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Today’s headline news for Canadian IT solution providers: HPE Discover 2026 kicks off: HPE Discover 2026 opens today at The Venetian in Las Vegas with the Partner Growth Summit, the partner-exclusive day that precedes the main conference. The General Session – “The Power of One” – is led by HPE channel head Simon Ewington and focuses on HPE’s unified partner strategy under the HPE Partner Ready Vantage program, spanning networking, cloud, and AI. This is the first Partner Growth Summit since HPE’s $14 billion Juniper Networks acquisition closed, and HPE is presenting partners with a fully unified portfolio story for the first time. ChannelBuzz.ca is on the ground all week: Tuesday’s Buzz will feature a full Partner Growth Summit recap, and In The Channel this week features a multi-part series with Jeremiah Jenson, HPE’s vice president of North America channel and partner ecosystem, covering the Discover announcements in depth. Cato Networks launches integration hub: Cato Networks has launched a new Technology Partner Program and a Platform Integration Hub, debuting with more than 100 out-of-the-box integrations with third-party security, cloud, and networking solutions. The SASE provider says the program is designed to simplify how partners and customers connect Cato’s platform with existing enterprise technology stacks. The move is significant for Canadian MSPs and MSSPs: a robust integration catalog reduces the custom API work that often slows deployment and increases delivery costs, making it easier to position Cato alongside the broader tools in a customer’s security environment. Checkmarx flags CISO compliance pressures: A new 2026 Future of Application Security Report from Checkmarx, based on a survey of more than 2,000 developers and CISOs, found that 95 per cent of CISOs report being pressured to suppress or delay compliance-related security issues when business deadlines loom. The research also highlights how AI-generated code is expanding the attack surface faster than many security teams can manage. For Canadian MSSPs, the data reinforces the value of independent, third-party security oversight – and the case for structured application security as a managed service. Dataminr and TD SYNNEX partner on AI cyber defense: Dataminr has signed a strategic distribution agreement with TD SYNNEX, making Dataminr for Cyber Defense available to more than 35,000 North American resellers. The platform combines external risk signals with internal telemetry to help security teams prioritize threats in real time. For Canadian partners already working with TD SYNNEX, the deal adds an AI-driven threat intelligence offering to the distributor’s security portfolio at a time when customers are asking for earlier warning around cyber risk. inforcer launches Microsoft 365 TDR platform: inforcer has launched inforcer Threat Detection and Response, a new platform that gives MSPs a single environment to manage detection, incident response, and reporting across the full Microsoft 365 estate – including Entra, Defender, Purview, Teams, and SharePoint. According to the company, the platform’s advantage is its existing policy and configuration context for each tenant, which it says allows the detection engine to separate real threats from alert noise. The product launched in early access at Pax8 Beyond last week. ConnectSecure introduces Patch 360: ConnectSecure has launched Patch 360, a patch management solution designed specifically for MSPs. According to the company, the platform gives MSPs more control over patch prioritization, testing, and approval workflows, and is designed to reduce deployment risk while accelerating patching across operating systems and third-party applications. NetRise launches Discovery Partner Program: Software supply chain security firm NetRise has launched the Discovery Partner Program for VARs, MSSPs, distributors, and systems integrators. The program provides partners access to the NetRise Platform, which analyzes compiled software artifacts – including binaries, firmware, and containers – to identify components and risks that may not appear in source-code scans or vendor-provided SBOMs. NetRise is positioning the program as a way for partners to address growing customer demand for independent software supply chain verification. Read Full Transcript This episode of The Buzz is brought to you by HPE Discover 2026. HPE Discover runs June 15 to 18 at The Venetian in Las Vegas. Discover what’s next at hpe.com/discover. Welcome to The Buzz from ChannelBuzz.ca, I’m Robert Dutt, today is Monday, June 15th, and here’s what’s happening in the channel today. The biggest event on HPE’s calendar opens today at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas, and ChannelBuzz.ca is on the ground for the full week. But before the main conference opens to the broader audience tomorrow, today belongs exclusively to the channel. The HPE Partner Growth Summit – the partner-only day that kicks off Discover week – is underway as you’re hearing this. The centrepiece is the General Session called “The Power of One,” led by HPE channel head Simon Ewington alongside a lineup of HPE senior executives. The name captures the message HPE is sending its partner ecosystem heading into the back half of 2026: one comprehensive portfolio, one unified program under HPE Partner Ready Vantage, and one integrated experience across networking, cloud, and AI. The afternoon breakout agenda is dense – covering GreenLake and hybrid cloud, Aruba networking with AI, monetizing accelerated compute and agentic workloads, and HPE’s evolving service provider story. It’s also worth noting the context: this is the first Partner Growth Summit since HPE’s $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks cleared regulatory review and officially closed. Partners are getting their first look at a fully unified networking and compute story from a company that can now tell it cleanly. We’re bringing you the announcements as they happen all week.  In just a couple of hours on In The Channel, I’ll help you get ready for Discover, as I preview the event with the help of none other than Jeremiah Jenson, HPE’s vice president of North American channel and partner ecosystem.  Tomorrow on The Buzz, we’ll have all the news from Partner Growth Summit, and tomorrow’s In The Channel will also feature Jenson, as we take a deeper dive into the HPE’s partner programs and where he sees the biggest opportunities for the channel right now. Be sure to stick with us all week as we bring you full coverage from Vegas. Cato Networks is expanding its ecosystem with the launch of a new Technology Partner Program and a Platform Integration Hub. The SASE provider says the hub debuts with more than 100 integrations out of the box, offering streamlined connectivity with third-party security, cloud, and networking solutions. According to Cato, the program is designed to simplify how partners and customers integrate its platform with existing enterprise technology stacks, reducing friction and speeding up deployments. A vendor-led integration effort at this scale matters for the channel. As enterprise environments grow more layered and complex, MSPs rely on platforms that connect cleanly to an existing stack rather than requiring months of custom API work. Out-of-the-box integrations mean less time troubleshooting compatibility and more time delivering security outcomes to clients. It’s worth noting that Cato’s channel chief said earlier this year that seven out of ten deals the company closes are already partner-led. A stronger integration story could deepen that dependence on the channel by making it easier for MSPs and MSSPs to position Cato alongside the other tools in a customer’s security stack. A report released last week by application security vendor Checkmarx is putting hard numbers on a dynamic that security-focused channel partners have likely been seeing for some time. The 2026 Future of Application Security Report, based on a survey of more than 2,000 developers and CISOs, found that 95 per cent of CISOs say they have been pressured to suppress or delay compliance-related security issues when business deadlines loom. Compounding the problem: the adoption of AI-generated code is accelerating, which Checkmarx says is multiplying the attack surface in production environments faster than many security teams can manage. The business case for external, independent security oversight has rarely been clearer. When internal security leaders are being overruled on vulnerability management, an MSP or MSSP operating as a neutral third party – accountable to security outcomes rather than product launch timelines – steps into a genuine gap. The data also validates the case for application security as a structured managed service. As AI-generated code becomes standard in the development pipeline, organizations that can’t close that gap internally will need to find a partner who can. In Brief – Dataminr and TD SYNNEX have signed a distribution agreement that makes Dataminr for Cyber Defense available to more than 35,000 North American resellers through TD SYNNEX’s channel network.  Security vendor inforcer has launched inforcer Threat Detection and Response, a new platform designed to give MSPs a single environment to manage detection, incident response, and reporting for Microsoft 365.  ConnectSecure has introduced Patch 360, a patch management solution built specifically for MSPs that the company says reduces deployment risk while accelerating patching across operating systems and third-party applications.  NetRise has launched the Discovery Partner Program, targeting VARs, MSSPs, distributors, and systems integrators with software supply chain security capabilities built around compiled binary analysis rather than source code or vendor-provided SBOMs.  Full details and links in the show notes or the blog post. That’s how we’re seeing the headlines today. I’m Robert Dutt for ChannelBuzz.ca, thanks for listening. Have a great day.

Jeremiah Jenson, vice president of North Amiercan channels at HPE HPE Discover 2026 is underway in Las Vegas this week – June 15-18 at the Venetian Convention and Expo Center – and by Jeremiah Jenson’s account, it’s the biggest Discover yet. The event is oversubscribed, with partner demand he describes as unlike anything HPE has seen before. Jenson is HPE’s vice president of North America channel, overseeing partner strategy across the United States and Canada. We sat down with him ahead of the show opening to preview the event for Canadian partners – whether they’re on the ground in Vegas or following along from home. The headline theme of Discover 2026 is “architecting AI, starting with the network.” CEO Antonio Neri’s keynote frames that out on Tuesday morning, and it’s a deliberate positioning: the network isn’t the last thing you figure out when deploying AI, it’s the foundation that determines whether AI delivers real outcomes or stays a proof of concept. For channel partners, Jenson says that framing opens up more strategic conversations with customers around readiness, performance, and security. On the partner side, the week kicks off with the Partner Growth Summit on Monday – a dedicated partner day before the main conference begins. This year’s theme is “The Power of One”: one portfolio, one program, one integrated experience through HPE’s Partner Ready Vantage. Jenson sees it as a signal of HPE’s direction on program simplification and consolidation. Jenson’s advice to partners watching this week: don’t try to absorb everything. Pick one area – data center networking, cloud and hybrid cloud storage, or AI acceleration – and go deep on it. A follow-up episode focused on the specific partner program announcements out of Discover is coming later this week. Read Full Transcript Robert Dutt: Hello and welcome to In The Channel from ChannelBuzz.ca, bringing news and information to the Canadian IT channel community for the last sixteen years. I’m Robert Dutt, editor of ChannelBuzz.ca and your host for the show. HPE Discover 2026 opens this morning in Las Vegas, running from June 15 to 18 at the Venetian Convention and Expo Center, and if you’re on the ground in Vegas today you’re probably settling in to the Partner Growth Summit as you’re listening to this. The headline theme this year is “architecting AI, starting with the network.” HPE’s Antonio Neri takes the main stage tomorrow morning with that framing, and it’s a deliberate point of view. The network isn’t the last thing you figure out when you’re deploying AI – in HPE’s view, it’s the foundation. That’s worth unpacking. Joining me today is Jeremiah Jenson, vice president of North America Channel at HPE, who oversees partner strategy across the United States and Canada. I chatted with Jeremiah ahead of the show, so nothing embargoed is in here – none of the announcements are really covered. We’ll get to those in future episodes. This one is about setting the stage: who’s there, what the big themes are, how the week flows, and what Canadian partners following along from home should be paying attention to. Let’s get right into it – my chat with Jeremiah Jenson. Jeremiah, thanks for taking the time. I appreciate it. Jeremiah Jenson: Yeah, thanks Robert. Robert Dutt: So for listeners who may not know you, can you give us a quick rundown of your role at HPE, and especially what that means in the context of an event like Discover this week? Jeremiah Jenson: Yeah, well, I lead HPE’s channel strategy across North America – both the United States and Canada – and that gives me a very close, direct view into what partners care about heading into Discover. My role is really to understand what partners care about and how to help them grow. I have responsibility across the full portfolio of Hewlett Packard Enterprise – compute, our hybrid IT business, all the associated software components, the networking business, and the services pieces as well. I really like to help connect our strategy to partners for ultimate delivery to customers. Robert Dutt: Let’s start with the event itself. It’s your flagship event, and it’s a big one. What does the scale look like, and particularly from where you’re sitting and what you’re responsible for, what kind of partner presence are you expecting – both in general and on the Canadian side? Do you have a sense of what the Canadian contingent looks like, both on-site in Vegas and watching virtually? Jeremiah Jenson: Yeah, I mean, it’s our flagship event and it’s always a major moment for the partner ecosystem across our portfolio, which includes networking, cloud, and AI. Massive event – and I would just say, first off, we’re oversubscribed. Demand for the event has been unlike anything we’ve ever seen. I have a fair bit of tenure with HPE and there is just a tremendous amount of interest, and I think that stems from the themes we’re bringing forward at Discover – helping not only our customers but partners shape and plan for the upcoming months. It’s a big moment for the HPE ecosystem. Canadian partners play a huge role. They’re a huge part of North America, a huge part of the market. Canada is a differentiated market, and I think they’re paying quite a bit of attention to this event because it helps them shape where they want to focus next – where do they want to make that next investment, what is the next opportunity for them to help serve their customers. Robert Dutt: I don’t want to get ahead of any of the announcements to come, but Antonio Neri’s keynote on Tuesday is publicly framed as “architecting AI starts with your network” – and that feels like a pretty deliberate point of view. It’s not just saying AI is everywhere, it’s saying the network is where AI actually gets built, actually runs, actually lives. What’s driving that framing from HPE’s perspective, and how does it translate into what channel partners are being asked to bring to their customers? Jeremiah Jenson: AI is a huge opportunity – it’s part of every conversation, it’s part of everyday life at this point. And what we’re seeing is that customers need the right foundation in place to move from interest to real outcomes. Now is the time to build that underlying foundation, and AI success really depends on the quality, security, and intelligence of the underlying infrastructure – and in particular, the networking. Whether that’s networking for AI or AI for networking, for partners that creates a bigger opportunity to lead conversations around readiness, security, and performance. Robert Dutt: How have you seen that conversation around AI with partners evolve since the last time HPE brought partners together for Discover? Jeremiah Jenson: If anything, the AI opportunity has accelerated. In years past there may have been questions about where AI would ultimately land, what the impact would ultimately be. And I think the thing that has changed – or maybe the right word is accelerated – is that AI isn’t a future opportunity anymore, it is a current opportunity. It is happening now, and now is the time to talk to your customers about the business outcome they intend to drive with AI. And that has just accelerated, whether that’s in networking as we discussed, whether it’s in some of our storage capabilities that we’ve brought to market, or generalized compute or high-performance compute. The opportunity has done nothing but accelerate. Robert Dutt: Partners are kicking off the week with the Partner Growth Summit today – later in the day on Monday – before the main conference even starts, and the general session theme is “The Power of One.” What’s the thinking behind having that dedicated partner day, and what does it mean in terms of how you’re trying to communicate with the channel right now? Jeremiah Jenson: I love Partner Growth Summit because, first, it speaks to how sincere we are about partnerships – partners are part of our DNA, they’re part of who we are and how we go to market. The Power of One theme is really the emphasis on one portfolio, one program, and one integrated experience through Partner Ready Vantage. It’s a signal about where we’re going – with a portfolio of our size and a channel of our size, we’re on a constant quest for simplification. Partner Growth Summit is really a dedicated moment for partners to focus on what HPE’s strategy means to them, how they can implement that strategy within their business, and it’s about making HPE easier to work with, more profitable to grow with, and more efficient to operate within. Robert Dutt: Certainly the idea of having a partner conference attached to a big customer-centric event like Discover is common practice across the industry. But it’s interesting that instead of “partner summit,” “partner conference,” or “partner day” – the names you see elsewhere – it seems quite intentional to have the word “growth” in Partner Growth Summit. Can you speak to that decision? Jeremiah Jenson: Absolutely. Partners are powering our growth – they’re part and parcel to who we are, and how and where we’re growing. While dedicated partner days might in some cases be fairly standard, ours is very deliberate. We start with the partner strategy, from there into the broader company strategy, and then into deeper technical and customer conversations. From my standpoint, that growth element starts with the partner – painting the areas of strategic growth and strategic investment, where we are going together as one, in the markets that we want to help take advantage of. Robert Dutt: Walk us through how the week actually plays out for someone on the ground here in Vegas. We start off Monday with the Partner Growth Summit, the main conference runs Tuesday through Thursday – what’s the rhythm and shape of the week, and what should people be watching for as it unfolds? Jeremiah Jenson: So the week starts with Partner Growth Summit on Monday – that starts with the partner strategy, how we’re simplifying and consolidating our programs, driving efficiency, and presenting real growth opportunities, and that’s directly linked to the following days. That goes right into the broader company strategy: CEO keynote Tuesday, CTO general session Wednesday. Then the showcase and one-on-one meetings throughout. What you see is that move from partner strategy to broader company strategy and then into deeper technical and customer conversations with individual bespoke meetings throughout. The other piece I’d highlight is that customers and partners have the opportunity to follow along remotely, so the key there is to focus on the themes, the keynotes, and the signals around where HPE is investing. And it all wraps up Wednesday night – for those who are at least in Vegas – at Allegiant Stadium. A big celebration night with our customers, our partners, and the broader HPE ecosystem, with Steve Aoki and Imagine Dragons headlining that evening. A big send-off for everyone. Robert Dutt: Pulling back the lens to Canada specifically – you’re running North America Channel. What can you tell me about what the conversation with Canadian partners looks like heading into this show? Where is the Canadian partner community with HPE right now, and is there anything distinctive about what they should be watching for this week at Discover? Jeremiah Jenson: It’s a great question, because the Canadian channel partner ecosystem is one that is distinct and unique, but also very deliberate and focused on customer outcomes. I always really appreciate that about that market. Discover is both a strategy event – in terms of where are we investing, what are the strategic areas and customer opportunities – and a business event: where is demand moving, how are those themes translating into opportunity and profitability? Some of the areas I’d draw their attention to: certainly networking, and in particular data center networking – there’s a huge opportunity there with what’s happening around networking for AI. I’d also call their attention to our cloud offerings and sovereign cloud offerings, which are particularly important for a lot of Canadian businesses and Canadian partners. We’re seeing a tremendous amount of opportunity around sovereign cloud, whether that’s in the Canadian public sector or some of the other businesses we historically serve or are targeting in Canada. They’re very focused on the deliberate opportunity with their customers, and the real question is how do we translate those strategic areas into real business, real profitability, and real growth. Robert Dutt: It’s interesting – it sounds like you’re describing the Canadian channel as sort of ahead of the curve, if anything, on selling on outcomes. That’s obviously been a focus for more than a year now. Sometimes I think the Canadian market writ large gets painted with a brush of being a little conservative in terms of adopting technology, and maybe that focus on outcomes is a way of managing that – getting through to customers who don’t necessarily want to be first out of the gate, but want something that’s proven and ready to go. Jeremiah Jenson: Yeah, for me, I wouldn’t use the word “conservative.” I would use the word “intentional.” The Canadian partners I do business with are very exciting and forward-thinking, but intentional. They’re close with their customers – they have a level of customer intimacy that I’m often impressed with – and they’re very focused on where they can add value and help customers accomplish their business goals. So conservative is not a word I would use. They’re just very forward-thinking and intentional. Robert Dutt: Last one – sort of a two-header, one from your perspective and one from a partner perspective. You’ve covered some of this, but just to narrow it down: if I’m a Canadian partner heading to Vegas or following along online, what’s the one thing you’d make sure you walk away from Discover this week understanding? And from your perspective, what does a successful week look like for you? Jeremiah Jenson: If I’m a partner about to watch Discover – either in person or following along online – I would challenge yourself to personalize it: where’s the next growth opportunity for me? Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers such a huge portfolio, so the question is, what is the next opportunity I can take to my customer or customer base? I’ll point out a couple of very strategic areas: data center networking, and how we’re bringing that strong networking portfolio together; our cloud offerings, hybrid cloud software, and storage; and what we’re doing in AI, where we’re seeing massive acceleration. Pick one, and challenge yourself personally – where can I invest in myself that will help me produce a better customer outcome for the customers I serve? Pick one and be really deliberate about how you can understand that more deeply. And for me – what does success look like coming away from this year? I want clarity of message to be impressed upon the entire North America Channel, and probably most importantly, the Canadian channel. How do we make this real for Canadian partners in their differentiated market? Clarity of message, and making sure we all walk away with the same mission, one goal, and one very clear definition of success. Robert Dutt: Big goals for a big week. Good luck – I hope it’s a very successful Discover for you. Jeremiah Jenson: Thanks so much for the opportunity. I’m looking forward to seeing everybody in Las Vegas. Robert Dutt: There you have it – Jeremiah Jenson from HPE. I’d like to thank Jeremiah for his time. Just a heads up – this is part one. We’ll be back later this week with another conversation, as Jeremiah and I are going to talk a little bit after the Partner Growth Summit’s main stage so we can get a look at the specific partner program announcements coming out of Discover. Keep an ear out for that, and of course we’ll have the news breakdown tomorrow morning on The Buzz as well. Thanks as always for listening. A couple of things I want to leave you with from this conversation. First: the “networking for AI – or AI for the network” framing. The argument HPE is making is that the network is the enabling layer for everything your customers are trying to do with AI. That’s a positioning opportunity worth thinking about in your own customer conversations, wherever you sit in the stack. Second: Jeremiah’s challenge to partners watching or attending Discover this week – don’t try to absorb everything. Pick one area, whether that’s data center networking, cloud and hybrid cloud storage, or AI acceleration, and go deep on it. That’s how you turn a week of announcements into something you can actually bring back to your business. I thought that was good advice for following any big vendor event. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please do subscribe or follow wherever you listen. We’re available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and most of the usual places. And if you can leave a rating or review, those are always appreciated. Until next time, I’m Robert Dutt for ChannelBuzz.ca, and I’ll see you in the channel.

Join Kosta and his guest: Taylor Hill, Assistant Treasurer for the Putnam County Fair Board, Owner of Taylor Creates and Candidate for Algood City Council. In this episode: It's safe to say there's no single event that brings Putnam County together like our County Fair. This year, the Putnam County Fair will celebrate its 100th anniversary. As a Fair Board Member, what does this centennial celebration mean to you? In 2019, Putnam County authorized 196 acres on Tennessee Avenue to build our next fairgrounds. In addition to the fairgrounds, we've completed and opened the Putnam County Convention Center, with the new Expo Center under construction. How do you see the new location impacting our fair's success for the next 100 years? For most of us we walk through the gate and have no idea what it takes to make that happen. As the Assistant Treasurer, you live in the budget. Without giving away secrets, what would surprise people most about the financial reality of producing this event every year?Find out more about the Putnam County Fair:https://putnamcountyfair.org/Find out more about Taylor Creates: https://www.taylorcreates.net/Find out more about Taylor Hill's Campaign for Algood City Council:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588433136653Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy.Find out more about Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy:https://aspirebarberandbeauty.com

Episode 437 of Boss Hog of Liberty is available now. Host voices are Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham. Candidates for Henry County Council District 4 are the guests this week. Local business owner Joe Blackburn and Memorial Park Board member Levi Simmons are both seeking the Republican nomination. Great conversation about the future of the county. How will they solve the insurance puzzle for 2027? Will they favor new developments like data centers or manufacturing in their oversight position with the planning commission. Should the County be funding the completion of the Expo Center? And what is the future of Memorial Park and the Juvenile Detention center that sits alongside it? Next Episode records on Thursday April 16th. They will be interviewing the candidates for Henry County Prosecutor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come meet Dog the Bounty Hunter in Louisville on April 3 at Broadbent Arena.  Dog spoke with Terry Meiners and AUstin Montgomery on WHAS.The event details:Date: Friday, April 3, 2026Time: 6:00 PM (Gates open earlier for families)Location: Broadbent Arena, Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, Louisville, KYAdmission: FREE for all agesHighlight: 100,000 Easter eggs — Kentucky's largest indoor egg hunt

Get ready for one of the largest outdoor hunting and archery expos in the Midwest, held March 6-8 at the Iowa Deer Classic inside the EMC Expo Center in Des Moines! Learn more about what to expect on a new episode of All Access presented by the Iowa Events Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for one of the largest outdoor hunting and archery expos in the Midwest, held March 6-8 at the Iowa Deer Classic inside the EMC Expo Center in Des Moines! Learn more about what to expect on a new episode of All Access presented by the Iowa Events Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Kosta and his guest: Tessa Davis, Sales and Marketing Director and Assistant Tourism Director at Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau. In this episode: In 2024, Tennessee set a new record for tourism after generating $31.7 billion in direct visitor spending and welcoming over 147 million travelers. Most of us probably never think about it, but the Upper Cumberland is a tourist destination. How does increased tourism locally and statewide benefit Putnam County? Let's pretend our cousin is coming into town and they've never been to Cookeville or even Tennessee. We call you, because we know exactly who can plan out the perfect day for a visitor to the Upper Cumberland. What's the agenda? The new Putnam County Convention Center is outstanding. It was long overdue and we're not done. In addition to the convention center, we're getting a 64,000-square-foot Expo Center. Will you tell us about both these projects and what it means for tourism? Find out more about Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau: https://www.visitcookevilletn.com/Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy.Find out more about Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy:https://aspirebarberandbeauty.com

It was a win some, lose some year for Ohio corn growers in 2025, but the outlook for 2026 is promising on many fronts. Find out why Eric Tipton, president of Ohio Corn and Wheat is optimistic on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast. Plus, the Ohio State Fair has announced some schedule changes. Get all the details as Joel Penhorwood visits with Alicia Shoults from the Ohio State Fair and Expo Center. Then, a first-of-its-kind conference is coming up next month. Learn how the AgriMinds Summit, March 24th and 25th in Marysville, is the first and only agriculture event focused solely on the person and not the operation. Founder Kacee Bohle shares more on this Ohio Ag Net Podcast, powered by Ohio Corn and Wheat.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Lubbock's “Expo Center” has continued to be a project of questionable foundation and looks to some to be a full blown scandal. Today we visit with Gary Boren, a member of the local government corporation setup as an oversight body. Boren is spitting nails mad over the lack of transparency from those spending taxpayer money on the privately organized project.  See to recent stories: Lubbock Expo Center sees support, concerns about finances, transparency Expo Center plans for north side of Lubbock now waiting for commissioner approval after LGC advances project Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issues a Legal Opinion dismantling DEI in Texas, declaring decades' of DEI frameworks — memorialized in over 100 woke state laws — unconstitutional and overruling a flawed opinion from then-AG John Cornyn that allowed DEI to flourish in Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliate. www.PrattonTexas.com

“Everything you always love and some great new surprises, too are all part of this year's Pennsylvania Farm Show, which takes place from January 10th through the 17th at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg.  Join us as we chat about this year's theme, “Growing a Nation,”  and how our farmers play a vital role in feeding communities across the country.” Plan Your Visit

Jeremy Morris is with the Joplin Expo Center. He joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the center, and upcoming events. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

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Louisville's fall music festivals are bigger than ever — but is that a good thing or not?We discuss that question this week on the Access Louisville podcast. Danny Wimmer Presents' two annual festivals at the Kentucky Exposition Center — Bourbon & Beyond (Sept. 11-14) and Louder Than Life (Sept. 18-21) — look a lot different this year. The festivals now have 2.4 million square feet of space. They also utilize some indoor space at the Expo Center for merchandise sales, cooling off and bathrooms.Going in, we admit we had our worries. The Expo Center is massive and there's a lot of concrete that can hold in heat. On the show we give our takes on how the first leg of the two consecutive festivals went. We recorded this show on Thursday, Sept. 18, just hours before Louder Than Life was to start, so we couldn't weigh in on that one just yet. We also talk about how the festival experience was — everything from the sound mix to the artists we watched. Later in the show we shift from music to bourbon with Reporter Stephen P. Schmidt telling us about his recent visit to Bardstown, Kentucky for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. He talked about how a change in the footprint of that festival changed the experience. While he was in Bardstown, Schmidt also visited a new tasting room for Old SteelHouse Distillery. And, around the same time, he visited Heaven Hill Distilleries brand new office. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. It's available on popular podcast services including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The cars, competitions, and demonstrations of the Good Guys Car show this weekend

A Aceleração do Setor Financeiro na Era da Inteligência é o tema central desta nova edição do Febraban Tech 2025. Há poucos dias do evento, o episódio traz as novidades da 35ª edição, a maior em termos  de inovação e tecnologia do setor financeiro. O conteúdo do ano passado, quando a IA era percebida como algo futuro pra se pensar, evolui em 2025 e ganham destaque as aplicações práticas da tecnologia que já impactam nosso dia a dia.Nesse cenário, os CEOs dos principais bancos brasileiros estarão reunidos para falar sobre os avanços da economia e dos novos negócios que estão redefinindo o mercado e o papel das instituições financeiras, segundo contam Denise Perotti, diretora-adjunta da Presidência e de eventos da Febraban, e Rodrigo Mulinari, diretor de tecnologia do Banco do Brasil e integrante do Conselho do Febraban Tech. Eles dividem com a jornalista Mona Dorf, diretora-adjunta de Mídias Sociais da Febraban, detalhes dos bastidores da organização, as expectativas em relação aos palestrantes e dão dicas para quem vai enfrentar a maratona de aprendizado, entre os dias 10 e 12 de junho, no Transamérica Expo Center, em São Paulo.Para saber mais sobre o evento acesse: www.febrabantech.comAcompanhe também os canais da Febraban em outras redes:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/febraban_oficial/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/febraban/

Hometown Radio 05/21/2025 4p: Dave broadcasts live from the Alex Madonna Expo Center hour 2

Hometown Radio 05/21/2025 5p: Dave broadcasts live from the Alex Madonna Expo Center hour 3.

Hometown Radio 05/21/2025 6p: Dave broadcasts live from the Alex Madonna Expo Center hour 4

Hometown Radio 05/21/2025 3p: Dave broadcasts live from the Alex Madonna Expo Center hour 1

TakeawaysShoptalk Spring featured a disco-themed atmosphere and discussions on the golden age of retail.Personalization is becoming a key focus for retailers, enhancing customer engagement.Gen Z is showing renewed interest in shopping at malls following the pandemic.Networking events are crucial for building relationships in the retail industry.Retailers face unique challenges, such as those in military retail environments.Geographic differences impact retail strategies and customer preferences.Customer experience is paramount, with calls for dedicated experience officers in retail.The physical store remains a vital destination for consumers, not just a transactional space.Experiential retail is evolving, integrating technology to enhance customer interactions.Retailers must blur the lines between online and offline experiences to meet customer expectations. Chapters00:00 Welcome to Retaili$tic00:48 Experiencing Shoptalk Spring03:10 The Golden Age of Retail04:55 Innovative Expo Center Highlights07:11 The Rise of Personalization10:28 Gen Z's Return to Malls11:27 Networking and Client Connections12:38 Unique Retail Challenges in the Navy14:23 Geographic Variations in Retail18:03 The Importance of Customer Experience20:31 The Store as a Destination22:48 Experiential Retail Trends25:51 The Blurred Lines of Retail27:44 The Role of Technology in Retail30:26 Mindshare and Customer Engagement32:23 Innovative Retail Media Strategies34:10 The Future of Retail Technology35:53 Upcoming Events and Closing ThoughtsCoresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Spring 2025. Read all our coverage of the event here.

This week on the Tidechasers Podcast, we're joined by Captain Dave DeGennaro, owner of Hi Flier Sportfishing out of Barnegat, NJ. Captain Dave is also the founder of the Philly Fishing Show, which takes place every February at the Expo Center in Oaks, PA. In this episode, we dive into all the exciting offerings at the show, from top-tier vendors and delicious food to family-friendly entertainment that makes it a perfect day trip for everyone. Plus, Captain Dave shares some insider tips for targeting New Jersey's elusive weakfish using grass shrimp. Be sure to load us up on your favorite podcast platform and tune in for an action-packed episode! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast featuring local fishermen, charter captains, tackle shop owners and party boat captains among others. We discuss our local fisheries as well as opportunities to the north and south of our home waters of PA/NJ. If you or someone you know would like to be a guest, send us a message! Otherwise, we appreciate all the likes, shares, follows and subscribers as it helps us grow! Help us get the word out, hit that share button! Where to find Tide Chasers on Social media: Instagram: @tide_chasers Facebook: www.Facebook.com/tidechaserspodcast Hosts: Khoa @thatasianangler Bobby @fishingwithaphd Lee @ljssurfing Tyler @tmwilczek Guest : Captain Dave DeGennaro of IG@ HiFliersportfishing @phillyfishingshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Iowa Events Center has announced a new 10-year naming rights partnership with EMC Insurance to rename the exhibit hall and meeting space venue, EMC Expo Center, effective on January 1, 2025. Plus, comedian Matt Rife is coming to Wells Fargo Arena on June 8, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday at HyVeeTix.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this video, we explore the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of Patrick Bet David's annual conference. The main focus of the conference is self-improvement and business development, but is it all a scam? I just returned from the Vault Conference in West Palm Beach, and I want to give you a comprehensive overview of the event, key takeaways, and personal experiences. If you're considering whether or not to attend Vault, this is for you. The Vault Conference, held at the Hilton and Palm Beach Conference and Expo Center, attracted 6,000 attendees and featured big-name speakers like The Rock, Will Gadara, Nick Saban, and Max Tegmark. The event was meticulously organized, with various tiers of attendance ranging from General to CEO, each offering different levels of access and networking opportunities. Whether you're a fan of Patrick Bet David or just curious about high-level business conferences, this episode offers valuable insights and honest feedback

Surely, he has no worries. Just look at Cesar Wurm. He has a loving family, the appearance of an international model, the stride of a professional athlete, and the perceived confidence of a rockstar. He is a senior leader within an incredible hospitality company. He is a published author. He exudes confidence. However, 10 years ago, his "inside story" was much different. Today's podcast guest is now not only helping to create service and sales excellence for Premium hotels within the IHG Brand (Crowne Plaza, VOCO, EVEN, HOTEL INDIGO), but also aiding those that are facing addiction problems. In this podcast episode, recorded live from the Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport and Expo Center during the Greatness Conference, the host interviews Cesar Wurm, Vice President of Commercial for Premium Brands at IHG and author of 'The Powers of Addiction: Finding Freedom and Acceptance in Recovery.' Cesar shares his inspiring life story, from a challenging childhood in Brazil where he lost his mother and dealt with his father's alcoholism, to his rebellious teen years involving early alcohol use, and his eventual journey towards sobriety. Facing his addiction profoundly changed Cesar's life, enhancing his leadership skills and aligning his values with his role at IHG. Cesar emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and understanding that addiction is not a fault but something one can overcome with support. The conversation also explores how these personal growth experiences have enriched his career and deepened his connection with family and colleagues. More about Cesar Wurm: As the VP of Commercial, Premium Brands at IHG Hotels & Resorts in the US, Cesar Wurm combines his deep expertise in sales and marketing with a passion for personal growth and community involvement. With a background that includes leadership roles at IHG, Starwood, Trust Hospitality, and Hotel Equities, Cesar has a rich history in the hospitality industry. Outside of work, Cesar cherishes time with his family, his wife Laura and daughter Gabby, and enjoys Formula One racing. He is deeply committed to supporting addiction recovery, reflecting his own journey to sobriety. This commitment is showcased in his book, "The Powers of Addiction: Finding Freedom in Acceptance and Recovery," which shares his personal story and offers hope to others. Cesar's professional and personal contributions have been recognized widely, earning him spots on the Marquis Who's Who 2023 and the Empower Role Model List- 2022 Top 100 Executives. He holds degrees from Washington State University and Cesar Ritz College, Switzerland, and is actively involved in various boards including IHG's Americas Regional DE&I and HOPE Atlanta. Through his life's work and book, Cesar aspires to inspire and assist others on their recovery journey, promoting a message of resilience, acceptance, and empowerment. Connect with him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cesar-wurm-5aa855b/ Find his book here: https://a.co/d/dQHicIZ More about IHG here: https://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/reservation Most People Don't | Resources Learn additional key take-aways by listening to more of Bart Berkey's conversations with successful leaders on his weekly podcast. Please subscribe, like & share to help others find these words of wisdom. Find all Podcast episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for the Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Schedule Bart to Speak ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠ ⁠www.mostpeopledont.com⁠ Any KEYNOTE SPEAKING OR LEADERSHIP TRAINING REQUESTS can be directed to bart@mostpeopledont.com

The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) was opened in 1990 with the backing of Metro, the Portland regional government. It was opened to create more economic growth opportunities in Portland. In 2003 the convention center was underperforming, and Metro made the decision to upgrade. This renovation came with the promise of generating surplus revenue. Unfortunately, the site continued to underperform, leading Metro to invest in the construction of an on-site hotel that would be owned and managed by Hyatt but subsidized by public funding. Metro would provide $60 million of the $74 million in public funding through revenue bonds.  Metro justified this by stating it would push convention related spending in Portland to over a billion dollars annually. This decision was strongly opposed by both residents and private hotel operators in Portland. As of 2023, the site was only providing $330 million in convention related spending. Metro is now considering renovating the Portland Expo Center into a sport venue.  Projections for the upgraded Expo show positive cashflow. However, large publicly financed projects have failed to meet financial forecasts. When Metro officials meet in December to discuss the Expo Center project, they should consider the past before committing to public funding.

Hey Hey! The HPOE crew is back from summer break to recap their D23 experience starting with our time spent in the Expo Center. Thank you to all who have supported the HPOE through our Club 19 Patreon page to make this trip possible. Stay tuned for recaps of both the entertainment and experiences panels coming soon!Support the Show.

NSRA Marketing Director Craig Meads gives all of the details on this weekend's Street Rod Nationals at the Expo Center...

The Portland Expo Center has been serving our region through trade shows and local events for nearly 60 years. However, the facility has been under-maintained, and in 2019 upgrades to the Oregon Convention Center made the Expo Center obsolete. The Expo Center is operated by Metro, which is looking for alternative uses for that site. In June, a public meeting was held to unveil Metro's latest vision, which is a recreational sports center featuring basketball and volleyball courts, ice skating rinks, and turf fields. However, sports facilities are expensive both to build and operate. Metro's forecast for the Expo Center rebuild is expected to cost $225-450 million in taxpayer dollars. Metro claims that no further subsidies would be necessary because the facility would be self-sustaining. However, similar facilities around the country are currently losing half a million to two million dollars annually. Metro will hold another public meeting on the project in December. At that time the agency should consider additional options. One could be to sell the property. Another could be to convert it to a homeless shelter, with spaces set aside for people living in vehicles. Other venues operated by Metro, including the Convention Center and the Portland Zoo, have never been self-sustaining. Voters should be skeptical of claims that a new sports complex will pay for itself.

Welcome listeners to today's episode! We have a packed agenda filled with the latest updates and insights from the furniture industry:Retail Sales Surge in May:Key Figures:Retail sales rose by 1.35% month over month and 3.03% year over year.Online sales jumped 2.09% month over month and 17.91% year over year.Analysis: Despite inflation, consumer spending remains strong, driven by a robust job market and real wage gains.Southwest Mattress Sales Files for Chapter 11:Details:Filed for bankruptcy protection on June 7.Operations to continue during reorganization.Impact: Company aims to address financial challenges and stabilize future operations.Leggett & Platt's Facility Closure:Action:Closing High Point, NC facility, affecting 158 jobs.Reason: Part of a restructuring plan to improve efficiency and align operations with demand.Wayfair's Zero Waste Commitment:Goal: Achieve zero waste by 2030.Progress: Diverted 42% of waste from landfills in 2023.Initiatives: Wayfair Neighborhood Fund, doubling Black-owned suppliers through Celebrate Black Makers program.Port of Baltimore Reopens:Background: Closed due to a bridge collapse in March.Reopening: Channel restored, facilitating maritime transit and boosting local economy.Future Plans: Bridge reconstruction expected by 2028, costing $1.7-$1.9 billion.Trisha Yearwood at Nationwide Marketing Group's PrimeTime Event:Event Details:August 11-13, Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Las Vegas.Launch of the 10th collection from Trisha Yearwood Home furniture line.Engagement Opportunities:Fireside Chat, personal meet and greet, VIP Retail M&G cocktail reception.

It's a busy time of year at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center.  We talk to Director Geoff Hinds about the events headed our way, how concert performers are chosen at the fair and discuss the economic impact of it all.  

In this week's episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, join Matt Reese and Joel Penhorwood as they engage in insightful discussions with key figures in agriculture and beyond. National FFA Officer Morgan Anderson from the Amanda-Clearcreek Chapter shares her experiences, alongside Cortney Copeland, a 2024 Ohio Ag Net student FFA reporter from the Jackson Center UVCC Chapter. Dive into the real estate world with Devin Dye, owner of Dye Real Estate and Land Co., and catch up on the latest planting trends with Matt Spillman, a farmer featured in our Between the Rows series, sponsored by Seed Genetics Direct. Plus, don't miss a timely update from Angela Krile on the groundbreaking event at the Ohio State Fair and Expo Center. Stay tuned for those in-depth discussions in this week's Ohio Ag Net Podcast! Opening with Morgan Anderson and Cortney Copeland 0:00.000 Devin Dye, Dye Real Estate and Land Co. 4:09.626 Between the Rows thanks to Seed Genetics Direct 13:54.184 Angela Krile on State Fair Groundbreaking 18:10.103 Back to Morgan Anderson and Cortney Copeland 21:32.880

Episode 344 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell and  Zach Burcham are our hosts. This is the final episode of the County Council Candidate Series, sponsored by Weiland's Flowers and Ink & Ale Brewhouse. We are joined by Kyle Allen as he is running for the County Council at large seats. Seven candidates for three seats. Topics range from funding county buildings, how to spend ARP funds, the Expo Center project. Should the County Detention facility be expanded? Does the county have a role in combating homelessness? And solving the issue of new increased insurance costs. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Matt Reese of Ohio's Country Journal and Joel Penhorwood of Ohio Ag Net talk with Tadd Nicholson, Ohio Ag Council president and Ohio Corn and Wheat executive director. They first chat about farm nicknames throughout the years. They also talk about the Ohio Agriculture Council spring meeting where they bring people from all sectors of Ohio agriculture together.      More in this week's podcast:    Krista Swanson, National Corn Growers Assoication: Krista talks with Dale about corn production forecast in conjunction with Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Assoication.  Terry Mescher, Ohio Department of Agriculture: Dusty talks with Terry about H2Ohio and the outlook for the project.  Tadd Nicholson, Ohio Corn and Wheat: Tadd talks with Matt about the newly announced E15 waiver.   Adam Heffron, Ohio State Fair and Expo Center: Adam who is the new executive director of the Ohio State Fair and Expo Center talks with Matt about the upcoming fair and plans for the future.  Intro 0:00 Krista Swanson 5:34 Terry Mescher 20:05 Tadd Nicholson 27:47 Adam Heffron 29:04

Episode 342 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell and Zach Burcham are your hosts. The Candidate Series continues, sponsored by Weiland's Flowers and Ink & Ale Brewhouse. We are joined by Commissioner Steve Dellinger and Dave Cantrell  as they are running for the Middle District seat. Topics range from funding county buildings, how to spend ARP funds, the Expo Center project. Should the County Detention facility be expanded? Does the county have a role in combating homelessness? What is the future of the Henry County Expo Center and what the Commissioners can do to help get it completed. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 341 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell and Dakota Davis are your hosts. Zach Burcham is your producer. This is the third installment of the Candidate Series, sponsored by Weiland's Flowers and Ink & Ale Brewhouse. We are joined by Scott Koontz and Clint Weaver as they are running for the County Council at large seats. Seven candidates for three seats. Topics range from funding county buildings, how to spend ARP funds, the Expo Center project. Should the County Detention facility be expanded? Does the county have a role in combating homelessness? And solving the issue of new increased insurance costs. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 341 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell and Dakota Davis are your hosts. Zach Burcham is your producer. This is the third installment of the Candidate Series, sponsored by Weiland's Flowers and Ink & Ale Brewhouse. We are joined by Scott Koontz and Clint Weaver as they are running for the County Council at large seats. Seven candidates for three seats. Topics range from funding county buildings, how to spend ARP funds, the Expo Center project. Should the County Detention facility be expanded? Does the county have a role in combating homelessness? And solving the issue of new increased insurance costs. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

O MMA Impact, realizado pela MMA Latam, acontecerá nos dias 9 e 10 de abril no Transamérica Expo Center, em São Paulo. O evento reunirá diversas marcas, agências, creators e profissionais para debater os principais assuntos relacionados ao Marketing com temas e cases que tenham causado impactos reais em negócios. Conversamos com o Fabiano Destri Lobo, CEO Latam do MMA Global, sobre o evento e as novidades da edição deste ano. Confira o talk aqui.  Além disso, a audiência do Morse tem um desconto especial de 15% na compra de ingressos através deste link (Use o código MORSE15). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 340 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell and Dakota Davis are your hosts. Zach Burcham is your producer. This is the third installment of the Candidate Series, sponsored by Weiland's Flowers and Ink & Ale Brewhouse. We are joined by Jonathan Phillips, Jay Davis, and Chad Malicoat as they are running for the County Council at large seats. Seven candidates for three seats. Topics range from funding county buildings, how to spend ARP funds, the Expo Center project. Should the County Detention facility be expanded? Does the county have a role in combating homelessness? And solving the issue of new increased insurance costs. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 338 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell and Zach Burcham are your hosts. This is the second installment of the Candidate Series, sponsored by Weiland's Flowers and Ink & Ale Brewhouse. Tonight we have Southern District Commissioner Bobbi Plummer, and her challenger Susan Huhn, who is currently a County Council member. Topics range from county owned buildings, future jail expansion, county insurance cancellation, ARP funds, the Expo Center, Memorial Park, homelessness, and if they were a monarch for the day, what would they fix? Just over an hour, it's a really valuable conversation between two leaders who want to be the top county executive for the next four years. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Priyanka Rani Joshi is the Miss Nepal World 2022. She is set to carry the pride of Nepal to the 71st edition of the Miss World 2023 pageant. This prestigious event will unfold at the India International Convention and Expo Center in the lively city of New Delhi.

Frank Murphy is joined by singer Daniel Michael Crane, who is from New York but is now based in Sevierville. Find him on Facebook at https://www.Facebook.com/DanielMichaelCraneEntertainment/ and on YouTube at https://YouTube.com/MrMusicman25  Frank is surprised to learn that Daniel went to Westhampton Beach High School, which is not far from Southampton and Sag Harbor, which is where Frank's family vacationed when he was a kid.  Daniel has Asperger syndrome and finds music beneficial. Frank relates that to the way he finds comedy beneficial. Daniel asks Frank about comedian Alex Stokes.  This episode is sponsored by the Secret City Improv Festival, October 6 and 7, 2023 at the Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge. See performances by 23 professional troupes and 3 local high school troupes. Performances are on Friday, October 6th at 7pm, 9p, and 11pm and on Saturday, October 7th at 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 8:45pm and 10:30pm. Buy your tickets online at https://secretcityimprovfest.com/frank  Daniel took acting classes at Suffolk County Community College. He also received training in doo wop, operatic and musical theater singing. He performs at private parties, restaurants, and retirement homes among other places.  Frank recalls the time that Rihanna performed a few songs using backing tracks at the Knox County Back to School Bash at the Expo Center on Clinton Highway.  Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that's yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/  Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  and hit the bell for notifications.  Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, Google, iHeart, and Audible.  Find us on social media:  https://www.facebook.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  https://www.instagram.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  https://www.twitter.com/FrankNFriendsSh  Thanks!

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, Aug. 11  Mercer County prepares for $100 million sports complex…a Morgan County couple achieves their dream of opening a trail store (with a little help from WV SBDC)…and, Ho ho ho! Santa Claus is coming to Cass, so get your train tickets in advance…on today's daily304. #1 – From WVVA-TV –  The Mercer County Commission recently held a public hearing regarding a $100 million Economic Development Authority project that is slated to start construction in 2024. The Ridges Sports Complex and Expo Center will be located right off Exit 9 in Princeton. The complex will consist of multiple sports fields;  a commercial area that will welcome retailers, restaurants and lodging; and a parks and recreation area for walking trails, playgrounds and a dog park. The commission voted to approve the land on which The Ridges will be built to be its own economic district. “It's important to note that no taxpayers are going to have their taxes raised,” Economic Development Authority Executive Director John O'Neal said. “The County Commission is not having to dedicate any money out of their budget for this. This allows us to create a district to allow funding to occur based on future dollars created within the district.” Read more: https://www.wvva.com/2023/07/27/massive-100-million-sports-complex-expo-center-coming-mercer-county/ #2 – From WV SBDC –  Trail Depot is the newest outdoor enthusiast spot in Morgan County. Owners Alex Teixeira and Amanda-Hollins Teixeira saw opening the Berkeley Springs store as an opportunity to spread their love and passion for the outdoors with visitors and locals alike.  “We have the opportunity to fill this store with anything and everything we've ever wanted, but we never got ourselves,” said Alex Teixeira.  To help make their dream a reality, the couple reached out to the West Virginia Small Business Development Center and have been working with two business coaches from the  Eastern Panhandle office. “They filled a niche that wasn't being served,” Business Coach Michael Boyd said. “Berkeley Springs is a mecca for weekend visitors and people who love the outdoors. This shop serves that need and elevates the whole experience in Morgan County.” Business Coach Carol Goolsby, who also teaches at Shepherd University, used her unique position in education and business to connect her students to Trail Depot. The students helped the shop with their inventory and merchandise, supply chain, research, marketing, and more.  “It's been a really valuable experience for Amanda and Alex as a small business starting out and a valuable experience for students as well to be able to work with a real business, helping them build and develop to the place they are today,” Goolsby said. Visit Trail Depot on Facebook to learn more about the outfitter. Read more: https://wvsbdc.com/trail-depot-berkeley-springs-first-outdoor-shop/   #3 – From LOOTPRESS – Better hope you made the “nice” list, because Santa Claus is returning to Cass Scenic Railroad State Park this Christmas! The highly anticipated steam-powered journey will depart from the Cass depot, taking passengers on a ride along the scenic Greenbrier River. The excursion is estimated to last between 75 to 90 minutes and will feature beautifully decorated and heated coaches. A limited number of seats will be available inside the historic Chesapeake & Ohio caboose located at the rear of the train, providing a unique and nostalgic experience. Children participating in this magical journey will be in for a treat, as each one will receive a special surprise gift during the ride.  Departures for the Santa Claus train rides will commence on December 1st. For additional information and tickets, visit www.mountainrailwv.com/tour/christmas-at-cass. Read more: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lootpress.com/santa-claus-returning-to-cass-scenic-railroad-in-december/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1691524686296225&usg=AOvVaw1tEFa1YGLulGwWlkVblgbP   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

It was a big weekend for Jen at the Wisconsin State Fair, and she's got the receipts to prove it. She spent HOW MUCH in the Expo Center??? What's up with the Packers and Family Night? Jen and Gabe discuss what exactly the Packers are trying to prove in making the coverage nearly obsolete for fans not in the stadium. Do you read/follow directions? Maybe it's time to start doing that.

This Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for Thursday, June 1.Once again there's a chance for rain in the forecast, but we'll see if it actually arrives. According to the National Weather Service it will become increasingly cloudy during the day in the Cedar Rapids area, with a high near 89 degrees. There will be somewhere between 30 and 40 percent of a chance for showers and thunderstorms between 3 and 9 p.m. Thursday night, it is predicted to be partly cloudy, with a low of around 66 degrees.You might not have to hear about the debt ceiling on the news for a while, assuming this passes in the Senate.According to reporting from the Associated Press, the House approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package late Wednesday, as President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy assembled enough Democrats and Republicans to pass the bill, while more conservative and liberal members of both parties still voted no in protest for various reasons.The hard-fought deal pleased few, but lawmakers assessed it was better than the alternative — a devastating economic upheaval if Congress failed to act. Tensions ran high throughout the day as hard-right Republicans refused the deal, while Democrats said “extremist” GOP views were risking a debt default as soon as next week.The package makes some inroads in curbing the nation's debt as Republicans demanded, without rolling back Trump-era tax breaks as Biden wanted. To pass it, Biden and McCarthy counted on support from the political center, a rarity these days in Washington.With an overwhelming House vote, 314-117, the bill now heads to the Senate with passage expected by the end of the week.In his first visit to Iowa as a declared presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly framed Iowa and Florida as partners in a Republican battle to “restore sanity.”To DeSantis, that includes laws prohibiting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools, banning gender-affirming care for minors, and making abortions illegal after six weeks of pregnancy.“Iowa has really set a great standard,” DeSantis told a crowd of about 500 people gathered Wednesday at Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center.“People have said that all of the success in Iowa with these great conservative policies makes Iowa the Florida of the North. I don't know … maybe we're the Iowa of the South,” he said to loud applause. He vowed to send Biden “back to his basement,” and said the nation is “careening toward bankruptcy” in the wake of Biden's debt ceiling deal with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Meanwhile, former Vice President Mike Pence will launch his presidential campaign during a Des Moines rally on June 7, a source familiar with Pence's plans confirmed.The former vice president has made frequent visits to Iowa as he explored a bid for president. He will join several other presidential contenders at Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst's annual Roast and Ride fundraiser on Saturday, days before the planned campaign launch.He plans to campaign in all 99 counties, according to multiple reports. CNN will host a town hall with Pence at Grand View University at 8 p.m. June 7, the same day his campaign is set to launch.Pence has made education, LGBTQ issues and civility in politics a focus of his early campaigning, taking particular aim at a gender support policy the Linn-Mar school district adopted last year.

Join today's Lunchtime Livestream where I talk about the Belton Ham Expo this weekend. We will be heading down late Thursday night, camping at the Expo Center that night and Friday night. Friday during the day is a great time to hang out, talk with people and see some used wares for sale - IF the weather is good. This weekend's forecast looks promising, so I am looking forward to seeing everyone there!Website - https://tarc.org/hamexpo

The City of Los Angeles reached out to Chyon to conduct a Financial Literacy Training for EXPO Center's young adults seeking employment opportunities. Tune in and #getyousomecents

Progress! A word that has come to mean a great many things, but for the theater nestled inside the walls of Tomorrowland, Progress means a constantly changing, growing, and evolving series of attractions housed in the same building! Join us on this immense episode where we uncover every single detail available about the history of this area. From the origins of the Carousel of Progress to the demise of Innoventions, you will learn everything there is to learn about this exciting space in Tomorrowland. Enjoy!Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know DisneyFollow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_waterJoin Our Facebook Group: The Backside of WaterCredits:Directed By: Alex StewartWritten By: Freddy Martin & Alex StewartDialogue Edited By: Daniel Martin & Alex StewartSound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart & Daniel Martin

Founded in 2018, Ruthless Ryderz is a roundup club for cowboys and cowgirls started by my guest for Ep 210 Tyrone Brown Sr. Originally from Okmulgee, OK, Tyrone moved to Memphis in 2010 and began expanding Ruthless Ryderz which now has over one hundred members in nine states. Members partake in western rodeo events, horse shows, trail rides and parades. Take a listen as Tyrone discusses the rich history of the black rodeo and the incredible culture that has been established in Memphis. Tyrone is having the Ruthless Ryderz Southern Soul Black Invitational Rodeo & Pony Express Blowout on Saturday, May 21st at the Tunica Arena & Expo Center. Parade begins in downtown Tunica, MS at 3pm and Rodeo starts at 7pm. You can purchase tickets online via Eventbrite for $25 in advance & $30 at the door.