators. His career portfolio includes research and public relations leadership for Visit California, Viceroy Hotel Group, Hilton, Sensei Retreats, Fiji Airways, Tourism Chile, The Travel Corporation, Visit West Hollywood, Los Cabos Tourism, Sonoma County Tourism, Destination Cleveland to name a few.   ​Danny is a frequent guest speaker at travel and tourism conferences advocating for underrepresented travelers and illuminating how shifting demographics, travel sentiment and culture represent opportunities for the travel industry. Dedicated to advocating underrepresented travelers and promoting travel for diverse youth and volunteers with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, INROADS (and Mrs. Obando's 8th grade class).  Danny graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and Marketing from the University of California, Riverside with Chancellor's Honors. He is an Executive MBA Candidate at the UCLA Anderson School of Management (Class of 2024), where he was awarded a Dean's Fellowship. Early in his career Danny served as an intern for President Bill Clinton serving in the White House Visitors Office and was a career intern at the San Diego Tourism Authority.  He is a recipient of the ‘Outstanding Contribution Award' granted by the World Travel and Tourism Council for his work advancing diversity and equity in the industry in 2021, and the Chairman's Award granted by the National Association of Black Meeting Professionals. ​Danny and his husband Jaime reside in Los Angeles, California.  

On this week's episode, podcaster Phil Yale joins us to talk about his show - Phil's Tracks. Cleveland Historian John Grabowski will also join us, as will Jen Brasdovich from Destination Cleveland to talk about what's going on in town this month. We have a new segment called Kid Speak - and in Klopp's Klips, if you want to burn your ex-boyfriend's house down - double-check the address. Audio Credits: Some songs have been edited "Happy Happy Game Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Fast Talkin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Consequence" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Big Horns Intro by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Doh De Oh by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3666-doh-de-oh License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Super Circus by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4441-super-circus License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Investigations by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3924-investigations License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Industrial Cinematic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Glee Club Polka by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3808-glee-club-polka License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Balloon Game by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3414-balloon-game License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Truth of the Legend by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4551-truth-of-the-legend License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license http://www.orangefreesounds.com/ Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Credit: https://www.fiftysounds.com  

Tuesday, July 12th, 2022. Destination Cleveland rolls out "The Land For Life," Pete Davidson makes cameo in "The Kardashians" trailer, and more.

On this week's show, the 8th Annual Twinsburg World Series of Wiffle Ball is next month, and we will talk with the man who puts it all together. Rich Swerbinsky is here. So is our Cleveland Sport Guru, Dusty Sloan… We will talk with him about a historical event for the Cavaliers and Lebron James. Cleveland Historian John Grabowski is here – we will talk with him about the old Cleveland arena. And Jen Brasdovich from Destination Cleveland is ready with the Cleveland Calendar – because the fun didn't end on July Fourth. All that plus Over Achievers, Good News, Klopp's Klips, Out and About and more!!! Audio Credits: Some songs have been edited "Happy Happy Game Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Fast Talkin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Consequence" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Big Horns Intro by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Doh De Oh by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3666-doh-de-oh License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Super Circus by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4441-super-circus License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Investigations by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3924-investigations License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Industrial Cinematic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Glee Club Polka by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3808-glee-club-polka License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Balloon Game by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3414-balloon-game License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Truth of the Legend by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4551-truth-of-the-legend License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license http://www.orangefreesounds.com/ Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Credit: https://www.fiftysounds.com

We're in the middle of summer break for kids and it always seems to go by so fast. It also seems like there's always stuff we miss out on. In this episode, Maureen Kyle sits down with Jen Brasdovich with Destination Cleveland to talk about the fun events going on in our area this summer.

For years, DMOproz has espoused the concept that DMOs should be the marketing agency for every aspect of a community (not just the Visitor Economy). But, nobody has made that case as eloquently as Destination Cleveland's David Gilbert, whose DMO has recently been charged with encouraging top talent to view the city as THE place to relocate. In this fast-paced episode, David shares how having a DMO lead community marketing makes perfect sense...and what DMOs should encourage other organizations to do to elevate their regions.

Sports events are entertainment — but they're more than that for this region. On this edition of The Landscape, Crain's reporter Joe Scalzo moderated a sports forum featuring Len Komoroski, CEO of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and Rock Entertainment Group, and David Gilbert, president and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and Destination Cleveland. The conversation centered around what the success of the 2022 NBA-All Star Game in February meant for the region with regard to revenue generated by those who attended and the opportunities it created, in particular for minority- and women-owned businesses. They also discussed how the event showcased Cleveland for fans around the world.

Will taxes and Ohio's rightward shift thwart Destination Cleveland's effort to attract new residents? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, February 16, 2022: Find out what you need to know about flood watches and warnings in Northeast Ohio, the latest updates on Olympic figure skating drama in Beijing, which performers have edged Eminem out of the lead in the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame nominee fan vote, the new place where UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic will be fighting fire, what's in your weekly good news break, and more on 3News Now with Stephanie Haney. Need a break from bad news? Watch It's All Good (News!) with Stephanie Haney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MJpHOit93g Like this show? Check out the 3 Things to Know with Stephanie Haney podcast: http://wkyc.com/3thingstoknow Connect with Stephanie here: http://twitter.com/_StephanieHaney http://instagram.com/_StephanieHaney http://facebook.com/thestephaniehaney Read more here: Everything to know for NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland with Destination Cleveland's David Gilbert: 3 Things to Know with Stephanie Haney podcast https://www.wkyc.com/article/syndication/podcasts/3-things-to-know/everything-to-know-for-nba-all-star-weekend-in-cleveland-destination-cleveland-david-gilbert-3-things-to-know-stephanie-haney-podcast/95-02c03076-2547-4465-bcb3-c0423c0ce1a7 Flood Warning in effect for parts of Northeast Ohio https://www.wkyc.com/article/weather/flood-warning-northeast-ohio-counties/95-d7c1fd5d-96e1-4b33-bee7-8ed45d3d3942 COVID-19 in Ohio: State reports 2,433 new cases in the past 24 hours https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-numbers/coronavirus-ohio-updates/95-e2faeb56-d02a-443a-bcdb-141f2c7fafe8 'Something more serious is going on': Valieva listed 2 legal oxygen boosters on Olympic forms https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/nation-world/kamila-valieva-olympics-doping-scandal-l-carnitine-hypoxen/507-bb13eb67-3cf5-4213-9293-a0bd992be639 Only one woman wore pants for Olympic figure skating. It matters to the judges. https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/olympics/beijing-olympics-figure-skating-women-pants/507-d95c600e-7735-4143-8ee2-70b466a58440 Duran Duran takes lead from Eminem in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame fan vote for 2022 induction https://www.wkyc.com/article/entertainment/music/rock-hall/duran-duran-takes-first-place-eminem-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-fan-vote-2022-induction-nominees/95-86e1213b-8d63-4a7b-901b-48b1d7a23eb7 Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic sworn in as Westlake firefighter https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cuyahoga-county/stipe-miocic-sworn-in-westlake-firefighter/95-844c1942-8811-4afb-ac75-770682d864c3 A Cleveland Brown is engaged, meet a powder-saurus, and check out some icy hangs: It's All Good News! https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/its-all-good-news/its-all-good-news/95-c483701c-91c2-4304-af7b-e7629a902972

David Gilbert of Destination Cleveland joined Andy and Jeff to talk about all of the NBA All-Star game festivities going on around the city this weekend and what else is on the horizon for the Cleveland. Listen to the full interview here!

There's a lot to know to take advantage of everything NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland has to offer, honoring the 75th anniversary of the NBA. Destination Cleveland and Greater Cleveland Sports Commission's David Gilbert breaks it all down on this week's episode of the 3 Things to Know with Stephanie Haney podcast. We cover why this is so special for the city, what events are happening from February 18-20, your best bets to catch a glimpse of celebrities we know are guaranteed to be in town, and so much more. Plus, Stephanie shares unofficial events that you Need to Know in NEO, and why the official NBA All-Star account is A Good Follow on Instagram. Connect with the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission here: http://twitter.com/CLESports http://instagram.com/greaterclesports Need to Know in NEO: What's happening in Cleveland during NBA All-Star Weekend https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nba/nba-all-star-game/2022-nba-all-star-game-celebrity-rosters/95-bd408ab8-ebc6-4513-94ac-b814aeb9f7fb https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nba/things-to-do-during-nba-all-star-weekend-cleveland/95-eaa02382-c690-43ba-8909-3c4d2a3d773e Download the NBA Events app here: https://nbaevents.nba.com/app A Good Follow: Official NBA All-Star Instagram account http://instagram.com/nbaallstar Connect with Stephanie Haney here: http://twitter.com/_StephanieHaney http://instagram.com/_StephanieHaney http://facebook.com/thestephaniehaney

Monday, February 14, 2022: Hear why the former Mayor of Hudson is resigning after his ice fishing and prostitution comments, what the NFL says about Eminem kneeling during his Super Bowl halftime performance, how Super Bowl halftime performers make money off of the show, what Cleveland Browns players are saying about OBJ's win with the Rams, where to find everything you need to know about the NBA All-Star weekend in Cleveland, and more on 3News Now with Stephanie Haney. Need a break from bad news? Watch It's All Good (News!) with Stephanie Haney, every Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQPVLFLA6hU Like this show? Check out the 3 Things to Know with Stephanie Haney podcast: http://wkyc.com/3thingstoknow Connect with Stephanie here: http://twitter.com/_StephanieHaney http://instagram.com/_StephanieHaney http://facebook.com/thestephaniehaney Read more here: Hudson Mayor Craig Shubert resigns week after comments on ice fishing and prostitution: Read his statement https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/summit-county/hudson-mayor-craig-shubert-resigns-ice-fishing-prostitution-comments-city-council/95-f389366d-69a4-430d-91ed-da8ed3f1f8db Hudson restaurant opens shanty, adds new drinks after mayor says ice fishing could lead to prostitution https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/summit-county/hudson-restaurant-opens-ice-shanty-adds-new-drinks-mayor-controversial-prostitution-comments/95-babe526f-1462-4c2b-b25c-8e18b4d249bc Cleveland radio icon Lynn Tolliver Jr. dies: 'A name that brought big time radio to WZAK' https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/lynn-tolliver-jr-wzak-dies-cleveland-radio/95-9f5cfe7d-6806-417c-b692-f565c68a054a COVID-19 in Ohio: State reports 1,490 new cases in the past 24 hours https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-numbers/coronavirus-ohio-updates/95-e2faeb56-d02a-443a-bcdb-141f2c7fafe8 NFL denies it told Eminem not to take a knee during halftime show https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nfl/superbowl/nfl-denies-it-told-eminem-not-to-take-knee-halftime-show-super-bowl-56/507-2f38ed52-a3a9-4f29-a9d5-16f5ad112c61 How much do performers get paid for the Super Bowl halftime show? https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nfl/superbowl/super-bowl-halftime-show-performer-salary/507-f6f58ea2-2cf0-4e19-9e39-8431579f8900 'WOW WOW WOW!!!' LeBron James says Super Bowl halftime show 'the greatest I've ever seen' https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nfl/superbowl/lebron-james-greatest-super-bowl-halftime-show-dr-dre-snoop-dogg-mary-j-blige-kendrick-lamar-eminem-50-cent-los-angeles-rams-cincinnati-bengals/95-3a2c0440-2fed-448a-a8a4-f5d07cef8128 Cleveland Browns players take to social media to celebrate Odell Beckham Jr. winning the Super Bowl https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nfl/browns/cleveland-browns-players-celebrate-odell-beckham-jr-winning-super-bowl/95-473fce51-ccf6-4a6a-b5e7-40050b9bda4b LeBron James talks to high school self in Crypto.com Super Bowl ad https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nba/lebron-james/lebron-james-high-school-self-cryptocom-super-bowl/95-2dda8d7b-828b-47ea-a2a9-04b2b07bdec8 Everything to know for NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland with Destination Cleveland's David Gilbert: 3 Things to Know with Stephanie Haney podcast https://www.wkyc.com/article/syndication/podcasts/3-things-to-know/everything-to-know-for-nba-all-star-weekend-in-cleveland-destination-cleveland-david-gilbert-3-things-to-know-stephanie-haney-podcast/95-02c03076-2547-4465-bcb3-c0423c0ce1a7 Tying the knot on Valentine's Day: Virtual weddings in Cleveland https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/valentines-day-weddings-cleveland/95-56a6a199-ae24-4bd8-9135-0b0d6f93c3de

Daniel Walsh is the founder and CEO of Citymark Capital. Prior to founding Citymark Capital, Mr. Walsh was President, Northeast Ohio for Huntington National Bank, joining the company in May 2010. Mr. Walsh's responsibilities included management and oversight of all Huntington business activities in the Northeast Ohio metropolitan market. Prior to Huntington, Mr. Walsh led KeyBank's Real Estate Capital Markets businesses nationally, including Fund Management, CMBS, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA and Life Company whole loan placement business conducted by more than 100 professionals in 16 offices in major metropolitan areas across the United States. Mr. Walsh was promoted to lead Real Estate Capital Markets for KeyBank starting in 2008. In this position, he restructured KeyBank's real estate capital markets businesses and oversaw portfolio hedging and valuation of a $22 billion real estate portfolio. He also served on the board of the National Multi-Housing Council and as Treasurer of the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council, two national real estate organizations. In 1998, Mr. Walsh co-founded and built KeyBank's real estate Private Equity Group, a group that invested in real estate projects throughout the United States on behalf of third-party institutional equity and mezzanine debt investors throughout the world. Mr. Walsh serves, or has served, on the following boards: Cleveland Foundation (Chair, Investment Committee); Cleveland Orchestra; Cleveland Museum of Art (Chair, Building and Grounds Committee and Executive Committee Member); Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (past Chair, Finance Committee); Destination Cleveland (past Chair of the Board); as a Mayoral appointee on the Group Plan Commission (overseeing the redevelopment of Public Square); United Way of Greater Cleveland (Co-Chair of the 2012 Annual Campaign); Playhouse Square (past Chair, Real Estate Committee); ideastream (Emeritus Board Member; past Chair, Finance Committee); and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission (Co-Chair, 2011 Sports Awards). Mr. Walsh is the past board chair for the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, and he helped launch Global Cleveland. He is also a member of the Cleveland Chapter of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO). He received his B.A. in Management and MBA from the Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Walsh also holds his Juris Doctor degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, with a certification in environmental and energy law practice.

On this week's show, we have a new segment. We will talk with Jen Brasdovich from Destination Cleveland about things coming up in the area to put on our Cleveland Calendar. Bob Ginsberg from the Netflix series Surviving Death is here to talk about Mediums and life after death. In This Week in Cleveland Sports, Dusty Sloan will tell us about the Cleveland connection to the first-ever NFL Pro Bowl – and in Klopp's Klips, a woman gets stuck with a blind date – during a COVID quarantine. Audio Credits: Some songs have been edited "Happy Happy Game Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Fast Talkin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Consequence" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Big Horns Intro by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Doh De Oh by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3666-doh-de-oh License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Super Circus by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4441-super-circus License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Investigations by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3924-investigations License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Industrial Cinematic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Glee Club Polka by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3808-glee-club-polka License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Balloon Game by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3414-balloon-game License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Truth of the Legend by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4551-truth-of-the-legend License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license http://www.orangefreesounds.com/ Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Credit: https://www.fiftysounds.com

The Lakers are a mess. The Cavs are young, playing well and have tremendous upside. Will they have cap space for Bronny in a few years? This type of speculation can only be inspired by the King. Also, the Grizzlies were playing well. Now they are not. Trysta takes some aim at what have to be the most delusional fans on planet Earth.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lay of the Land's fifteenth conversation is with Justin Bibb, the new Mayor-elect of Cleveland.This conversation originally aired on March 18, 2021 and covers a lot — through a lens of technology, entrepreneurship, and equity, we explore Justin's vision for the city of Cleveland. Really enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too!————Justin Bibb is a proud Cleveland native who grew up in Mt. Pleasant on the southeast side of the city. He has dedicated his career to rebuilding neighborhoods and making cities safer, healthier, and more resilient. Justin currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer of Urbanova, a start-up focused on solving the unique challenges faced by mid-sized cities.Over the last 15 years, Justin has worked at the intersection of government, business, and the nonprofit sector as an executive and nonprofit leader. He interned for President Barack Obama when he was in the U.S. Senate and has served as Special Assistant for Cuyahoga County, Head of the Global Cities Practice at Gallup, and most recently, Vice President for KeyBank.He co-founded Hack Cleveland in 2014 following the death of Tamir Rice and launched Cleveland Can't-Wait in 2019, a nonprofit focused on advancing racial equity and economic opportunity in underserved neighborhoods across the city. Justin also serves on the boards of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Teach for America – Ohio, Destination Cleveland, and LAND Studio Inc.————Learn more about Justin's Candidacy: https://www.bibbforcle.com/Follow Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinMBibbFollow Justin's Campaign on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BibbForCLE————Subscribe on Apple PodcastsConnect with Jeffrey on Linkedin or on TwitterFollow Lay of The Land on Twitter 

For this second episode in a special three part series of Destination on the Left episodes, I visited the Destinations International 2021 Annual Convention and spoke with several attendees who are experts in the travel and tourism industry. These guests shared remarkable insights in their mini-interviews, and our conversations were focused on the bright spots and silver linings they were able to discover during this unprecedented and challenging period of global pandemic. The brilliance each of these leaders shared is certain to be invaluable as we continue to navigate the pandemic. In this episode, you'll hear from these extraordinary leaders: Tammy Blount-Canavan – Executive Vice President, President and Principal at Fired-Up! Culture Gordon Taylor – Vice President of Convention Sales & Services at Destination Cleveland Greg LaDuca – Vice President of Industry Relations & Visitor Experience at Visit Rochester Jack Johnson – Chief Advocacy Officer at Destinations International Jill Delaney – President & CEO of Discover Albany Julie Gilbert – Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Destination Niagara USA Liz Fitzsimmons – Managing Director of the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism and Film Shannon Lowery – Content & Social Media Manager for Visit Savannah Visionary Travel and Tourism Leaders at the Destinations International 2021 Annual Convention The Destinations International Annual Convention is an incredible yearly event that brings together experts from both within and outside of the travel and tourism industry, to exchange ideas and collaborative solutions for the many challenges our industry faces today. This year's convention was uniquely focused on the challenges and opportunities we have experienced over the past two years, and it was my honor to speak to some of the extraordinary guests to get their insights into where we started as the pandemic began, where we've been, and where we're going in the future of our industry in a post-pandemic world. Tammy Blount-Canavan from Fired-Up! Culture Tammy shares why patience is such a crucial virtue when dealing with the unexpected and the uncertain. She explains how increased collaboration in her organization has helped them navigate this complexity. She also highlights how organizations are emerging leaner and more nimble than ever before, reexamining their goals and adapting to today's challenges and opportunities. She explains how smaller teams filled with “cross-functional ninjas” are advancing travel and tourism organizations in this new era. Gordon Taylor from Destination Cleveland Gordon explains why focusing on and celebrating personal and professional wins has helped his team navigate the emotional challenges of the pandemic. He explains why it is crucial to create a culture where people know they're loved and cared about. He talks about how this same degree of empathy is important to extend to clients, and he shares how this past year has helped Destination Cleveland better understand the needs and challenges of their clients. Greg LaDuca from Visit Rochester Greg talks about how Visit Rochester recognized a need for increased diversity within their membership, and he discusses how Destination International helped him navigate the complexities of the pandemic. He talks about how Visit Rochester has worked to reach out in partnership with local businesses owned by BIPOC business leaders to foster greater diversity within the organization and a stronger reflection of the community at large. He shares how flexibility and empathy have been crucial for helping members navigate the pandemic. Jack Johnson from Destinations International Jack shares how travel and tourism organizations have found new purpose by shifting their focus from attracting outside visitors to working to serve their local communities, and he explains why collaboration within local communities is the key to bringing value to those communities. He explains why it's important for destination organizations to maintain that local focus even as we begin to emerge from the pandemic. Jill Delaney from Discover Albany Jill explains how Discover Albany has used the pandemic as an opportunity to break out of their old way of doing things and innovate new, more flexible solutions. Jill shares how the pandemic sped up the time table for these changes and created an opportunity even for people who typically aren't comfortable with change to reflect and shake things up. Julie Gilbert from Destination Niagara USA Julie talks about the growing importance of personalization in messaging to audiences. She shares how Destination Niagara USA is focused on testing to help adapt to swiftly changing consumer expectations. She celebrates the travel trade returning in such a strong, healthy way, and she shares how her organization is preparing for the coming months with a “bucket list” campaign (and sub-campaigns) that her organization has utilized throughout the year. Liz Fitzsimmons from Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism and Film Liz shares how trusting other organizations within the industry and being open to collaboration has been key, and she shares how working with a planning partner helped provide a roadmap to navigate the pandemic. She discusses how the blueprint her office was able to create with their planning partner's help has served as a guiding star and a focus point throughout the pandemic. Shannon Lowery from Visit Savannah Shannon shares how increased accountability on social media platforms has given her a greater sense of empowerment in her role. She shares how this increased accountability and ability to push back against harmful narratives has created a positive impression that has resonated with many of Visit Savannah's followers. Flexibility, Empathy, and Collaboration The pandemic has brought unprecedented levels of upheaval to virtually every aspect of our modern lives, but the destination travel and tourism industry has seen some of the biggest shifts. Adapting to these challenges has required innovative thinking, new approaches, and strengthened relationships. As you heard from many of the guests I interviewed in this episode, there have been some powerful silver linings and positive experiences that have come out of the pandemic, things that we can take forward into the future. Leaning into our local communities, listening and being empathetic, being flexible and ready to adapt, strengthening existing partnerships and creating new ones will continue to serve the destination travel and tourism industry long into the future, even after we emerge from the pandemic. If we embrace the lessons this chaotic period has taught us, our entire industry will be stronger for it. I'm so grateful for these remarkable experts and professionals who took the time to speak with me and share their insights. I hope you enjoyed their unique perspectives in this second episode in our three part series. We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

Cleveland's profile as a destination city continues to grow and no entity is more responsible for that success than The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. Shoveling Smoke welcomes guests David Gilbert, GCSC's and Destination Cleveland's President and CEO, and Christopher Keim, Frantz Ward's Managing Partner and member of the GCSC Board of Trustees. Together, we discuss the challenges and rewards of attracting sports events - like the NFL draft, NBA All-Star Game and NCAA basketball tournaments - to Cleveland, the economic and intangible impacts such events have on our city and how partnerships with the business community and other city constituents make it happen.

Is Opportunity Corridor the new Chagrin Highlands, a failed vision? Voting up in 2020, but pandemic kept some away; Census Bureau report offers new look at who voted and who didn’t. Ohio’s coronavirus case rate dips as number of red alert counties is reduced to 45. Here’s how Destination Cleveland plans to promote the NFL Draft (and the city). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Gilbert, CEO-Destination Cleveland Talks The 411 on Everything 2021 NFL...Whether you’re looking for information on parking, safety or FAQs, we’ve got you covered. Head over to our Cleveland's NFL Draft Guide page for all the resources you’ll need for a great 2021 NFL Draft experience in Cleveland.

Indians Reyes & Ramirez Hit Monster HR's To Beat Twins 7-4 - Indians PBP Tom Hamilton Recapped The Win - Cavs VS Magic Preview From Austin Carr - NFL Draft Talk & Events From Dave Gilbert, CEO Destination Cleveland - Lake Erie Boat Show Info From Michelle Burke - President Biden will address a joint session of Congress Wednesday night. Congressman Gonzalez & NBC News Radio Rory O'Neill Gave A Preview - The demand for Covid vaccines is falling as India is in a crisis. NBC News Radio Michael Bower Had the story

Our heroes return and start off with their first official ad read, which goes exactly as you knew it would. It was a privilege to have Mr. David Gilbert as the Guest of Honor this week. David is a lifelong Clevelander who also happens to be CEO and President of Destination Cleveland, as well as CEO and President of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. Destination Cleveland is the organization the NFL partnered with to put on this year's draft in Cleveland (so we'll call him the CEO of the Draft). He also served as President and CEO of the Host Committee in charge of the 2016 Republican National Convention. And that's only the first few lines of his resume. David talks about planning the NFL Draft, how it came to Cleveland, why Cleveland was selected, how the logistics work, who handles what, and a lot more. Afterwards, Kevin and Rawley decide to start a business selling t-shirts with all the Cleveland quotes David said in this interview. Thanks again David for giving us the time and behind-the-scenes look!  Twitter: @DoWPodcast Instagram: @angrybrownsfans / @2leta See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The inaugural episode of The Landscape welcomes David Gilbert, President & CEO of Destination Cleveland and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. A brief look back at the impact of the pandemic on events in 2020 leads us into 2021 and beyond, including why the future is bright for tourism, conventions and sporting events in downtown Cleveland. Plus, the NFL Draft is sure to bring an economic impact to the area this month, we ask David about his expectations for one of the league's biggest events.

Lay of the Land's fifteenth conversation is with Justin Bibb, Mayor of Cleveland.We cover a lot in this conversation — through a lens of technology, entrepreneurship, and equity, we explore Justin's vision for the city of Cleveland. Really enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too!————Justin Bibb is a proud Cleveland native who grew up in Mt. Pleasant on the southeast side of the city. He has dedicated his career to rebuilding neighborhoods and making cities safer, healthier, and more resilient. Justin currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer of Urbanova, a start-up focused on solving the unique challenges faced by mid-sized cities.Over the last 15 years, Justin has worked at the intersection of government, business, and the nonprofit sector as an executive and nonprofit leader. He interned for President Barack Obama when he was in the U.S. Senate and has served as Special Assistant for Cuyahoga County, Head of the Global Cities Practice at Gallup, and most recently, Vice President for KeyBank.He co-founded Hack Cleveland in 2014 following the death of Tamir Rice and launched Cleveland Can't-Wait in 2019, a nonprofit focused on advancing racial equity and economic opportunity in underserved neighborhoods across the city. Justin also serves on the boards of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Teach for America – Ohio, Destination Cleveland, and LAND Studio Inc.————Learn more about Justin's Platform: https://www.bibbforcle.com/Follow Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinMBibbFollow Justin's Campaign on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BibbForCLE————Subscribe on Apple PodcastsConnect with Jeffrey on Linkedin or on TwitterFollow Lay of The Land on Twitter 

What a dose of New Music Friday we have for you! Also we talked about avoiding our neighbors, the why the cool teacher were so cool, and David Gilbert from Destination Cleveland gave us an update on the 2021 NFL Draft here in Cleveland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shopping small has an incredible impact on our communities in Northeast Ohio by keeping dollars in our local economy. Destination Cleveland's Emily Lauer joins 3News' digital anchor and legal analyst Stephanie Haney to break down the benefits of Small Business Saturday and why we should spend money locally year-round. 3News contributor Laura DeMarco, a 20-year veteran covering Cleveland's retail scene, offers her recommendations for where to get the most bang for your buck, and 3News reporter Jasmine Monroe shares why Avalon Exchange is her favorite place to shop on the west side, in this week's installment of Need to Know in NEO. Plus, for people who love handmade items, Stephanie shares why Made Cleveland is such A Good Follow on social media. Connect with Destination Cleveland here: http://twitter.com/thecle http://instagram.com/thisiscle http://thisiscleveland.com Need to Know in NEO: Avalon Exchange in Hingetown http://instagram.com/avalonexchangehingetown/ A Good Follow: Made Cleveland http://instagram.com/made.cleveland http://madecleveland.com Connect with Jasmine Monroe here: http://twitter.com/MonroeWKYC http://instagram.com/MonroeWKYC http://facebook.com/MonroeWKYC Connect with Stephanie here: http://twitter.com/_StephanieHaney http://instagram.com/_StephanieHaney http://facebook.com/thestephaniehaney If you like this podcast, subscribe to 3News Now with Stephanie Haney too!

October 27, 2020: Two men charged in voter suppression robocall scam targeting Cleveland where people were falsely told voting by mail would expose their personal information to police, the CDC and collection agencies, governor Mike DeWine urges people to avoid all events as COVID-19 cases surge in Ohio, and former President Barack Obama will appear on HBO’s ‘The Shop’ with LeBron James on Friday on 3News Now with Stephanie Haney. Connect with Stephanie here: http://twitter.com/_StephanieHaney http://instagram.com/_StephanieHaney http://facebook.com/thestephaniehaney Read more here: Two men indicted in voter intimidation robocall scam targeting thousands across Cleveland https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/crime/two-men-charged-in-voter-intimidation-robocall-scam/95-0e4e550a-08da-4d4b-9538-d2d21f4802be Gov. Mike DeWine urges Ohioans to reconsider gatherings amid coronavirus surge https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/dewine-ohioans-cancel-gatherings-covid-19/95-40ac675a-c232-4f96-8a01-983cdedcd039 The latest on the number of COVID-19 cases in Ohio https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-ohio-updates/95-e2faeb56-d02a-443a-bcdb-141f2c7fafe8 https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/timeline-of-coronavirus-cases-ohio/95-c97c228d-c6c7-4949-b12b-4324d7ed8bb5 Destination Cleveland projects 'significant job losses,' reduced tax revenues in Cuyahoga County due to COVID-19's 'devastating' impact on tourism https://www.wkyc.com/article/money/economy/destination-cleveland-projects-significant-job-losses-cuyahoga-county-covid-19-tourism/95-78da7447-24d0-4db1-b90a-8e35e1b56081 Barack Obama to appear on LeBron James' 'The Shop' TV show on Friday https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/politics/barack-obama-lebron-james-the-shop/95-9510ba68-6a5d-4b5c-8658-52d7a5671d0b 3 things to know about Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nfl/browns/browns-donovan-peoples-jones-3-things/95-9e38252f-46a4-4cc7-98f1-9e7adce61218

Dave Gilbert may have done more for the City of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio than any other person over the past two decades.  In this Success Wave episode, Pat Perry had an opportunity to chat with Dave about Destination Cleveland, the Cleveland Sports Commission, COVID-19's impact and Dave's thoughts on achievement, priorities and his approach to making a positive impact each and every day!

17 years ago, Dave Nolan was serving as the CEO of what is now known as Destination Cleveland. To say he was riding high would be a considerable understatement. Awarded the key to the City, his Convention Sales Team was shattering production records (without a convention center), the national media had fallen in love with the city's renaissance...and then, it all came crashing down. They weren't "rookie mistakes," Dave says. "They were veteran mistakes." He recently reached out to DMOU to share the caution signs he says he missed in hopes that others never have to go through what he did. Join Bill and Dave in this, at times, painful and yet powerful conversation.

Justin Bibb is Vice President of Corporate Strategy for KeyCorp and a community leader in his hometown of Cleveland.In this episode, we talk with Justin about Cleveland's comeback, his work with smart cities across America and how to build opportunity for everyone.Prior to joining Key, Justin was a Senior Consultant at Gallup and was responsible for building and growing the firm's Global Cities Practice. His client portfolio included local governments, foundations, and public-private partnerships. In that capacity, he provided advisory services in the areas of smart cities, economic development, and government service delivery transformation.Previously, Justin served as Director of Corporate Strategy for kgb, a leading provider of local information, financial products and business solutions, where he was responsible for supporting the firm's senior executive team with leading strategic business development initiatives and evaluating and executing M&A opportunities.Justin received his J.D. and M.B.A. from Case Western Reserve University and his B.A. in Urban Studies from American University and the London School of Economics. Justin serves on the boards of Destination Cleveland, Teach for America Greater Cleveland, LAND studio, Inc., and the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. Connect with Justin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbibb/Follow Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinmbibb

Len and Sara highlights August 31st 2019. Who would have been alive during the great Geauga County Fair Destination Cleveland... Cleveland is becoming a great destination for people! Sara discovers a new app called Alarmy! Len shares about a motivational speaker... you do have the power to say NO! Sara experiences a Fail with command strips.

Cleveland is hosting this year's edition. Emily Lauer of Destination Cleveland shares the growth of what it takes to host an All-Star Game and offers numerous comparisons to Milwaukee's journey. Wisconsin's Morning News host Gene Mueller dives into Milwaukee's All-Star Game memories and we share one of the funniest moments in WTMJ history, from our coverage of the 2002 All-Star Game with the Greenhouse and Phil Cianciola, Mark Reardon & Greg Matzek.

Philip Dodd hosts a special programme recorded in Cleveland, Ohio. Once a booming manufacturing metropolis located on the southern shore of Lake Erie, this 'rust belt' city has for many years been synonymous with industrial decay and high unemployment. For many the city's fortunes changed in 1969 when industrial pollution on the Cuyahoga river caught fire causing an environmental catastrophe, earning the city the moniker 'the mistake on the lake', a pejorative term it still struggles to shake off today. To find out how Cleveland is reinventing itself in the 21st century, Philip is joined by banker and civic leader Justin Bibb, historian David Stradling, and Colette Jones, one of a team running Destination Cleveland, which attracts visitors to the city. Plus, Philip meets Cai Guo-Qiang, to hear how the artist has used gunpowder and water to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cuyahoga river fires. David Stradling is the author of Where the River Burned Chinese-raised New York artist Cai Guo-Qiang has been commissioned as part of Cuyahoga50. You can find a Free Thinking discussion with writer Adam Gopnik and others about gentrification here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09gyg4q Producer: Craig Templeton Smith

David Gilbert serves as president and CEO of Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, an organization dedicated to making Greater Cleveland a premier destination for amateur sporting events, and Destination Cleveland, the region’s convention and visitors bureau. The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is responsible for attracting, promoting, and managing major amateur athletic events, and for creating sporting opportunities for youth and amateur athletes. Since 2000 the organization has attracted or created more than 190 events, including 25 NCAA championship competitions. These events have contributed more than $570 million in local economic impact. At Destination Cleveland, David is responsible for carrying out the organization’s mission to drive economic impact and stimulate community vitality by positioning and promoting Cleveland as an exciting, vibrant destination. Among many accomplishments, they notably landed the 2016 Republican National Convention. David serves as vice president on the board of the International Children’s Games based in Leucine, Switzerland, and sits on the boards of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Greater Cleveland Film Commissionand the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. He was named by Crain’s Cleveland Business as one of Cleveland’s 30 top influencers of the past 30 years, Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and in 2016 he received the SME Cleveland Business Executive of the Year award. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with David about making destination marketing more entrepreneurial and working more strategically at creating a unified brand experience. All destinations have unique challenges. How do you encourage locals to promote tourism? How do you reach out to potential visitors and make your destination their top choice? David and Cleveland have faced some unique challenges and found some remarkable solutions.   What You Will Learn on This Episode: Why DMOs need to become more entrepreneurial The many ways tourism and economic development intersect How to shape the perception of your destination How to be more strategic in your tourism branding Ways to create stronger alliances between DMOs and stakeholders We’re All in This Together Unless you’re a literal island, no travel and tourism entity can afford to function as an island unto themselves. When organizations think that way, everyone suffers. Part of the challenge David faced was to help all the various cultural institutions, museums, sports teams, and local legends to realize they were part of a broader ecosystem. Together, they could accomplish far more than they could alone. But local DMOs also need to make sure all these groups understand the value a DMO can add- then the DMO needs to deliver. Brand Perception “Yeah, but you’re Cleveland.” A decade ago, Cleveland had a perception problem. Outsiders had a visceral (read: negative) reaction to the name. A significant portion of the population would not recommend it as a place to visit for friends and family. As you can imagine, that is a LOT to overcome. But overcome they did. David and Nicole explore how he and the team at This is Cleveland flipped the script. They did it through some very deliberate steps in reshaping the City of Cleveland brand in a way that was both authentic and positive. “If it’s not real, and if you don’t deliver on the brand promise, everyone will be able to see that.” David shared. There is some great conversation about finding the promise of your brand and then living up to it. To sum it up, David says, “You don’t have a brand for different audiences. A brand is a collection of stories about who you are. And if you hit it on the mark, that’s not going to change. The way you deliver it might change, but the brand will not change.” Resources: Website: https://www.clevelandsports.org/ Website: https://www.thisiscleveland.com/ Episode Transcript We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

Guests include Claire Koenig of Visit Milwaukee, Emily Lauer of Destination Cleveland about the economic impact of a deep NBA postseason run, and Rose Gray of Fox World Travel with tips on going to bucket list sporting events or following your favorite team.

DB discusses what it means & what it takes to give Top notch customer service in today’s matketplace. Guests: Hannah Belsito of Destination Cleveland, Heidi Baumgart of Event Source, & Kraig Johnston, president of Food Home.com

In this episode of the CEOnly Podcast, Michelle Mason, CAE, FASAE, interviews Christie Tarantino-Dean, FASAE, CAE, the CEO of the Institute of Food Technologists. Tarantino-Dean was Mason’s predecessor at Association Forum, serving as president and CEO until 2014. The topic of discussion is diversity and inclusion, spotlighting the work that IFT is doing in supporting and growing their diverse membership, including the creation of a leadership pipeline. This episode of the CEOnly Podcast is sponsored by Destination Cleveland.

This week on Unorthodox, we're going fer-mental. Liel and Stephanie sit down with chef David Zilber, the director of the fermentation lab at Noma, the Copenhagen restaurant credited with redefining Nordic cuisine. He and Noma chef and co-owner Rene Redzepi just came out with The Noma Guide to Fermentation, which has everything you could ever want to know about fermenting. He tells us about growing up eating Ashkenazi and Caribbean cuisine in Toronto, seeing Drake and the cast of Degrassi on the subway, and what his favorite Jewish comfort food, latkes, would look like fermented. Sophia talks to journalist Alix Wall, whose March 2018 article about inmate James A. White Jr. in J., the Jewish News of Northern California, may help get the septuagenarian pardoned next month. White, who is serving life without parole for murder and has been incarcerated for the past 37 years, spearheaded programs that give inmates a college education—1,500 men in his prison have since gotten their college degrees. We're heading to Cleveland! Join us Nov. 5 for a live show at the Mandel JCC with special guests David Gilbert, CEO of Destination Cleveland, and former Rock & Roll Hall of Fame president Terry Stewart. Get your tickets here. We'll also be in We'll also be in Houston Nov. 6, at the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC with Rice Jewish Studies professor Joshua Furman and other guests. Those tickets are here. Have a question for Unorthodox? Send it to Unorthodox@tabletmag.com or leave a message at our new listener line: 914-570-4869. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Departing from “Detroit Enough”, Bryan schemes to subvert the SAG Awards, Matt rallies against “The New Girl” (and himself)... and Pj shares his “favorite audio moment in the history of sound”.